#1 Islands on the Loire
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Nantes, a city of rivers, seen from the sky.
Photo Credit: Office de Tourisme de Nantes Métropole/V Sarazin
#2 Public Art
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The futuristic rings installation contrasts with the city's classical skyline.
Photo Credit: Nautilus Nantes
#3 15th Century Nantes
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Nantes castle has played a key role in French history.
Photo Credit: Nautilus Nantes
#4 Grand Homes
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One of the 'châteaux' built on the banks of the Erdre river.
Photo Credit: Office de Tourisme de Nantes Métropole/A Delaporte
#5 The Sultan's Elephant
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Tourists riding on the city's mechanized elephant -- a triumph of engineering and imagination.
Photo Credit: Nautilus Nantes
#6 The Marché de Talensac
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The nearby Atlantic coast means Nantes boasts an impressive choice of seafood.
Photo Credit: Office de Tourisme de Nantes Métropole/G Arnaud
#7 Green Nantes
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The Japanese garden in one of the city's many parks.
Photo Credit: Office de Tourisme de Nantes Métropole/G Arnaud
#8 Elegant Shopping
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A 19th century shopping arcade in the city center.
Photo Credit: Office de Tourisme de Nantes Métropole/V Sarazin
#9 Studying en plein air
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Taking advantage of a park with 18th century townhouses as a backdrop.
Photo Credit: Office de Tourisme de Nantes Métropole/G Arnaud
#10 Getting Around
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The city's transport system includes trams, buses and even boats.
Photo Credit: Office de Tourisme de Nantes Métropole/A Delaporte
