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