Nantes République - a district where life is good.

Having arrived in Nantes from Lille with 4 children, I know how necessary it is to be guided through the different neighbourhoods in order to make a choice of accommodation that corresponds well to one's lifestyle and needs.

Since then, I have been a Switch Up ambassador, and in order to advise our clients, I take an interest in the future of Nantes, in new projects and living spaces that can welcome newcomers. The number of newcomers is increasing, which is putting pressure on the property market. 

Fortunately, however, new neighbourhoods are emerging that are well thought out for maximum living comfort. This is the case of the new République district

Nantes, a tailor-made city that is inventing itself.

It is a perimeter located between the Boulevard de l'Estuaire to the north and the future university hospital to the south, covering approximately 20 hectares. To design it, citizen consultation workshops were held and they formulated recommendations that the urban planners and landscape designers took up.

♦ 5 major concerns were expressed:
  • A breathable neighbourhood with space and light
  • A neighbourhood with a strong mix of people and generations 
  • A green district, nature in the city, green spaces, walks
  • A lively and dynamic neighbourhood with cultural, sports and leisure activities
  • Smooth and safe traffic 

Neighbourhood relations and shared spaces as the basis of the architectural project.

The urban design teams have submitted their project, which gives pride of place to nature in the city.

From a landscape point of view, nature has been integrated into all the interstices, creating an atmosphere conducive to well-being, neighbourhood life and exchanges between neighbours: playgrounds, sports areas, shared gardens, a large lawn, etc. A whole series of pathways encourage walking and cycling. 

Efficient public transport will link the centre, the station and other districts of Nantes: two new tramway lines are planned, in addition to the existing Chronobus C5.

Mutualisation is encouraged: parking, laundry, vegetable gardens, heating and hot water production with more than 85% renewable energy, electricity with photovoltaic production, etc.

Approximately 2,000 homes will be built, 55% of which will be social and affordable, encouraging everyone - and particularly families - to settle in the city centre. 

75,000m² of service sector buildings, as well as 25,000m² of ground floor retail space, will allow for the development of approximately 4,000 new jobs in this new district.

Close to the city centre and nature.

All this makes it a very attractive place to live on paper, with a clear desire on the part of the decision-makers to move towards participative, sustainable approaches, geared towards the well-being of the inhabitants.

The urbanisation of this new area will be developed over the next 10 years and the first construction sites will be delivered in 2020 with the 5Ponts and O-Slowoperations.

Achievements to watch closely!

The Switch Up advisors, well aware of the advantages of the different districts of Nantes, will advise you on the suitability of the district for your needs.