The elegance of the 18th century through the Pommeraye passage and the Graslin theatre, made possible by the dark hours of slavery.
- Duration
- 2h
- Full rate
- €20
- Reduced rate
- €15
- Group
- Small group
- Starting point
- Slavery Abolition Memorial
- Languages
- EN · FR
- Cancellation
- Free up to 48 h before
The route
A journey into the elegance of 18th-century Nantes. We will walk through the famous Pommeraye passage with its cascading architecture and the Graslin theatre with its neoclassical facade. The art of living from the golden age of Nantes commerce, without forgetting the source of this opulence: the transatlantic trade.
📍 Start: Mémorial de l'abolition de l'esclavage
🏁 End: Cours Cambronne
🗣 Languages: English and French
What you will see on the Graslin tour
- The Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery, the starting point
- The Pommeraye passage and its cascading architecture
- The Graslin theatre and its neoclassical facade
- The Art Deco facades of the city centre
- Cours Cambronne, where the tour ends
Who is this tour for?
This guided walking tour of Nantes is for small groups, in English or French. The route is flat and accessible. Children are welcome: free under 6, reduced rate from 6 to 17. For families, friends or colleagues, I also run private tours and group tours tailored to you.
Frequently asked questions
Does the tour cover the history of slavery in Nantes?
Yes. It starts at the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery: the elegance of the Graslin quarter cannot be separated from the transatlantic trade that made the port of Nantes rich in the 18th century.
Is the Graslin quarter accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Yes, the route is flat and easy to walk. If you have specific needs, write to me before the tour and I will adapt the route.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes: for a family, a group of friends, a hen or stag party or a company, I adapt the route, length and theme. Ask for a quote on the Groups and team building page.
Book this tour
Pick your date in the calendar, choose how many places at the full and reduced rates, and pay online. Your confirmation is emailed to you as soon as payment goes through.
🗓 Book this tourFree cancellation up to 48 hours before. Tours go ahead in the rain.
At weekends, some dates run on a pay-what-you-want basis: see the free walking tour of Nantes.
