Is Nantes Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Nantes is generally quite safe for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and the city has low crime rates, particularly in relation to violent or serious crime. However, like any large city, there can be occasional petty crimes like pick pocketing, especially in crowded, touristy areas or late at night. It's always important to be street smart - keep your belongings close, be aware of your surroundings, and avoid isolated areas at night.

Safety rating

3.5 /5

Based on 3 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

2.2 /5

Based on 10 experiences from local women

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How safe is Nantes?

Safety at night:Safe

Nantes is generally considered a safe city with low crime rates. At night, like in every urban area, more caution should be taken, particularly in less crowded areas or neighborhoods away from the city center. While crimes can occur, they are not common and usually involve petty theft or pickpocketing. It's always recommended to be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. Reactions from locals are generally friendly and ready to help. However, it is always better to avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar territories but, overall, the city is relatively safe.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Nantes is relatively safe. It includes a well-structured network of trams, buses, and bicycles available for rent. New safety measures are put into place to ensure the security of passengers. It's also common to see police patrolling the public transport areas, which enhances the feeling of safety. Nevertheless, like any city, it’s important to remain aware of your surroundings especially during late night traveling.

Street harassment:Low

Nantes has generally respectful locals, and the city is known for its welcoming atmosphere. While instances of street harassment are not completely unheard of, they are certainly less common than in some other larger cities. Women should still exercise caution particularly at night or in less populated areas.

Petty crimes:Low

Nantes, like most cities in France, is relatively safe for solo female travelers. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing or bag snatching occur but are uncommon, especially in well-frequented areas. As with any place, it's important to remain vigilant, especially in crowded areas such as public transportation or around tourist landmarks. Overall, the likelihood of encountering these petty crimes is minimal.

Is Nantes worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.7/5

Safety

3.5/5

Food

2.6/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Athina

Netherlands

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.

Posted: October 18, 2024

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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.

Posted: April 29, 2024

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Is Nantes safe for women?

Safety index

2.2 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

Crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

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.

Posted: December 25, 2024

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Juliette

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.

Posted: December 25, 2024

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🇬🇧I'm still getting to know myself a little more each day, but so far this is what I can tell you about myself. I like to travel slowly and establish a routine in the places I discover. I like to romanticise life, I like pretty pictures and pretty words. I love spending time in nature and I also love discovering new activities (count on me to go surfing, hiking, dancing, yoga, cycling, climbing but also for creative and artistic activities or just talking about life for hours). I'm curious to learn more about things I don't know yet. I love writing. I love meeting new people and sharing my daily life with them, but I also need a bit of solitude sometimes. I can be a bit anxious around groups and I prefer caring relationships and people with whom I feel free and safe. 🧡 If this is your vibe feel free to text me, if it's not feel free to text me too, we don't need to be identic 🫶🏽 My dream is to build a women community somewhere, and for sure this dream will come true 💫 🇧🇷Ainda estou me conhecendo um pouco mais a cada dia, mas até agora isso é o que posso dizer sobre mim. Gosto de viajar devagar e estabelecer uma rotina nos lugares que descubro. Gosto de romantizar a vida, gosto de imagens e palavras bonitas. Adoro passar tempo na natureza e também adoro descobrir novas atividades (conte comigo para surfar, caminhar, dançar, fazer ioga, andar de bicicleta, escalar, mas também para atividades criativas e artísticas ou apenas para conversar sobre a vida por horas). Tenho curiosidade em aprender mais sobre coisas que ainda não conheço. Adoro escrever. Adoro conhecer novas pessoas e compartilhar minha vida cotidiana com elas, mas também preciso de um pouco de solidão às vezes. Posso ser um pouco ansioso com grupos e prefiro relacionamentos carinhosos e pessoas com quem me sinto livre e seguro. Se essa for sua vibração, sinta-se à vontade para me enviar uma mensagem. Se não for, sinta-se à vontade para me enviar uma mensagem também, não precisamos ser idênticos 🫶🏽