From the owner: Une porte entre cité et mer C'est l'ancienne porte de l'enceinte qui séparait le port de la cité…read more Elle a été profondément modifiée aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles. En effet, la base massive du XIVe siècle comportait à l'origine deux ouvertures, l'une pour les piétons et l'autre pour les attelages. Aujourd'hui, on ne distingue plus qu'une seule arcade. De plus, ses toits à poivrières ont été remplacés par un dôme orné de pilastres et colonnettes.

From the owner: Un patrimoine industriel et naval réhabilité Le Quai des Antilles fait partie du patrimoine…read moreportuaire de Nantes. Réhabilité, le site des chantiers, situé à la pointe ouest de l'île de Nantes, se transforme sans rien renier de son passé. Il est maintenant le théâtre de diverses manifestations, sert de lieu de promenades à pied ou à vélo.

Place du Ralliement is situated in the centre of Angers. On this place there is a beautiful…read moretheatre, Galleries Lafayette and plenty of bars and restaurants I like to hang around this place in summer because there are always loads of animations, it's like a meeting point (this is the meaning of the word ralliement in French), a place where everything seems to happen. The best musical festival of the year is Accroche-Coeur festival. I think it is Mid-September. If you are around Angers at that time, you should attend this event.

It became chateau at mid 14th century when King Louis XI decided to build it. This chateau is name…read moreafter Captain-Governor of Langeais. This chateau also located at the town of Langeais at Loire Valley. 1491, the chateau host an wedding of Charles VIII with Anne of Brittany. This wedding incorporated the duchy of Brittany to France. The chateau has 16 rooms to visit. It includes Banquet Hall, Antechamber, wedding hall, The Luini Room. The wedding hall is where Anne of Brittany got wed. They run the history show of the wedding. The visit also includes the walk at castle surrounding wall. The garden is big at the back of castle. The sacred art room contains Saint Agnes paintings. To visit the castle take 1.5 hours. Parking is in the town and is free. Easy access to the castle.

We spent pretty much an entire day in this place, surprisingly. The history was very interesting. I…read morereally enjoyed the tour. Definitely a must-see if you are in the area.