Where to cool off in Nantes this summer

Looking for some coolness during your stay in our hotel in Nantes this summer?

All the places to cool off near the hotel

The water mirror
A 10-minute walk from the hotel

Facing the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, this large 1,300 m² mirror is covered with a thin film of water, accompanied by hundreds of misting points. Take off your shoes and walk through its refreshing mist!

Address: Square Elisa-Mercoeur, 1 cours Commandant d'Estienne d'Orves, 44000 Nantes


The Great Elephant of the Machines de l'Île
10 minutes on foot and 2 minutes by public transport from the hotel

Discover one of Nantes' must-see attractions while cooling off; located on the Ile de Nantes, this mechanical elephant sprays passers-by with its trunk.
And why not climb on the back of this elephant to enjoy the view?

Address: Boulevard Léon Bureau, 44200 Nantes


The Jardin Extraodinaire
25 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by public transport from the hotel

This is the first part of an ambitious project. Located in a former quarry, this 3.5 hectare garden will be the natural setting for L'Arbre aux hérons: a huge tree built from scratch and a giant mechanical heron inspired by the worlds of Jules Verne and Leonardo da Vinci.

While waiting for this project to become a reality, you will find freshness in this place classified as an "Extraordinary Garden" while enjoying exotic flora and a large waterfall 25 metres high.

Address: 1 Quai Marquis d'Aiguillon, 44100 Nantes


The Jardin des Plantes
20 minutes on foot and 8 minutes by public transport from the hotel

Located in the heart of the city, the Jardin des Plantes is a popular place for Nantes residents to stroll and find coolness among the trees and vegetation. You will be charmed by the surprising works of art that make up the landscape, its fauna and flora.

Address: Rue Stanislas Baudry, 44000 Nantes


The Island of Versailles
20 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by public transport from the hotel

This small artificial island in the city centre has become one of the most beautiful parks in Nantes: inspired by Japanese gardens, this place hosts 3 Japanese-inspired buildings, waterfalls, ponds and many places to find coolness in this summer period.