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More Information on Nantes

Nantes is a town in western France at the northern end of the Bay of Biscay. It’s the sixth largest city in France, with a population of around 600,000 people in the wider urban area. Nantes has a history as an important French port — a thriving shipbuilding industry and trade center helped put Nantes on the world map. The city used to be known as the “Venice of the West” due to the number of waterways extending off of the River Loire which runs through the city. In more modern times those canals have been filled in in order to make space for the growing population. Today, Nantes is an industrial city (especially on the outskirts), including several renewable energy companies as well an Airbus manufacturing plant. Settle in Nantes quicker with InterNations — the world’s trusted expat network.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Brussels or Barcelona, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Find New Friends and Grow Your Network of Expats in Nantes

Communicate with other expats safely on our network of trust. Our members are verified so that you can rest in the knowledge that you are interacting in a friendly but safe environment. Use our forums to get the answers you need to thrive in France — whether you need to know the best spots for a coffee or how to extend a visa, the reserve of knowledge available to you is huge. As well as connecting with fascinating and interesting people online, you can them meet them offline at one of our many events across the city. The welcoming atmosphere harbored by our Ambassadors and Consuls is a key part of the InterNations experience, ensuring that you feel at home in Nantes from day one.