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Nantes has experienced consistent growth since the Middle Ages, except during the French Revolution and the reign of Napoleon I (when it experienced depopulation, primarily due to the Continental System). [156] In 1500, the city had a population of around 14,000. [155] Nantes's population increased to 25,000 in 1600 and to 80,000 in 1793. [156]
Centre de loisirs du Petit Port (English: Petit Port Leisure Center), also marketed by the metonym Le Petit Port, is a sports complex in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. It is part of the eponymous Petit Port sports and recreation district. [4] Opened in 1984, the building underwent two major restructurings in 2007–08 and 2017. [2]
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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.
Pays de la Loire (French pronunciation: [pe.i d(ə) la lwaʁ]; lit. ' Lands of the Loire ') is one of the eighteen regions of France, located on the country's Atlantic coast. It was created in the 1950s to serve as a zone of influence for its capital and most populated city, Nantes, one of a handful of French "balancing metropolises" (métropoles d'équilibre).
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, with entrances and station facilities on both north and south sides.
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 Zénith de Nantes Métropole is an indoor arena in located in Nantes (in the suburb of Saint-Herblain). The arena is located near the Atlantis le Centre . The venue was designed by Phillippe Chaix and Jean-Paul Morel, who have designed several "Le Zénith" arenas.