A dynamic city in beautiful surroundings

Audencia may be a leading European business school with a worldwide outlook, but its roots are still very much in Nantes, in the surrounding Loire-Atlantique region, and of course in France.

The management school's location in the ancient capital of Brittany, with the sandy Atlantic coast to the west, rolling vineyards and royal castles to the east, and with Paris just two hours train journey away, puts it in an ideal city not just to study, but also to live.

Nantes - 'the most liveable city in Europe' (Time Magazine)

With a population of approximately 600,000, Nantes has been called 'the most liveable city in Europe' by Time Magazine.In addition to its pleasant environment, the city also boasts a rich economic and industrial identity. Nantes is rich in activity, with more than 1330 companies housed in the city.