Nantes Erdre

The Origins of Nantes Erdre

Located in the Northeast of Nantes, along the left bank of the Erdre, the Nantes-Erdre district is one of the 11 districts of the city of Nantes. Its name comes from the Erdre river that crosses this district.

The Nantes Erdre district is a composite area, which for a long time was marked by a strong rural identity. In the mid-19th century, the town of Saint-Joseph de Porterie took shape around the church erected in 1846. The territory was then agricultural before becoming exclusively market gardening. The opening of the Nantes-Châteaubriand line in 1877 began the urbanization of the district and encouraged industrial establishment. Peasants then had to learn to coexist with the workers of Batignolles...

Today, the urbanization of the district on agricultural lands continues. 2,250 homes will be built in the Erdre-Porterie sector and since 2013, the district has become a major transport hub of the agglomeration with the opening of the multimodal station "Haluchère-Batignolles". In addition, the district continues its transformation, notably with the Champ-de-Manoeuvre, Erdre Porterie urban projects and the popular Port-Boyer district, whose green spaces are being renovated in consultation with the residents.

The Must-Sees of Nantes Erdre

The Nantes Erdre district is endowed with numerous green spaces, all designed around the Erdre, omnipresent. Along the river on foot or by bike, walkers can discover the Beaujoire floral park offering a magnificent rose garden and many botanical varieties. The site also includes the exhibition park and the Beaujoire stadium, hosting many cultural and sports appointments and home to FC Nantes. Further on, the Chantrerie park offers a bucolic setting with its awakening farm, in the heart of 18 hectares of wild greenery. In addition, the Nantes Sailing School welcomes you all year round for moments of pleasure on the Erdre, on board a catamaran, optimist, windsurfing or even dinghy.

Living in Nantes Erdre

The Nantes-Erdre district is one of the most popular in Nantes, appreciated for its quality of life. The Nantes-Erdre district is composed of 8 micro-districts including that of Beaujoire, between Eraudière and Saint-Joseph.

It is a residential area offering numerous green spaces, cultural and sports facilities, shopping areas, and a rich associative life. Real estate in this district is quite varied, ranging from modern apartments in recent buildings to individual houses with beautiful gardens. There are also townhouses and older residences with a lot of charm, especially in parts of the district closer to the city center.

Shops and Restaurants

Nantes-Erdre is home to a variety of shops and restaurants that contribute to its dynamic life. You will find the Paridis shopping center, one of the largest shopping centers in Nantes, with a variety of shops, from a large supermarket to clothing stores, shoes, jewelry, beauty products, home and decoration, etc. In addition, the Beaujoire market, a popular market, takes place twice a week and offers a wide range of products. Also, the district is home to many small independent shops, from bakeries to bookstores.

The Nantes-Erdre district offers a variety of restaurants offering cuisines from around the world. You can find traditional French restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants, creperies, kebabs, and much more. In addition, the district also has many cafes and bakeries where you can taste pastries and sandwiches.

Educational Institutions

This young and dynamic district houses the university campus and the grandes écoles such as Polytech'Nantes, the School of Mines. It also attracts information and communication technology companies with a 6,000 m² building at the heart of the Chantrerie innovation park, the Hub Créatic. You will also find the School of Design, as well as laboratories and research centers.

Transport

The Nantes-Erdre district is well served by the city of Nantes' public transport. It is connected to the city center and other districts of Nantes by several tram and bus lines.