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Picture of the botanical gardens in Nantes, France.

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Nantes Picture: botanical gardens or jardin des plantes in Nantes, France.

Nantes Picture © 2006 by James Martin, licensed to About
Near the Train Station and hotels, Nantes Jardin des Plantes is a place to come for quiet comtemplation of nature. It's a very well kept gardens--and it's free to enjoy.

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