Bouffay Quarter
Quartier du Bouffay
The medieval heart of old Nantes, with half-timbered houses, cobbled lanes and the Église Sainte-Croix, and packed with restaurants and bars.
The Bouffay district lies west of the castle and cathedral and is the best-preserved medieval quarter in Nantes. Its narrow lanes are lined with 15th- and 16th-century half-timbered houses, and around Place du Bouffay you'll find a dense cluster of restaurants, crêperies and bars. The bell tower atop the Église Sainte-Croix, topped with an angel sculpture, is a landmark of the old town. The whole area is pedestrianised, so you can stroll from the castle to Place Royale on the way. In the evening, try Breton buckwheat galettes with a glass of cider.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Île Feydeau
- Château des Ducs de Bretagne
- Nantes Cathedral
- Basilique Saint-Nicolas
- Place Royale
- Tour Bretagne – Le Nid
- Passage Pommeraye
- Le Lieu Unique