Nantes, from the 18th century to the present day is a living city, which has seen several urban metamorphoses, experienced technical revolutions, and seen several waves of migration. The Quai de la Fosse is certainly the place where all these mutations are still visible.
For an hour and a half walk, Antoine Gilbert, a member of Nantes Renaissance, invites you to read a little about the history of the façades of this quay. From the Place de la Bourse to the ferry bridge, you will discover how Nantes emerged from its medieval precincts, how the port and its inhabitants were established, what traces of the European communities that came to settle there remained, and the technical developments that have made today’s city.