The Parc des Oblates was inaugurated as Nantes’ 100th park in 2013.
It was built on the grounds of an old convent garden, and contains a wide variety
of plants, along with public allotment gardens, playgrounds and picnic areas. A herd of “belle-île” sheep lives in the lower part of the park, which also offers a breathtaking view of the Loire River. Among the rows of oak trees, stone pines and cedars, visitors can stroll along the “chemin des soupirs” (the “path of sighs”) that leads to the Congregation buildings.
Artworks of the Voyage à Nantes
Parc des Oblates, Rue Philippe de Broca, Nantes
How to get there?
Chronobus C1 : arrêt Hérelle. Bus 81 : arrêt Bougainville
Opening times
– 15 January to 19 March: 9am to 6.30pm
– 20 March to 14 May: 9am to 8pm
– 15 May to 3 September: 9am to 9.45pm
– 4 September to 22 October: 9am to 8pm
– 23 October to 17 November: 9am to 6.30pm
– 18 November to 14 January: 9am to 5.30pm
Uneven paths (gravel and earth), sometimes heavily levelled. Reserved PRM parking at the entrance to the park (rue de la Brianderie and rue de la Fontaine des Baronnies).