|
Nantes Travel Guide
 |
Nantes © Stéfan |
Overview: Attractively situated on islands in the estuary of France's
mighty Loire River, the solid city of Nantes exudes an air of
importance and historical significance, an interesting holiday
destination. Although not officially part of Brittany any longer,
Nantes has always been regarded as the Breton commercial and
maritime centre, once a springboard for exciting colonial
expeditions, shipbuilding and trading. Today Nantes remains a
wealthy industrial port, its architectural heritage reflecting its
past achievements, from the medieval remnants in the narrow streets
of pedestrianised Bouffay, near the castle of the Ducs de Bretagne,
to the magnificent stained-glass windows of its impressive
cathedral. The city also has some good museums including the
Musée des Beaux-Arts, which has a fine collection of
sculpture and paintings from the 12th to 19th centuries, and
Musée de Jules Verne contains memorabilia of the famous
futuristic novelist, who was born in Nantes.
|
