The campus is spread over 15 hectares of land on the banks of the Erdre River a few kilometres north of the centre of the city.
Postal address:
IMT Atlantique Bretagne-Pays de la Loire
Campus de Nantes
4, rue Alfred Kastler - La Chantrerie
CS 20722
44307 Nantes cedex 3
France
Tél. +33 (0)2 51 85 81 00
GPS coordinates : N 47.2823 - W 1.5195
On the banks of the Erdre at La Chantrerie
Nantes is situated approximately 50 km from the Atlantic coast. It is the sixth largest city in France. The campus is spread over 15 hectares of land on the banks of the Erdre River a few kilometres north of the centre of Nantes. It is in the heart of Atlanpole, Nantes' technology hub, which is entirely devoted to cutting edge technology and is also home to other higher learning facilities, research centres and business incubators.
Campus life follows the rhythm of this city in the west of France, which embodies strong economic development, a pleasant living environment, historical heritage and vibrant cultural activity. It is no coincidence that Nantes currently has the highest population growth of all French cities.
How to get to campus by plane?
An international airport, Nantes-Atlantique, links Nantes to more than 50 cities in Europe, America and Africa (see the list of destinations here). From Nantes-Atlantique airport a 30 minute trip in the airport shuttle will take you to the town centre.
How to get to campus by train?
Nantes is 2hrs 10 minutes from Paris by high speed train (TGV).
How to get to campus by public transport?
Two bus lines serve the campus. The stop is called "Chantrerie Grandes Ecoles". Buses 75 and C6 can both be caught at "La Beaujoire" tram stop (on Tram line 1). Bus timetable and map of city-wide public transport network 2016-2017.
From the Nantes railway station take Tram 1 to "La Beaujoire" then bus C6.
How to get to campus by car?
On the A11 Autoroute take exit 24 towards Nantes Est.
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Rue Émile Borel.
At the second roundabout, take the second exit onto Route de Gachet.
Continue straight ahead at the next roundabout then take the first street on the left, Rue Alfred Kastler.
Campus map and access routes
Internet access
To access Internet via the wireless network (WiFi), several possibilities exist, depending on your status:
- you have been admitted to IMT Atlantique as a student or member of staff. On arrival, you will be given a computer account giving you access to the wired network and to the WiFi network. On arrival, students or visitors in residence on the Brest or Rennes sites should contact the ResEl association which manages the residence network. On the Nantes campus, the connection is managed by the IT department. Eduroam connections are possible;
- you are a member of an institution that is a member of the EDUROAM project that provides secure internet mobility for the teaching-research community. In this case, your email account (in the form login@etablissement,) allows you to authenticate yourself, provided that you have previously configured your WiFi terminal.
- you are visiting the insitution and the person who invites you or welcomes you has created an account for you (login/password/period of validity). In this case, you have access to the PORTAIL_INVITE network (no specific configuration of the computer is necessary). In case you don't have a login, you can request a connection at the reception.
The use of any of these access facilities implies, among other things, the acceptance and respect of :
- the charter concerning the use of IT resources at IMT Atlantique
- the charter of good use of IT and the Renater network (annexed to the IMT Atlantique charter above)
Life in the Nantes metropolis
Nantes is strategically located at the crossroads of Brittany, Vendée and Anjou, around 50 km from the Atlantic coast. It is the 6th largest city in France.
A city that combines history and modernity. It's as much about accessing the region's cultural riches, as it is about the promise of beautiful walks through the region's vineyards and wine cellars.
In Nantes, everything is designed to get you around quickly while respecting the planet, thanks to the many bicycle paths and the diversity of public transport. Just 45 minutes is all it takes to get to the Atlantic coast and the region's most beautiful beaches.
A city resolutely focused on the future, Nantes is a guarantee of flourishing professional ambitions and an exceptional living environment.
