| Nantes is the largest city in Brittany, the | | | | dedicated to his artistic life. A walk along |
| préfecture of the Pays de la Loire | | | | the city's old quarters, mansions that |
| région. For a long time it had been the | | | | belonged to rich ship owners, and excellent |
| first port in France, then Rennes retook its | | | | 19-century trade centers is also worth doing. |
| position as a capital, but local people still | | | | Those who prefer quiet atmosphere are advised |
| call themselves the Bretons. | | | | to head for one of the numerous Nantes parks |
| | | | and gardens, which are ideal for your rest. |
| The charming and multifaceted Nantes has deep | | | | Every May the city is flooded with florists |
| routes lost far in the past, so no wonder why | | | | who arrive to Nantes to participate in the |
| its museums are rich in exhibits. One of the | | | | floral festival (organised at local Botanic |
| main city attractions is the Gothic Cathedral | | | | garden). |
| of St. Peter and St. Paul with its tombs | | | | |
| where famous dukes are buried. This beautiful | | | | The list of sports activities is no less |
| building represents several centuries of the | | | | extensive: cruises down river Erdre north of |
| city's history - it took 457 years to | | | | Nantes, bicycles tours and eco tourism, |
| construct it. Next to the cathedral there are | | | | sunbathing at one of 20 local beaches, |
| Passage Pommeraye galleria with shopping, | | | | horseriding at one of the centers spread all |
| historic Place Graslin and rue Crebillon with | | | | around the region, 26 scenic golf courts and |
| its luxurious boutiques. The architectural | | | | even helicopter and balloon flights. |
| ensemble of Place Royale - historic square in | | | | |
| the heart of the city - took its shape in the | | | | Gourmets can try various dishes: fresh fish, |
| end of the 18th century. Its central point is | | | | mutton, poultry, asparagus, mushrooms, pears, |
| the blue granite fountain adorned with | | | | local cheese and traditional dishes like |
| sculptures symbolizing Loire, Erdre and | | | | rillettes and andouilles, frog's legs and |
| Sèvre rivers. The pompous lady with a | | | | Duck Crepes a l'Orange with cointreau and |
| trident in the centre of the composition | | | | oranges. You will enjoy the variety of |
| symbolizes Nantes. The castle's towers and | | | | Atlantic and river fish as well as oysters |
| donjon make it a true fortress. It is here | | | | and even grilled eels. More than 70 % of |
| that Anne of Brittan, the future Duchess of | | | | French mushrooms are gathered in the West |
| Brittany and Queen of France, was born. | | | | Loire. The region is also the motherland for |
| Traditional for every French city, Musee des | | | | Ardoise d'Angers and the famous petit lu |
| Beaux-Arts in Nantes represents works by the | | | | cookies. In addition to Muscadet, dry white |
| primitivists, impressionists and modern | | | | wine, there are various types of red, white |
| artists. | | | | and rose wine produced in the region. |
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| Jules Verne, the famous master of science | | | | Find your room in France at France hotels |
| fiction was also born in Nantes, and | | | | reservation online hotel reservation. |
| exposition at the Jules Verne Museum is | | | | |