Petit Port racecourse, Nantes

#80 among attractions in Nantes

Racetrack, Sport, Sport venue

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Petit Port racecourse is located in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France, in the Nantes Nord district. Inaugurated in 1875, this 35-hectare racecourse is open to gallop thanks to a 2,065-meter track made of grass and to trot thanks to a 1,411-meter pozzolan track with a rope at the left. Grandstands were built in 1972 and can accommodate 5,000 people. They are equipped with a panoramic restaurant with a capacity of 350 persons. ()

Local name: Hippodrome du Petit Port Coordinates: 47°14'53"N, 1°33'50"W

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Boulevard des TribunesQuartiers Nord (Bourgeonnière - Petit Port)Nantes 44300 France

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Petit Port racecourse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Passage Pommeraye, Cemetery Miséricorde, Museum of Fine Arts, Église Saint-Similien.

2.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Gallery of historic and contemporary art
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Church
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City hall, Architecture
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
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1.3 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife
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Library
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