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Nantes


Nantes is a city in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. The city is located on the Loire River, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from the Atlantic coast. As of 2005, the city's population was estimated at 280,600.


Key Facts about Nantes


Here are some 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)

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Released: February 3rd, 2022
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Travel Journal Nantes: Travel Planner, Includes To-Do Before Leaving, Categorized Packing List, Spending and Journaling for Experiences

By Ann Hickman

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Released: February 11th, 2020
Paperback (102 pages)

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My Travel Journal Nantes: 6x9 Travel Notebook or Diary with prompts, Checklists and Bucketlists perfect gift for your Trip to Nantes (France) for every Traveler

By Nantes Publishing

Independently published
Released: December 21st, 2019
Paperback (119 pages)

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  • ISBN: 1678911801
  • EAN: 9781678911805
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  • Number of Pages: 119
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My Travel Journal Nantes: Create a memory book Vacation or Summer Traveling Log Book for Teenagers - Keepsake for Recording Your Memories from Your Journeys - Travel Journal For Couples

By CHINTE MOLISH

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Released: July 15th, 2022
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  • Number of Pages: 120
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Kind Heart Fierce Mind Brave Spirit Nantes Travel Journal: Travel Planner, Includes To-Do Before Leaving, Categorized Packing List, Spending and Journaling for Experiences

By Ann Hickman

Independently published
Released: February 15th, 2020
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  • Number of Pages: 102
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A wise woman once said "I'm outta here" Nantes Travel Journal: Travel Planner, Includes To-Do Before Leaving, Categorized Packing List, Spending and Journaling for Experiences

By Ann Hickman

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Released: February 18th, 2020
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  • EAN: 9798615327612
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  • Number of Pages: 102
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Nantes Notebook: Journal to write about travel to Nantes / France / (6 x 9) /120 page

By Paul mou

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