Nantes is the capital city of Pays de la Loire which is situated in the North Western side of the country. The city of Nantes has a strong historical connection with the adjoining areas and is called as the historical capital of the region by the locals.
The city of Nantes used to serve as an important trading port between the West Indies and Africa. Since the city lies on the banks of River Loire, there has been a continuous development of the inland navigation. The city has been closely associated with the famous science fiction writer, Jules Verne.
Reaching Nantes
The city of Nantes has a number of airports which are located on its outskirts. There are a number of regular connections to many major cities of France such as Lyon, Paris, Nice and other. Many low cost budget airlines such as RyanAir, EasyJet, etc. have its operations to the different parts of Europe, offerinhg Cheap European Flights. There are a number of options for you to reach the airport from the main city center.
The city of Nantes is situated just 2 hours away from Paris by TGV. If you are travelling from London you can take Eurostar London Paris train. Cheap Eurostar tickets are available online. There are a number of train services which run throughout the day and there are a number of direct connections to Charles de Gaulle airport also.
Attractions in Nantes
Cathedrale Saint Pierre: This is the major cathedral of the city and is known for its treasure and history. There are a number of relics and sculptures that have been kept here.
Musee des Beaux Arts: This is an arts museum of the city and is known for its collection of various
artifacts and objects. This art museum portrays the modern art.
Le Passage Pommeraye: This is a shopping mall that was built during the 19th century and lies in between La Rue Crebillion and Le Rue La Fosse. This place has a number of shops that deal in rare artifacts, jewelry and weapons.
Machines de l’lle: This place is a science exhibition center where you can have a ride of a mechanical elephant that is made up of all junk materials or you can look and observe various planets and stars.
La Baule resort: This is an exotic resort that is situated on the periphery of the city and can be reached easily by trains.
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