about Nantes
Nantes
Nantes is considered the most important city of the historic province of Brittany in France. It's set on the Loire River, about 50 km from the Atlantic coast. Nantes is capital of the Pays de la Loire region and the sixth largest town in France.
If sightseeing is your favorite activity, you'll find a myriad of landmarks in Nantes. Start with some of the castles and churches there, such as the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, the Basilica of Saint-Louis and the Church of the Holy Cross.
Those who are keen on history should head for the Nantes History Museum, the Fine Arts Museum of Nantes, the Thomas Dobrée Archaeological Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Museum of Printing.
No doubt there are many attractive restaurants you can visit, serving tasty French specialties that can be accompanied with a glass of excellent wine.
For your easy reservation process, we've prepared a hotel guide with the best accommodation in Nantes.