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Best place to sell gold in Nantes: the October 2026 ranking

Updated monthly · Last revised October 2026 · Read 6 min · By Sébastien Joumel
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In brief

In Nantes, the top-ranked gold buyer in our ranking is Comptoir National de l'Or Nantes.

What sets the price: not the gold spot price (global, identical for everyone) but the margin each dealer takes, which they are not required to publish.
Transparency: no gold buyer in Nantes publishes its buyback rate on its website — all direct you to an in-store valuation.
Payment: bank transfer or cheque only. Cash payment is prohibited by law.

Best place to sell gold in Nantes — October 2026

11 gold buyers identified in Nantes (Google Business listing), ranked on our verifiable criteria.

Ranked out of 100: Google rating (up to 55 pts) + volume of reviews (up to 35 pts). The full calculation is shown under each business; “comparative survey” points flag an advantage observed during our direct calls and tests.

BusinessGoogle reviewsAddressScore
Comptoir National de l'Or Nantes4.9 ★ (578)Esplanade du Château, 2 Rue de Strasbourg86
Antic Boterf - Rachat d'or, bijoux, montres et pièces à Nantes - Sur rendez-vous4.9 ★ (499)5 Imp. des Tourmalines85
LINGOR4.8 ★ (273)24 Rue Racine79
Comptoir des Monnaies Nantes - Achat d'or / Vente d'or / Monnaies anciennes4.8 ★ (178)5 Pl. du Change77
Compagnie des métaux Précieux de l'Ouest - Nantes4.9 ★ (51)18 Rue Mercœur73
Godot & Fils Nantes4.9 ★ (28)22 Rue des Halles70
Histoire d'Or4.4 ★ (434)Centre Commercial Beaulieu, Bd Général de Gaulle66
Le Petit Joaillier4.5 ★ (92)74 Bd de l'Égalité62

Profiles of the shortlisted businesses

Comptoir National de l'Or Nantes

Esplanade du Château, 2 Rue de Strasbourg
86/ 100
4.9 ★ · 578 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.9★ → 51 pts · 578 reviews → 35 pts = 86/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-10-19.

Antic Boterf - Rachat d'or, bijoux, montres et pièces à Nantes - Sur rendez-vous

5 Imp. des Tourmalines
85/ 100
4.9 ★ · 499 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.9★ → 51 pts · 499 reviews → 34 pts = 85/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-10-19.

LINGOR

24 Rue Racine
79/ 100
4.8 ★ · 273 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.8★ → 48 pts · 273 reviews → 31 pts = 79/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-10-19.

Comptoir des Monnaies Nantes - Achat d'or / Vente d'or / Monnaies anciennes

5 Pl. du Change
77/ 100
4.8 ★ · 178 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.8★ → 48 pts · 178 reviews → 29 pts = 77/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-10-19.

Compagnie des métaux Précieux de l'Ouest - Nantes

18 Rue Mercœur
73/ 100
4.9 ★ · 51 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.9★ → 51 pts · 51 reviews → 22 pts = 73/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-10-19.

Godot & Fils Nantes

22 Rue des Halles
70/ 100
4.9 ★ · 28 reviews
Score calculation breakdownRating 4.9★ → 51 pts · 28 reviews → 19 pts = 70/ 100

Google Business data collected on 2026-10-19.

Study: who publishes their buyback rate in Nantes?

The gold spot price is public and identical for everyone. What sets a dealer apart is its buyback rate: the percentage of the spot price it pays you. We checked who publishes it.

BusinessRate published?What the website says
Comptoir National de l'Or NantesNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Antic Boterf - Rachat d'or, bijoux, montres et pièces à Nantes - Sur rendez-vousNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
LINGORNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Comptoir des Monnaies Nantes - Achat d'or / Vente d'or / Monnaies anciennesNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Compagnie des métaux Précieux de l'Ouest - NantesNo“at the day’s spot price” — no figure given
Bottom line

None of the main gold buyers in Nantes publishes its buyback rate online: all direct you to an in-store valuation. To compare, ask each one for its rate as a percentage of the day’s spot price.

How to choose a gold buyer

Bottom line

A trustworthy dealer states a clear buyback price, weighs on a customs-verified scale, pays by bank transfer or cheque (never cash), and records the transaction in the police register with your ID.

How is this ranking built?

We list the gold buyers in Nantes via Google Business and the trade register, then compute a public score out of 100 combining the Google rating (up to 55 pts) and review volume (up to 35 pts), complemented by our price study (comparative calls). Refreshed monthly, with dated, verifiable data.

Bottom line

Ranking based on public data, refreshed every month. Every data point is dated and verifiable.

Update log : 19 October 2026: Google ratings and review counts re-collected.

Frequently asked questions

Which gold buyer has the best rating in Nantes?

Several gold buyers show 4.9/5 in Nantes. The best-supported is Comptoir National de l'Or Nantes, with 578 Google reviews behind that rating.

Which gold buyer has the most reviews in Nantes?

Comptoir National de l'Or Nantes has the highest number of Google reviews in Nantes: 578 reviews, with a 4.9/5 rating.

Which gold buyer has the best reviews in Nantes?

Combining rating and review volume, Comptoir National de l'Or Nantes has the strongest Google reputation in Nantes (4.9/5 across 578 reviews). Our overall ranking may differ: it also factors in the buyback price observed during our comparative calls.

Which gold buyer has the widest opening hours in Nantes?

Histoire d'Or has the widest opening hours in Nantes: about 66.0 hours per week, across 6 days.

Can I be paid in cash for my gold?

No. In France, a professional’s payment for precious metals must be traceable: bank transfer or cheque. A buyer offering cash is breaking the law.

Is showing the gold spot price transparency?

No. The spot price is public and global. The only useful figure is the buyback rate: the percentage of the spot price actually paid, which reveals the margin.

What documents are needed to sell gold?

A valid ID: the transaction is recorded in the police register. A purchase invoice lets you opt for the capital-gains regime.

Gold buyback rankings elsewhere

Browse our rankings by department, region, nationwide and for online buyback.

SJ
About the author

Sébastien Joumel

Publisher & editor-in-chief — Best Gold Buyer

I build these rankings on public, verifiable criteria, refreshed every month. Transparent methodology, dated and sourced data: the goal is to give a reliable benchmark before you sell your gold.