Photos: Stéfan Le Dû from Nantes, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Statue: UnknownUnknown ; architects of the site: Jean-Baptiste Buron and Hippolyte Durand-Gasselin.Eusebius, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Selbymay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Stéfan Le Dû from Nantes, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Statue: UnknownUnknown ; architects of the site: Jean-Baptiste Buron and Hippolyte Durand-Gasselin.Eusebius, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Selbymay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Château des Ducs, inside the walls
Your local guide
Camille Bertrand
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Highlights
- A moated castle in the city centre
- Ramparts turned into a public walkway
- White stone courtyard, seen up close
- A fortress that became a residence
- The flag of an independent Brittany
About this tour
This call walks the moated castle at the centre of the city, home to the Dukes of Brittany before it became a museum. You see the ramparts and moat first, then step inside for the white stone courtyard. I explain how a defensive fortress became a residence and later a public building.
We start at the water's edge and move into the courtyard as questions come in, keeping a relaxed pace throughout. A short timeline of the building's uses follows by message after the call.
This suits anyone new to the city who wants an overview before exploring further. It also works well as a first call before a walk through the old town nearby.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Nantes before heading out.
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The moat and ramparts 21 min
The camera follows the water-filled moat around the outer wall, and I explain how the fortifications changed from a defensive stronghold into a ducal residence over the centuries.
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The inner courtyard 21 min
You see the white stone facades inside the walls, and I point out where the flag of an independent Brittany once flew before the union with France.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Nantes: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Muscadet wine and Bouffay, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Nantes, showing you The moat and ramparts and The inner courtyard live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet, the link comes with your booking. I walk the castle courtyard live with my phone.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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