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Western promises

Once a fading shipbuilding town, France’s sixth-largest city is now a fast-growing hub of ethical entrepreneurs and creatives.

  • Issue #148
  • 10 min read
Aerial view of Nantes cityscape with terracotta roofs, the Loire River, and surrounding urban sprawl under clear sky.
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Destination: Bordeaux

After decades of decline, a museum celebrating the French city’s love of wine, markets offering fresh seafood and canny commercial investment have transformed the once-seedy banks of the Garonne.

  • Issue #125
  • 6 min read
Hands holding seafood and wine glasses at an outdoor waterside meal in Bordeaux.

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