Nantes

Key Facts about Nantes

1. Nantes is a city in the Pays de la Loire region of western France.
   
   
2. Nantes is located on the Loire River, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the Atlantic coast.
   
   
3. As of 2005, the population of Nantes was estimated to be 280,600.
   
   
4. The history of Nantes, as well as the city's name, dates back to pre-Roman times. A Gaulish tribe known as the Namnetes, are believed to have founded the town in approximately 70 BCE.
   
   
5. The Romans under Julius Caesar conquered the town in 56 BCE, and renamed the town Condevincum.
   
   
6. In the 3rd century, the Romans renamed the town Portus Namnetum.
   
   
7. Also during the 3rd century, a Gallo-Roman wall was built around the town. The remains of this wall can still be seen to this day.
   
   
8. In the 18th century, Nantes grew rapidly, and grew rich, as a result of the city's participation in the slave trade.
   
   
9. Nantes industrialized in the 19th century. An omnibus service began in 1826, railways in 1851, and many new industries came to the city.
   
   
10. During World War II, the city was occupied by the Germans, and also suffered some bomb damage from Allied bombing.
    
    
11. In the 1970s, Nantes' harbor was moved to the mouth of the Loire River at Saint-Nazaire (it had previously been at Île de Nantes). Although the old harbor did attract a number of new service sector organizations into the area, there were economic difficulties. In 2001, a major development effort began, with the aim of revitalizing Île de Nantes and Nantes' city center.
    
    
12. In 2003, L'Express voted Nantes as the "greenest city" in France.
    
    
13. In both 2003 and 2004, Le Point voted Nantes as the "best place to live".
    
    
14. In 2004, TIME Magazine named Nantes as "the most livable city in all of Europe".

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Nantes, France (Starting-Point Travel Guides) By B G Preston Independently published Released: February 3rd, 2022 Paperback (123 pages) Lowest New Price: $14.95* In Stock.* *(As of 10:20 Pacific 1 Apr 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Nantes, France (Starting-Point Travel Guides) Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798402356368 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 123 Author: B G Preston Publication Date: February 3rd, 2022 Release Date: February 3rd, 2022 Physical Description: Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 0.29 Inches Click here for more information

Travel Journal Nantes: Travel Planner, Includes To-Do Before Leaving, Categorized Packing List, Spending and Journaling for Experiences By Ann Hickman Independently published Released: February 11th, 2020 Paperback (102 pages) Lowest New Price: $6.99* In Stock.* *(As of 10:20 Pacific 1 Apr 2023 More Info) Click Here Description: Travel Journal Nantes: Travel Planner, Includes To-Do Before Leaving, Categorized Packing List, Spending and Journaling for Experiences Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798612602026 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 102 Author: Ann Hickman Publication Date: February 11th, 2020 Release Date: February 11th, 2020 Physical Description: Size: 8.0 Inches by 5.25 Inches by 0.23 Inches Click here for more information

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