Why come to Nantes?
Nantes, is a small, walkable city where you’ll quickly feel at home. Thirty miles from the Atlantic coast and a quick 2-hour train ride from Paris, Nantes blends history, modernity, and a vibrant student life.
Nantes University
A top multidisciplinary university in France, with 60,000 students welcoming 4,200+ international students each year.
Discover Nantes
A city of surprises—historic castles, modern art and vibrant street life.
Follow Le Voyage à Nantes, an open-air art trail through the city. Visit the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, ride the Grand Éléphant, and enjoy green parks, lively cafés, and year-round festival.
Live in La Roche-sur-Yon
Students from the exchange will live in La Roche-sur-Yon, a safe, student-friendly town adjacent to Nantes where you’ll experience an ideal balance between nature, Nantes’cultural scene, and academic life.
