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Trentemoult - A gorgeous secret village around Nantes

Q: How to get to Trentemoult ?

Here is the adress you should put in your GPS: Quai Marcel Boissard, 44400 Nantes or Trentemoult Car: Expect a short 15-20 minutes drive from the city center Public transportation: From the city center you can take a combination of tramway and bus or use the Navibus which is a boat bus. The estimated time is between 20 and 30 minutes. You can find more information on Nantes public transportation's (called TAN) website.

Q: How much does this activity cost ?

The walk is a free activity, unless you eat there you shouldn't have to spend money, there are even free parking spaces for cars.

Lychee

Jul 11, 2022 • 3 min read

A split of 2 images, one representing a narrow street with bright colored houses, the second one representing the harbor of Trentemoult

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In a hurry? Find a quick FAQ section at the end of the article with everything you need to know

Taking a walk along the Loire river

Sailboats and motorboats in the port of Trentemoult during a low tide of the Loire river

If you are searching for what to do in Nantes, Trentemoult is definitely one of the place that you should absolutely visit. It is a small and old fishing village with a really charming, warmful and authentic vibe.

Situated in the south of Nantes on the shore of the Loire river, this place is perfect for a long walk in the evening with the sunset on the horizon.

If you are hungry or feel like driking a pint you can always stop by one of the restaurants on the shore to really feel the cheerful atmosphere from the people living here.

Explore the narrow streets

Colorful houses in the street of Trentemoult next to the shore

But Trentemoult isn't just limited to its shore, there is actually more, the village is composed of very colorful and eye pleasing houses. Pictures cannot convey how pretty those houses are you need to see it from your own eyes !

Another street in trentemoult with colorful houses on both sides

This district, right next to the shore, is a network of narrow and little streets with plenty of beautiful houses. It makes for a huge labyrinth where each turn surprises you with breath taking views and makes you want to explore each street in which you can go as if you were searching for secret places that no one has explored before.

A narrow street that looks like a dead end with a orange house and plenty of vegetation

The streets are so narrow that everytime you take a turn you could easily mistake what you see for a dead-end when in fact you just discovered another amazing hidden spot.

While walking there you can meet the locals in their daily lives which immerses you in the unique and authentic vibe of this village.

Other houses from the streets in Trentemoult and a mural painted on a wall.

In conclusion, if you are searching for a chill activity around Nantes this is defnitely a perfect solution for you. In addition if you like completely leaving the atmosphere of the city like in Trentemoult you might really enjoy visiting the asian inspired garden in Ile de Versailles

F.A.Q

Everything you need to know about this place

What to do in Trentemoult ?

Take a short walk along the Loire river and wander around the narrow streets. If you feel like it you can drink a pint or eat something in one of the local pub.

How to get to Trentemoult ?

Here is the adress you should put in your GPS: Quai Marcel Boissard, 44400 Nantes or Trentemoult

Car: Expect a short 15-20 minutes drive from the city center

Public transportation: From the city center you can take a combination of tramway and bus or use the "Navibus" which is a boat bus. The estimated time is between 20 and 30 minutes. You can find more information on Nantes public transportation's (called TAN) website.

How much does this cost ?

This is a free activity, unless you eat there you shouldn't have to spend money, there are even free parking spaces for cars.