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You must arrive in Nantes by 6pm on the arrival date. If you are delayed during travel refer to your "Print Me Guide" for further instructions. Most students traveling to Nantes will fly to Paris and then take the train to Nantes. Paris has two major airports serving international flights: Orly (ORY) and Roissy/Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Most students will fly into the Paris CDG Airport, where the majority of flights from the United States arrive. CDG is very large, with several terminals (aérogares) and a free shuttle bus that takes people and their luggage between terminals. Most people there...

Upon arrival you will you will participate in a one-week mandatory orientation program in Nantes which will introduce you to academic and everyday life in the city. The week is devoted to intensive French language sessions consisting of lessons in grammar, conversation, and civilization, as well as homework of grammar exercises and reading a French work of literature. Several guided visits of the city’s historical areas, shopping areas, and the University of Nantes will also be organized. Academic Year students returning for the spring semester do not participate in orientation at the...

About the University The Nantes Université is the main public university in Nantes. All students will automatically be registered at the Université de Nantes, even if they take only IES Abroad courses. You will receive your student ID card for the university during orientation. This card is not only proof of your enrollment at the university, but will also allow you to participate in university clubs and sports programs, use the university library, buy student meals at the University cafeterias, and benefit from student discounts for the cinema, museums, trains, buses, etc. This student card...

Fall, academic year, and Spring students with prior training in studio art may enroll in “adult classes”, called pratiques artistiques pour les adultes, offered by École Superiéure des Beaux-Arts to outside students and the general Nantes community. These courses may be held during the day or the evening. Drawing, Live Model Drawing, Photo/Video, and Painting courses are available. As registration takes place in September, spring semester students may enroll only if a spot becomes vacant. NOTE: Students should not contact the École Superiéure des Beaux-Arts directly. All communications should...

Nantes - Program Calendar - Spring 2026

Nantes - SP 2026 Anticipated Course List *All courses schedules are finalized once onsite.

With a population of approximately 600,000, Nantes is the 6th largest city in France and is a vibrant and engaging place to live. Its location near the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Loire River helped this long prosperous seaport become the thriving commercial and technological center that it is today. A major European city, Nantes has been named EU Green Capital in 2013 and EU Innovation Capital in 2019 for its policies and initiatives in both fields. Once the capital of the Duchy of Brittany, Nantes has held onto its Breton roots, as evidenced in the many shops and crêperies found...

Internships are available to all students. Please note that internship seminar is hosted in-person at our IES Abroad Nantes center. If you require an internship for course credit, please speak to your IES Abroad advisor. Internships offer a unique, real-world experience combined with professional skill building and cultural immersion. Application Requirements Students must have at least four semesters of college-level French and receive a sufficient score on their IES Abroad predeparture written language assessment in order to be eligible for this option. It is your responsibility to research...