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.

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How safe is Nantes for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.7 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

Nantes was absolutely safe but there’s nothing to do as activity but about food they have the best butter i have ever tested

Posted: May 14, 2025
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Athina

Athina

Greece

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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How safe is Nantes for women?

Local safety index

2.9 /5

Based on 34 local experiences

Local crime index

2.6 /5

Based on 34 local experiences

Be careful when going out at night, especially if you are alone. Prefer going out during the day. I have never had any problems personally, but some neighborhoods can feel unsafe. It is better to be accompanied.

Posted: November 5, 2025
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Agathe

Agathe

I don't really feel safe in Nantes. During the day, I don't really have any problems, apart from street harassment in certain areas such as Commerce. However, at night, you have to be very careful. Many neighborhoods are dangerous, particularly Hangar à bananes, which is one of the places where you can party at night.

Posted: September 8, 2025
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Raphaëlle

Raphaëlle

It really depends on where you go, I personally never felt in danger, even alone in the dark because i take ways I know well. But there are some places that are more dangerous or at least scarier at night like the city center where there is a lot of drug dealing.

Posted: August 21, 2025
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Nantes is not a very safe city. I recommend you to avoid some places in Nantes during the night. For example in the center of the town the place named "commerce" could be dangerous or the neighborhood near the train station.

Posted: August 15, 2025
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Sandrine

Sandrine

En journée, la ville est sûre. Il faut faire attention à ses affaires dans les transports. La nuit ou le soir, la sécurité est problématique un peu partout et particulièrement dans le centre. Il est fortement déconseillé de se promener seul ou en ayant bu, pour un homme comme pour une femme. During the day, the city is safe. You have to be careful with your belongings in transport. At night or in the evening, security is problematic almost everywhere and particularly in the center. It is strongly discouraged to walk alone or while having drunk, for a man as well as for a woman.

Posted: August 13, 2025
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Nantes

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Hey everyone, I’m an English language assistant in Nantes, France, and I moved here a few months ago. In my free time I love exploring the rest of the country and other parts of Europe. One of my favourite ways to discover a new city is simply by walking aimlessly with no particular destination in mind. I enjoy talking about society and human behaviour, and I’m always up for conversations about films, music, art, or photography. I also love the outdoors, hiking and playing different sports.

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Nantes

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Hi, my name is Molly, born in the UK but grew up in France, I’ve always embraced different cultures and traveling. Important things in my life are my loved ones, the environnement, music and community. I’m very lucky to be able to speak English, French and Spanish. See you soon! x

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