{"id":9664,"date":"2026-04-13T12:07:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/nantes-ou-angers\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:34:15","slug":"nantes-or-angers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/nantes-or-angers\/","title":{"rendered":"Nantes or Angers: where to go?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Would you like to visit the Loire Valley and are wondering whether to go to <strong>Nantes or Angers?<\/strong><br\/>We love both destinations. The choice is difficult, but we're here to help you with our opinions on specific criteria.<br\/>Here's our Nantes vs Angers battle with tips and photos:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Atmosphere and city portraits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attractions, museums and monuments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location and access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotels and restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excursions around the cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nantes-or-Angers-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"Nantes or Angers\" class=\"wp-image-9655\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nantes or Angers: comparison summary<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short answer<\/h3>\n\n<p>Both towns are anchored in the Loire Valley, but offer very different experiences.<br\/>Nantes is a major creative and cultural metropolis, a former port city converted into a capital of contemporary art. It's fascinating for its artistic life, its wood and metal machinery, its historic quarters along the Loire and its abundance of museums, restaurants and parks.<br\/>Angers is a more compact medieval city, France's first green city, renowned for its castle and <em>Apocalypse Tapestry<\/em>, its exceptional museums and its Anjou vineyards. The town's charm lies in its gentle way of life, its architectural heritage and its remarkable hinterland.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Nantes\/Machines-de-lile\/i-Df8MW45\/0\/1d5cf574\/L\/nantes-machines-ile-&#xE9;l&#xE9;phant-L.jpg\" alt=\"The elephant at the Machines de l'Ile de Nantes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Machines de l'Ile elephant, symbol of Nantes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Depending on what you're looking for...<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>for a dynamic and creative city: Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for a stay in a town on a human scale: Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for museums and contemporary art: Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for medieval heritage: Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for parks and gardens: equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for the most beautiful hotels: Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for a romantic getaway: equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for gastronomy: equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for vineyard excursions: Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to easily explore the Loire castles: Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for families with children: Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for nightlife: Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1454460&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2274925&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations in Nantes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1407646&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2274925&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the best rated accommodations in Angers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Angers\/Ch&#xE2;teau-dAngers\/i-p46J4BP\/0\/CSdF82Ndzc2C4JTgJnMNZcC4gVc3VWbQsszR7sv2t\/L\/exterieur%20chateau%20angers-10-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau d'Angers\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ch\u00e2teau d'Angers and its 17 towers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> - one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>fairly compact car<\/strong> (many villages have narrowed the road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about<strong>full insurance<\/strong> (parking in big cities is really tight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png 280w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57.14%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars  <strong>    <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42.86%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access + Location to explore the region<\/h2>\n\n<p>Nantes and Angers are both located in the Loire Valley, around 1h10 drive from each other. They provide complementary bases for exploring the region: Nantes opens onto the estuary and the Atlantic, while Angers provides access to the heart of the Loire castles and the Anjou vineyards.<br\/>Here are a few timetables to help you get your bearings:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nantes to Angers = 1h10 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nantes to Paris = 2h by TGV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angers to Tours = 1h30 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angers to Saumur = 1h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nantes to Atlantic beaches = 45min to 1h drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-best-towns-loire-valley-cities-1024x675.png\" alt=\"Map of Loire cities\" class=\"wp-image-2014\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of Loire Valley towns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>Nantes Atlantique airport<\/strong> is the region's main international airport. It has direct access to Nantes (20min from downtown) and Angers (1h drive). To reach Angers, you can also land at Paris airport and take the TGV (1h30).<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.co.uk\/corsica.htm?dfpid=1915&amp;affid=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Compare available flights.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Both towns have train stations with good connections to Paris and Marseille. Angers Saint-Laud station is right in the city center, and Nantes is also well located.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your trains.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>To explore the region and the chateaux of the Loire, we strongly recommend you use a vehicle.  <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about our tips for renting a car in France.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels: Nantes vs Angers<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels in Nantes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Hotels\/Hotel-Sozo\/i-zcRnmwF\/1\/ca7a187f\/L\/nantes-hotel-sozo-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sozo Hotel Nantes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Sozo Hotel, housed in a former <sup>19th-century<\/sup> chapel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Nantes has a plethora of hotels, just like the city itself: creative, eclectic and often housed in buildings steeped in history. In particular, we loved sleeping in an old chapel or a former courthouse. For lovers of the unusual, a barge moored on the Erdre River is an experience in itself.<br\/>We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unusual and luxurious: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/sozo.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hotel Sozo<\/a> - former <sup>19th-century<\/sup> chapel converted into a 4-star design hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luxury and history: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/radisson-blu-nantes.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Radisson Blu Hotel<\/a> - neoclassical courthouse in the heart of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charm and value for money: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/coeur-de-loire.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">H\u00f4tel Coeur de Loire<\/a> - a large 1930s house with a well-kept family atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-nantes-where-stay-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our full article on where to stay in Nantes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#2979cf26\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane.png\" alt=\"loire plane\" class=\"wp-image-9426\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/loire-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">It's time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels in Angers<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Angers\/Hotel\/n-X55B32\/Oisellerie\/i-drd9pzq\/0\/CtXQ8tdT9KJqCFjn8j7RNN3RsDtmgNMfN6KqmRXjW\/L\/hotel-oisellerie-angers-chambre-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel L'Oisellerie Angers\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">L'H\u00f4tel L'Oisellerie, a listed Renaissance house<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Angers offers a wide range of hotels, from designer boutique hotels to rooms in nearby ch\u00e2teaux. We particularly liked establishments that played the heritage card, such as this listed Renaissance house in the heart of the old town. For a stay in the countryside, the estates just a few kilometers from the center offer great alternatives.<br\/>We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Charm and history: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/l-39-oisellerie.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">H\u00f4tel L'Oisellerie<\/a> - <sup>16th-century<\/sup> Renaissance house in the heart of the historic town center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern boutique hotel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/ha-tel-21-foch.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hotel Markus<\/a> - a <sup>19th-century<\/sup> building with a soothing, minimalist feel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A green stay in a castle: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/slow-village-chateau-des-forges.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Ch\u00e2teau des Forges<\/a> - 6-hectare estate just a few minutes from the town center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-angers-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our full article on where to stay in Angers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p>Nantes offers a broader and more creative range of hotels, with establishments in truly unusual locations. Angers, meanwhile, offers more charm and intimacy, with addresses that cultivate the atmosphere of a family home. Our winner on this criterion: Nantes, for the diversity and originality of the experiences on offer.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions, museums and monuments<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions in Nantes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Nantes\/Machines-de-lile\/i-QNcsNZc\/1\/936842ea\/L\/nantes-machine-ile-L.jpg\" alt=\"Machines de l'Ile de Nantes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Machines de l'Ile heron for a first flight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Nantes is a city that has been reinventing itself over the past thirty years, and whose cultural offering has become one of the richest in western France. We always come back with the same enthusiasm, so many new discoveries from one visit to the next. The main attractions are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/elephant-machines-ile-nantes-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L'\u00e9l\u00e9phant et les Machines de l'Ile<\/a>: the city's must-see attraction, a poetic universe inspired by Jules Verne in the former shipyards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-nantes-castle-dukes-brittany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau des Ducs de Bretagne<\/a>: 6 centuries of architecture and a remarkable Nantes history museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/passage-pommeraye-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passage Pommeraye<\/a>: unique in Europe, this <sup>19th-century<\/sup> 3-storey shopping arcade is an architectural masterpiece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-museum-arts-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mus\u00e9e des arts de Nantes<\/a>: 8 centuries of collections in a completely redesigned building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Jardin Extraordinaire and the Jardin des Plantes: two remarkable green spaces with radically different atmospheres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-trentemoult-nantes-navibus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The village of Trentemoult<\/a>: accessible by Navibus, this former fishing village with its bohemian charm is well worth a visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-museum-jules-verne-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Jules Verne Museum<\/a>: plunge into the world of the Nantes-based author<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-museum-maison-hommes-et-techniques-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Maison des Hommes et des Techniques<\/a>: the fascinating history of the Nantes shipyard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the best things to do in Nantes<\/a>. To make the most of the city, we recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nantes-l296\/pass-nantes-offres-et-reductions-24-48-ou-72-h-t13529\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">City Pass Nantes<\/a>, which gives you access to over 40 monuments, museums and activities, as well as public transport.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p 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729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions around the cities<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions from Nantes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Nantes\/Nantes-ville\/i-GFvf4p6\/0\/0848e343\/L\/nantes-trentemoult-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"The port of Trentemoult\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trentemoult, accessible by Navibus from downtown Nantes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Nantes is well placed for discovering the Atlantic coast and some unspoilt nature. From Nantes, you can visit..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atlantic beaches<\/strong>: Pornic (45min), La Baule and its 9km of white sand (1h), Saint-Jean-de-Monts and its dunes (1h)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lac de Grand Lieu<\/strong> (20km from the center): France's second-largest bird sanctuary, ideal for a nature getaway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Muscadet vineyards<\/strong>: several estates around Nantes offer tours and tastings - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-excursions-road-tours-wine-loire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our article on the wine route<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ch\u00e2teau de Goulaine<\/strong> (15km): a small Renaissance ch\u00e2teau still inhabited by the same family since it was built.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Castles around Nantes<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions from Angers<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Ch&#xE2;teau-de-Serrant\/i-8xDSFmz\/0\/84sGvrRVgxNqpSmxm5Lkm6D4trzDvRm856Cn2xGF\/L\/chateaudeserrant-exterieur-02-L.jpg\" alt=\"Serrant Castle\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ch\u00e2teau de Serrant, less than 30 minutes from Angers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Angers is an ideal base for exploring the ch\u00e2teaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley. We were seduced by the richness of the Anjou hinterland. From Angers, you can visit..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-brissac-castle-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau de Brissac<\/a>: France's highest ch\u00e2teau, 20 minutes from Angers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-serrant-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau de Serrant<\/a> and its exceptional library, 30min away<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>vineyards of Anjou<\/strong>: Savenni\u00e8res, Domaine de la Soucherie and the wine route - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/angers-l481\/angers-circuit-cycliste-avec-degustation-de-vins--t600794\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">bike tour + tasting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>most beautiful villages around Angers<\/strong>: B\u00e9huard sur son \u00eele, Savenni\u00e8res... - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/plus-beaux-villages-autour-angers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our selection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>great ch\u00e2teaux of the Loire<\/strong> (Villandry, Uss\u00e9, Saumur) - all less than 1h30 away - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-near-angers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our selection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parc de Pignerolle<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-park-ardoisieres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parc des Ardoisi\u00e8res<\/a>: two nature getaways with very different atmospheres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p>Angers wins this criterion for lovers of castles, vineyards and typical Loire villages. Nantes wins out for those who prefer nature, Atlantic beaches and waterside escapades. Our winner on this criterion depends entirely on your interests.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best gastronomic offer<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants in Nantes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Hotels\/Nantes-hotel-regate\/i-KcpHZNZ\/0\/6a783890\/L\/nantes-hotel-manoir-regate-L.jpg\" alt=\"Le Manoir de la R&#xE9;gate in Nantes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Le Manoir de la R\u00e9gate, a Michelin-starred restaurant just outside Nantes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Nantes is a great place to eat. Nantes cuisine is rooted in a rich terroir: market gardening of lamb's lettuce and radishes, fish and seafood from the Atlantic, Muscadet from the surrounding vineyards. We had some of our best meals in the Loire. Reservations are essential for the best addresses.<br\/>Among our favorite restaurants:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restaurant Le Manoir de la R\u00e9gate<\/strong> (1 star): Michelin-starred dining on the banks of the Erdre River, one of the region's finest dining experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant La Cigale<\/strong>: the great Art Nouveau brasserie on Place Graslin, a must for both its breathtaking decor and its cuisine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant Lulu Rouget<\/strong>: creative dining on the Ile de Nantes, emblematic of the city's gastronomic revival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurant-nantes-where-eat\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"1784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find our best places to eat in Nantes here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants in Angers<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Restaurant\/Restaurant-Angers-Lait-Thym-Sel\/i-JPtZsJ5\/0\/95zWcJfPfk\/L\/angersrestaurantlaitthymsel-L.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant Lait Thym Sel in Angers\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Restaurant Lait Thym Sel, one of Angers' finest restaurants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Angers offers a cuisine of land and sea, based on local Anjou produce and blended with Anjou wines. We were seduced by the finesse and generosity of the city's restaurants, which showcase local produce with real savoir-faire.<br\/>Among our favorite restaurants:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restaurant Belle Rive<\/strong>: a fine wine list and refined dishes on the banks of the Maine, our favourite restaurant in Angers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant Lait Thym Sel<\/strong>: elegant and creative cuisine, one of our great discoveries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant Isidore<\/strong> (H\u00f4tel D'Anjou): refined dining in a magnificent setting decorated with art deco mosaics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-angers-where-eat-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"7501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find our best places to eat in Angers here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p>Equality. Both towns are talented advocates of Loire cuisine, each with its own special character. Nantes is more open to the sea and influences from all over the world, while Angers remains more attached to local Anjou products. In both cases, food lovers will be delighted.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">HAVE FUN WITH THESE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> activities<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/Loire-Valley-tours\/Balloon-Rides\/d178-g1-c3?pid=P00074304&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hot-air ballooning in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/chateau-de-cheverny-l35281\/au-depart-du-mans-tour-de-la-vallee-de-la-loire-a-velo-t388797\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Chambord by bike<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/tours-l1320\/voyage-en-petit-groupe-d-une-journee-complete-dans-la-vallee-de-la-loire-au-depart-de-tours-t439719\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Vineyards and tastings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-Chambord\/i-FCLLmzH\/0\/DSWDcPJtHGk4cBMm7NZMmfSfwVwnJMc5KqTwbXP9f\/S\/chambord-velo-S.jpg\" alt=\"cycling to chambord\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy to get around these cities<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting around Nantes<\/h3>\n\n<p>Nantes has a particularly efficient public transport network: 3 tramway lines, 2 exclusive right-of-way bus lines, 2 river shuttle lines and 43 bus lines cover the entire city. Downtown, traffic is often heavy and parking is not free. We strongly recommend that you leave your car behind and use public transport or bicycle. The city is also very well equipped for two-wheelers. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nantes-l296\/pass-nantes-offres-et-reductions-24-48-ou-72-h-t13529\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">City Pass Nantes<\/a> includes access to public transport.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting around Angers<\/h3>\n\n<p>Angers is more compact and very pleasant to explore on foot or by bike. The town is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-cycling-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loire \u00e0 v\u00e9lo cycle<\/a> route and has numerous cycle paths. A tramway and bus network serves the main districts. The streets in the historic center are sometimes narrow and cobbled, but the whole area is very accessible. To explore the hinterland and castles, however, a car is still necessary.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Angers\/Ville\/i-LFnCWSN\/0\/LHkv94KrFwLd2ZgQSJpF7J8KxjBf4GMZ53NmmC2kL\/L\/gare-angers-saint-laud-L.jpg\" alt=\"Angers streetcar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p>Angers is easier to get to grips with for a first stay, as its human scale means you can visit everything on foot or by bike in just a few days. Nantes requires a little more organization to get from one district to another, but its public transport network is among the best in France. Our winner: a tie.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can we visit Nantes and Angers on the same trip?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Yes, and we recommend it. The two cities are only 1h10 away by car or around 1h by train, with frequent connections. By spending part of your stay in Nantes and part in Angers, you can enjoy the best of both cities while exploring a good part of the Loire Valley. Allow at least 2 nights in each city to get the most out of your visit.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Passage-Pommeraye\/i-dVsCjn9\/1\/NR9F99Btx6tS53GV65cPDWxQCRgBdX4XJcT63MsfX\/L\/nantes-passage-pommeraye-escalier-galerie-regnier-L.jpg\" alt=\"Passage Pommeraye, Nantes\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passage Pommeraye, Nantes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And why not other towns in the Loire?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Loire Valley abounds in other remarkable destinations. See our other articles:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saumur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saumur<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-tours-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do in Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful gardens in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP IN  <br\/><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>The castles of the Loire Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best ch\u00e2teaux in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/stay-chateau-hotel-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sleeping in a castle in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-loire-valley-castles-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best family castles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-castles-list-chateaux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List with over 100 castles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Chateaux-de-la-Loire\/Chateau-de-Chenonceau\/i-B8wzgnf\/0\/0c8c0706\/L\/chateau-chenonceau-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Other<\/strong> <strong>places to explore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-loire-valley-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/towns-loire-valley-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful towns along the Loire<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/most-beautiful-villages-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-loire-valley-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in the Loire Valley<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">See our tips for renting a car <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nantes-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in Nantes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-angers-station\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-tours-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tours<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cdg-aeroport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-orly-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orly<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-beauvais-airport-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beauvais<\/a>...<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">How to get to the Loire Valley - article to come<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/loire-valley-3-days-itinerary-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-4-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castle-5-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-loire-valley-castles-7-days-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Weekends: <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-unusual-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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