Monaliza Tours: Nantes

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Nantes France

Cosy and appealing, Nantes bears many resemblances to Paris: Broad boulevards delineate the boundaries between administrative districts and lavish architecture bears witness to a prosperous past. The historical capital of the Dukes of Brittany and 18th century France's foremost port, is today an artistic city, a major innovative industrial centre and a vibrant university town. Nantes’ Cathredrale St-Pierre is an example of the full-scale construction found only in large and prosperous cities. Its Gothic vaults soar higher than the arches of Notre-Dame. Nearby, the city’s fortified 15th century château is surrounded by a lush green moat and a verdant strip of lawn. The chateau houses two of the city’s top museums: The Musée des Arts Populaires Régionaux, will allow you to take a look at the traditional Breton culture and the Musée des Salorges, an intriguing nautical museum. Surrounding the chateau are many elegant buildings dating back to the 18th century, the city’s period of great wealth and expansion. Enjoy the city’s specialities, such as the Muscadet, a local white wine, or a delicate fish prepared with a butter sauce, while admiring the river Loire in one of the city’s cosy and fashionable bars. Or relax in the city’s numerous green spaces. Nantes is one of the greenest cities in the world, so much so, that it was awarded the European Green Capital prize in 2013.

Recommended airport

Nantes Atlantique (NTE)

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Nantes, France

Nantes France