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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:
- Nantes is a city in the Pays de la Loire region of western
France.
- Nantes is located on the Loire River, about 30 miles (50 kilometers)
from the Atlantic coast.
- As of
2005,
the population of Nantes was estimated to be 280,600.
- 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.
- The Romans under Julius Caesar conquered the town in 56 BCE, and renamed the
town Condevincum.
- In the 3rd century, the Romans renamed the town Portus Namnetum.
- 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.
- In the 18th century, Nantes grew rapidly, and grew rich, as a result of the city's
participation in the slave trade.
- Nantes industrialized in the 19th century. An omnibus service began in 1826,
railways in 1851, and many new industries came to the city.
- During World War II, the city was occupied by the Germans, and also suffered
some bomb damage from Allied bombing.
- 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.
- In 2003,
L'Express voted Nantes as the "greenest city" in France.
- In both
2003
and 2004,
Le Point voted Nantes as the "best place to live".
- In 2004,
TIME Magazine named Nantes as "the most livable city in all of Europe".
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By Wink Travel Guide
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Nantes is the capital of the north-western French region of Pays de la Loire. That said, Nantes has strong historical connections with the adjoining region of Brittany, and is the historical capital of the region (though not its official capital since the days of Napoleon). Nantes was once an important port located 50 km up the Loire River. It grew rich on the slave trade with Africa and the West Indies. Nantes is also famous for being the home of the science fiction writer Jules Verne. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos. |
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Get Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime! This is a Black and White edition of Travel Like a Local map book. Are you planning your next vacation abroad and you’re ready to explore? Do you want to be prepared for everything? Are you ready to experience every new place you visit just like a local? Well, with this amazing Nantes (France) travel map you’re all set and ready to go! In the Nantes (France) map you can see all the available means of transport, bus stops and routes so you can always know how to get everywhere. And because we know that a vacation is not only about the roads and busses, the map gives you many options for eating, drinking and having a good time! We carefully marked all the restaurants, bars and pubs so you can always find one that is nearby. In the Nantes (France) map you will also find the best places to go shopping, the most famous and must-see sights, churches and more. And if an emergency comes up, there are markings of police stations and hospitals everywhere for your convenience. The city is also organized in sections so you can better find your way around. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, get your Nantes (France) map and let’s get started! Just Click “Add To Cart Now” |
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By Talek Nantes
Released: 2018-03-06
Kindle Edition (163 pages)
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Want to experience Cuba like a local? This is the guidebook for you. Talek Nantes, Cuban-American author and founder of the travel blog, TravelswithTalek.com, has traveled to Cuba numerous times. Her detailed explanations will guide you through all aspects of travel to Cuba and help you make the most of your time while in this unique and culturally fascinating country.
Talek’s passion for Cuba is evident in every information-packed chapter from the classic Havana itineraries you cannot miss to the little-known gems pulsating under the radar in hidden Havana. Visit colonial military forts in Cuba’s eastern capital, Santiago de Cuba. Experience Cuba’s spectacular biospheres and animal preserves. Explore the French-influenced cities of central Cuba with their graceful architecture reminiscent of southern France. Sail the calm waters of underground rivers. Take salsa lessons, learn Spanish, cook a Cuban meal. It’s all here.
Beyond a mere directory of attractions, this guidebook delves into the history of Cuba from the pre-colonial days through the present. Special focus is given to understanding Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain and the Cuban revolution of 1959 along with its key participants.
This guidebook is packed with useful information, facts, and actionable tips:
•Updated guidelines on travel to Cuba for U.S. citizens.
•All you need to know about currency conversion.
•How to locate and reserve the ideal accommodation in any city.
•How to save money and travel comfortably anywhere within Cuba.
•Where and what to eat in Cuba from street food to top cuisine.
•Highlights of the major Cuban cities from Havana to Santiago.
•Walking maps of the key Havana neighborhoods.
* Directory of restaurants, galleries, attractions and music and dance venues in all key cities.
* Current scams and how to avoid them.
* Budgeting for your Cuba trip
* Over 60 full-color photographs
In addition to key tips and advice, this guidebook provides cultural insight gleaned from conversations with local Cubans from the bici-taxi driver to the attendant at a cemetery gate. Explore places and topics tourists rarely see like religious Afro-Cuban dance performances, the hottest jazz clubs in Havana, remarkable art museums and stunning natural beauty.
This extensive guidebook will save you time and money and help you truly experience Cuba like a local.
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Get Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime! Are you planning your next vacation abroad and you’re ready to explore? Do you want to be prepared for everything? Are you ready to experience every new place you visit just like a local? Well, with this amazing Nantes (France) travel map you’re all set and ready to go! The Nantes (France) map was carefully designed to give you amazing results and make traveling easier than ever. We make sure to constantly update our info to give you the most relevant and accurate information, so you will never get confused or frustrated during your Nantes (France) trip. The map is very detailed and it will not only give you all the available roads and routes, but also the essential information to make your Nantes (France) vacation unforgettable. In the map you can see all the available means of transport, bus stops and routes so you can always know how to get everywhere. And because we know that a vacation is not only about the roads and busses, the map gives you many options for eating, drinking and having a good time! We carefully marked all the restaurants, bars and pubs so you can always find one that is nearby. In the Nantes (France) map you will also find the best places to go shopping, the most famous and must-see sights, churches and more. And if an emergency comes up, there are markings of police stations and hospitals everywhere for your convenience. Each kind of marking has a different color so you can easily navigate around the map and find exactly what you’re looking for within seconds. The city is also organized in sections so you can better find your way around. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, get your map and let’s get started! Just Click “Add To Cart Now” |
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By Ralph Prince
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Document & Display Where You Are, Where You’ve Been & Where You’re Going! Whether you live, study or simply travel abroad, our Nantes Vacation Journal is the most exciting and eye-catching way to keep all your travel plans and memories in one place! After all, making memories is what life is all about, wouldn’t you agree? If you are looking for the perfect journal for your travels, regardless of how far or close you go or how long or brief the trip is...you’ve just found it! So Scroll Up, Click ‘Add To Cart’ And Go Explore The World! |
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Document & Display Where You Are, Where You’ve Been & Where You’re Going! Whether you live, study or simply travel abroad, our Passport Journal is the most exciting and eye-catching way to keep all your travel plans and memories in one place! After all, making memories is what life is all about, wouldn’t you agree? If you are looking for the perfect journal for your travels, regardless of how far or close you go or how long or brief the trip is...you’ve just found it! So Scroll Up, Click ‘Add To Cart’ And Go Explore The World! |
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This handy, spiral bound guide, now in its third edition, contains detailed practical information for planning an excursion along the Nantes-Brest Canal across Brittany. It provides an invaluable reference source for long-distance walkers and cyclists, as well as those who simply enjoy ambling by water. A full introduction traces the history of the canal from its origins in Napoleonic times and construction early in the 19th century, through a brief economic heyday and tragic decline, to today's role as an outstanding leisure resource. The main part of the book gives a section by section analysis of the canal, indicating the towpath route, leisure circuits that connect with it, locks, road junctions and towns and villages on the way. Useful and interesting information about the canal and all its attributes is interspersed throughout the text. Practicalities to assist visitors in planning their trip include details of accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, hostels, camping, etc.), and sources of refreshments and provisions close to the canal, as well as details of places of interest to visit in the vicinity. The Nantes-Brest Canal, a guide: History and functioning of the canal Clear presentation of the towpath route The canal mapped, section by section Walk circuits and cycle rides inter-connecting with the towpath Accommodation, refreshments and provisions Well-illustrated with over a hundred colour photographs |
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