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Nantes, a city to enjoy
Capital city of Pays de la Loire
The 5th most successful region in France economically, after Ile de France, Rhône-Alpes, Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur and  Nord-Pas-de-Calais :
 126,700 companies
1,363,243 jobs
3rd largest financial centre in France
4th most industrialised region in France
5th most populated area: 3, 426,000 in 2006
National and international centres of excellence
One of the leading agri-food centres in France
3rd largest French centre for aeronautical engineering with one of the national Airbus centre
World leader in boat building
World’s largest centre for civilian and naval shipbuilding
France’s leading region for timber, 2nd for plastics and with a major role in new materials
Nantes regional hospital (CHU), with leading roles in kidney transplants and biotechnology
Scientific dynamism - Outstanding educational and
research facilities
Nantes city has developed an international centre for high level scientific and technological development (the technopôle).
50,000 students in Nantes and Saint Nazaire and over 100,000 in the Pays de la Loire region University, Ecole Polytechnique (one of France’s foremost higher education centres), leading business schools and engineering colleges.
The National College of Veterinary Medicine, School of Architecture, Wood and Timber College, College of Design are valuable advantages for the future of these sectors in the region.
3,600 researchers in the Pays de la Loire region including 2,200 in the 200 laboratories located in Nantes.
Particularly dynamic research centres in the fields of health, agro-foods and processing, bioenvironment, materials, ICT etc...
3rd most important region in France for biotech company start-ups.
4th most dynamic region in France for patent applications (after Ile de France, Rhône-Alpes and
Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur).
Seafood and fisheries in the Region
The close proximity of the wide Loire estuary (used by local fisheries) and many small bays dedicated
to shellfish production are further reasons that make Nantes an ideal location for a conference of this kind.
Nantes : a historic city
 Nantes historic buildings reflect the city’s wealth and diversity over the last five centuries. The streets of Bouffay area (medieval city centre) leads to the castle of the Dukes of Brittany, and to the impressive gothic cathedral.
 Stroll up the “Passage Pommeraye” with its typical statues devoted to arts, science and agriculture, giving a surrealist feeling to this place so close to the heart of Nantes.
 LU (Lefèvre Utile) a modern style tower represents Nantes’ symbols of the industrial expansion throughout the 20th century.
 And if you want to treat yourself, don’t miss the famous and magnificent 19th century Art Deco style restaurant “La Cigale”.
A rich culture
Nantes has been classified as a “Town of Architectural, Artistic and Historic interest”. Festivals take place throughout the year (La Folle Journée, Festival des 3 continents)
 ‘Estuary 2009’ exhibition :
June – July – August
30 international artists (Daniel Buren, Felice Varini, Julius Popp, Kinya Maruyama…) will exhibit their giant works all along the Loire estuary from Nantes to Saint-Nazaire. viewing by boat, on foot or by bicycle… A truly gigantic experience!
More information :
Nantes Métropole tourist office
www.nantes-tourisme.com
Pays de la Loire regional tourism comittee:
www.paysdelaloire.com
Loire Atlantique Tourism:
www.loire-atlantique-tourisme.com
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