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sights in Loira Atlántico : the essentials

Castles in Nantes

Château des Ducs de Bretagne

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The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, with its interior and surroundings, is definitely worth a visit. It has been beautifully refu

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Cathedrals in Nantes

Nantes Cathedral

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This cathedral is a magnificent Gothic building built on the ruins of the old cathedral. The majestic facade is even more beautifu

Historical Monuments in Nantes

Théâtre Graslin

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Graslin Theatre is in the center of the district of the same name in honor of Jean-Joseph-Louis Graslin (1727-1790) receiver-gener

Squares in Nantes

Place Royale

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This square is the heart of the city, and is dominated by a magnificent fountain since 1865 representing the city of Nantes. The s

Citadels in Guérande

Guérande

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Guérande is a village across France, and its salt is famous in the country. This city, called the West Carcassonne, are behind med

Palaces in Nantes

Palais de Justice

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This building is in Quai François Mitterrand, it was built in 2000 and was designed by architect Jean Nouvel. Its lines are based

Churches in Nantes

Basilique Saint-Nicolas

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The church of St. Nicholas is located in the heart of Nantes. It´s impressive organ is the main attraction. It was destroyed duri

Churches in Nantes

Eglise Saint-Clement

The first built in Nantes in the Gothic style, this church is unique, its foundation stone was laid in 1841. By 1227 in this exact

Stadiums in Nantes

Stade de la Beaujoire

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The Beaujoire is the place of the great victories in Nantes (although before was Saupin). It was in this stadium here where the gr

Churches in Nantes

Eglise Sainte Croix

This Jesuit style church was built in 1685. It served as a chapel for Bouffay Castle in its time, which was situated here, before

Historical Monuments in Nantes

Naval Quarries

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Near the famous LC Hangar Club and Banana is the Naval Canteras Nantes. If interested in Nantes' cultural life, you may find it in

Historical Monuments in Pornic

Ladders Fouquet and Galipaud

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The Fouquet and Galipaud stairs are behind the Casino, near the old port and the Fraiseraie. They are a set of small narrow street

Castles in Haute-Goulaine

Goulaine Castle

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At the western end of Pays de la Loire, in the shadows of the trees is this amazing stately structure of the High Middle Ages. It

Historical Monuments in Pornichet

Belle Epoque Villas

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Pornichet city captivates visitors with its coastal city architecture. Then you fall in love with its typical villages (like Breto

Squares in Nantes

La Bolsa Square

The Plaza de la Bolsa is right in the shopping area of Nantes, next to the Chamber of Commerce. The restaurants, bars and restau

Historical Monuments in Nantes

The Lu Tower

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This tower is the emblem of the famous brand LU (Lefevre Utile) with their cookies of the same name. Today, the tower has been tra

Historical Monuments in Nantes

Feydeau Island

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This area was once, as its name indicates, an island surrounded by water. The place has been replaced by landscaping. The marshy a

Historical Monuments in Pornic

Mousseaux Mound

Mousseaux's Barrow is the oldest monument in the city of Pornic. It is a relic dating from the prehistoric Neolithic, around 6000

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