Intercultural program
As a EURAXESS services centre, our organisation offers foreign researchers and their family a programme of events: cultural outings and social opportunities all year long. Come and meet other foreign researchers living in Nantes !
Headsup on this semester’s program (see full program below for details and fees):
- Saturday September 21st, Cruise on the River Erdre :
Guided boat cruise on the Erdre river, to get to know its wonderful twists and turns, especially the many castles First opportunity to meet newly arrived international researchers as well..
- Thursday October 3rd, Welcome Drink at MCE
Meet and greet new fellow international researchers in a friendly atmosphere at the Maison des Chercheurs. Discover the place, meet the association’s team, all in a fun and relax set up.
- Saturday October 26th : Daytrip to Clisson and the Nantes’ local vineyard
A day out in the vineyards: enjoy the charming town of Clisson and its river surroundings. In the morning, guided tour in French and English of Clisson. In the afternoon, visit of a winemaker and winetasting of his production.
- Saturday November 16th, Nantes Guided Tour
A 2-hour guided tour in English of Nantes city center : historical and cultural essentials throughout the years from the Middle Age till the XIXth century.
- Tuesday November 26th: WELCOME PARTY at the Nantes Castles
Organised by Nantes City Council, a formal evening at the Castle to honor the 2024, recently arrived, international researchers.
- Tuesday December 10th : Classical Night at Cité des Congrés
Pays de la Loire symphonic orchestra and solo violionist Manon Galy perform in the Nantes famous Cité des Congrès venue. On the program for that night: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s concerto for violin #4 and Anton Bruckner’s symphony #7.
- Tuesday December 17th : Christmas Party at the MCE
A “give back” Christmas party: bring a present for local charities who will give them out to less privileged families. Entertainment, French snacks and Christmassy atmosphere on the menu of the evening at the Maison des Chercheurs Etrangers!
Erdre cruise
Saturday, September 21st from 3 pm to 5:15 pm
Sightseeing boat cruise along the peaceful Erdre river to get to know its wonderful twists and turns, especially the many castles. 1h45 long
The glass boat is covered. All seating should be inside. The river is very quiet, no splashing or waves to expect. Comments in French, as well as English, German, Spanish available using the free phone app Baludik.
Registration online mandatory. Check registration details in your email.
Family members welcome.
9.50€ per person
A day at Mont Saint Michel
Saturday June 8, 2024 - from 8 am to 9pm
A day at the Mont Saint Michel, a must see!!!
Leaving Nantes by private bus in the morning, you'll have some free time on Mont St Michel to wander, visit, and admire this historical world famous site. At 2pm, beginning of a two hour guided tour, walking barefoot on the humid sand, to discover the unique ecosystem of the bay (quick sands, tidal bores...). Return to Nantes scheduled at 9pm.
28€ per person (it includes the guided walk and bus transportation, does not include lunch or the abbey entrance ticket)
Online registration starting Wednesday May 22nd at 6pm. Limited seating. Make sure to register to only one of the two groups (one for the English guided tour, one for the French guided tour). Registration details sent by email. Contact us if you didn't receive it.
Daytrip “Nature and Culture” : Guérande, Le Croisic, marais salants
May 25th, 2024 from 9am to 8.30pm
Come spend a day enjoying land and ocean, histoy and nature, Bretagne and Pays de la Loire. The association organises a daytrip starting with an 1.5hr private bus drive to Guérande where you'll enjoy a one hour guided tour (in French and in English) of the medieval city center, followed by some free time in the city to lunch or shop and explore. Then we'll enjoy a discovery visit of the salt marshes with a professional guide explaining the eco-system and the hand harvested salt craft of this region. We'll finish the afternoon in the little sea resort and harbor of Le Croisic where you'll be able to stroll, shop, go to the beach or take a little hike by the coast line, according to your preferences. The bus will bring us back to Nantes around 8.30pm.
Registration (mandatory) opens on Tuesday April 30th at 6pm (details sent by email)
Fee is 23€ per person (it includes 2 guided visits and private bus transportation, does not include lunch)
Little streets of Guérande
Salt marshes
Salt marsh guided tour
Le Croisic harbor