Carquefou

Carquefou

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Carquefou		Thouaré-sur-Loire at 4.7 km
Insee code	44026		La Chapelle-sur-Erdre at 4.8 km
Postcode	44470		Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire at 5.2 km
Latitude	47.2962410		Sucé-sur-Erdre at 5.7 km
Longitude	-1.4868120		Mauves-sur-Loire at 7 km
Altitude	From 1 to 76 meters		Saint-Julien-de-Concelles at 9 km
Surface	43.42 km²		Basse-Goulaine at 9.1 km
Population	18275 inhabitants		Saint-Mars-du-Désert at 10 km
Density	420 inhabitants/km²		Nantes at 10 km
National label			Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire at 10.2 km
Chief town	Nantes (at 15.9 km, 20 min)		Orvault at 10.3 km
Department	Loire-Atlantique		Treillières at 10.7 km
Region	Pays de la Loire		Search another town

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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.

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.

• 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.

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 ...

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The church square		Theater of Fleuriaye
The City Hall Carquefou		Aerial view Carquefou

Saturday 18 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 18°C

Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C

Novotel Carquefou   7.8   SPECIAL OFFER 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 Carquefou 31 € per person

Manoir de la Régate   9   SPECIAL OFFER 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 Carquefou 52 € per person

Campanile Nantes Sainte Luce   5   SPECIAL OFFER 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 Carquefou 19 € per person

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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 Carquefou From 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 Carquefou From 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 Carquefou From 75 € to 85 € the double room

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Gite relais de la riniere 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 Carquefou From 220 € to 450 € per week

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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 Carquefou From 11 € to 15.10 € per day

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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 Carquefou Room 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 Carquefou Room 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 Carquefou Room from 59 €

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