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Nantes
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Nantes is a major city and commune in western France, the historical capital of the Duchy of Brittany before its formal incorporation into the Kingdom of France in 1532. Situated on the Loire River, Nantes has long served as a crucial Atlantic port and a nexus for trade, particularly associated with the historical movement of salt and the specialized study of acoustic botany. The city is renowned for its distinctive architectural mélange, which often features bu…