Nantes and Kigali
Nantes, in Pays de la Loire, France, counts about 325,000 inhabitants. Angers and Le Mans lie in the same region as Nantes.
Private villas · Kigali
Secluded estates in Kigali for travellers from Nantes
From Nantes, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Paris (CDG) with RwandAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Nantes
The straight-line distance between Nantes and Kigali is about 6,273 km. Mind the season: Nantes is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
Departures from Nantes are served by Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
Nearest airport to Nantes with a direct flight to Kigali: Paris (CDG, about 364 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop between Paris (CDG) and Kigali.
Entry for citizens of France
From Nantes or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. France belongs to La Francophonie. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
Your home currency is the euro (EUR); the stay is quoted in US dollars, and USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and crypto are all accepted. Details are shared by the concierge alone, in writing, once the dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour, and at Amahoro and Urugwiro The Black Key Arrival includes it for stays of three nights or more.
- Nantes is about 6,273 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Nantes has about 325,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Nantes is in Pays de la Loire, France.
- Angers and Le Mans are in the same region as Nantes.
- Nantes is one hour behind Kigali in January and on the same time as Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Nantes with a direct flight to Kigali is CDG (364 km away).
- The international airport of Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
- Citizens of France get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of France is the euro (EUR).
The villas
Amahoro in Kibagabaga and Urugwiro in Kacyiru sleep eight each, Irebero in Rebero seven and Ikaze in Niboye, Kicukiro four. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. If you would search for a luxury villa at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Nantes to Kigali?
From Nantes, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Paris (CDG, about 364 km away). RwandAir flies non-stop from Paris.
Do citizens of France need a visa for Rwanda?
Citizens of France receive a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for a visit of up to 30 days.
Can we pay in EUR?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not EUR; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Is there room for a bigger family?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and three of the four villas have a bedroom without stairs. Larger families take several villas.
Villas and features for travellers from Nantes
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Services your concierge can arrange
Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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