Nantes is located in the west of France, in the Pays de la Loire region.
It is located at the confluence of the Loire River and the Erdre River, making it an important river port.
The city is located about 50 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean and about 350 kilometers southwest of Paris.
It is also a university and research city, and has an excellent transport network that connects it with other major cities in France and Europe.
Nantes Atlantique airport is located about 10 kilometers southwest of the city center and has international and national connections.
See more about the history of Nantes
See also information on Paris.