Is Nantes Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Nantes

Nantes isn’t safe at all. It has been “nominated” as one of the worst cities to live in in France, based on the crime rate. Okay maybe not but it is still a city where you can’t really walk alone at night as a woman, or even during daytime at some places.

I can't walk alone on the street at night. I'm used to go out with boyfriend or friends and if not I'm really worried. Nantes is a beautiful city but the insecurity problem will force me to leave it.

Nantes isn’t too dangerous but I wouldn’t say it is safe… It’s a pretty city but unfortunately you shouldn’t be walking around alone during night, and there are some places you should avoid at night.

I would say that like every big city in France, you have to be conscious of what's happening around you. If you can avoid some places like Commerce, especially during the night, it's better. Also, I heard many stories about the Hangar à Bananes, which is a place to party but far away from the city center, so be careful if you want to go there. I would recommend you to have a drink or enjoy a restaurant in the Bouffay area which is more charming and safer.

I live in a small city, 45 minutes from Nantes by car. It's a little town with a park and a river. It's very nice. You can take the train to go to Nantes; it is safe transportation. I use it all the time, and nothing has ever happened to me.

After dark u shouldn’t be by urself in the streets. Public transportation is getting better and some of them are made to travel all night long and made to let you as close as possible to your house. There often is a report of a m*rder in the middle of the streets with a knife, or a women getting r*ped by a strangers late at night. If it’s ur first time being a solo traveler I won’t recommend this city.

Nantes is a beautiful place with beautiful stories but it is not secure, especially for a single woman. I advise you not to be alone often and not to go out in the evening or at night even if there are several of you.

Nantes is a beautiful city. Some time ago, the city center wasn't very safe, but for about a year now, we feel safe, and it's reassuring. Living in the center, I don't feel in danger.

Solo travel

Safety is not what Nantes gives as I heard but I never felt in danger. In the other hand Nate’s is very popular for the art and cultural event. Nantes had also an airport that makes your travel life easier.

Solo travel

I love nantes! It's great for 2-3 days visit. The natural history museum is a must do, as well as walking the "green line" which takes you all around the city. A lot of the activities are pretty cheap or free (museums or walking around). You can visit Trentemoult within Nantes, beautiful buildings and quiet atmosphere. Nantes is not the cheapest, but you can definitely find good deals. I can't speak on accomodation as I was staying with a friend.