Nantes walks

Stream: discover the city's historical, architectural and cultural heritage (and even its gastronomic heritage, with its small and large restaurants).

This is a walk that will allow you to discover our beautiful city of Nantes, its remarkable sites, monuments, narrow streets and "secret" passages. You will also have the pleasure of taking a "real" 20-minute cruise on the Loire to see a superb colourful village.

Half gravel, half asphalt, this route along the Loire offers beautiful views of this magnificent river, with lovely shaded sections on the return from Mauves to Nantes. Several open-air cafés along the way offer refreshments and/or drinks at spots chosen for their tranquillity and ideal location.

An easy hike along three streams: le Cens, l'Erdre, and le Gesvres. Nature within the town of Nantes.

This large circular hike will allow you to discover Nantes by following four of its streams. The vast majority of this hike takes place in the woods, along the water's edge, and passes through several parks that are well known to Nantes residents. In the urban section, you will discover the city's historical treasures, its castle, its cathedral, and some of the most iconic sites of Nantes culture.

Semi-urban hike along three rivers that wind through Stream: the Cens, the Gesvres and the Erdre. The crossing over the Beaujoire bridge may be uncomfortable for people who are afraid of heights or have vertigo (especially on the stairs).

The banks of the Loire River by the former islands of Haute-île, Trentemoult, etc. The rear of Les Couëts, the Moulin du Petit Rocher, the crossing of Les Couëts along the tramway. Finally, the Jaguère Valley and the former bed of the Seil River.

This pleasant walk starts from the Yves Laurent promenade, runs along the Loire and passes through a small, pleasant park with a pond (Clos Saint-Julien).

This hike starts in a neighbourhood with tall buildings and takes you to Val de Chézine Park. A path along the Chézine river will take you to Gournerie Park, where you can see a castle and beautiful ponds. On the way back, you will follow the Chézine river again for a few kilometres. You will make a short detour via Parc des Quatre Vents and then reach Parc de la Bégraisière. The hike ends back at Parc du Val de Chézine.

Discover unspoilt nature south of the Nantes conurbation. A circuit that winds along a stream and the Loire, through marshes and over the heights of the Roche Ballue quarry. You will discover Nantes and its conurbation. You will pass through picturesque little villages in unspoilt countryside.

Hike starting from Orvault church, passing through Le Loret, Château de la Tour, Le Petit Aunay, La Retardière and Beau Soleil.

A family hike that crosses villages, forests, woods and vineyards south of Vertou. A circular route starting from the École de l'Enclos, which largely follows the Portillon route.

Starting from Les Closes du Verger, you will discover a beautiful green area nestled between Treillières and La Chapelle-sur-Erdre. Through fields and forest paths, this is a lovely way to discover nature on the outskirts of Nantes.

The tour of the commune of Sautron, starting from the Chézine Valley, will take you to the Cens Valley, via theGR®3and the Bongarand chapel (halfway along the route, ideal for a break). You will cross several fords.

This beautiful walk begins with a visit to Chantrerie Park and its remarkable trees. A short detour behind some more or less heavily built-up areas will take you to Étang Hervé and then Port Breton. The return journey will then take you along the Erdre.

Circular route passing by the site of the old Roche Ballue quarry and the village of La Matrasserie, starting from La Mothe.

A lovely little route along the Cens and through the countryside around Sautron.

This circuit follows the Ognon, which feeds into the Lac de Grand Lieu, located a few kilometres to the west. You can find more information on the Pont Saint-Martin hiking website.

This hike takes place mainly on paths. Going from village to village, it offers a beautiful variety of landscapes: there are both wide-open views of the vineyards and the Sèvre Nantaise valley, and wooded passages, particularly along the banks of the Sèvre. It can be enjoyed in any season, with the colours and light offering ever-changing pleasures!