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Nantes

Nantes is a city in the Pays de la Loire region of north-west France. Located in the Loire-Atlantique department of Pays de la Loire Nantes is on the Loire River and a few miles from the Atlantic coastline. It’s the capital city of Pays de la Loire and the 6th largest city in France. The local language spoken is French and the currency used is the Euro.

The main attractions in the city are based around the city’s history, such as the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Sights like these show some of the best architecture in Nantes and date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Inside the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany you can visit the Nantes History Museum and in the centre of the city there is the Fine Arts Museum of Nantes, which houses dozens of fantastic paintings from centuries ago.

Nantes also hosts a number of well known cultural events, such as the Estuaire, which is a art exhibition that takes place every two years. There’s also the Festival des trois continents, which is a film festival dedicated to African, Asian and South American cinematic produce. The main sporting attraction is FC Nantes, who play in the French Ligue 2 and have produced many players that have gone on to play for the French national team.

The weather in Nantes is mid throughout the year, with strong winds due to the proximity to the Atlantic coast. In the summer the temperature usually hits highs of 20C, whilst in the winter it can drop to below freezing, especially in January.

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