Another great place in Nantes (especially for families) is the atmospheric amusement park Carrousel des Mondes Marins where rides are themed on the works of the most famous native of the city - Jules Verne. Among the most amazing attractions are Le Grand Éléphant and La Galerie des Machines. The park is located near one of the main sights of the city - Les Machines de l'Île. A must-have for cinema-goers is the …
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6. Bicycle is still a popular means of city transport. Special cycling lanes run along all the major roads of the city. The most popular bicycle rental center of the city of Nantes is considered to be the Bicloo center offering excellent quality bicycles for about 10 Euro per day of use.
7. One of the main features of Nantes is its weather changing all of a sudden. Setting off to the city …
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The most popular souvenirs among guests of Nantes are local sweets and wines, there are many specialized shops in the city. For hundreds of years, Nantes has been famous for porcelain manufacture. The famous Pornic factory operates in the city today. Now this factory produces dishware, gorgeous vases and decorative items from porcelain, which are sold in many local stores. Other unusual souvenirs to be brought from …
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The city has several pools, which become highly relevant in summer. First of all, it is worth mentioning Piscine du Petit-Port with its two pools - indoor and outdoor, as well as a small water ride. Piscine Léo Lagrange, which is considered a historic building (built at the end of World War II), is designed for those who want to just swim, there are no slides here. However, the center is very spacious and has …
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Another cultural object that can not be ignored in Nantes is the Natural History Museum. It was founded in 1799 by a local pharmacist who has collected many interesting natural science exhibits. In 1806, the city authorities bought out his collection and opened a museum in the old school building, which continues to receive visitors for more than 200 years. In the first half of the 19th century, the museum moved to …
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Local residents are distinguished by an indifferent attitude to art and culture, which finds expression in literally everything. Even old industrial facilities and structures that are no longer used for their intended purpose were turned into amazing works of industrial art. In 2007, the opening of Les Machines de l'île took place in Nantes after three years of construction. The main objects of the theme park …
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Moving around in France - transportation
Take into account that in the capital, there is a special form of underground transportation. The metro serves not only the capital, but also the nearby suburbs. So far, there are 17 regular subway lines in the city. It is especially useful for tourists that there are quite clear maps and schemes at each station which makes it easy to take one’s bearing and get around. In addition to the main ones, there are five other regional branches in the metro that link the capital of France with the nearest cities. Trains also run strictly according to the schedule. During peak hours they run almost every fifteen minutes. However, the bus stops on their route are much less when compared to the underground intercity trains.
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Economy roadmap of France
It should be noted that nuclear power plants have received special development in France. The Country’s use of atomic energy can be compared only with the energy potential of the United States of America. In Pierrelatte today, is located one of the largest plants dedicated to uranium enrichment, while in Normandy, a plant for the processing of radioactive waste successfully functions. On the basis of this, it is possible to draw the conclusion that France not only successfully uses atomic energy, but is also able to perfectly obtain its by-products, without hurting the environment. It is worth noting that France, despite its meager energy potential with regards to fossil fuels, has created an incredibly powerful system for generating electricity. This is why it produces much more energy than it consumes and actively exports its surplus to neighboring countries of the European Union, including Switzerland.
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