Nantes Self Guided Walking Tour Chateau and Elephant Audio Quiz

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About this activity

Nantes never lets its past sit still: a biscuit factory became an arts venue, and the old shipyards now build a giant mechanical elephant. This self-guided walking tour traces that constant reinvention through the city's essential landmarks, from the medieval Chateau des ducs de Bretagne to the mechanical wonders of Les Machines de l'Ile.

Everything runs from your smartphone, no app needed. Follow a clear route with simple directions, listen to a short audio story at each stop, and answer an interactive quiz to unlock the next location. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore at your own pace, no groups, no fixed schedule, and no physical guide required. Audio and text are available in 7 languages.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Ciceru

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Included: Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Included: Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour

Not included

Not included: A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Not included: Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

Le Lieu Unique

Passing by

Spot the iconic and colorful tower of La Tour LU, a vibrant symbol of Nantes's industrial biscuit-making heritage. The former factory is now Le Lieu Unique, a cultural venue where this self-guided route begins.
Chateau Des Ducs De Bretagne

Passing by

Explore the historic Chateau des ducs de Bretagne, the medieval castle that once guarded the city and now anchors Nantes's story of reinvention.
Cathedrale Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul de Nantes

Passing by

Admire the soaring white limestone facade and Gothic portals of the Cathedrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Nantes rising steeply above the square.
Stop 4

Passing by

Wander into the Bouffay quarter, Nantes's medieval heart, where the Eglise Sainte-Croix rises above the square with its distinctive belfry.
Place Royale

Passing by

Take in Place Royale, Nantes's monumental central square, anchored by its grand fountain of the Loire and its tributary rivers.
Passage Pommeraye

Passing by

Step into the Passage Pommeraye, Nantes's historic covered passage, a stunning 19th-century shopping arcade with sweeping staircases and glass-roofed elegance.
Memorial to the abolition of slavery

Passing by

Pause at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery on the banks of the Loire, a moving tribute reflecting on Nantes's history as a major slave-trading port.
Les Machines De L'ile

Passing by

Finish your walk at Les Machines de l'Ile, home to the giant mechanical elephant and Nantes's fantastical world of steampunk-inspired machines.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at La Tour LU (Le Lieu Unique). Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near Les Machines de l'Ile. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Using your ticket

No app needed, start your Ciceru experience right from your smartphone! Your ticket is valid for 1 year, or 4 months once activated. For any issue, please contact [email protected] and we'll help you out!