With a 2007 population of 790,000 is the sixth largest city of Nantes in France and is the regional capital of Brittany. Nantes is located near the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Loire, situated Erdre Sevre and Rivers. Nantes is known to be one of the most beautiful places to live in France - in fact, in 2004, Time magazine celebrated Nantes as the "most livable city in Europe."
Nantes is a really nice place with a rich mix of beautiful, historicBuildings, cobbled streets, monuments, excellent museums, parks and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. There is also a large student population in Nantes.
If desired, the imposing medieval castles in France, while the majestic Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, which was the residence of the Dukes from the 13th and 16th centuries, is for you. Also impressive is the Gothic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and the Basilica of Saint-Louis. There are also many great museums, includingNantes History Museum is located inside the Palace of the Dukes of Brittany. Also interesting is the Museum of Nantes, with the Museum of Natural History. Favorite Son "Jules Verne" has its own museum, appropriately named, you guessed it, the Museum of Jules Verne.
Another great place to go is the passage Pommeraye, a beautiful and elaborate three-story Galleria shopping mall built in 1840. The Place Royale is a historic square in the heart of the cityhas been recently renovated. From there, walk along roads and Crébillon Orleans for a taste of Nantes boutique 'luxury. Another interesting visit is the Jardin des Plantes (Botanical Garden) for a wonderful example of a former French city park. And finally, even allow yourself to be one of the most beautiful bar and restaurant in France, the Brasserie La Cigale.
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