The city is located just two hours away from Paris and is considered the western capital of the country.
The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany has always been considered the main symbol of Nantes. This castle was built in 1466 by the order of Francis II. The city is full of beautiful architectural places of interest, the most famous of which are located on the L'lle Feydeau Street. Here you can see amazingly beautiful white houses that are decorated with tiny balconies with wrought iron railings. The windows of these houses are decorated with unusual masks. The color of the houses is determined by the material of construction - white sandstone. This combination is unusual, and traditionally amazes and delights visitors.
The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany has always been considered the main symbol of Nantes. This castle was built in 1466 by the order of Francis II. The city is full of beautiful architectural places of interest, the most famous of which are located on the L'lle Feydeau Street. Here you can see amazingly beautiful white houses that are decorated with tiny balconies with wrought iron railings. The windows of these houses are decorated with unusual masks. The color of the houses is determined by the material of construction - white sandstone. This combination is unusual, and traditionally amazes and delights visitors.
The most famous gallery of Nantes is Passage Pommeraye, a beautiful three-tiered building in the Baroque style, which halls host various exhibitions and other cultural events. The city attracts not only history lovers, but also shopping fans. The central commercial street of Nantes is named Crebillon. The numerous boutiques located on this street feature couture apparel, perfumes by famous European brands and high-end jewelry stores. The most popular shopping center is called the Lafayette Gallery. However, if you need best products, then go to the Talensac market. Here you will find wide choice of vegetables, fruits, and, the most important, fresh seafood.
Fans of shopping will certainly not be bored in Nantes. Here, interesting stores and shopping centers can be found in almost every district. The most attractive shopping street is Rue … Open
Today the beautiful historic building houses the Museum of Fine Arts. The museum opened in 1804 houses one of the richest art collections in the world. Some of its exhibits date back to the 12th century - the exposition covers a time period of more than 800 years. Visitors to the museum can admire unique works by Claude Monet and Pablo Picasso, as well as see magnificent sculptures and creations of famous artists of the early 20th century.
The city of Nantes situated at the mouth of the Loire River is a tourist destination worthy of being explored. Besides the fact that Nantes boasts of a great many attractions and a rich … Open
Of course, be sure to visit the impressive Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the construction of which began in the 13th century. It belonged to the noble family of the Dukes for hundreds of years and then became a royal residence. The castle that survived the Second World War houses a fascist bunker. In 1942, after the restoration of the castle, the historical museum was opened here. Today its extensive exposition occupies 32 rooms.
The main feature of local cuisine and culinary art is plenty of sea foods. As a complement to inimitable dishes local restaurants offer their gusts to try some popular sorts of wine produced … Open