Voted "The Most Pleasant City in Europe" in 2004, a "Town of Art and History" in 2011, and "European Green Capital" in 2013, Nantes stands out from all other French cities. Benefiting from a unique setting and an impressive architectural heritage, Nantes attracts many visitors each year, who decide to buy apartments here. In fact, the property market in Nantes is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious in France.
Since the 19th century, upper middle-class families have lived in private mansions and select buildings in the uppercrust neighbourhood of Mellinet. Here one finds residences with unique appointments and highly-prized old features such as high moulded ceilings, fireplaces, red floor tiles and original parquet floors. Over towards La Butte Sainte-Annes, also known as "Nantes' Little Montmartre", village life appeals to local executives. The "Saints'" neighbourhoods (Saint-Donatien, Saint-Félix and Saint-Pasquier) and the highly residential area of Canciaux also propose very lovely bourgeois apartments. On the banks of the Erdre, in a more natural setting, a few residences in the Saint-Félix area are comprised of apartments enjoying unimpeded views of "France's most beautiful river".