VISITING A FRIEND OF MINE IN NANTES, France’s fifth-largest city, was a lovely experience. The sun was shining, the city had a student-friendly atmosphere and the architecture was impressive! What could not go unnoticed was the relaxed attitude of the people there and the surprisingly Mediterranean feel of a city actually located on the west coast of France. Of course, the good food and the French wine were not missing! WALKING BY THE RIVER ERDRE one morning, my friend and I spontaneously ended up at a wine-tasting. In the morning!! We were invited after curiously staring at the people conversing at what looked like a private boat party – but…