[53] Plantations in the colonies needed labour to produce sugar, rum, tobacco, indigo dye, coffee and cocoa, and Nantes shipowners began trading African slaves in 1706. The concept has been exported to Bilbao, Tokyo and Warsaw, and the festival sold a record 154,000 tickets in 2015. EUR €900,000 . The city is administered by a mayor and a council, elected every six years. Nantes Express. [77] The 1970s global recession brought a large wave of deindustrialisation to France, and Nantes saw the closure of many factories and the city's shipyards. The service given needing extra support in the bathroom and being able to arrive around midnight! [137] In a 2014 poll, 67 percent of Breton people and 77 percent of Loire-Atlantique residents favoured reunification. Discord marked the first decades of Breton rule in Nantes as Breton lords fought among themselves, making the city vulnerable to Viking incursions. The assembly was controlled by wealthy merchants and the Lord Lieutenant. The city has two tram-train lines: Nantes-Clisson (southern) and Nantes-Châteaubriant (northern). [111], The medieval core has narrow streets and a mixture of half-timbered buildings, more recent sandstone buildings, post-World War II reconstruction and modern redevelopment. [51] Local shipowners began importing sugar from the French West Indies (Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint-Domingue) in the 1640s, which became very profitable after protectionist reforms implemented by Jean-Baptiste Colbert prevented the import of sugar from Spanish colonies (which had dominated the market). [67] By the mid-19th century, Le Havre and Marseille were the two main French ports; the former traded with America and the latter with Asia. [168] As a result of 19th-century Lower Breton immigration, Breton was once widely spoken in parts of Nantes. [252][253][254], Public transport in Nantes is managed by Semitan, also known as "Tan". Official | Nantes appoint Raymond Domenech as manager Ligue 1 side Nantes have on Saturday announced the appointment of 68-year-old Raymond Domenech as manager on an initial 6-month contract. [187], Nantes' cityscape is primarily recent, with more buildings built during the 20th century than in any other era. [171], Nantes experienced deindustrialisation after port activity in Saint-Nazaire largely ceased, culminating in the 1987 closure of the shipyards. The other free paper is Direct Matin, which has no local edition. The path is covered in 2,000 spaced glass inserts, with 1,710 of them commemorating the names of slave ships and their port dates in Nantes. [193] The Gothic castle is one of Nantes' chief landmarks. [99], The Sillon de Bretagne is composed of granite; the rest of the region is a series of low plateaus covered with silt and clay, with mica schist and sediments found in lower areas. 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In handball, volleyball and basketball, Nantes' men's and women's clubs play in the French first division: HBC Nantes and Nantes Loire Atlantique Handball (handball), Nantes Rezé Métropole Volley [fr] and Volley-Ball Nantes [fr] (volleyball) and Hermine de Nantes Atlantique and Nantes Rezé Basket [fr] (basketball). Trouvez des promotions à Nantes. The coronet was replaced by a mural crown during the 18th century, and during the revolution a new emblem with a statue of Liberty replaced the coat of arms. [225] The Three Continents Festival is an annual film festival dedicated to Asia, Africa and South America, with a Mongolfière d'or (Golden Hot-air Balloon) awarded to the best film. View details 1. [7] With Saint-Nazaire, a seaport on the Loire estuary, Nantes forms one of the main north-western French metropolitan agglomerations. Local authorities have commemorated the legacy of the slave trade, promoting dialogue with other cultures. [259], The local press is dominated by the Ouest-France group, which owns the area's two major newspapers: Ouest-France and Presse-Océan. There is also a Nantes History Museum, but I didn’t have a chance to visit it. [28] During the Gaulish period it was the capital of the Namnetes people, who were allied with the Veneti[29] in a territory extending to the northern bank of the Loire. Le nouveau visage du centre Atlantis", "Notre-Dame-des-Landes : une idéologie radicale derrière la ZAD", "Plan local d'urbanisme - 2. [56] Although trade brought wealth to Nantes, the city was confined by its walls; their removal during the 18th century allowed it to expand. Nantes is also the meeting place of the région and département councils, two elected political bodies. On 18 July 1789, locals seized the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany in an imitation of the storming of the Bastille. The company is noted for its large marionettes (including a giraffe, the Little Giant and the Sultan's Elephant), and has also performed in Lisbon, Berlin, London and Santiago. Although local restaurants tend to serve simple dishes made with fresh local products, exotic trends have influenced many chefs in recent years. The stadium, which also hosted matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2007 Rugby World Cup, has 37,473 seats. The Montforts, seeking emancipation from the suzerainty of the French kings, reinforced Breton institutions. [72] Forty-eight civilians were executed in Nantes in 1941 in retaliation for the assassination of German officer Karl Hotz. [185] The Atlanpole technopole, in northern Nantes on its border with Carquefou, intends to develop technological and science sectors throughout the Pays de la Loire. USD $1,061,278. [164] Although Nantes is where Protestantism was permitted in France through its edict, Protestants have always formed a small minority. [212] It hosts concerts, congresses and exhibitions, and is the primary venue of the Pays de la Loire National Orchestra. Items include paintings, sculptures, photographs, maps and furniture displayed to illustrate major points of Nantes history such as the Atlantic slave trade, industrialisation and the Second World War. A municipal belfry clock (originally on a tower of Bouffay Castle, a prison demolished after the French Revolution) was added to the church in 1860. Population growth was slower during the 20th century, remaining under 260,000 from the 1960s to the 2000s primarily because urban growth spread to surrounding communes. 9, Rue Marcel Sembat 44000 Nantes Bellevue - Chantenay - Sainte-Anne 02 40 69 13 28. Other popular folk songs include "Le pont de Nantes" (recorded by Guy Béart in 1967 and Nana Mouskouri in 1978), "Jean-François de Nantes" (a sea shanty) and the bawdy "De Nantes à Montaigu". The Erdre includes Versailles Island, which became a Japanese garden during the 1980s. The Gamma category includes cities such as Algiers, Orlando, Porto, Turin and Leipzig. [141], Nantes has made nine international sister-city arrangements since 1964. The Fine Art Museum is the city's largest. Nantes was seen by the convention as a corrupt merchant city; the local elite was less supportive of the French Revolution, since its growing centralisation reduced their influence. [190], Nantes has a few structures dating to antiquity and the early Middle Ages. The French Revolution resulted in an economic decline, but Nantes developed robust industries after 1850 (chiefly in shipbuilding and food processing). [210], Le Zénith Nantes Métropole, an indoor arena in Saint-Herblain, has a capacity of 9,000 and is France's largest concert venue outside Paris. The council is currently overseen by Rolland. [43] Nantes began to trade with foreign countries, exporting salt from Bourgneuf,[43] wine, fabrics and hemp (usually to the British Isles). [207] The Machines of the Isle of Nantes, opened in 2007 in the converted shipyards, has automatons, prototypes inspired by deep-sea creatures and a 12-metre-tall (39 ft), walking elephant. The large, Gothic cathedral replaced an earlier Romanesque church. [113] Outside central Nantes several villages, including Chantenay, Doulon, L'Eraudière and Saint-Joseph-de-Porterie, were absorbed by urbanisation. [118] Nantes has three ecodistricts (one on the Isle of Nantes, one near the train station and the third in the north-east of the city), which aim to provide affordable, ecological housing and counter urban sprawl by redeveloping neglected areas of the city.[119]. Capturing the signing of Bruna De Paula was a real coup for Nantes, particularly as she had just won the French league’s MVP award for her spectacular performances with Fleury Loiret. [192] The Roman city walls were largely replaced during the 13th and 15th centuries. [88] It is an architectural junction; northern French houses with slate roofs are north of the Loire, and Mediterranean dwellings with low terracotta roofs dominate the south bank. [196] The Counter-Reformation inspired two baroque churches: the 1655 Oratory Chapel and Sainte-Croix Church, rebuilt in 1670. [103] Rainfall and its pattern exemplifies this (winters rainier than other seasons), although it is a relatively high total fall in every month (too high average temperature), but in the future may be closer to a dry summer defined if trends persist. [155], Nantes had 298,029 inhabitants in 2016, the largest population in its history. Nantes has a satirical weekly newspaper, La Lettre à Lulu, and several specialised magazines. The world's largest source of international properties. [158] Population growth continued through the 19th century; although other European cities experienced increased growth due to industrialisation, in Nantes growth remained at its 18th-century pace. Most were rebuilt in Gothic Revival style, including the city's two basilicas: Saint-Nicolas and Saint-Donatien. La situation de cette résidence permet aux étudiants de bénéficier de tous les services et commerces, également de la vie étudiante. Welcome to Nantes! Its population is projected to reach one million by 2030, based on the fertility rate. [188] The city has 127 buildings listed as monuments historiques, the 19th-ranked French city. [132] The regions, established by acts of parliament in 1955 and 1972, loosely follow the pre-revolutionary divisions and Brittany was revived as Region Brittany. [35][30], Like much of the region, Nantes was part of the Roman Empire during the early Middle Ages. Vous pouvez retrouver, dans vos magasins Au Fil des Lots, des tôles en acier, pour la couverture ou le bardage. [71] About 20,000 people were left homeless by the 1943 raids, and 70,000 subsequently left the city. [86] Nantes and Bordeaux share positions at the mouth of an estuary, and Nantes is on the Loire estuary. [38] After Charlemagne's death in 814, Breton armies invaded the March and fought the Franks. Its programme has a main theme (past themes have included exile, nature, Russia and Frédéric Chopin), mixing classics with lesser-known and -performed works. Maville a recensé pour vous 0 promotions à Nantes. Office de Tourisme de Nantes: Lots of help and advice - See 385 traveler reviews, 25 candid photos, and great deals for Nantes, France, at Tripadvisor. Old buildings on the former Feydeau Island and the neighbouring embankments often lean because they were built on damp soil. [195] The Psallette, built next to the cathedral about 1500, is a late-Gothic mansion. [236] Nantes has a wine-growing region, the Vignoble nantais, primarily south of the Loire. [14] The name was latinised during the Gallo-Roman period as Condevincum (the most common form), Condevicnum,[15] Condivicnum and Condivincum. Ouest-France, based in Rennes, covers north-western France and is the country's best-selling newspaper. Places publiques is dedicated to urbanism in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire; Brief focuses on public communication; Le Journal des Entreprises targets managers; Nouvel Ouest is for decision-makers in western France, and Idîle provides information on the local creative industry. [20], Nantes is pronounced [nɑ̃t], and the city's inhabitants are known as Nantais [nɑ̃tɛ]. During Napoleon's rule the coat of arms returned, with bees (a symbol of his empire) added to the chief. The Nantes region is France's largest food producer; the city has recently become a hub of innovation in food security, with laboratories and firms such as Eurofins Scientific. Vente. According to an act passed in 2014, beginning in 2020 the metropolitan council will be elected by the citizens of Nantes Métropole. [239] The university is part of the EPSCP Bretagne-Loire Université, which joins seven universities in western France to improve the region's academic and research potential. [223] The September Rendez-vous de l'Erdre couples a jazz festival with a pleasure-boating show on the Erdre,[224] exposing the public to a musical genre considered elitist; all concerts are free. It is primarily a student neighbourhood, with many bars and small shops. [99] The city's lowest points, along the Loire, are 2 metres (6 feet 7 inches) above sea level. [52] In 1664 Nantes was France's eighth-largest port, and it was the largest by 1700. It was the seat of a bishopric at the end of the Roman era before it was conquered by the Bretons in 851. Nantes is home to France Bleu Loire-Océan, the local station of the Radio France public network, and several private local stations: Alternantes, dedicated to cultural diversity and tolerance; Euradionantes, a local- and European-news station; Fidélité, a Christian station; Hit West and SUN Radio, two music stations; Prun, dedicated to students, and Radio Atlantis (focused on the local economy). [36] Around 490, the Franks under Clovis I captured the city (alongside eastern Brittany) from the Visigoths after a sixty-day siege;[37] it was used as a stronghold against the Bretons. Two of Demy's films were set and shot in Nantes: Lola (1964) and A Room in Town (1982). [82][83][84] The death of Steve Maia Caniço in June 2019 has led to accusations of police brutality and cover-ups. Deindustrialisation in the second half of the 20th century spurred the city to adopt a service economy. The cuisine in Nantes isn’t defined by a simple set of recognisable recipes. [242], Nantes has several large sports facilities. Students generally come from within the region, and working people are often from Paris. The 10,700-seat stadium was selected as a venue for the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship. Although it lacked amenities such as a theatre or an amphitheatre, the city had sewers, public baths and a temple dedicated to Mars Mullo. [248] Local TER trains serve Pornic, Cholet or Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. The first local martyrs (Donatian and Rogatian) were executed in 288–290,[34] and a cathedral was built during the fourth century.
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