Passage Pommeraye, Shopping arcade in central Nantes, France.
The Passage Pommeraye extends across three levels connected by a grand staircase, featuring ornate sculptures and detailed neoclassical decorations throughout its galleries.
Built between 1840 and 1843 under architect Jean-Baptiste Buron's direction, the passage represents the economic growth of Nantes during its maritime trade expansion period.
The passage houses 33 establishments, from fashion boutiques to specialty stores, reflecting both traditional commerce and modern retail trends in French society.
Visitors can access the passage daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Sundays, with multiple parking options nearby.
The structure descends 9.40 meters through its different levels, incorporating natural light through iron and glass windows while maintaining its original 19th-century design.
Location: Nantes
Inception: 1843
Architects: Jean-Baptiste Buron
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Part of: réseau viaire de Nantes
Address: 20 Pass. Pommeraye, 44000 Nantes, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00; Sunday 09:00-19:00
Website: http://passagepommeraye.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.21333,-1.55972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
Nantes features diverse settings for photography, from gardens to historical monuments. Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century shopping gallery, displays carved staircases and glass roofs across three levels. Île de Versailles offers a Japanese garden with stone lanterns and bamboo groves, while the Jardin des Plantes houses over 10,000 plant species in its greenhouses and pathways. Château des Ducs de Bretagne showcases Renaissance towers, and Cours Cambronne lines neoclassical facades around a tree-lined square. Converted former industrial sites create unique photographic spaces. The Hangar à Bananes, a former warehouse on the Loire quays, now hosts restaurants and galleries. Les Machines de l'Île set their mechanical creations in the naval shipyard’s Nefs. Le Lieu Unique occupies the LU factory with its distinctive tower, and Jardin des Fonderies preserves metal structures from its industrial past. In Trentemoult, a fishing village with houses painted red, yellow, and blue, narrow alleys run along the Loire.
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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