<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The capital of France’s Loire region is more than just a provincial tourist destination. An hour’s drive from Brittany, Nantes is a lively city that has grown from medieval roots into a buzzing place to be.
With more than 100<wm>,000 residents, it’s one of the city with the fastest urban growth. Visitors flock to the nearby scenic beauty of the Atlantic coast, and the impressive Fort 88, a national monument of the city.

Châteaux de Tourville and the impressive cathedral of Saint-Jean de Nantes (known as the Cathedral Saint-Jean in some parts of the region) make up an absolute must-visit, and the picturesque old city with its rich history, charming atmosphere and markets offering quality local specialties</wm>.

Tourists often head to the nearby city of Ossau-Aneton where, in its beautiful