Exploring Nantes by bike is an ideal way to experience the city’s charm, thanks to its extensive cycling paths, green spaces, and bike-friendly infrastructure. The city offers an efficient public bike rental system, **Bicloo**, which allows visitors to pick up and drop off bikes at numerous stations around the city. For those planning a full day of exploration, private rentals are also available, with options for electric bikes to make the journey even easier.

Nantes is crisscrossed by a network of safe, scenic bike lanes, making it easy to reach key sights such as the **Château des Ducs de Bretagne**, **Île de Versailles**, and the iconic **Machines of the Isle of Nantes**. The **Loire à Vélo** trail is a must-ride for those seeking riverside views, winding along the Loire River and through the lush parks that give Nantes its reputation as a “green city.”

With dedicated bike paths and secure places to lock up, cycling in Nantes offers a flexible and enjoyable way to experience the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, outdoor markets, and picturesque riverside all at your own pace.