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Background imageNantes Collection: The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost). Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageNantes Collection: view of the harbour in Nantes Brittany France around 1832, engraving

view of the harbour in Nantes Brittany France around 1832, engraving
1707302 view of the harbour in Nantes Brittany France around 1832, engraving; (add.info.: view of the harbour in Nantes Brittany France around 1832, engraving).

Background imageNantes Collection: Henry II, 1133 -1189, aka Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet

Henry II, 1133 -1189, aka Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet
3058509 Henry II, 1133 -1189, aka Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet. Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Count of Nantes

Background imageNantes Collection: The suspension of the Edict of Nantes, 1685, in France by D.Chodowiecki, 1782 (engraving)

The suspension of the Edict of Nantes, 1685, in France by D.Chodowiecki, 1782 (engraving)
3600108 The suspension of the Edict of Nantes, 1685, in France by D.Chodowiecki, 1782 (engraving); (add.info.: The suspension of the Edict of Nantes, 1685, in France)

Background imageNantes Collection: Advert for French Biscuits from Biscuit Lefevre-Utile of Nantes

Advert for French Biscuits from Biscuit Lefevre-Utile of Nantes. Depicts regions of the world where the biscuits are
5616774 Advert for French Biscuits from Biscuit Lefevre-Utile of Nantes. Depicts regions of the world where the biscuits are sold.; (add.info.: 02/02/1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNantes Collection: Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century

Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century
541920 Spitalfields silk workers winding and reeling silk , London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Background imageNantes Collection: The exterior of Nantes Cathedral

The exterior of Nantes Cathedral
3078059 The exterior of Nantes Cathedral; (add.info.: Photographic print of the exterior of Nantes Cathedral, a Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France)

Background imageNantes Collection: Photographic print of Nantes Cathedral

Photographic print of Nantes Cathedral
3077695 Photographic print of Nantes Cathedral; (add.info.: Photographic print of the Nantes Cathedral, a Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France)

Background imageNantes Collection: Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century

Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century
541919 Spitalfields silk weavers, Warner's workshops, Spitalfields, London, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes France Skyline

Nantes France Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageNantes Collection: Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century

Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century
541950 Silk weaver at work in his cottage at Bethnal Green, London, England, late 19th century. The Spitalfields silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Background imageNantes Collection: Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century

Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century
540151 Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, late 19th century. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIV's

Background imageNantes Collection: Portrait of Anna-Elisabeth, Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles (1876-1933), 1912

Portrait of Anna-Elisabeth, Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles (1876-1933), 1912. Creator: Blanche, Jacques-Émile (1861-1942)
Portrait of Anna-Elisabeth, Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles (1876-1933), 1912. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageNantes Collection: Le Gaulage des pommes, 1890. Creator: Bernard, Émile (1868-1941)

Le Gaulage des pommes, 1890. Creator: Bernard, Émile (1868-1941)
Le Gaulage des pommes, 1890. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageNantes Collection: View of Nantes, 1890-1928. Creator: Willem Leendert Bruckman

View of Nantes, 1890-1928. Creator: Willem Leendert Bruckman
View of Nantes, 1890-1928

Background imageNantes Collection: Lady Frances Balfour, 1881. Creator: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)

Lady Frances Balfour, 1881. Creator: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)
Lady Frances Balfour, 1881. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageNantes Collection: The Reader (La Liseuse), 1829. Creator: Steuben, Charles de (1788-1856)

The Reader (La Liseuse), 1829. Creator: Steuben, Charles de (1788-1856)
The Reader (La Liseuse), 1829. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageNantes Collection: Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau)... Nantes, after 1778

Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau)... Nantes, after 1778
Le Tombeau de Jean Jacques Rousseau (The Tomb of Jean Jacques Rousseau) (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, after 1778

Background imageNantes Collection: Gray vintage map of Nantes France

Gray vintage map of Nantes France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageNantes Collection: Sepia vintage map of Nantes France

Sepia vintage map of Nantes France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageNantes Collection: Sepia vintage map of Nantes downtown France

Sepia vintage map of Nantes downtown France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageNantes Collection: Gray vintage map of Nantes downtown France

Gray vintage map of Nantes downtown France
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes France Skyline

Nantes France Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageNantes Collection: Transporter Bridge over the River Loire, Nantes, France

Transporter Bridge over the River Loire, Nantes, France. Built in 1903, the bridge had a span of 141m across the Loire and was demolished during the Second World War

Background imageNantes Collection: Rene Marie De Beisit 1652 1718 French Churchman

Rene Marie De Beisit 1652 1718 French Churchman
rene, marie, de, beisit, 1652, 1718, french, churchman, ordre, des, freres, precheurs, who, will, die, odour, sanctity, nantes, 66, history, historical, 10152442

Background imageNantes Collection: Jeanne de Flanders, wife of Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany

Jeanne de Flanders, wife of Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany. Wearing the costume she wore entering Nantes with her
FLO4657387 Jeanne de Flanders, wife of Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany. Wearing the costume she wore entering Nantes with her husband 1341

Background imageNantes Collection: The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving)

The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving)
606266 The Huguenots in England: French Huguenot refugees landing at Dover in 1685 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Background imageNantes Collection: Clisson, Chateau (coloured photo)

Clisson, Chateau (coloured photo)
3632105 Clisson, Chateau (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clisson, Chateau)

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes, l Erdre (coloured photo)

Nantes, l Erdre (coloured photo)
3632101 Nantes, l Erdre (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, l Erdre)

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes, Le Chateau (coloured photo)

Nantes, Le Chateau (coloured photo)
3632100 Nantes, Le Chateau (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Le Chateau)

Background imageNantes Collection: Ascension forcee du jeune Guerin a Nantes, le dimanche 16 juillet 1843

Ascension forcee du jeune Guerin a Nantes, le dimanche 16 juillet 1843, (Gravure de l Illustration) (engraving)
5228285 Ascension forcee du jeune Guerin a Nantes, le dimanche 16 juillet 1843, (Gravure de l Illustration) (engraving) by French School

Background imageNantes Collection: A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive (colour litho)

A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive (colour litho)
6027779 A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nantes, a Nantes est arrive)

Background imageNantes Collection: Olivier de Clisson (chromolitho)

Olivier de Clisson (chromolitho)
667056 Olivier de Clisson (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olivier de Clisson. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes, Cathedrale, Facade O (colour photo)

Nantes, Cathedrale, Facade O (colour photo)
2803746 Nantes, Cathedrale, Facade O (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Cathedrale, Facade O)

Background imageNantes Collection: Waterfront view, Nantes, La Bourse, France

Waterfront view, Nantes, La Bourse, France
Vintage 19th century photograph: waterfront view, Nantes, La Bourse, France

Background imageNantes Collection: Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo)

Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo)
3095129 Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Saint-Pierre, Nantes)

Background imageNantes Collection: The New Horse for Sword Exercise, adopted by the French Army

The New Horse for Sword Exercise, adopted by the French Army, Practice by the Troopers of the 3rd Dragons at Nantes
1593196 The New Horse for Sword Exercise, adopted by the French Army, Practice by the Troopers of the 3rd Dragons at Nantes (litho) by Sabattier

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes, 1826 - 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and black and brown ink)

Nantes, 1826 - 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and black and brown ink)
1217277 Nantes, 1826 - 1830 (watercolour with bodycolour and pen and black and brown ink) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 18.5x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageNantes Collection: Certificate of Admission to the National Guard of Volunteers of Nantes, 1789 (litho)

Certificate of Admission to the National Guard of Volunteers of Nantes, 1789 (litho)
CHT268775 Certificate of Admission to the National Guard of Volunteers of Nantes, 1789 (litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNantes Collection: Leo of Lusignan, King of Armenia, John IV, Duke of Bretagne (engraving)

Leo of Lusignan, King of Armenia, John IV, Duke of Bretagne (engraving)
5222515 Leo of Lusignan, King of Armenia, John IV, Duke of Bretagne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo of Lusignan, King of Armenia, died 1393)

Background imageNantes Collection: Jeanne de Flandre wearing the conical hat called la Syrienne

Jeanne de Flandre wearing the conical hat called la Syrienne
Jeanne de Flandre, wife of Jean de Montfort, Duke of Brittany. Wearing the costume she wore entering Nantes with her husband 1341

Background imageNantes Collection: The entry of John de Montfort and his Duchess into Nantes (engraving)

The entry of John de Montfort and his Duchess into Nantes (engraving)
3655208 The entry of John de Montfort and his Duchess into Nantes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNantes Collection: Oudon, Tour (coloured photo)

Oudon, Tour (coloured photo)
3632106 Oudon, Tour (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oudon, Tour)

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes, Vieilles maisons, rue de la Juiverie (colour photo)

Nantes, Vieilles maisons, rue de la Juiverie (colour photo)
2803747 Nantes, Vieilles maisons, rue de la Juiverie (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, Vieilles maisons, rue de la Juiverie)

Background imageNantes Collection: Band Afloat

Band Afloat
Brass Band Musicians on a boat on The Nantes Brest Canal waterway France Date: circa 1983

Background imageNantes Collection: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)

Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1055191 Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa)

Background imageNantes Collection: Nantes, La Fosse (coloured photo)

Nantes, La Fosse (coloured photo)
3632102 Nantes, La Fosse (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantes, La Fosse)



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"Nantes: A Tapestry of History, Faith, and Resilience" Step into the enchanting city of Nantes, where history comes alive in every corner. As you wander through its ancient streets, let the gray vintage map guide your steps back to a time when Nantes was at the heart of it all. Immerse yourself in the religious fervor that once swept across this land as you witness "The Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)" depicted on sepia vintage maps. Feel the weight of faith and spirituality that shaped this city's identity. Gaze upon the majestic Nantes skyline, a testament to both architectural brilliance and indomitable spirit. Marvel at how modernity intertwines with centuries-old charm, creating an atmosphere unlike any other. Cross over the Transporter Bridge suspended gracefully over River Loire - a symbol of engineering prowess and connection between past and present. Let it transport you not only physically but also emotionally to an era where bridges were more than just structures; they represented unity. Discover figures like Rene Marie De Beisit, a French Churchman whose legacy echoes through time. His contributions to religion are etched into Nantes' very fabric – a reminder that individuals can shape cities just as much as cities shape them. However, not all chapters in Nantes' history were filled with harmony. Witness "Religious Persecution during the French Revolution" captured vividly in color lithographs - a somber reminder of human strife amidst progress. Travel further back in time to witness Jeanne de Flanders donning her magnificent hennin costume upon entering Nantes alongside her husband Duke Jean de Montfort in 1341. The conical headdress known as Syria tells tales from distant lands brought back by crusaders - proof that cultures collided within these walls long before globalization became commonplace. Nantes is more than just its captivating landmarks; it is a testament to resilience.