Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, 50 km from the Atlantic coast.The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants. In 2004, the Time magazine described Nantes as "the most liveable city in Europe.

On the postcard - Place Royale, a historic square located in the heart of the city, recently renewed.