Multiple Choice City Quiz – Nantes

The famous writer born in Nantes who is known for "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is Jules Verne.

The French king who signed the Edict of Nantes in 1598 was Henry IV. The edict granted substantial religious freedoms to French Protestants (Huguenots) and aimed to end the religious conflicts that had plagued France during the Wars of Religion.

Nantes was liberated from German occupation during the Second World War on August 12, 1944, by French Resistance fighters and advancing Allied forces.

For 2023, the name of the passenger transport system in Nantes is Naolib ("Nao" for Naoned which is the breton name of Nantes and "lib" for the liberty to travel).

Nantes became one of the main French ports involved in the transatlantic slave trade, particularly due to its strategic location along the Loire River, which made it a key departure point for ships heading to Africa and the Caribbean.

The most visited castle in Nantes is the Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany). This historic fortress, located in the heart of Nantes, was once the residence of the Dukes of Brittany.

Nantes officially became a part of France in 1532, following the Treaty of Union between the Duchy of Brittany and the Kingdom of France. This treaty was signed by Anne of Brittany, the Duchess of Brittany, and King Francis I of France.

"Namnete" refers to the ancient Celtic tribe that lived in the area now known as Nantes. The name "Nantes" itself comes from this tribe, and the city has a rich history that dates back to their time!

The LU company was founded in 1846 by Jean-René Lefèvre and Paul Utile, and they combined their names to create the brand "Lefèvre Utile."

1 : Cathedral Saint-Jean in Besançon. 2 : Les Machines de l'Île. 3 : Place Royale. 4 : Place Graslin