With Saint-Nazaire, a seaport on the Loire estuary, Nantes forms one of the main north-western French metropolitan agglomerations. It is the administrative seat of the Loire-Atlantique department and the Pays de la Loire region, one of 18 regions of France.
Nantes, city, Loire-Atlantique département, Pays de la Loire région, western France. Nantes is situated at the head of the estuary of the Loire River, where it is joined by the Erdre and the Sèvre rivers, 35 miles (56 km) from the sea and southwest of Paris.
Set on France’s Loire river, roughly 30 miles before it meets the Atlantic Ocean, the colourful city of Nantes is a cultural and artistic hub with a whimsical spirit.
Top 10: What to Do in Nantes, France's Artsiest City (2026) - Civitatis
Nantes is the sixth largest city in France and is located in the Loire Atlantique, south of Brittany and along the Loire estuary.
A guide to the quirky French city of Nantes - Lonely Planet
Nantes both surprises and enchants visitors, when nature rubs shoulders with the urban, the result is art that excites the imagination. The painted path leads pedestrians and cyclists to lively places all throughout town.
Throughout Nantes, you’ll find a green line painted on the ground. All year long, it will lead you to the most unexpected places: from a work or art by a great contemporary artist to a remarkable …
Nantes boasts not only a fascinating history but also some beautiful nature spots, which makes it the ideal destination for curious travellers in search of variety and adventure!