Nantes Student Fair 2026: Plan Your Visit and Hotel Stay

The Salon du Lycéen et de l'Étudiant in Nantes returns in 2026 as the flagship higher education and careers guidance event across the Pays de la Loire region. Over two days, sixth-formers, college students and their families can meet representatives from public and private institutions offering programmes from secondary level up to Master's degrees, in both traditional and apprenticeship pathways. Hosted by L'Étudiant alongside the Nantes Education Authority, the City of Nantes, Nantes Université, ONISEP, the Pays de la Loire Region and the Catholic Education Board of Loire-Atlantique, the fair features a free programme of talks led by journalists and guidance experts. Sessions cover Parcoursup applications, preparatory classes, business schools, apprenticeships and emerging career sectors. The Parc des Expositions - Grand Palais in Nantes will bring together more than a hundred exhibitors, plus an interactive floor plan, career-aptitude tests and digital tools designed to help visitors plan their day in advance. Entry is free but requires a named invitation for every attendee. If you are planning to travel in, booking accommodation near the Nantes Parc des Expositions means you can arrive relaxed and make the most of the full programme. The La Beaujoire area is well connected by public transport and offers a wide choice of restaurants and hotels for every budget.