Château des ducs de Bretagne
The Château des ducs de Bretagne is a large castle located in the city of Nantes in the Loire-Atlantique département of France; it served as the centre of the historical province of Brittany until its separation in 1956. It is located on the right bank of the Loire, which formerly fed its ditches. It was the residence of the Dukes of Brittany between the 13th and 16th centuries, subsequently becoming the Breton residence of the French Monarchy.
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Key facts
- Created
- 1207
- Listed as
- classified historical monument (1840)
- Visitors
- 308 863 visitors in 2019
- Location
- Nantes
- Official website
- www.chateaunantes.fr
What to know
The castle has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840. Today, the castle houses the Nantes History Museum.
On your route
Driving through France or Belgium? Vaut le Détour places this stop on your itinerary with your real arrival time, a lunch spot open at that hour, and fuel or charging.
Nearby
- château de Clisson, 24.9 km away
- château de Clermont, 20.3 km away
- château d'Ancenis, 32.6 km away
- château de Blain, 32.2 km away
- château de Goulaine, 11.1 km away
- musée Jules-Verne, 2.7 km away
- abbaye de Villeneuve, 10.4 km away
- Musée de la chanson française, 23.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to see near Château des ducs de Bretagne?
- Nearby: château de Clisson (24.9 km), château de Clermont (20.3 km), château d'Ancenis (32.6 km), château de Blain (32.2 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.
- How do I buy tickets for Château des ducs de Bretagne?
- Tickets for Château des ducs de Bretagne are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.
- When was Château des ducs de Bretagne created?
- Wikidata gives 1207 as its date of creation or foundation.
- Is Château des ducs de Bretagne a protected monument?
- Yes: classified historical monument (1840) (source: Wikidata).
- How many people visit Château des ducs de Bretagne?
- The latest visitor count recorded in Wikidata is 308 863 visitors in 2019.
Facts and key figures: the Wikipedia article “Château des ducs de Bretagne” (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0), retrieved on 2026-08-05. Opening hours and prices are deliberately left out: they change too fast to be reliable anywhere but the official website.