Carcouët Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Machines of the Isle of Nantes
You can study the exhibits at Machines of the Isle of Nantes, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nantes. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Château of the Dukes of Brittany
You can find out about the history of Nantes with a visit to Château of the Dukes of Brittany. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Passage Pommeraye
During your trip to Nantes, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Passage Pommeraye. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
La Cité Nantes Event Center
Learn about the events happening in La Cité Nantes Event Center during your trip to Nantes. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.
Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire
After visiting Parc des Expositions de Nantes La Beaujoire, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nantes. Wander the parks or discover the countryside in this trendy area.
Hotel Dieu Hospital
If Hotel Dieu Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nantes.
Activities
Nantes Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Activity
Outdoor escape game | Jules Verne - The extraordinary challenge
Outdoor escape game | Vikings - The Relic of Odin
Outdoor escape game One for all, all for one
Discover Nantes while playing! Escape game - The alchemist
Children's escape game in the city of Nantes Marsupilami
Our pick of the best Carcouët Hotel Deals
Westotel Nantes Atlantique
Really clean and spacious room with lovely balcony. Warm and helpful welcome even though we were very late
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Nantes
The room was small but very comfortable and well appreciated. The staff were very helpful! Special thanks to Jeremy who provided coffee, company and advice on the area to my jet lagged partner in the wee hours
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel de la Cité
Good value city hotel
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Sure Hotel by Best Western Nantes Beaujoire
Very friendly and helpful staff and barman. Excellent evening meal. Good choice. Would stay again. Very convenient for our en route journey south. A big thank you to all the staff.
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
Hotel Campanile Nantes Centre - Saint Jacques
Clean , great price
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Seven Urban Suites Nantes Centre
Great location to walk to city center, avoiding the hustle bustle, with a Thai street food and a grocery store a minutes away. Quiet. English speaking staff. Good quality breakfast to fill up before exploring this lovely city.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carcouët
Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix
Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Japanese Garden and BabyBob.
Graslin - Commerce
Graslin - Commerce is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Passage Pommeraye and Place du Commerce.
Université - Michelet
Though Université - Michelet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nantes Cathedral and Château of the Dukes of Brittany.
Bouffay
While you're in Bouffay, take in top sights like Bouffay Square and jump on the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Decré-Cathédrale
Historical sites and bars are highlights of Decré-Cathédrale. Make a stop by Nantes Cathedral or Château of the Dukes of Brittany while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Commerce Tram Stop to get around town.
Nantes Centre
Visitors often come to Nantes Centre for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Place du Commerce and Place Royale. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Commerce Tram Stop.
