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The city of Nantes has many public car parks. They're located in the city centre, near the main thoroughfares, the station and the key areas. Here's the list of the main car parks with addresses and key features:
| Car park name | Address | Car capacity | EV chargers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Gare Sud 3 | 32 Rue du Pré Gauchet, 44000 Nantes | 592 | 10 |
| Parking Gare Sud 2 | Boulevard de Berlin, 44000 Nantes | 490 | 10 |
| Parking Gare Château | Cours John Kennedy, 44000 Nantes | 597 | 11 |
| Parking Gare Sud 4 | 24 Mail Pablo Picasso, 44000 Nantes | 435 | 13 |
| Parking Médiathèque | Rue Neuve des Capucins, 44000 Nantes | 433 | 17 |
| Parking Talensac | Rue Le Nôtre, 44000 Nantes | 340 | 6 |
| Parking Descartes | Rue Descartes, 44000 Nantes | 250 | 10 |
| Parking Aristide Briand | Place Aristide Briand, 44000 Nantes | 307 | 10 |
| Parking Les Machines | Rue Arthur III, 44200 Nantes | 640 | 17 |
| Parking Tour Bretagne | 4 Place de Bretagne, 44000 Nantes | 648 | 6 |
| Parking Les Nefs | 61 Boulevard de la Prairie au Duc, 44200 Nantes | 500 | 10 |
| Parking Cité des Congrès | Avenue Jean Claude Bonduelle, 44000 Nantes | 439 | 9 |
| Parking Graslin | Rue Scribe, 44000 Nantes | 484 | 6 |
| Parking Feydeau | Parvis Neptune, 44000 Nantes | 495 | 6 |
| Parking Commerce | Place du Commerce, 44000 Nantes | 433 | 10 |
| Parking Decré-Bouffay | 18 Rue du Moulin, 44000 Nantes | 511 | 10 |
| Parking Cathédrale | Rue Sully, 44000 Nantes | 382 | 1 |
| Parking Baco-LU (station side) | Allée Baco, 44000 Nantes | 92 | - |
| Parking Baco-LU (hospital side) | Allée Baco, 44000 Nantes | 122 | - |
| Parking Les Fonderies | Rue de la Porte Gellée, 44200 Nantes | 120 | - |
| Parking Gloriette 1 & 2 | Allée de l'Ile Gloriette / Rue Albert de Mun, 44000 Nantes | 272 | - |
| Parking CHU 1 & 2 | Quai de Tourville / Quai Moncousu, 44000 Nantes | 209 | - |
| Parking Hôtel Dieu | Chaussée de la Madeleine, 44000 Nantes | 104 | - |
| Parking Bellamy | Impasse de la Courtine, 44000 Nantes | 78 | - |
| Parking Gare limited 1h | Quai Malakoff, 44000 Nantes | 80 | - |
Note: Many car parks are accessible 24/7 for subscribers. Most have EV charging stations, PRM spaces and bike services (parking, repair, rental).
The Nantes metro area offers several solutions to park at low cost, whether you're a resident, visitor or professional.
Subscriptions in car parks
For those who park regularly, subscription plans (monthly, annual) are available from operators. They offer preferential rates compared to hourly parking. Ask directly on their website or on site.
Hourly parking in the city centre
For an occasional visit, hourly payment is possible in all car parks. Hourly rates are displayed at the entrance and vary with location and occupancy. Note that several car parks (like the "Parc en Enclos" type) prioritise short-term parking (under 2 hours).
Tips for paying less
Several schemes let you park for free in Nantes.
Blue zones
In blue zones, located near local shopping areas, parking is free if you display a parking disc behind your windscreen.
Free periods in paid zones
Very short-term parking
The Parking Gare limited 1h (Quai Malakoff) offers the first 30 minutes free for parking connected to the SNCF station.
The historic centre's layout and the city's density create strong pressure on parking in several key areas.
With the influx of SNCF, TER and tram travellers, the Nantes station area is extremely busy. The Gare Sud, Gare Château and 1h-limited Gare car parks are strategic but can quickly fill up at peak times.
Around Place du Commerce, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne and the cathedral, the medieval streets offer few spaces. The Commerce, Decré-Bouffay, Feydeau and Cathédrale car parks are heavily used, especially at weekends and during school holidays.
This lively cultural and commercial area, with its restaurants and theatres, sees strong demand in the evenings. The Graslin car park is a lifesaver, but can fill up quickly.
On Fridays, Saturdays and especially Sunday mornings, the Talensac market draws a huge crowd. Parking is paid on Sunday mornings (9am-1pm) in the adjacent streets (Bel Air, Jeanne d'Arc, Basse Porte, Talensac). The Talensac car park is then the best option.
With the CHU and the Hôtel Dieu, demand is constant during the day. The Baco-LU, Hôtel Dieu and CHU 1 & 2 car parks are heavily used by staff and visitors.
Given the demand, especially near the station, city centre and business areas, finding a monthly space can be a challenge. Yespark makes life easier by connecting you directly to available private car parks in and around Nantes.
Whether you're looking for a solution near the station, your place of study or in a residential neighbourhood, Yespark lets you access private car parks without any commitment.
Signing up is quick and commitment-free: in a few minutes, your space awaits. You also enjoy many benefits:
Since May 2023, the paid parking perimeter in Nantes has evolved to favour a more breathable and calmer city.
Paid parking zones
Paid on-street parking is split into two zones in the city centre:
Blue zones
Free parking limited to 1h30 (disc required), every day from 9am to noon and 2pm to 7pm, except Sundays and public holidays.
Free periods
Special case of the Talensac market
Parking is paid on Sunday mornings (9am-1pm) in several streets around the market (Bel Air, Jeanne d'Arc, Basse Porte, Talensac). Parking bans apply for non-traders on rue Léopold-Cassegrain and place Saint-Similien (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am-1pm).
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