One-day itinerary · Pays de la Loire · France
What to see in one day in Nantes: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Nantes in a single day.
3.3 km on foot · about 3 h with visits
Stop 1
Nantes Cathedral
Cathedral · Nantes
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.7 km from the previous stop
Basilique Saint-Nicolas
Sanctuary · Nantes
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 1.1 km from the previous stop
chapelle du monastère Sainte-Claire de Saint-Pasquier
Abbey · Nantes
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 1.2 km from the previous stop
Chapelle du monastère du Carmel de Nantes
Abbey · Nantes
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 0.3 km from the previous stop
basilique Saint-Donatien-et-Saint-Rogatien
Sanctuary · Nantes
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.