Place Royale
A classical square in central Nantes, with a grand central fountain themed on the Loire and its tributaries; a natural starting point for a city stroll.
Place Royale was built in the late 18th century to designs by architect Mathurin Crucy and is surrounded by stone buildings with uniform facades. The central fountain, completed in 1865, is topped by a statue of a goddess symbolising Nantes, while surrounding sculptures represent the Loire and its tributaries. The square was bombed during the Second World War and rebuilt after the war in its original form. Nearby are Passage Pommeraye and the Basilica of Saint-Nicolas, and shopping streets and tram stops are close by. Free to visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Basilique Saint-Nicolas
- Passage Pommeraye
- Île Feydeau
- Tour Bretagne – Le Nid
- La Cigale
- Bouffay Quarter
- Marché de Talensac
- Nantes Cathedral