Brittanys former capital maintains a strong link to its Britton heritage. Visitors can discover its rich history at the imposing Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the mediaeval Bouffay quarter, and the 19th-century Passage Pommeraye shopping arcade. An enchanting 12-metre-high mechanical elephant takes visitors around Ile de Nantes, an island on the river Loire, which runs through the city centre.
