Cultural wealth and artistic abundance lure thousands of tourists to Nantes each year. The 18th century was the Golden era in Nantes, with its port being the main trading hub in Europe. Today, remnants of these riches are still visible in the intricate architecture of cafés and restaurants, once owned by the richest ship merchants.

Nantes is located on the banks of the Loire River, just 55 km from the Atlantic Ocean, in a stunning region of France. At the very heart of the city stands the Château des Ducs de Bretagne, fully renovated yet maintaining the grandeur of its time. This is a city where past and present have merged in style. Contemporary design and urban landscapes do not distract from the obvious natural beauties.

Nantes is also a city of creativity, in which every artistic trend is given full expression through theatres, concerts, opera, festivals and cultural projects such as the Machines de l’île. Come and experience for yourself why Time magazine described this to be “the most livable city in all of Europe.”