Nantes: Memorial
Places and attractions in the Memorial category
Tomb of Francis II
Nestled in the historical heart of Nantes, France, lies a significant piece of the city's heritage: the Tomb of Francis II. This grand memorial is not only a resting place but also a testament to the rich history and artistic prowess of the region.
Mémorial de l’Abolition de l’Esclavage
The Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery is a memorial on the Quai de la Fosse in Nantes, France. The site memorializes the victims of Nantes' active role in the slave trade.
Château du Grand-Blottereau
The Château du Grand-Blottereau is a historic pavilion in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France.
Temple du Goût
The Temple du Goût is a private mansion built from 1753 to 1754 by the architect Pierre Rousseau on the Ile Feydeau in Nantes, whose main facade is currently at 16 allée Duguay-Trouin.
Colonne Louis XVI
The Louis-XVI column is a monument of the city of Nantes in France, installed in the center of the Maréchal-Foch square. It is a column of twenty-eight meters high, placed on a pedestal, topped by a statue of the French king Louis XVI.
Buste du Docteur Écorchard
Jean-Marie Écorchard was a physician and botanist, born on February 7, 1809 in Lohéac and died on December 17, 1882 in Nantes.
Emplacement de l'aumônerie de Toussaints
Île de Grande Biesse is one of the former islands of the Loire River in Nantes, corresponding today to the northern part of the island of Nantes.
Hôtel Saint-Aignan
The Saint-Aignan Hotel is a late 15th-century flamboyant Gothic mansion located on rue Saint-Jean in downtown Nantes, France. The building was listed as a historical monument in 1926.
Ancien couvent de la Visitation
The Convent of the Visitation is a former convent of visitandines located in Nantes, France. Confiscated during the French Revolution, it became a hospital, a garrison circle and then a residence for the elderly.