Nantes, a city opened to the world

TopicSites and museums
DepartureNANTES (44)
DetailsA along the history, Nantes knew how to keep its assets

The dukes of Brittany castle

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The dukes of Brittany castle:

Built alongside the Loire, to support important exchanges between the cities of the kingdom of France, Nantes' Castle is both a residential palace and a military defensive fortress. In 1466, François II, Duke of Bretagne, began the construction of the castle, which was continued by his daughter Anne of Brittany from 1491, date of her wedding to Charles VIII, king of France. In 1598, Henri IV signed the Edict of Nantes here.


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Beaujoire Hôtel Restaurant

  • Nantes
  • 02 40 93 00 01
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Hôtel du Parc

  • Orvault
  • 02 40 63 04 79
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Les Roulottes de la Bosselerie

  • Montbert
  • 02 4 0 26 7 8 61
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Ternélia Le village Henri IV

  • Clisson
  • 04 50 05 86 47

The Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul cathedral

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The building of the St-Pierre and St-Paul Cathedral began in 1434. In the 19th century, it was finally finished, 457 years later. Inside, we find the tombs of François II, last Duke of Brittany, and Marguerite de Foix, his second wife. The marbles were sculpted by Michel Colomb and completed by 1507.


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Beaujoire Hôtel Restaurant

  • Nantes
  • 02 40 93 00 01
hotel-du-parc orvault

Hôtel du Parc

  • Orvault
  • 02 40 63 04 79
les-roulottes-de-la-bosselerie montbert

Les Roulottes de la Bosselerie

  • Montbert
  • 02 4 0 26 7 8 61
ternelia-le-village-henri-iv clisson

Ternélia Le village Henri IV

  • Clisson
  • 04 50 05 86 47

Floral Park of the Beaujoire

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Located near the Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire, route de Saint-Joseph de Porterie, along the Erdre, the park has a number of different areas: the iris garden, the heather garden, the perennials rockery and a magnificent rose garden which has won the recognition of professionals.


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beaujoire-hotel-restaurant nantes

Beaujoire Hôtel Restaurant

  • Nantes
  • 02 40 93 00 01
hotel-du-parc orvault

Hôtel du Parc

  • Orvault
  • 02 40 63 04 79
les-roulottes-de-la-bosselerie montbert

Les Roulottes de la Bosselerie

  • Montbert
  • 02 4 0 26 7 8 61
ternelia-le-village-henri-iv clisson

Ternélia Le village Henri IV

  • Clisson
  • 04 50 05 86 47

Vineyards of nantes

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A visit to the vineyards of Nantes is a chance to discover not only the different nuances of the muscadet appellation, but also the beauty of the region's natural and historical heritage : The banks of the Sèvre Sanguèze and Loire rivers The Italian feel of Clisson.


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beaujoire-hotel-restaurant nantes

Beaujoire Hôtel Restaurant

  • Nantes
  • 02 40 93 00 01
hotel-du-parc orvault

Hôtel du Parc

  • Orvault
  • 02 40 63 04 79
les-roulottes-de-la-bosselerie montbert

Les Roulottes de la Bosselerie

  • Montbert
  • 02 4 0 26 7 8 61
ternelia-le-village-henri-iv clisson

Ternélia Le village Henri IV

  • Clisson
  • 04 50 05 86 47

The city of the atlantic

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La Baule, with its 5 miles of fine sands, is Europe's best beach.


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Beaujoire Hôtel Restaurant

  • Nantes
  • 02 40 93 00 01
hotel-du-parc orvault

Hôtel du Parc

  • Orvault
  • 02 40 63 04 79
les-roulottes-de-la-bosselerie montbert

Les Roulottes de la Bosselerie

  • Montbert
  • 02 4 0 26 7 8 61
ternelia-le-village-henri-iv clisson

Ternélia Le village Henri IV

  • Clisson
  • 04 50 05 86 47

Discovering Pornic

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It?s time to explore the coastal paths, discover a covered alleyway, a dolmen, a secluded cove just right for a romantic rendezvous, the grounds of a former abbey?.then, as the sun sets, it?s back to the modest stalls of the old town, stopping off at the famous ?Terrasse? which Léautaud held so dear.


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Vacances camping La Boutinardière

  • Pornic
  • 02 44 71 86 20
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Vacances camping Domaine le midi

  • Barbatre
  • 02 44 71 86 20
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Hôtel la Maison sur l'Eau

  • Barbatre
  • 02 28 10 34 40
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Ternélia La Caillebotière

  • La barre-de-monts
  • 04 50 05 86 47

Guérande and the salt marshes

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Salt has been gathered in Guérande ever since the Iron Age. The area is classified as one of 100 Oustanding Gourmet Sites in France. Explore the region and you will see the salt collectors, working on the marshes, and you can taste the salt they collect.

Accommodation nearby

beaujoire-hotel-restaurant nantes

Beaujoire Hôtel Restaurant

  • Nantes
  • 02 40 93 00 01
hotel-du-parc orvault

Hôtel du Parc

  • Orvault
  • 02 40 63 04 79
les-roulottes-de-la-bosselerie montbert

Les Roulottes de la Bosselerie

  • Montbert
  • 02 4 0 26 7 8 61
ternelia-le-village-henri-iv clisson

Ternélia Le village Henri IV

  • Clisson
  • 04 50 05 86 47



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