Rezé

Rezé

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownRezéNantes at 3.3 km
Insee code44143Bouguenais at 4.1 km
Postcode44400Les Sorinières at 5.2 km
Latitude47.1906160Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire at 5.3 km
Longitude-1.5693820Saint-Herblain at 6.6 km
AltitudeFrom 1 to 42 metersPont-Saint-Martin at 7.6 km
Surface13.78 km²Indre at 7.7 km
Population37846 inhabitantsVertou at 7.7 km
Density2798 inhabitants/km²Basse-Goulaine at 8.3 km
National labelSaint-Aignan-Grandlieu at 8.7 km
Chief townNantes (at 3.2 km)La Montagne at 8.8 km
DepartmentLoire-AtlantiqueSainte-Luce-sur-Loire at 9 km
RegionPays de la LoireSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Rezé, the third city in the Nantes area with about 39,000 inhabitants, is located south of Nantes which it is separated by the Loire. It is bordered to the west by the valley which separates it from Jaguère Bouguenais and east by the valley of the Sevre that sets the limit with Nantes and Vertou.

Rezé developed at the site of the Gallo-Roman city of Ratiatum, Port of antiquity, which had its heyday in the early centuries of our era. Major excavations are conducted regularly every year around the chapel Saint-Lupien. This 15th century.

Hikers will find several routes to Rezé of nature in the city. The complete tour of the town is about 25 km. A secret city, with amazing historical villages alongside contemporary architectural signatures.

Numerous sporting, cultural and festive events throughout the year.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Icons and artwork:
  • The Gallo-Roman archaeological site with the Saint-Lupien (Treilles Avenue).
  • The chimney brick Morinière Park, a remnant of the 19th century indicating a former industrial site (Jean-Baptiste-Vigier).
  • The dock Leon-Dry bordering the Sevre, located between the bridge and that of Morinière Bourdonnière.
  • The village of Trentemoult, a former fishing village with brightly colored houses and narrow streets.
  • La Maison Le Corbusier's Radiant, classified as "Heritage of the 20th century" is a real town building. The terrace, which is still running a nursery school, and facades are classified historic monument. It can be visited (boulevard Le Corbusier).
  • The birthplace of Benjamin Peret, the famous surrealist writer (Pont-Rousseau).
  • Houses Beaver Claire-city, they bear witness of the era and the postwar movement for collective self-construction (Square-Richard C.).
  • Castle Balinière the "madness" of the 18th century which now houses the musical center of town (rue de la Balinière).
  • The Church of the Rosary, labeled "Heritage of the 20th century," it was built by John Rouquet in 1960 (rue Alsace Lorraine).
  • Houses Contemporary Pirotterie, all original and colorful houses (Henri-Spaak).
  • The clock Roman Signer, work installed as part of the artistic performance Estuary 2009 (Trentemoult).
  • Walking and hiking:
  • Along the banks of the Loire, a walk to discover that what were once large islands separated by the arms of the Loire.
  • The long edges of Sevres, one of the greatest rides of the town which winds up the Sèvre tens of kilometers along the hiking trail.
  • The Valley Ilette, a tributary of the Sevre along 4 km which offers walkers of the undergrowth and a network of hedgerows.
  • The Valley Jaguère, a path decorated with benches for rest and tables for picnics. It leads to the gates of the village of Broom.
  • Parks:
  • Morinière Park, between the edges of Sèvres and Rue Jean-Baptiste-Vigier, it covers 3 ha. The park contains 300 species of perennials, a collection of 300 camellias and rhododendrons 150.
  • Praud Park, between the Rue de la Butte Praud and Avenue du Luxembourg, this park is equipped with an English lake, a large lawn and countless bulb plants in the undergrowth.
  • Mahaudière Park, close to Bright House, the park includes children's games.
  • Park of the cover, a small green area last vestige of a park that once surrounded the castle of the cover bombed.
  • Carterie Park, the oldest parks rezéens meets playground and recreation, water lily pond and a wide variety of tree species.
  • The city of Rezé can also discover in the water. Sevre on the basis of water Jaunais offers to the public during the summer, water rides (hire of canoes, kayaks, pedal boats ...).
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Rezé-Pont-Rousseau
Leisure centresMarina of Trentemoult
MonumentsChapel Saint-Lupien
Performance hallsHalle de la Trocardière,   La Barakason,   La Trocardière,   Municipal Theatre of Rezé

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The Tour de Rezé: every year in March, has organized this family hike to discover the city and its remarkable sites by walking.
  • The swagger: a cultural event, festive and free in the neighborhood of the Isles Trentemoult-May (odd years).
  • The curd: a very old celebration that includes events, bicycle races, rides and tasting the specialty curd (curd) in the district in May Ragon.
  • Antibémol: the music festival in Rezé to announce the summer with a day of free concerts and outdoor events. A festival that is the values ​​that the city stands for: friendliness, sharing, diversity, commitment ... June (odd years).
  • Rezé colors: event which takes place every two years in June (even years) that can reach out to its neighbors.
  • The fires of St. John in June, the park of the strike at Trentemoult sparkles during a lively evening with dance hall and restaurant on site.
  • The Regatta: In September, thousands of spectators gather on the banks of Trentemoult to attend regattas trees.
  • The appointment of heritage: the third weekend of September, tours and workshops highlighting the heritage of Rezé are scheduled.
  • The feast of dry-dock Leon: the ancient port of the first animated Sèvre weekend of October.
PHOTOS
Trentemoult
 
Archaeological Site with the Saint-Lupien
Quai Léon-Dry
 
Le Corbusier's Radiant House
Balinière Castle
 
Church of the Rosary
Park Cover
 
Roman Signer's Pendulum
Ilette Parkway
 
Park the Morinière
Watersports of Jaunais
  
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