Thrift stores in Nantes

If you like the hunt, Nantes, Pays de la Loire is worth a wander: 41 second-hand and charity shops are mapped here. 3 of them are charity shops and 38 are independent second-hand stores, so Nantes gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.

This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Nantes (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Artisans du Monde and Charles & Rosalie, plus Association des Orphelinats de Bethléem — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Nantes's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.

The Nantes thrift lineup

41 mapped within about 40 km:

Artisans du Monde

Charity shop

Artisans du Monde is a charity shop. Artisans du Monde also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00

Phone: +33 2 40 89 33 47

Website

Charles & Rosalie

Second-hand store

Charles & Rosalie — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Charles & Rosalie: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 14:30-18:30, Th,Fr 11:00-12:30, Sa,Su 14:30-19:00.

Hours: We-Fr 14:30-18:30, Th,Fr 11:00-12:30, Sa,Su 14:30-19:00

Association des Orphelinats de Bethléem

Charity shop

Association des Orphelinats de Bethléem is a charity shop.

La Trocante

Second-hand store

La Trocante — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about La Trocante: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-12:00,14:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-12:00,14:00-19:00

Phone: +33 2 40 63 97 97

Website

Trocantons

Second-hand store

Trocantons — an independent second-hand store on 90 Boulevard Léon Séché. Also worth knowing about Trocantons: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 10:00-18:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

90 Boulevard Léon Séché

Hours: We-Sa 10:00-18:30

Phone: +33 2 40 97 78 55

Website

Nâga

Second-hand storeRun by Association Nâga

Run by Association Nâga, Nâga is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Nâga: the map lists its hours as "By appointment only"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: "By appointment only"

Phone: +33 2 85 52 31 22

Website

Vide Hangar

Second-hand store

Vide Hangar — an independent second-hand store.

Happy Cash

Second-hand store

Happy Cash — an independent second-hand store, found on 296 Route de Vannes in Orvault. Also worth knowing about Happy Cash: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-13:00, 14:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

296 Route de Vannes, Orvault, 44700

Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-13:00, 14:00-19:00

Phone: +33 2 40 40 00 76

Website

Happy Cash

Second-hand store

Happy Cash — an independent second-hand store.

Cash St Seb

Second-hand store

Cash St Seb is an independent second-hand store.

Cash Express

Second-hand store

Cash Express — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Cash Express: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:30,13:30-19:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:30,13:30-19:00; Sa 10:00-19:00

Phone: +33 2 28 21 00 22

Website

Jeanne & colette

Second-hand store

Jeanne & colette — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Jeanne & colette: the map lists its hours as Tu-Th 10:30-18:30; Mo 14:00-17:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-19:00.

Hours: Tu-Th 10:30-18:30; Mo 14:00-17:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-19:00

Easycash

Second-hand store

Easycash — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Easycash: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00

Phone: +33 2 40 74 64 72

Website

13

Second-hand store

13 — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about 13: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,14:30-19:00.

Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,14:30-19:00

Happy Cash

Second-hand store

Happy Cash — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Happy Cash: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00

Phone: +33 2 40 84 00 93

Website

Treize

Second-hand store

Treize is an independent second-hand store. Treize also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00.

Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-19:00

Happy Cash

Second-hand store

Happy Cash is an independent second-hand store.

Stations Services

Second-hand store

Stations Services — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Stations Services: the map lists its hours as We,Fr,Sa 08:00-13:00,14:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: We,Fr,Sa 08:00-13:00,14:00-18:00

Phone: +33 2 28 96 11 65

Website

Recyclerie Le Grenier (La Mine au Tri)

Second-hand storeRun by Association Le Grenier

Recyclerie Le Grenier (La Mine au Tri) is an independent second-hand store run by Association Le Grenier. Recyclerie Le Grenier (La Mine au Tri) also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo 14:00-18:00; We 10:00-12:30,14:00-18:00; Fr 14:00-18:45; Sa 10:00-18:45; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Mo 14:00-18:00; We 10:00-12:30,14:00-18:00; Fr 14:00-18:45; Sa 10:00-18:45

Phone: +33 2 28 02 96 95

Website

Croix-Rouge - Unité Locale de Nantes

Charity shopRun by Croix-Rouge Française

Run by Croix-Rouge Française, Croix-Rouge - Unité Locale de Nantes is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Croix-Rouge - Unité Locale de Nantes: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th 09:00-17:00; We 09:00-17:45; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Mo,Tu,Th 09:00-17:00; We 09:00-17:45

Phone: +33 2 40 74 66 82

Website

Patmouille - ÉcoCyclerie du Vignoble Nantais

Second-hand storeRun by Association Patmouille

Run by Association Patmouille, Patmouille - ÉcoCyclerie du Vignoble Nantais is an independent second-hand store, found on 14 Rue de l'Industrie in Vallet. Also worth knowing about Patmouille - ÉcoCyclerie du Vignoble Nantais: the map lists its hours as We, Fr-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Second-hand store

Au Grenier d'Eloccaz - Vide grenier permanent — an independent second-hand store, found on 2bis Rue Augustin Fresnel in Montaigu-Vendée. Also worth knowing about Au Grenier d'Eloccaz - Vide grenier permanent: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:30-12:00,14:00-18:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

2bis Rue Augustin Fresnel, Montaigu-Vendée, 85600

Hours: Tu-Sa 09:30-12:00,14:00-18:30

Phone: +33 2 51 31 33 65

Website

Happy Cash Gétigné Clisson

Second-hand store

Happy Cash Gétigné Clisson is an independent second-hand store. Happy Cash Gétigné Clisson also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:30-13:00,14:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Tu-Sa 09:30-13:00,14:00-19:00

Phone: +33251790802

Website

La Ressourcerie Culturelle

Second-hand store

La Ressourcerie Culturelle is an independent second-hand store on 4 4 Rue Saint-Exupéry, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay. La Ressourcerie Culturelle also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

4 4 Rue Saint-Exupéry, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay, 85600

Hours: Fr 09:00-17:00

Phone: +33 6 88 58 03 64

Website

La solid'

Second-hand store

La solid' — an independent second-hand store, found on 1 rue des filatures in Clisson. Also worth knowing about La solid': a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

1 rue des filatures, Clisson, 44190

Phone: +33 6 33 56 20 56

Website

Trocantons boutique solidaire - Le Cellier

Second-hand storeRun by Trocantons boutique solidaire - Le Cellier

Trocantons boutique solidaire - Le Cellier is an independent second-hand store run by Trocantons boutique solidaire - Le Cellier. Trocantons boutique solidaire - Le Cellier also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 09:30-12:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 09:30-12:30

Phone: +33 2 40 97 78 55

Website

Au Vide Grenier Nantes

Second-hand store

Au Vide Grenier Nantes is an independent second-hand store. Au Vide Grenier Nantes also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-19:30; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 14:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-19:30; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 14:00-19:00

Phone: +33 2 28 26 46 83

Second-hand store

Valorétrie — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Valorétrie: the map lists its hours as We 14:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.

Hours: We 14:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-18:00

Phone: +33 2 51 46 36 24

Le Réservoir

Second-hand storeRun by Association “Le Réservoir”

Le Réservoir is an independent second-hand store run by Association “Le Réservoir”. Le Réservoir also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We,Sa 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: We,Sa 10:00-18:00

Phone: +33 2 40 65 89 09

Website

Communauté Emmaüs

Second-hand storeRun by Emmaus 44

Run by Emmaus 44, Communauté Emmaüs is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Communauté Emmaüs: the map lists its hours as We, Sa 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-12:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Hours: We, Sa 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30; Fr 09:00-12:00

Phone: +33 2 40 75 63 36

Website

La Recyclerie Nord Atlantique

Second-hand storeRun by association d'insertion Aire (Association intercommunale pour le retour à l'emploi)

Run by association d'insertion Aire (Association intercommunale pour le retour à l'emploi), La Recyclerie Nord Atlantique is an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about La Recyclerie Nord Atlantique: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.

Phone: +33 2 40 05 38 21

Website

What the map tells us about thrifting in Nantes

34 of the 41 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Nantes — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Nantes; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.

29 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.

Most shops in Nantes list a phone number. Use it — a thirty-second call beats a wasted drive, especially for furniture or anything you can't carry home on the bus.

The Nantes thrift circuit

Plot these 41 on a map and the day plans itself: Artisans du Monde, Charles & Rosalie, Association des Orphelinats de Bethléem, La Trocante, Trocantons on 90 Boulevard Léon Séché, Nâga, Vide Hangar, and Happy Cash on 296 Route de Vannes. That's the full Nantes circuit in one sensible order. 33 more are listed below.

Thrifting tips for Nantes

Regulars learn these fast; visitors to Nantes can skip the learning curve:

Try everything on at Artisans du Monde. Sizing across decades is chaos. The fitting room — or a brave moment by the mirror — saves you from the almost-right jacket.
Check the furniture first, clothes second at Charles & Rosalie. Good furniture sells within hours; good clothes within days. Walk the furniture floor before the racks.
Don't skip the linens. Tablecloths, curtains and wool blankets are routinely excellent and routinely overlooked. Check for stains in good light.
Don't ignore the kids' section. Kids outgrow everything in months, so the children's racks are full of barely-worn quality. Even without kids, the small furniture is great for small spaces.

Good to know

We searched about 40 km around Nantes — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Nantes can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 41 that's closed, or a great shop we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.

Prices at Nantes's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Nantes included.

Thrift store listings for Nantes: 41 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.