Nantes: information for travelers

Nantes is the largest city in Brittany, theMuseum 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, thenship owners, and excellent 19-century trade centers is
Rennes retook its position as a capital, but local peoplealso 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 deepparks and gardens, which are ideal for your rest.
routes lost far in the past, so no wonder why itsEvery May the city is flooded with florists who arrive
museums are rich in exhibits. One of the main cityto 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 ofdown 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 Pommerayehorseriding at one of the centers spread all around the
galleria with shopping, historic Place Graslin and rueregion, 26 scenic golf courts and even helicopter and
Crebillon with its luxurious boutiques. The architecturalballoon flights.
ensemble of Place Royale - historic square in the heartGourmets can try various dishes: fresh fish, mutton,
of the city - took its shape in the end of the 18thpoultry, asparagus, mushrooms, pears, local cheese
century. Its central point is the blue granite fountainand traditional dishes like rillettes and andouilles, frog's
adorned with sculptures symbolizing Loire, Erdre andlegs and Duck Crepes a l'Orange with cointreau and
Sèvre rivers. The pompous lady with a trident inoranges. You will enjoy the variety of Atlantic and river
the centre of the composition symbolizes Nantes. Thefish as well as oysters and even grilled eels. More than
castle's towers and donjon make it a true fortress. It is70 % of French mushrooms are gathered in the West
here that Anne of Brittan, the future Duchess ofLoire. The region is also the motherland for Ardoise
Brittany and Queen of France, was born. Traditionald'Angers and the famous petit lu cookies. In addition to
for every French city, Musee des Beaux-Arts inMuscadet, 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 wasonline hotel reservation.
also born in Nantes, and exposition at the Jules Verne