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!