How long does a visit to the Château des ducs de Bretagne take?

No official duration is given, but the museum and ramparts can occupy several hours depending on interest.

Is the castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, access is fully accessible.

Where can I park near the Château des ducs de Bretagne?

Several paid car parks are available in the city centre, such as Cathédrale, Baco or Feydeau.

Is the Château des ducs de Bretagne a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1840.

Château des ducs de Bretagne

Nantes

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €9
Child: Free
Reduced: €5

Free for under 18s, jobseekers, recipients of the RSA, persons with disabilities and their companion, recipients of the minimum old-age allowance or ASPA, former resistance fighters, war veterans and severely disabled war victims, Carte Blanche, Pass musées, Pass Nantes, Pass du Voyage, FDOTSI and ICOM cards, staff of the Ministère de la Culture and Musées de France, journalists; 1st Sunday of each month (except July and August)

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on November 5, 2026

Where: Nantes

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Open within 20 km

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Château des ducs de Bretagne stands in Nantes (Loire-Atlantique), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Set in the heart of Nantes, this 15th century castle has changed roles many times without ever leaving the city: ducal residence of Brittany, then a royal fortress after the duchy joined France, it now houses the Nantes history museum. Its walls and buildings, surrounded by moats once fed by the Loire, can be freely explored, including the courtyard and ramparts. It was here, in 1532, that the union between Brittany and the kingdom of France was formally sealed.

This place also features in The castles of Anne of Brittany

What to know

Access is fully accessible, with no particular obstacles for visitors with reduced mobility.
Dogs are not allowed inside the grounds.
Parking is available in paid city-centre car parks, including Cathédrale, Baco, Feydeau or the Cité internationale des Congrès.
The adult ticket costs 9 euros.
The site is served by tram and busway lines, with a stop right in front of the entrance.

Practical information

Opening hours

Intérieurs du château, musée et expositions temporaires: 10h à 18h, fermé le lundi
du 1er juillet au 31 août: 10h à 19h, 7 jours/7
Cour et remparts en accès libre: 8h30 à 19h, 7 jours/7, du 1er juillet au 31 août : 8h30 à 20h
Jardin des douves en accès libre: 8h à 19h, 7 jours/7, du 1er juillet au 31 août : 8h à 20h

Annual closures : 1 January; 1 May; 1 November; 25 December

Prices

Adult: €9
Child: Free
Reduced: €5

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Paid car parks in the city centre (Cathédrale, Baco, Feydeau, Cité internationale des Congrès…)

Accessible entrances via the pont dormant (compatible access) and the pont de secours (approved access). The courtyard, a large part of the ramparts, the jardin des douves, 28 of the 32 museum rooms, and the temporary exhibitions building are accessible, as well as, during events, the 1st floor of the tour du Fer à cheval.

On site

Toilets
Food and drink
Gift shop
Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Nantes · Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire

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Address

4 Place Marc Elder, 44000 Nantes

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00108657
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Château des ducs de Bretagne: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €9. Child: free. Reduced: €5. Free for: under 18s, jobseekers, recipients of the RSA, persons with disabilities and their companion, recipients of the minimum old-age allowance or ASPA, former resistance fighters, war veterans and severely disabled war victims, Carte Blanche, Pass musées, Pass Nantes, Pass du Voyage, FDOTSI and ICOM cards, staff of the Ministère de la Culture and Musées de France, journalists; 1st Sunday of each month (except July and August).
How long does a visit to the Château des ducs de Bretagne take?: No official duration is given, but the museum and ramparts can occupy several hours depending on interest.
Is the castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: Yes, access is fully accessible.
Can I bring my dog to the castle?: No, dogs are not allowed.
Where can I park near the Château des ducs de Bretagne?: Several paid car parks are available in the city centre, such as Cathédrale, Baco or Feydeau.
Is the Château des ducs de Bretagne a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1840.

Information verified on November 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website