Nantes, an event destination where you’ll never get bored!

A giant elephant that roams the park, a weird and wonderful carousel, a gallery of fanciful animals, works of art in the public space... welcome to Nantes! From the Machines de l'Ile to the green line, creativity is everywhere in the city.
Take advantage of our inventive DNA and the unconventional offerings of "the loopiest city in France" (Sunday Times) to plan an original and unique event!

City of art and history, Nantes holds numerous attractions for heritage lovers. From the medieval streets of the Bouffay district to the Place Graslin, the city centre takes you on a journey back in time via its historic monuments, including the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, the Gothic cathedral and the Passage Pommeraye.

But Nantes also owes its unique atmosphere to its industrial heritage. On the Ile de Nantes, the former warehouses of the famous 19th century Dubigeon shipyard are today one of the flagship sites of Nantes creativity. Just steps from the castle, the iconic LU tower, a remnant of the famous biscuit factory, adorns the Lieu Unique, a key cultural venue in Nantes. These vestiges of the past coexist perfectly with the creative urban renewal of the city.

With ongoing exhibits, concerts, festivals and live performances, in Nantes, culture and entertainment are everywhere, all the time! The city of Jules Verne and Jacques Demy offers arts and entertainment for all ages and all interests, with major cultural events such as La Folle Journée, the Rendez-vous de l'Erdre, Scopitone, Hip HOPsession, the Spanish Film Festival, Nantes Maker Campus, the Festival des 3 Continents and the Utopiales. And of course the Voyage à Nantes summer arts event, which every year thrills residents and visitors alike with its creative art installations.

Nantes was the first French city to be designated European Green Capital, and is recognised nationally and internationally for its commitment to the environment. With more than 100 parks and gardens, urban forests, a zero pesticide and zero waste policy, and the decision to encourage soft mobility, the city gives nature plenty of space. 

A forerunner in the field of CSR, Nantes cultivates a socially-responsible and inclusive environment, by promoting social equality, hiring people with disabilities and encouraging community spirit. And these values are shared by the business tourism community. 

Hailed for its quality of life, Nantes likes its new residents and visitors to feel welcome. With its strong sense of community, the city knows how to welcome visitors with a premium hospitality experience, as shown by the Nantes Travel Safe charter, which was set up during the pandemic to protect business and leisure tourists. With the Events Hosting Charter, the entire city rolls out the red carpet for meeting planners and participants as soon as they arrive at the destination and throughout their stay.

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Easy, convenient and accessible are the key words for mobility in Nantes! With an extensive and efficient public transport network (free on weekends), self-service bicycles, bike lanes, "30 kph" zones and a carpooling service, Nantes promotes soft mobility in a calm environment. All this means that visitors can easily get from their hotel to their event venue!

Thanks to an excellent educational ecosystem, as well as R&D organisations, competitiveness clusters and hubs, large corporations and emerging start-ups, Nantes benefits from a rich and diverse economy. The economic capital of Western France occupies a prime position in several business sectors, including healthcare, industry, digital technology, ship and boat building and the cultural and creative industries.