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   Why is Nantes a city?

   • Nantes is the préfecture (capital city) of the Loire-Atlantique département and the Pays de la Loire région. It is the residence of a région and départementprefect, local representatives of the French government. Nantes is also the meeting place of the région and département councils, two elected political bodies.

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   Where is Nantes located?

   • Nantes is situated at the head of the estuary of the Loire River, where it is joined by the Erdre and the Sèvre rivers, 35 miles (56 km) from the sea and southwest of Paris. It is one of the French towns that has changed the most in the 20th and 21st centuries. Nantes derives its name from the Namnètes, a Gallic tribe who made it their capital.

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   Is Nantes a commercial city?

   • The Quai de la Fosse, closest to the city centre, has no commercial shipping, but is served by pleasure craft and is home to some historic ships, including the Maillé-Brézé, a historic warship and naval museum. Today, more than a port, Nantes is the administrative and commercial hub of northwestern France.

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   When did Nantes become a city?

   • Nantes was identified during classical antiquity as a port on the Loire. It was the seat of a bishopric at the end of the Roman era before it was conquered by the Bretons in 851. Although Nantes was the primary residence of the 15th-century dukes of Brittany, Rennes became the provincial capital after the 1532 union of Brittany and France.

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   Nantes is the préfecture (capital city) of the Loire-Atlantique département and the Pays de la Loire région. It is the residence of a région and département prefect, local representatives of the French government. Nantes is also the meeting place of the région and département councils, two elected political bodies.

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Nantes, city, Loire-Atlantique département, Pays de la Loire région, western France. Nantes is situated at the head of the estuary of the Loire River, where it is joined by the Erdre and the Sèvre rivers, 35 miles (56 km) from the sea and southwest of Paris.

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   Jul 16, 2023 · Nantes is an ideal city break: with lots to do but never overwhelming. It is rich in glorious spots to simply watch the world go by, plus it has a powerful history and culinary surprises. Not lacking in grandeur – but with an inbuilt sense of humor and unbridled passion for art.

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   Nantes is a big city, but its historic central area is compact enough to be discovered on foot. or by taking the city's smart modern trams. the main tourist attractions are : The Chateau of the Dukes of Brittany - a renovated medieval castle which today includes the history museum.

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   Feb 14, 2022 · Nantes is the capital city of the Pays de la Loire region and the département of Loire-Atlantique. It is located on the estuary of the Loire, the Erdre and the Sèvre Rivers, about 50 km from the Atlantic Ocean. In 2004, Time magazine described Nantes as the ‘most liveable city in Europe’.

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   Oct 21, 2018 · Nantes (pronounced “nant”) is a small but intriguing French city southwest of Paris. It’s very easy and cheap to get to from the UK and northern Europe and offers an authentic experience of French city life outside of the capital.

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   May 18, 2023 · Bordeaux or Nantes – Which city should you visit? Are you trying to decide between Bordeaux or Nantes for your upcoming break in France? Both cities are incredibly enticing and attract travellers from across the globe.