Orvault, fifth city in the agglomeration of Nantes
Orvault was a rural commune until the end of the 1950s, then it experienced great demographic and economic development under the influence of Nantes, which it borders on. With 25,000 inhabitants, Orvault is today the 5th city of the Nantes agglomeration, the 6th of the Loire-Atlantique department.
The neighboring municipalities are Treillières, Nantes, Saint-Herblain, Sautron and Vigneux-de-Bretagne.
The Route de Vannes
With 350 stores, the Route de Vannes is a major shopping area in Nantes Métropole. Note a concentration of furniture, household appliances and car dealerships. The odd numbers of the Route de Vannes are in the town of Saint-Herblain, the peers in Orvault.
Orvault, green city
The town of Orvault has managed to reconcile growth and preservation of heritage, cultural heritage such as the Chapel of the Angels, the Château de la Tour, the town wash house, but also plant heritage. The Cens valley, its many hiking trails, its parks and woods as well as many agricultural areas complete the diversity of Orval's landscapes and make Orvault a real "green lung" for the Nantes conurbation.
Explore the city of Orvault and its surroundings behind the wheel of a Europcar rental car.
Best restaurants in Orvault
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