Nantes

Bike rental in Nantes: explore the City of the Dukes on two wheels

Looking for a bike rental in Nantes? Whether for a ride around town, an escape along the Loire, or a long-distance trip across western France, our Paulette agency located at 18 boulevard de Berlin, just steps from the SNCF train station, offers all the equipment you need: hybrid bikes, MTBs, electric bikes (e-bikes), tandems, child trailers, panniers, helmets… Travel light — we’ll take care of the rest.

Explore Nantes by bike

A green, vibrant, and river-facing city, Nantes is best explored by bike. From our agency, ride down to the banks of the Loire, cross the Île de Nantes and its Machines, pause at the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, or cycle to Parc de la Beaujoire. Thanks to its extensive bike lane network, the city is perfect for exploring freely and at your own pace.

Major cycling routes from Nantes

Our bike rental agency in Nantes is a perfect starting point for several legendary cycling adventures:

• The Loire à Vélo: Head toward Angers, Tours, Blois, Orléans… through châteaux, vineyards, and Loire-side villages.

• The Vélodyssée: Ride south toward Sables d’Olonne, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, or even Hendaye, following the Atlantic coast.

• The Nantes–Brest Canal: Head west for a nature-filled journey into inland Brittany — between locks, forests, and peaceful villages.

All of these routes are accessible to all levels, whether you’re riding a hybrid bike or an electric bike.

Services available at our agency

In addition to bike rental in Nantes, our agency offers:

• A repair workshop open to all cyclists: flat tires, tune-ups, adjustments…

• New bike sales, with a selection from Starway and Voltaire — combining style and reliability.

• A luggage service to travel light

• Personalized advice and maps to help plan your cycling adventure

• One-way bike rental, so you can start in Nantes and finish at another Paulette agency — hassle-free

🎯 Choosing Paulette for your bike rental in Nantes means a practical start, reliable equipment, and personalized support to discover western France your own way — at your pace.