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Nantes is Brittany's largest town, although in spirit it seems closer to the Loire Valley's château country. The mouth of the Loire is 48km (30 miles) away, and here it divides into several branches. Nantes is a busy port that suffered great damage in World War II. It's best known for the Edict of Nantes, issued by Henri IV in 1598, which guaranteed religious freedom to Protestants (it was later revoked). Many famous people, from Molière to Stendhal, have lived here. But Nantes hardly rests on its illustrious past. Now home to high-tech industries, it has some 30,000 college students and a population of half a million. Read More

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Hotels

L Hotel

6, rue Henry IV
NANTES 44000 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Le Royal Champagne

N 2051
CHAMPILLON-BELLEVUE 51160 Map

Distance: 30.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

Castel Marie Louise

1 AVENUE ANDRIEU
La Baule 44504 Map

Distance: 40.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Château des Ducs de Bretagne

4 place Marc-Elder
Nantes, France

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Between the cathedral and the Loire is Nantes's second major sight, where the Edict of... Read More

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes

10 rue Georges-Clemenceau
Nantes, France

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

In one of western France's most interesting provincial galleries, you'll find an... Read More

Cathédrale St-Pierre

Place St-Pierre
Nantes, France

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Begun in 1434, this cathedral wasn't finished until the end of the 19th century, but it... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Nantes

Distance (mi.)
Nantes Atlantique Airport 5.2 map
Bordeaux Airport 169.7 map
Paris Orly Airport 209.6 map

Other Smaller Airports near Nantes

Distance (mi.)
La Rochelle Laleu Airport 49.6 map
Rennes St Jacques Airport 59.4 map
Lorient Lann Bihoue Airport 96.6 map

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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NANTES, FRANCE

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NANTES, FRANCE

Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Pets OK, Restaurant, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NANTES, FRANCE

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Oven, Pets OK, Restaurant, Smoking OK, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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