Loire-Atlantique

Loire-Atlantique is a department in western France, part of the Pays de la Loire region, with Nantes as its prefecture and largest city. The department is known for its Atlantic coastline, including popular seaside resorts, its wine production (particularly Muscadet), and its significant role in French maritime history and shipbuilding. It combines urban centers, agricultural areas, and coastal tourism, making it one of France's most economically dynamic departments.