What to do in Nantes with your children during the school holidays, on a Wednesday, Sunday or public holiday? Don’t panic, the Voyage à Nantes has thought of everything with ideas for outings for the whole family: fun, unusual, historical or artistic, a walk in Nantes is always a good idea.
Along the famous “ligne verte”, there are good addresses to help you prepare your family trip to Nantes, to keep the little ones or teenagers busy, with a pushchair or a skateboard.
Nantes Pass: special family rate
Benefit from 50 free activities!
All museums, the Machines de l’île, transport, cruises, guided tours…
Special family rate for 2 adults + 2 children (4 to 17 years old) = 1 free child pass.
Activity Booklet
This booklet is designed to help families as they explore the permanent ‘Voyage à Nantes’ trail and the ‘Estuaire Nantes <> Saint-Nazaire’ trail.
Activity booklet for children aged 5 and over. Some games do not require knowledge of French. Answers are included at the end of the booklet.
Download and print this resource.
A printed version is available free of charge at the ‘Voyage à Nantes’ reception and on board the Estuaire cruise (from April to October).
Graphic design: Appelle moi Papa
Summer event
Every summer, contemporary artworks are installed in the public space. Large-scale exhibitions and events take place in the city.
Earth
4 July – 6 September 2026
Guest artists: Pauline Barzilaï / Ali Cherri / Anne-Charlotte Finel / Louis Guillaume / Caroline Le Méhauté / Théo Mercier / Dominique Petitgand / Edgar sarin / Barbara Schroeder / Pierrick Sorin
A family holiday?
A change of scenery while visiting France? Nantes is the destination that offers activities for everyone.