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- Brittany
- Nantes
Nantes
Attractively situated on islands in the estuary of France's
mighty Loire River, the solid city of Nantes exudes an air of
importance and historical significance, an interesting holiday
destination. Although not officially part of Brittany any longer,
Nantes has always been regarded as the Breton commercial and
maritime centre, once a springboard for exciting colonial
expeditions, shipbuilding and trading. Today Nantes remains a
wealthy industrial port, its architectural heritage reflecting its
past achievements, from the medieval remnants in the narrow streets
of pedestrianised Bouffay, near the castle of the Ducs de Bretagne,
to the magnificent stained-glass windows of its impressive
cathedral. The city also has some good museums including the Musée
des Beaux-Arts, which has a fine collection of sculpture and
paintings from the 12th to 19th centuries, and Musée de Jules Verne
contains memorabilia of the famous futuristic novelist, who was
born in Nantes.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).