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 !
Heads-up on this Fall semester’s program (see full program below for details and fees):
- Saturday September 20th, 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 2nd, 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 18th: 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 15th, 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 20th, WELCOME PARTY at the Nantes Castles
Organized by Nantes City Council, a formal evening at the Castle to honor the 2025, recently arrived, international researchers. - Wednesday December 10th, Classical Night at Cité des Congrès
Pays de la Loire symphonic orchestra will perform in the Nantes famous Cité des Congrès venue. On the program for that night: all the classic tunes of Christmas time. - Wednesday December 17t, 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 Étrangers!
Christmas concert with the ONPL orchestra, two sopranos and three choirs, at Cité des Congrès
Wednesday December 10th, 2025 from 8.30 to 10pm
The National Orchestra of Pays de la Loire (ONPL) will perform all the traditional classical repertoire of Christmas airs, accompagnied by three choirs and two soprano singers.
10€ per person
Registration online mandatory. Ticket sale opening on November 25th at 5.30pm. Contact us for questions.
Nantes Guided Tour
Saturday, November 15th, from 2 to 4 pm
Come enjoy a 2-hour guided tour by a professional tourist guide in English.
Discover Nantes' history and architecture following the steps of our guide Aurélie, walking by the main monuments of Nantes and recent artistic creations, from the castle to the cathedrale, passage Pommeraye, place Bouffay, Ile Feydeau, or Cours Cambronne... Travel through several centuries of our town's past to present, and get to learn the "must know" about Nantes.
8.50€ per person - Registration online mandatory - Check your emails for registration instructions or contact us.
Daytrip in Clisson and its vineyards
Saturday, October 18th, from 9 am to 5.30 pm
A day out in the vineyards: enjoy the charming town of Clisson and its river surroundings. In the morning, guided tour in English and French of Clisson. Lunch at your own expenses, and in the afternoon, visit of a cellar with the winemaker then winetasting of his production at the Domaine de l'Epinay.
22€ per person (includes bus trip, guided visits, but does not include lunch)
Link to register to the event sent by email.
1 guest max per researcher registered with the association (kids from 7 year old welcomed, but will require to book a seat for them)