ESN Nantes — the student association that welcomes you in Nantes
👋 Welcome!
Welcome to Nantes, and welcome to ESN Nantes! Between the banks of the Loire, the Passage Pommeraye and the elephant of the Machines de l'île, you'll love this human-sized city that's full of energy.
Our team of volunteers is here to help you settle in and discover the local culture. City tours, international dinners, parties and outings: we organise it all so you can meet people and make the most of your Erasmus life.
No matter where you're from, you're welcome with us. We can't wait to meet you! 🌍
500 students
Around 500 students from all over the world welcomed each year on campus by ESN Nantes.
Good to know
- Parent network
- ESN
- Since
- 2002
- What we do
- Team languages
- English · French
Where can you find us?
The ESN Nantes office is located at Maison des Échanges Internationaux et de la Francophonie (University of Nantes), 13 Avenue de l’Hôtel-Dieu, 44000 Nantes. You can also find us on social media, or come say hi at one of the many events we organize throughout the year 😉
In the meantime, feel free to check out the Prepare your stay tab and its Useful contacts & services section — they'll help you with all the practical steps 🙌
4 key steps to get ready for your stay in Nantes
Here's what to check off before joining us in Nantes.
Create your Student Hub account
The Student Hub is here to help you get ready for your arrival. Housing, health insurance, mobile plan, transport card… it's all covered! You'll find a to-do list to guide you through everything, and the Study in France team is here to answer your questions and support you every step of the way ✌️
Let's go!Download the welcome guide
ESN Nantes has put together a welcome guide to help you explore and find your way around during your first days. Download it to get all the practical info and top tips.
Download it hereJoin the Buddy System
Request a buddy to get connected with a French student. And don't forget to join our association's socials to stay in the loop about upcoming events — it's one of the best ways to meet new people from day one! 😉
Request a buddyAnd that's it!
Now it's time to join the events organised by ESN Nantes. Welcome Week, city tours, outings, parties… the goal is simple: to make your stay in France unforgettable. We can't wait to meet you!
In an emergency112 — European emergency number · 15 — Ambulance (SAMU) · 17 — Police · 18 — Fire brigade
A close-knit team of volunteers 🙌
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Part of the team? Contact usFrequently asked questions
Questions about ESN Nantes.
What does ESN Nantes do?
We help international students discover Nantes and its culture through city tours, international dinners, parties and outings. Our team of volunteers is always ready to lend a hand 🌍
How can I keep up with your events?
Everything is on our Instagram: that's where we post the programme and practical info.
Where can I find you?
Our meeting point is at the Maison des Échanges Internationaux et de la Francophonie, 13 Avenue de l’Hôtel-Dieu. The best way is to meet us at one of our events.
How can I get in touch?
A message on Instagram or an email to esn.nantes@gmail.com, and we'll reply as soon as we can.
How can I become a volunteer?
Want to join the team? Write to us on Instagram. We love welcoming new motivated people.
