Around Nantes

It is not certainly a fate if Quintessia is situated 5 mn of Nantes, elected for several years first " city of France where life is enjoyable ". Only 40 km away from the Ocean, this city of history and culture will know how to seduce you by the wealth of its heritage and its authentic architecture. Infinites charms to bring to your stay more dreams and magic.

Some ideas for fun:
Leave your car at the parking lot of the hotel and take advantage of the streetcar (station 200 m away) to discover calmly:

The machines of the island
Discover an amazing world , between the invented " worlds " of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Léonard de Vinci and the industrial history of Nantes. An unpublished artistic project which waits for you on the site of the former shipyards to reveal you all the surprises of its imaginary world …

The tower LU
In front of castle, the former factory of symbolic cakes LU offers you an impregnable panoramic view of the city.

The castle of Dukes de Bretagne
Classified as "Historic Monument", the castle of the dukes of Brittany is the monument-lighthouse of the heritage of Nantes, the oldest with the cathedral.

The Passage Pommeraye
Classified as "Historic Monument" since 1976, the shopping mall of the passage Pommeraye welcomes you for an unusual ballad in the middle of statues, in a neo-classic decoration. You will appreciate the architectural work, but especially a surprising place of life, with its passers-by and its shops in the former shop windows there.

The card Pass Nantes: a good plan to discover the city
The Pass Nantes, available on the reception of the hotel Quintessia, offers you an unlimited access to 30 inescapable sites of the city during 1, 2 or 3 days (small train, tourist buses, Erdre boats, castle, machines of the island).
It also allows you to use free of charge all the public transports and to benefit from interesting discounts in numerous stores, restaurants and cultural and tourist places.