Practical information

Admission

Free

Courtyard, rampart walk and moat gardens, entrance free.
On the first Sunday of every month, except July and August, every day for under 18 and during major events (Heritage days, Museum at night, Nuit du VAN), the admission to the museum and the temporary exhibitions is free.

One day ticket

Admission to the museum and the temporary exhibitions

Full fare: €9

Reduced fare*: €5
age 18-25 – teachers – one hour before closing

Free*:
under age 18 – registered unemployed – welfare recipients – disabled visitors and their accompanying person – holders of the Pass Château, Pass Nantes and Pass inter-musées – journalists
 
*Please provide proof

Pass Musées

With the “Pass Musées” museum pass, you can visit the Musée d’histoire de Nantes (in the Château des ducs de Bretagne), the Muséum d’histoire naturelle, the Musée d’arts de Nantes, the Musée Jules Verne, and Le Chronographe (in Rezé), with no time limit for an entire year – and all for only €15.

Valid for one person, you can (re)discover all the city’s museums, and return to the many exhibitions offered all year long. In addition to free access to the permanent and temporary collections, it also offers holders a discount on guided tours, as well as at the castle’s gift shop/bookstore, and the online shop (5% off books and 10% off objects).

Guided visits

Admission to the museum and the temporary exhibitions included

Full fare: €12

Reduced fares:
€7,50: age 18-25 – teachers
€4: registered unemployed – welfare recipients – disabled visitors and their accompanying person
€2,50: age 7-17 – holders of the Pass Château and the Pass Nantes
Free: under age 7

*Please provide proof

Audioguide / Visioguide

€2 

Free: holders of the Pass Château, Pass Nantes and disabled visitors

Available in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian and Breton.

Audio induction loop for the hearing impaired and Special version in French Sign Language interpretation

Pass Château

Any Pass Château purchased up to and including September 11, 2022 will preserve all advantages until the expiry date – i.e., one year from the date of purchase.

Pass Nantes

For 1, 2 or 3 days, the essentials of the destination at the best price.

Free access: all museums and their exhibitions, Machines de l’île, public transport, cruises, bus tours, visits…

On sale at the Château des ducs de Bretagne and online on le Voyage à Nantes website.

DURATION24H48H72H7D
FULL RATE PASS€27€37€45€85
REDUCED RATE PASS
(children 4/17 years old, students under 26 years old, disability card)
€18€25€30€55
FAMILY PASS
(2 adults and 2 children)
€72€99€120€225

Methods of payment

Cash
Blue card

Spoken languages a the welcome center

Disponible en français
Disponible en anglais