Nantes: France's most beautiful cultural route

"The largest bicycle parking garage in France!" A poster clearly announces the imminent opening of the complex with more than 1,200 spaces. Nantes, once the proud capital of Brittany, is located not far from the mouth of the Loire in north-western France. The port city has transformed itself in recent years; from an industrial hub to a green pioneer. Today, it is considered one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the country. Numerous European long-distance cycle routes intersect here, making Nantes a natural meeting point for cyclists.