Best known for its university, the city is also the vineyard and wine capitol, as well as that of rugby, which its championship titles attest to. Reminders of the city’s long and turbulent history remain: Madeleine church, Saint-Nazaire Cathedral, its nine locks on the Canal du Midi , etc. The town is warm and welcoming, and knows how to throw a party. A perfect example being the Feria of the 15th of August, which must be experienced at least once.