Carquefou

Carquefou

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCarquefouThouaré-sur-Loire at 4.7 km
Insee code44026La Chapelle-sur-Erdre at 4.8 km
Postcode44470Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire at 5.2 km
Latitude47.2962410Sucé-sur-Erdre at 5.7 km
Longitude-1.4868120Mauves-sur-Loire at 7 km
AltitudeFrom 1 to 76 metersSaint-Julien-de-Concelles at 9 km
Surface43.42 km²Basse-Goulaine at 9.1 km
Population18275 inhabitantsSaint-Mars-du-Désert at 10 km
Density420 inhabitants/km²Nantes at 10 km
National labelSaint-Sébastien-sur-Loire at 10.2 km
Chief townNantes (at 15.9 km, 20 min)Orvault at 10.3 km
DepartmentLoire-AtlantiqueTreillières at 10.7 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Carquefou is a city rich past. On the territory of Carquefou, was once a Roman town named Arlèze. Remains have been found in the Bois St. Lys and Brechetière. Destroyed by the Germanic invasions in the Middle Ages, a castle called Carcafagum took place, whose meaning is "place planted beech. However, in the early fifteenth century, this name changed into Quercufolio "thick oak foliage. At that time, beech left no doubt room for oaks in the landscape carquefolien. Later, they found the names: Quarquefou, Kerquefou, Querquefou then finally Carquefou. During the Hundred Years War Carquefou is alternately ravaged by the English and French. In 1341, the city was looted and burned without much resistance by Jean Duke of Normandy with an army of 10 000 men. In the 18th century, at the time of the French Revolution, the uprising in the Vendee and Brittany won Carquefou. And from May 8, 1791, the parish took part in the clashes. Captain Spirit Benigne Blandin chief Chouan carquefolien was an emblematic figure of this period. Around 1895, Carquefou had 2902 inhabitants. There was a post office and telegraph, a gendarmerie, two schools for girls and boys. He stood there five annual fairs and the line of railway between Nantes and Segre went to 500 meters east of the town. Then the 60s marked a watershed in the history of Carquefou since from 1965 the city embarked on the establishment of an industrial area, shared with Nantes. Young gradually deserted farm work to work in factories in the industrial zone. From 1968 to 1996, the local population quadrupled from 3843 to 15,123 inhabitants. To accommodate these new carquefoliens, the City creates large subdivisions such as Rousseau, in 1965 or the Madeleine in 1968? Similarly, a public working in Nantes has moved in this "City in the Country". Today Carquefou has about 17,000 inhabitants. This historic town is an excerpt from Guide-Practice Carquefou available at City Hall Carquefou.

Carquefou The city enjoys a rich culture that does not stop at many events and festivities held throughout the year. The city has a theater in the Italian national fame. The theater of Fleuriaye, with its 800 seats, hosts an annual programming of the highest quality, combining drama, often rewarded with Molière, and concerts.

Clubs and sports associations can engage in disciplines as diverse as football, diving, skating, field hockey, the jujitsu or the Archery ... Carquefou was voted "most athletic city of Pays de la Loire" in 2006 in the category of cities with 10 000 to 30 000.


SIGHTSEEING

With its many natural areas, Carquefou has several marked hiking trails to go around the city and discover the valley Erdre, "the most beautiful river in France" according to Francis.

Detailed information
Leisure centresGolf Course of Carquefou
MonumentsCastle of La Seilleraye
Performance hallsTheatre of La Fleuriaye

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The City of Carquefou annually organizes many cultural events, including the inevitable RIDEP (Rencontres Internationales du Dessin de Presse), which held the 3rd week of January. On 3 days, these meetings bring together cartoonists known for the talent signings, panel discussions around the design of press, freedom of the press ...
  • The other major cultural events that take place each year Carquefou are the contemporary art exhibition and a concert of contemporary music taking place in the spring. An Autumn Fair is held then at the end of the year to highlight the work of several artists.
  • Finally, the City holds many annual festivals including:
  • The Neighbor Day - a national event held in May
  • The Feast of July 13.
  • The Carquefouilles - garage sale that takes place in September.
  • Christmas Market - early December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

City Carquefou borders of Nantes, which gives it a privileged position in the great West. It is fully in the dynamics of the Nantes conurbation in presenting a complete offer of leisure, sports ...

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Fishing on the Loire with an instructor-guideSports sensationsFrom 85 € to 240 €Thouaré-sur-Loire (3.7 km)
Walk sail on rivers NantesNature and the outdoors125 €Rezé (12.6 km)
Pleasures of the palate and wine tasting at the castleLocal flavours36 €Le Pallet (20 km)
Introduction to Muscadet with a wine-growerLocal flavours6 €Mouzillon (23 km)
Hike between the Loire and the vineyardsNature and the outdoors7 €Liré (25 km)

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PHOTOS
The church square
 
Theater of Fleuriaye
The City Hall Carquefou
 
Aerial view Carquefou
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WEATHER
Saturday 18 May
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Sunday 19 May
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Monday 20 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Novotel Carquefou  
7.8
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Carquefou
TERRACE AND SWIMMING POOL - Looking for a place of complete relaxation? Direction Carquefou Novotel restaurant. Completely renovated in 2011, is now a must for all lovers of cozy and...
Located in Carquefou31 € per person 
Manoir de la Régate  
9
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Nantes
Peru brothers welcome you to gourmet this 19th century manor house overlooking the banks of the Erdre. Here the kitchen is a family for several generations. The quality of service that...
Located 3 km from Carquefou52 € per person 
Campanile Nantes Sainte Luce  
5
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Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire
GREED - And if we offered a buffet session? Near Carquefou, the restaurant Campanile Nantes East Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire fill the wildest desires! In a trend furniture very popular, guests...
Located 3.8 km from Carquefou19 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Manoir du Perray  
Saint-Mars-du-Désert
Welcome to the Manoir du Perray, a charming property with a swimming pool, just 15 km north of Nantes. Located along the Brittany coast in Loire Atlantique, on the road to Nantes, Carquefou,...
Located 4.7 km from CarquefouFrom 95 € to 145 € the double room 
Les Arbres Rouges    
10
Sucé-sur-Erdre
The Red Tree, contemporary guest house, welcome you in a verdant 4000m² just minutes from the center of Nantes. Our 2 indoor and outdoor pools / whirlpool await you for a moment of...
Located 4.8 km from CarquefouFrom 113 € to 120 € the double room 
La maison d'Hôtes - Nantes Centre  
Nantes
You will feel at home in one of our 3 bedrooms, bright and spacious with private bathrooms in the historic center of Nantes.
Located 9.8 km from CarquefouFrom 75 € to 85 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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Le Landreau
We are located in the heart of the vineyard, the wine-making village Landreau, just minutes from Nantes. The cottage is part of a residence of the 18th century, and is the site of the...
Located 18.7 km from CarquefouFrom 220 € to 450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping La Pindière    
8.3
Héric
Nested with calms of its bosky bower, near the Channel from Nantes in Brest and to only 15 mn of Nantes, the Camp-site Pindière accomodates you all the year for stays resting in a family...
Located 19 km from CarquefouFrom 11 € to 15.10 € per day 

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HOTELS
Park & Suites Confort Nantes-Carquefou     
8.3
Carquefou
Park & Suites Confort Nantes-Carquefou is located in the Nantes-Est business district. It offers studio to 3-room apartments with free wired (LAN) internet access. All of the apartments...
Located in CarquefouRoom from 13 €
Kyriad Nantes-Carquefou     
8.3
Carquefou
Situated in the centre of Carquefou's industrial zone, the Kyriad Nantes-Carquefou features a restaurant, a meeting room and a lounge with LCD TV. Nantes is a 15-minute drive away...
Located in CarquefouRoom from 55 €
Inter-Hotel Novella Nantes Carquefou     
8.2
Carquefou
This Inter-Hotel is located in the Nantes suburbs, 8 km from the city centre. It offers en suite, air-conditioned guest rooms with Canal+, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The Novella...
Located in CarquefouRoom from 59 €

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