Nantes Self Guided Tour of Rebels and Royals

A duchess hid in a Nantes fireplace while soldiers searched the house. What forced her out? And what else has the city concealed? This self-guided walking tour of Nantes uses an app to uncover royal intrigue, vanished rivers, and stories hidden behind familiar façades. Trace the Erdre, hear how a king plotted his minister’s downfall at the castle, and untangle a general’s disputed reply at Waterloo. Discover how Passage Pommeraye’s success hid a personal disaster, then finish beside the Loire at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery, where Nantes’s prosperity takes on a different meaning. Covering around 4 km in 2.5–3 hours, this Nantes audio tour lets you start whenever you like, listen offline after downloading, and pause or resume at your own pace. Ideal for curious solo travellers and couples who enjoy history, unexpected connections, and stories that raise questions. Over 30,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. Includes a full refund guarantee.