Passage Pommeraye
A three-level glass-roofed shopping arcade completed in 1843, with statues, wrought-iron staircases and boutiques, often ranked among the most beautiful arcades in France.
Passage Pommeraye is a product of Nantes' commercial boom in the 19th century. Built across three levels by taking advantage of the slope, its centrepiece is a wooden staircase with cast-iron railings. Statues symbolising art and commerce stand atop the columns, and soft light filters in under the glass roof. Today the arcade houses boutiques selling clothing, jewellery and sweets, along with cafés, and it is a listed historic monument. Entry is free. It sits in the city centre between Rue Gresset and Rue Crébillon, about a 3-minute walk from Place Royale.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–20:00 (some shops closed Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Place Royale
- La Cigale
- Basilique Saint-Nicolas
- Île Feydeau
- Tour Bretagne – Le Nid
- Bouffay Quarter
- Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery
- Marché de Talensac