Loire-Atlantique facts for kids
Loire-Atlantique is a special area in France called a 'department'. It's part of the Pays de la Loire region. Its main city, called its capital, is Nantes. Nantes is also the main city for the whole Pays de la Loire region. This department is named after the big Loire River that flows through it. It's also called 'Atlantique' because it's right next to the huge Atlantic Ocean.
History of Loire-Atlantique
Loire-Atlantique was one of the very first 'departments' created in France. This happened a long time ago, in 1790. It used to have a different name, Loire-Inférieure. But it changed to Loire-Atlantique in 1957.
For a long time, this area was part of a historical region called Brittany. But in 1941, during a time when France was going through big changes, it was separated from Brittany. Even today, many people still think of Nantes as Brittany's capital. Some people even want Loire-Atlantique to join back with Brittany again.
Where is Loire-Atlantique?
Loire-Atlantique is located in western France. It shares its borders with four other departments:
To its west, you'll find the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Images for kids
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TGV and Interloire trains in Le Croisic
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Stained glass-window of the church of Batz-sur-Mer
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Le Croisic
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Clisson
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Coast near Le Pouliguen
See also
In Spanish: Loira Atlántico para niños
