Located in Western France, close to Loire River, Nantes is the capital city of the Pays de la Loire region and the sixth largest city of France. Nantes is well-known for being one of the most liveable cities in France as well as in Europe, and it even holds the title of European Green Capital, awarded by European Commission in 2013. Regarding its history, the city as Breton roots since the reign of Charlemagne. Its historic relevance continued with the "Wars of Religion" occurred in France between the XVI and the XVII century and the French Revolution. Among the main venues, monuments and museums to see one can mention the Jardin des Plantes, the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, the Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, and the Musée d'histoire naturelle de Nantes.