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Nantes is the préfecture (capital city) of the Loire-Atlantique département and the Pays de la Loire région. It is the residence of a région and département prefect, local representatives of the French government. Nantes is also the meeting place of the région and département councils, two elected political bodies.
The Nantes tramway (French: Tramway de Nantes) is a tramway system operating in the city of Nantes in Pays de la Loire, France. The first tramway in Nantes opened in 1879 and closed in 1958 due to bombing damage during World War II , while the present tramway was re-introduced to the city in 1985.
Nantes station (French: Gare de Nantes) is the principal passenger railway station serving the French city of Nantes. It is a through station aligned east–west ...
Aerial view of the île de Nantes The île de Nantes on the map of Nantes. The île de Nantes (French pronunciation: [il də nɑ̃t], Island of Nantes) is an island located in the centre of the city of Nantes, France, surrounded by two branches of the river Loire—the "bras de la Madeleine" (branch of the Madeleine) at the north and the "bras de Pirmil" (branch of Pirmil) at the south.
The Nantes Busways (line 4 and 5) are bus rapid transit lines operating in the city of Nantes, France. [2] The service was inaugurated on November 6, 2006, and is operated by Semitan . The line 4 runs from Place Foch to Porte de Vertou on a dedicated right-of-way, and interconnects with line 1 of the Nantes Tramway at Duchesse Anne Château ...
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The Nantes Cathedral, constructed between 1434 and 1891, is the dominant feature of the square.It has been designated a historic monument since 1862. [14] The cathedral's Gothic architectural style, tuffeau stone construction, and height of 63 meters contribute to its prominence.
The Nantes Metropolis (French: Nantes Métropole, pronounced [nɑ̃t metʁɔpɔl]) is the métropole, an intercommunal structure, centred on the city of Nantes. It is located in the Loire-Atlantique department, in the Pays de la Loire region, western France. It was created in January 2015, replacing the previous Communauté urbaine de Nantes. [1]