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

2.5 /5

Based on 19 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

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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Is Nantes safe for women?

Safety index

2.5 /5

Based on 19 local experiences

Crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 19 local experiences

Clémence

Nantes used to be kind of a very safe hippie town. Unfortunately, these last few years it changed completely, and it is now very rare that my friends dare go back home walking at night. Cat calling is very frequent, and it became common to get robbed or assaulted by night... It is still a beautiful city to visit, but be careful with your belongings, and avoid walking in empty places by night, especially around "commerce" and "ile de Nantes".

Posted: February 26, 2025

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Extremely unsafe. Avoid the downtown (commerce) Avoid the whole city at night, many ill-intentioned people, always be in a minimum of two or be with male companions (and even then) Avoid Malakoff and peri-urban areas at night Many gunshots at night (weapons) Although the city is very left-leaning, it is very unsafe for LGBT people (many assaults in recent years)

Posted: February 9, 2025

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