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1. Château des Ducs de Bretagne
Between the cathedral and the Loire is Nantes's second major sight, where the Edict of Nantes was signed. The castle was constructed in the 9th...
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2. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes
In one of western France's most interesting provincial galleries, you'll find an unusually fine collection of sculptures and paintings from the...
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3. Cathédrale St-Pierre
Begun in 1434, this cathedral wasn't finished until the end of the 19th century, but it remained architecturally harmonious -- a rare feat. Two...
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4. Musée Thomas-Dobrée
This 19th-century neo-Romanesque mansion was built by Thomas Dobrée, an important collector and traveler. It stands in the town center, adjacent...
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5. Musée Jules Verne de Nantes
The novelist Jules Verne (Journey to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days) was born in Nantes in 1828. This museum is filled...
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6. Fromage du Curé Nantais
- Cheese is still made at Le Curé Nantais in Pornic on the Atlantic coast close to St Nazaire - see also 'Food specialities'. Visits are possible. read more
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- There’s never a reason to be bored in Nantes. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
