Campervan hire Nantes

Motorhome Hire Nantes

The city is a true cultural and historical centre. So much so that every year, from the 1st of July to the 31st of August, "Le Voyage à Nantes" takes place. This is where a green path appears that you can follow on foot or by bike. It links various heritage elements and some temporary art installations.

Just as the banks of the Loire and the Île de Versailles delight outdoor enthusiasts, the Île de Nantes and its famous giant animal-shaped machines are equally attractive. Nevertheless, the Parc du Puy du Fou, located less than an hour and a half from the centre, remains the region's main attraction and is easily reached by a campervan hire in Nantes.

Getting to Nantes

The metropolis is located on the Loire estuary. This position allows the seaport of Nantes-Saint-Nazaire to establish itself as one of the most important in the country. Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France and Aer Lingus are just some of the airlines operating from Nantes-Atlantiques airport. In addition, the A11 motorway links Nantes to the east of the country, the A83 motorway leads south, and the N165 national road leads to Brittany. The railway lines from Nantes station also offer an alternative way to reach the city.

Parking in Nantes

There are many places to park a motorhome rental in Nantes. The Decré-Bouffray car park is open from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm and provides direct access to the pedestrianized streets of the city centre. It costs £2.40/€2.80 for an hour's parking. The Château car park offers a daily rate of £18/€21. Further out, the Relais Frachon car park in Saint Herblain costs only £9.50/€11 for a day. If these aren’t what you need, further south in the city, the Porte de Vertou car park offers another alternative

Annual Events in Nantes

• La Folle Journée at the Cité Internationale des Congrès in April. For 5 days, classical music concerts are performed in the grand auditorium. Prices vary from one concert to another.
• The festival Aux Heures d'Été in July. For six weeks, the city organizes numerous concerts and shows with artists from various backgrounds.
• Les Rendez-vous de l'Erdre in August. This is a free jazz festival that welcomes well-known musicians as well as some very promising up-and-coming artists.
• La Folie des Plantes in September at the Parc du Grand Blottereau. Admission to this plant exhibition and sale is free.

Camping in Nantes

If you want to stay in a campervan hire in Nantes, it is best to plan ahead and book a pitch at a campsite.

• Camping de Nantes. Only 10 minutes from the city centre, it costs around £22/€26 for a night for one of its lovely pitch locations.
• Belle Rivière campsite. Located on the banks of the Loire, this three-star campsite offers overnight stays from £11/€13 in high season.
• Camping Les Rives de Grand-lieu, near the Grand-lieu lake, this campsite offers a soothing setting for £15.50/€18 per night.