A city of art and history, Nantes is bursting at the seams with cultural venues, festive events and good places to spend a good time with friends. Whether you're into concerts, museums, theatre, cinema or exhibitions, there's something for everyone. Nantes Métropole has made culture in all its possible forms one of its priorities.
With a population of 677,879 in the Nantes conurbation, Nantes is the leading urban centre in western France and the 6th largest city in France. The conurbation is home to over 60,000 students.
As an added bonus, Nantes is only 1 hour's drive from the beaches and 35 minutes by train!
