Romantic weekend in Nantes: plan an escape for two
Romantic Weekend in NantesA romantic weekend often comes down to a few well-matched choices: a room with character, a table for dinner, a gourmet interlude and time to slow down. In the heart of Nantes, Maison Maubreuil, a 5-star hotel, offers a city escape that can continue in the countryside, at the Château de Maubreuil.
Why choose Nantes for an escape for two?
Nantes makes it possible to create a romantic weekend without relying on a single setting. A walk through the historic centre can be followed by the quays, an exhibition, dinner or simply time on a terrace. This variety suits couples who want to alternate sightseeing with quieter moments.
A central hotel therefore plays an important role: fewer journeys mean more freedom to change plans at the last minute. Maison Maubreuil, on rue du Roi Albert, offers this proximity to central Nantes while providing a distinctive enough setting for returning to the hotel to become part of the escape itself.
A 5-star hotel for a getaway for two
Awarded a Michelin Key and named one of the 100 most beautiful hotels in the world in the Design category of the Hôtel & Lodge Awards 2026, Maison Maubreuil has 13 rooms and suites, each inspired by a destination, with artworks and objects sourced from the four corners of the world.
Some have a special touch, such as the private sauna in the Forêt de Laponie room. For a special occasion, a romantic in-room welcome with champagne and rose petals can be booked with your stay.
Dinner beneath the vaults at Restaurant Félicie
Dinner is often the highlight of the stay. Beneath the stone vaults of Maison Maubreuil,Restaurant Féliciewelcomes couples in an intimate, hushed atmosphere. Its cuisine reinvents time-honoured dishes using produce from the Ferme de Maubreuil (Maubreuil Farm), with 4- or 5-course menus from €55. Wines from La Cave Maubreuil, selected by the sommelier team, accompany each dish.
After dinner, your room is just a few steps away: no journey to plan, the evening carries on naturally, perhaps over a nightcap at the Bar d’Albert. By reservation only.
Share a gourmet pause over afternoon tea
L’Odyssée Nomade offers another way to slow down together. Created with Nantes pastry chef Vincent Guerlais, the afternoon tea at Maison Maubreuil pairs four sweet creations with four matching drinks, around a travel theme that changes with every edition. It can fit in between two visits or become the highlight of the afternoon.
Served at Chez Albert from Tuesday to Saturday, 3pm to 6pm, by reservation only, it is shared for two at €35.
Take time to discover Nantes together
The programme can remain deliberately light: a walk through the historic centre, Passage Pommeraye, the quays, Île Feydeau or Les Machines de l’île depending on mood. Romance comes less from a checklist than from the chosen pace: leaving time for coffee, a detour or a return to the hotel before going out again.
Extend the escape at Château de Maubreuil
To move from the city to a more natural setting, the City & Garden experience combines Maison Maubreuil with the Château de Maubreuil, 15 minutes from the centre of Nantes. The scenery changes without leaving the world of the Collection: one night in each house, dinner at Restaurant Félicie then at La Table du Marquis, and a couples’ treatment at the Cinq Mondes Spa.
At the Château, the 8-hectare park features gardens inspired by the four corners of the world. In summer, Les Bains de Maubreuil invite you to unwind by the two outdoor pools. To discover this other side of the Collection, visit the Château de Maubreuil website and explore its gardens and leisure activities.
Tips for planning a romantic stay in Nantes
Start by choosing your room: it sets the dates and the mood of your stay. Then book the moments that matter, such as the romantic welcome with champagne and rose petals, a table at Félicie or the afternoon tea, as places are limited.
A romantic stay doesn't need to be packed: one or two standout experiences, a dinner and some free time are often enough. For an anniversary, a marriage proposal or a bespoke surprise, our team will help you prepare every detail. And for a larger project, discover our page on weddings at Maison Maubreuil.
FAQ - Romantic weekend in Nantes
In the heart of the historic centre of Nantes, Maison Maubreuil, a 5-star boutique hotel, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and awarded a Michelin Key, offers 13 rooms and suites, each inspired by a destination, such as “Palazzo di Amore” or “L’Archipel d’Okinawa”. A romantic in-room welcome with champagne and rose petals can be arranged, and dinner is served on site at Restaurant Félicie.
The historic centre is best explored on foot: the Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany) and its ramparts, Nantes Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul), then Passage Pommeraye. In the afternoon, the Jardin des Plantes or the Japanese garden on the Île de Versailles offer a peaceful break, and the river shuttle takes you to the village of Trentemoult. Back at Maison Maubreuil, afternoon tea at Chez Albert or an evening cocktail extends the moment for two.
In the heart of the historic centre, Restaurant Félicie at Maison Maubreuil welcomes guests in a vaulted cellar with an intimate, warm atmosphere. The chef Ishkit serves French fusion cuisine using produce from the Ferme de Maubreuil (Maubreuil Farm), à la carte or with 3- or 4-course menus from €44. The restaurant is open to non-residents, by reservation.
Yes. Maison Maubreuil offers a romantic in-room welcome with champagne and rose petals, which can be booked [when making your reservation / through reception]. The perfect touch for a birthday, a marriage proposal or a weekend for two in the heart of Nantes.
Yes, with City & Garden, the signature experience of the Collection Maubreuil. After a night in the city centre at Maison Maubreuil, the stay continues at the Château de Maubreuil, 15 minutes from Nantes, set in an 8-hectare park. There, Spa Le Maubreuil offers the “Évasion complice à deux” (Couples’ Escape), a 3-hour ritual with private access to the thermal area and two glasses of champagne.
