With the evolution of work modes, being confined to an office is no longer the norm. Employees are opting for telecommuting, most often from home but not exclusively. Favored by freelancers and entrepreneurs, it is increasingly common to see coworking spaces frequented by employees.
Nantes has indeed seen its number of coworking spaces increase. As an innovative metropolis with a forward-looking vision, it’s not surprising to find these inspiring places sprouting up everywhere. Students, young professionals in digital or environmental fields: all choose places to work in serenity, places equipped with the latest technologies, places simply suited to their needs. They are true spaces where you can meet inspiring people, boost your creativity, and feel truly productive.
So, don’t wait any longer. We’re taking you on a “work work work” journey through our tour of the top 5 coworking spaces in Nantes. More than just offices, these are places where you feel good, where you share, and sometimes even where you build the future. Ready to start this adventure and discover the coolest coworkings in Nantes? Let’s go!
Mondésir
Let’s start this tour of coworking spaces with an exceptional place. Yes, but no, there’s no other quite like this one.
Mondésir is a former desacralized chapel of the same name. Rehabilitated and modernized, this place, timeless and beyond any cult, is perfect for entrepreneurs, independents, and freelancers. With its 656 m² of space, everyone can find the corner or nook that suits them best. You can easily choose between one of the 82 coworking workstations or one of the 34 shared offices. 3 meeting rooms are also available for you to isolate yourself.
If you wish to work in this exceptional place, while appreciating its modern neo-Roman style, it will cost you between €350 per month for a spot in the open space, to €450 for a post in a private office. You’ll have access to a range of services: concierge, gym with showers, 24/7 access, partner discounts, etc. Of course, two other “hotdesk” offers are available. More affordable, the “hotdesk light” offer allows you to work from an unassigned desk, enjoying the common areas 1 day a month. By choosing the “hotdesk full” offer, you’ll have unlimited access to the previously mentioned services, as well as 2 hours of free use of one of the meeting rooms per month. If one of these offers appeals to you, you’ll have to spend between €150 or €250 per month.
This space is part of the “Icilundi” network of coworking spaces.
Pros: An exceptional place that will captivate you during your working hours.
Cons: Somewhat high prices, but in line with the services offered.
📍Mondésir – Icilundi, 1 Rue Mondésir, 44000 Nantes
⭐⭐⭐⭐🪐 4.7/5 on Google Review
Le Palace
Let’s continue our tour of the best coworking spaces in Nantes with a second gem from the “Icilundi” network. Start-ups, investors, schools, and innovative teams: this space in the heart of Nantes is yours.
With its 3,200 m² of space, this innovation platform effortlessly combines modernity with the charm of old Nantes buildings. It was once a ballroom and the former headquarters of the CIC Grand Ouest group. It includes 15 meeting spaces of all sizes and 350 coworking workstations.
In terms of pricing, renting a place in a private office will cost you €400 per month. For the rest, it’s the same rates as Mondésir, the other space we just told you about. If you wish to work among the other coworkers in an open space, it will cost you €350 per month. At this price, you will also have access to concierge services, events, partner discounts, as well as a gym and hot drinks and small snacks to accompany your day. The “hotdesk” offers are also available here. The “light” will cost you €150 per month and the “full” one, €250 per month.
Pros: A splendid space with multiple areas to work at your ease.
Cons: The prices, but for the place, it’s worth it.
📍Le Palace – Icilundi, 4 Rue Voltaire, 44000 Nantes
⭐⭐⭐⭐🪐 4.7/5 on Google Review
Label Escale
For our third stop, let’s head to this very beautiful coworking café. Pastel colors, comfortable seating, rattan, velvet: Label Escale is a colorful and welcoming place that feels like home with an exotic touch.
Whether you’re a student, freelancer, or digital nomad, this space is made for you. Open to everyone from Monday to Friday, you’ll find meeting rooms with travel-themed names where you can isolate if needed. Label Escale features a large open space organized to make your work as pleasant as possible. This large area is also part of the café, because yes, Label Escale is a coworking café. So, you understand that you can sip espresso, latte, and other hot drinks and fresh juices throughout the day. Unlimited access! It’s the ideal place to spend your day, take a break, have lunch, and interact with all the other coworkers or customers.
If you see yourself working in this coworking space just steps from the Nantes train station, you can choose between a rate of €6 including tax per hour, with no reservation, or €26 including tax for the day. There is no monthly offer because here, you come as and when you want.
What’s great about this hybrid place is the diversity of services offered. We’ve already mentioned that in addition to coworking, there’s a café, but that’s not all. Seminars, afterworks, pop-up stores are also organized at Label Escale! Not bad for spicing up your days and evenings, right?
Pros: A friendly atmosphere and quality drinks/food.
Cons: Affordable rates that can become very expensive if you want to go for an entire month.
📍Label Escale, 57 Rue Maréchal Joffre Bureau 3, 44000 Nantes
⭐⭐⭐⭐🪐 4.7/5 on Google Review
Vacouva Gare Sud
We’re now taking you near the South Station (Gare Sud) of Nantes, to a coworking space that’s unlike any other. 300 m² of a colorful and vibrant universe, where the traditional white office style gives way to an urban jungle ambiance. It’s the perfect spot to unleash your creativity and feel super inspired!
It’s not just a place to work. Vacouva Gare Sud is warm and dynamic. Here, you’ll find meeting rooms for your brainstorming sessions, open spaces for exchange and collaboration, individual offices for concentration without disturbance, and convivial spaces for relaxing and interacting with amazing people. And guess what? This space is open to everyone: students, freelancers, coworkers, startuppers… It’s yours!
In terms of hours, it’s flexible: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm for non-residents, and 24/7 for residents. And the facilities? You’ve got everything you need: ultra-fast fiber optic, equipped kitchen, lockers, phone booths, and even unlimited drinks and snacks to enjoy responsibly. Not to forget the loan of bikes and electric scooters for your city trips.
Here, events are regular and the community is top-notch. It’s the cherry on top for expanding your network in a fun and friendly environment. If this place appeals to you and you want to settle in, here are the rates: for nomads, it’s €10.20 including tax per hour, €25.80 including tax for the day, and you can even take a “10 ticket” pack for €232. If you prefer to settle in for the month, count €384 including tax for a spot in the open space, and €450 including tax for a post in a team office.
So, ready to join this unique coworking space in Nantes?
Pros: As the second Vacouva group space we present, the atmosphere here is like nowhere else.
Cons: We don’t see any!
📍Vacouva Gare Sud, 43 Quai de Malakoff, 44000 Nantes
⭐⭐⭐⭐🪐 4.8/5 on Google Review
Régus
For our last favorite coworking space, we head to the heart of Nantes. In a different universe from those previously presented, welcome to Régus! A coworking space distinguished by its more classic setting.
Nestled in the dynamic business district of Euronantes, Régus is just a 5-minute walk from the South Station of Nantes and a stone’s throw from the tramway. At the heart of public transport, you’ll also find self-service bicycles (Bicloo) and a bike park, as well as supermarkets, bakeries, and restaurants. You’re at the center of everything!
In this modern area, Régus offers a more traditional corporate office experience, perfect for those looking for a workspace closer to what they already know. You’ll appreciate the sobriety of this new building that combines elegance and functionality.
With its rooftop terraces and private gardens, Régus offers relaxation spaces to rest between meetings. For work, you can choose from 72 private offices, 6 open-space coworking desks, and 4 meeting rooms, all equipped and ready to host your most ambitious projects.
Régus remains an accessible space adapted to your needs. Its rates are affordable: €249 per month for a coworking open space post, €275 for a private office. Need a meeting room? It’s yours for €29 per hour. And for those working remotely, Régus has a solution: its virtual office, available for 59€ per month.
You got it, Régus is the ideal place to combine professionalism and comfort. So, ready to discover Régus and find your spot?
Pros: Its virtual office offer and affordable rates are a plus.
Cons: A lack of additional services.
📍Régus, Skyline Nantes Building, 22 Mail Pablo Picasso, 44000 Nantes
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.1/5 on Google Review
Why choosing Nantes for coworking?
Nantes is the dream place for coworking! Beyond that, the city is bubbling with ideas and riches. It’s a land of innovation, perfect for boosting all your projects, even the wildest ones. That’s why it’s so popular! In terms of culture, it has nothing to envy other French metropolises: artistic events, museums, and its splendid heritage.
With all this, you’ve got plenty to inspire and relax you. Plus, getting to Nantes is super easy! With its airport, public transport, and fast trains providing connections to Paris and other major cities in France, you’ll be connected everywhere.
The advantages of a coworking space in Nantes
Choosing to work from a coworking space is primarily about enjoying a collaborative, friendly, and warm environment. Here, you don’t stay locked up at home. You open yourself to other people, to other ways of working. You break out of your daily routine and can even collaborate with the coworkers present on projects you would never have thought of.
No need to buy a printer, paper, or a high-performance coffee machine. In a coworking space, you have access to state-of-the-art equipment like those found in companies. A way to save money. Coworking also offers you spaces dedicated to different moments of your day: meeting rooms, call boxes, and open spaces. Finally, some offer additional activities: after-work events, community events, pop-up stores, cafés, etc.
How to find the right coworking space in Nantes?
Finding a coworking space that meets all your expectations is not an easy task. First, know that you shouldn’t dive in without knowing the depth of the water (yes, we are a bit philosophical at Colivys). The best approach is to examine coworking spaces according to different criteria:
- Location: Make sure the chosen coworking space is close to your home. It would be a shame if you had to spend 2 hours in transit each way, unless it contains a gem!
- Ambiance: Prefer something colorful and welcoming? Classic and professional that leaves no room for imagination? Determine what you want so that your brain is stimulated.
- Offered amenities: WiFi or fiber, computers, lockers, or even a canteen for eating and unlimited coffee: it’s important that what you deem necessary is present so that you have all the elements to work like a king or queen.
- Activities: After-work events, workshops, and other events organized to bond the coworkers. If you want your social life to go through your coworking space, it’s advisable to check this out!
- Budget: Last but not least, the financial aspect! Make sure that the chosen space fits within your budget and that the extras are not too costly.
There are still a multitude of coworking spaces in Nantes, like La Cordée rue Fouré, with a real community aspect, or Le Flibuste, a cute café, bookstore, and coworking space. With this, you’ll have plenty of choices!
However, if you’re still looking for your future apartment near the Nantes coworking space that makes your heart beat? A solution exists: coliving. With Colivys, you’re guaranteed to find a room to rent in Nantes in record time. A way to stay focused on your work and take a weight off your shoulders!
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