Tourist Attractions:One of the most popular Nantes landmark is Cathedrale St-Pierre. The notable features here are Michel Colomb's Renaissance tomb of Francois II and his second wife Marguerite. Hotel de France is a fine hotel that exists from the 1700s. The French government has proclaimed it as a historical monument. The Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne is another major attraction of Nantes. This castle is located where the Edict of Nantes was signed. An interesting fact about Nantes is that it was a castle for the duchess du Berry and Bluebeard (France's most notorious mass murderers).
Museums: Nantes is home to few popular museums such as the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, Musee Jules Verne de Nantes and Musee Thomas-Dobree. The Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nantes is a provincial gallery showcasing a fine collection of paintings and sculptures. The artifacts here date back to the 12th century to the late 18th century. Musee Jules Verne de Nantes houses memorabilia of French author Jules Verne, who was a pioneer of the science-fiction genre. Musee Thomas-Dobree is a 19th century neo-Romanesque mansion that houses the collections of Thomas Dobree, who was a 19th century collector and traveler.
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Amusement Parks: Puy du Fou is a very popular theme park situated, south-east of Nantes. The theme park features many spectacular shows. There are battles, siege warfare and incredible special effects. It also has a 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre. The main attraction is the Cinescenie, a thrilling 2-hour pageant.
Beaches: Nantes is located in the Pays de la Loire region that has 450 km of beautiful Atlantic façade. The Atlantic Coast has some of the best beaches of France. These beaches are perfect for watersports and swimming.
Outdoor Activities: If you are looking forward to family getaway in Nantes, then you can go to St. Hilaire de Riez. There are pools and beaches. You can also enjoy tennis, swimming and table tennis here. Golf lovers can visit Nantes Golf Club. Golf de Savenay is a modern course that is situated amongst woods and valleys. So an enthralling experience is in store for you. Golf de l'Epinay is another popular golf course of Nantes.
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