What is the Nantes — Châteaubriant tram-train?

It is a rail line relaunched in 2014, with a tram-train connecting both cities in 1h05 for €9.40. The taxi is faster (50 min) and more flexible.

Can I visit the Fusillés quarry?

Yes, the Sablière quarry (execution site of the 27 hostages in 1941) is a freely accessible memorial, open at all times.

When is the Foire de Béré?

The Foire de Béré takes place the first weekend of September. It is the oldest fair in western France, founded in the 11th century, attracting 100,000 visitors.

Is a taxi available late at night from Châteaubriant?

Yes, we operate 24/7. In the evening, when the last tram-train has departed (around 9pm), a taxi is the only comfortable option.

65 km · 50 min

Taxi Nantes → Châteaubriant

Your Nantes → Châteaubriant transfer at €80 — €100. 65 km through the bocage, toll-free.

65 km50 minFrom 80 — 100 €

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Distance

65 km

Duration

50 min

Estimated price

80 — 100 €

Availability

24/7

Châteaubriant is a town steeped in history, known for its imposing castle combining an 11th-century medieval keep with an elegant Renaissance residence built by Jean de Laval in the 16th century. The castle is famous for the tragic story of Françoise de Foix, mistress of King François I, who was allegedly imprisoned and poisoned there by her jealous husband. Beyond heritage, Châteaubriant is the chief town of northern Loire-Atlantique, at the heart of a preserved bocage landscape producing some of France's finest beef (Rouge des Prés, a local breed). The Foire de Béré (September), the oldest fair in western France (founded in the 11th century), still attracts 100,000 visitors over three days with its cattle market, agricultural exhibitions and festivities. The journey from Nantes is used by commuters, castle visitors and agricultural professionals. The town is also solemnly associated with the memory of 27 hostages executed by the Nazis in October 1941 at the Sablière quarry.

Route

Route Nantes → Châteaubriant

Your driver leaves Nantes via the northern ring road and takes the N171 towards Châteaubriant. The road first crosses the Nantes industrial outskirts (Treillières, Grandchamp-des-Fontaines) then plunges into the bocage: landscapes of hedgerows, meadows and small livestock farms. You pass through Nort-sur-Erdre (a charming town on the Erdre, a tributary of the Loire) then Joué-sur-Erdre. The landscape becomes more undulating approaching Châteaubriant, with the Juigné forest on the left. Arrival offers a gradual view of the castle towers. The journey is entirely free with no tolls. Allow 50 minutes in normal conditions; the road is rarely congested except during the Foire de Béré in September.

Main route: N171/D178 — Gratuit

Points of interest along the way

Château Renaissance

Forêt de Juigné

Bocage

Foire de Béré

Practical tips

Our tips for Nantes → Châteaubriant

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Nantes → Châteaubriant route

Châteaubriant castle is open year-round (entry: €5, free on the first Sunday of each month). Guided tours reveal the medieval keep, the Renaissance residence with its magnificent painted roof beams, and the formal gardens. The Fusillés quarry (memorial to the 27 hostages of 1941) is freely accessible and an important place of remembrance. Châteaubriant market (Wednesday morning) is the place to taste Rouge des Prés beef from local butchers. If visiting in September, the Foire de Béré (first weekend of September) is an authentic experience: cattle market, agricultural equipment, funfair and local gastronomy. L'Auberge Bretonne restaurant in the centre serves terroir cuisine featuring Rouge des Prés.

Tolls: Gratuit

Pricing

Taxi fare Nantes → Châteaubriant

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

80 — 100 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

92 — 115 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

88 — 110 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Nantes to Châteaubriant?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The TER Nantes — Châteaubriant was relaunched in 2014 as a tram-train. The journey costs €9.40 and takes 1h05 with 7-8 trains daily on weekdays. It is an economical option for solo travellers. The LILA bus line 70 makes the journey in 1h20 for €2. By car, expect €7 in fuel with no tolls. The TaxiNeo taxi at €80 — €100 is the comfort and speed choice: 50 minutes door-to-door, versus 1h05 minimum by tram-train plus journeys to/from stations. For 2-3 passengers (€27-50 per person), it competes with the train.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

80 — 100 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

130 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Nantes Taxi Châteaubriant