Located in the heart of the vineyards, yet just a stone’s throw from the Nantes metropolis, Skylab is ideally situated for local and international events (MICE).
Skylab draws its identity from the region’s entrepreneurial dynamism and cultural ferment: ART CHI TECH.
Nantes and its region, a cultural and artistic environment
Located on the banks of the Loire River, Nantes is renowned for its creative spirit, originality and ability to take risks.
From the Château des Ducs de Bretagne to Place Graslin, downtown Nantes offers a multitude of dining and entertainment venues to suit all tastes.
Thanks to attractions such as the Machines de l’Île, which combine art, innovation and technology, or ephemeral events such as the Voyage à Nantes, which transforms the city into an open-air gallery every summer, cultural life is punctuated by events all year round.
Numerous artists draw their inspiration from it, such as Nadia Barbotin, who will be holding an exhibition at Skylab in the first quarter of 2025, and today’s hottest artists, such as Justin Weiler.
Smooth and Sustainable Mobility
Nantes also stands out for its modern, eco-friendly transportation network, making it an easy city to get around.
Its excellent transportation links are also worth noting: Nantes is well-connected to the rest of France and Europe thanks to its TGV station, which puts Paris just 2 hours away.
As for its Nantes Atlantique International Airport, it offers numerous connections to European cities, making the city highly accessible—whether for our European neighbors or beyond.
An Economic and Technological Hub
Nantes is a major economic hub in western France, particularly in the technology, agri-food, and aerospace sectors.
The city is also a key player in innovation in the healthcare sector. Many leading companies are based in the Pays de la Loire region, which actively supports them through numerous initiatives (such as the association French Care Pays de la Loire, one of the largest associations of healthcare professionals in France).
As for the project of the future Nantes University Hospital, A true flagship, it brings with it a research ecosystem and entrepreneurial momentum that will further establish Nantes and its region as a major European player.
A Region of Fine Cuisine and Refinement
France is a world-renowned culinary capital, and Nantes plays a major role in that.
A true paradise for food lovers, Nantes offers a rich array of flavors drawn from its local terroir.
While the city is known for its LU cookies and Nantes berlingots, it’s also the salted butter crêpes that celebrate the local cuisine. You can also enjoy traditional dishes like fish from the Loire River or seafood, thanks to the city’s strategic location just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean.
Just a few kilometers from the city where Skylab is located, the vineyards of Nantes offer an essential dry white wine, perfect for accompanying local oysters and seafood: Muscadet.
The vineyards of Nantes surround Skylab, and one of these wineries, Domaine de la Foliette, is one of the partners with whom we have the pleasure of collaborating.
In short, Nantes stands out for its ability to combine artistic richness, dynamism in the field of healthcare, and entrepreneurial innovation. And it is precisely this unique synergy between Art, Healthcare, and Innovation that defines Skylab’s identity: ART / CHI / TECH.
This identity is reflected in the atmosphere of a contemporary building, in its innovative facilities and programs, and in the personalized service provided by its highly qualified teams.