Basilique Saint-Nicolas, Minor basilica in central Nantes, France.
The granite and limestone church features a 100-meter tower, large stained glass windows, and exhibits Gothic Revival architecture throughout its north-south oriented structure.
The initial chapel from the 11th century underwent multiple transformations before architect Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus constructed the current building between 1844 and 1869.
The basilica received its elevated religious status from Pope Leo XIII in 1882 and contains a collection of preserved Gothic Revival furnishings from the 19th century.
The church maintains regular opening hours for visitors and stands near several public transportation stops in the central district of Nantes.
The bell tower houses five large bells from 1882, including a bourdon that produces one of the ten lowest notes among all church bells in France.
Location: Nantes
Inception: 1869
Architects: Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Lassus
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Height: 100 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 47.21555,-1.55783
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
Nantes combines mechanical monuments, botanical gardens, a medieval castle and museums. The historical quarters, old squares and notable architecture reflect its maritime and commercial past. The city features parks, walks along the Loire and cultural institutions like the Art Museum and Natural History Museum. The Machines de l'île presents mechanical animals, including a 12-meter-tall elephant.
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Église Sainte-Croix
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Palais de la Bourse
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Rue Crébillon
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Maison, 2 rue des Carmes
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Hôtel La Pérouse
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Marché de Feltre
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Mercure Nantes Centre Passage Pommeraye
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Immeuble, 1-2 allée Jean-Bart
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Immeuble, 6 allée Brancas
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Presbytère Saint-Nicolas
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Immeuble, 1 allée Cassard de Nantes
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Immeuble, 2 allée Brancas (Nantes)
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Immeuble, 2 rue de la Paix
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Immeuble, 3-4 allée Brancas
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Immeuble, 2-3 allée Flesselles
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Immeuble, 5 allée Brancas
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Immeuble, 2 rue de la Fosse (Nantes)
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Immeuble, 1 allée Brancas
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Immeuble, 7 allée Brancas
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Immeuble, 3 allée de la Tremperie
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Immeubles 3, 5 rue Bossuet
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Viandas de Salamanca
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Fontaine Royale
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Sainte-Geneviève by Sébastien Bourdon
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