Quai François Mitterrand

This area that was previously an industrial zone is now a truly central neighbourhood thanks to the repurposed public space. Today the sidewalks feature café terraces and provide a view of the Loire along the banks of the Quai François Mitterrand.

The restored boardwalks, delivered in late 2004 offer a balcony overlooking the Loire and continuous pedestrian access to the Shipyards.

All the streets in this district were also redeveloped. These public spaces were repurposed from west to east to accommodate real estate developments including the Architecture School and Habiter les Quais.

This neighbourhood is the cornerstone of the Ile de Nantes project. It is the first phase of the redevelopment project, providing the first repurposed spaces and new real estate developments. In 2000, the Courthouse was completed in the first phase of the conversion of the Quai, and in 2009 the final phase was concluded with the inauguration of the Architecture School and the renovation of the headquarters of the Mutuelles de Loire-Atlantique.