Place Graslin, Pedestrian square in central Nantes, France.
Place Graslin is a neoclassical square in the center of Nantes, featuring a semi-circular layout with uniform facades and the renowned Théâtre Graslin at its northern end.
Financier Jean-Joseph-Louis Graslin initiated the square's development in 1787, transforming a rocky hillside into a fashionable urban space designed by architect Mathurin Crucy before the French Revolution.
The Théâtre Graslin, completed in 1788 with eight Corinthian columns and statues of the Muses, has hosted opera and theatrical performances for over two centuries as a leading cultural venue.
Located at postal code 44000, the square is about 0.6 miles from Nantes railway station and connects to the city center via pedestrian streets Crébillon and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
The square was among the first in Nantes to receive gas lighting in 1852, and its adjacent brasserie La Cigale has been recognized as one of France's most beautiful Art Nouveau restaurants.
Location: Nantes
Part of: réseau viaire de Nantes
Address: Pl. Graslin, 44000 Nantes, France
GPS coordinates: 47.21310,-1.56226
Latest update: November 28, 2025 13:08
Nantes invites you to discover a city where history is found at every corner. The old building facades tell stories of many years of shipping and exchanges, while the main squares stay lively and full of life. Gardens along the water and stone castles that overlook the city give peaceful spots to relax and explore for all visitors. People who enjoy arts and making things will find a lot to see in Nantes. Museums have collections of paintings and sculptures from many past centuries, and art installations hide in the streets. The Machines of the Island attract visitors with large mechanical creatures, and the Passage Pommeraye, a shopping gallery from the 19th century, impresses with its decorated stairs and glass design. The Loire river itself becomes a place for walks. Gardens near the water, like the Versailles Island with its bridges and ponds, offer quiet ways to wander. The village of Trentemoult, with its colorful houses and restaurants, keeps the feel of an old fishing port. If you want to join a guided tour, a green line painted on the ground links the main cultural and historic spots around the city.
Passage Pommeraye
194 m
La Cigale
43 m
Théâtre Graslin
57 m
Cours Cambronne
142 m
Rue Crébillon
164 m
Immeuble CGA
152 m
Immeuble, 8 rue de l'Héronnière
112 m
Mercure Nantes Centre Passage Pommeraye
179 m
Immeuble, 10 rue de l'Héronnière
130 m
Immeuble, 3 place Graslin
46 m
Immeuble, 1 rue de Gresset
56 m
Immeuble, 12 rue de l'Héronnière
164 m
Immeuble, 5 rue de Gresset
83 m
Immeuble, 3 rue Piron (Nantes)
81 m
Immeuble, 7 rue de Gresset
106 m
Immeuble, 14 rue de l'Héronnière
181 m
Immeuble, 11 rue de Gresset
154 m
Immeuble, 9 rue de Gresset
131 m
Immeuble, 3 rue de Gresset
70 m
Pierre Cambronne
138 m
Thalie
27 m
Érato
29 m
Polymnie
28 m
Clio
27 m
Terpsichore
27 m
Calliope
27 m
Euterpe
27 m
Melpomène
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