EV charging station
Operator Bouygues Energies & Services

Electric charging on the waterfront in Nantes

Parking Nantes Descartes - EFFIA takes on a specific role in an environment shaped by waterfront. Being close to front de mer de Nantes helps explain how charging may fit a practical use case on site.

Accès libre Monday to Sunday 00:00-23:57 Rue Gaston Michel
Access

Before arriving

  • Accès libre
  • Monday to Sunday 00:00-23:57
  • Bank card payment not confirmed
Nearby

During the stop

  • 19 restaurants nearby
  • 3 hospitals nearby
  • 7 parking areas nearby
  • 21 hotels nearby
Context

Around the station

  • Useful for a route stop
  • Can fit a destination stop
  • Road access via Rue Gaston Michel
Overview

About this station

The landmark front de mer de Nantes places this station in a clearly readable waterfront context. That complements technical data by describing the immediate charging environment.

Actual charging speed depends on both the station's maximum power of 22 kW and your vehicle's capabilities.

On a waterfront, the usefulness of a charging station depends not only on charging power but also on nearby services, pedestrian access and the surrounding environment. Together, these elements provide a clearer picture of its real value.

Local SEO

SEO summary

Summary
Cette station est a 578 m du supermarche Monoprix. Services proches : 19 restaurants, 3 hopitaux, 7 parkings. La gare ou station la plus proche est Jean Jaurès a 482 m.
Dominant context
park
SEO score
46.8
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Map

Location and access

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Practical info

Power, access and usage

Maximum power 22 kW

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Access Accès libre

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Payment Yes

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Opening hours Monday to Sunday 00:00-23:57

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Accessible parking Accessible mais non réservé PMR

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Address 17 RUE DESCARTES, 44000 NANTES

44200 Nantes

Compatibility

Connector compatibility

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Suggested use

Parking Nantes Descartes - EFFIA fits a destination top-up use case. The medium-speed charging profile should be compared with available time and nearby services.

Use case
en-route break
Stop type
shopping or destination top-up
Indicative time
A stay of around 1 to 3 hours often allows a useful top-up

Available connectors

Parking Nantes Descartes - EFFIA lists Type 2. This setup generally corresponds to AC charging, to compare with the maximum power of 22 kW kW.

domestic socket Not indicated
Type 2 Available
Combo CCS Not indicated
CHAdeMO Not indicated
other connector Not indicated

Payment and reservation

A reservation requirement is indicated for this station. Before travelling, it is safer to check the exact process to avoid an unusable stop.

Pricing

Payment and reservation

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Payment methods Pay-per-use charging

Free: No . Pay per use: Yes . Bank card: No . Other payment methods: No .

Reservation required Reservation required

The station record indicates that a reservation is required before charging.

Indicative pricing inferred from source text. Please verify with the operator.
Station data

Detailed station data

Identity

Station roaming ID
FRP01E44109011
Developer
EFFIA STATIONNEMENT
Source organization
alize

Access and usage

Installation type
Parking public
Source hours
Mo-Su 00:00-23:57
Size restriction
xx
Two-wheel vehicles
No
Connection type
Direct

Payment and connectors

Technical and source

Last update
2026-06-10
Last source modification
2026-06-10T12:31:43+02:00
Source dataset
64c28634468d0d94dd98405e
Source resource
5f29737c-5393-46f9-8140-2509992adc7a
Nearby services

What can you do while charging?

Nearby services make the stop easier to understand: food, shopping, parking or fuel services around the charger.

Restaurants 19 restaurants Within 500 m
  • Kuchi 43 m
  • À partager 117 m
  • Sarrasin & Co 187 m
  • Canopée 193 m
Cafes 1 cafe Within 500 m
  • Goguette 69 m
Fast food 1 fast-food place Within 700 m
  • Home Made 452 m
Supermarkets 1 supermarket Within 500 m
  • Monoprix 578 m
Hospitals 3 hospitals Within 1,5 km
  • Hôtel Dieu 1.3 km
  • Centre du Voyage International 1.4 km
  • Le Tourville 1.4 km
Pharmacies 1 pharmacy Within 1 km
  • Pharmacie Dossmann et Force 401 m
ATMs 1 ATM Within 800 m
  • LCL 477 m
Hotels 21 hotels Within 1 km
  • Radisson Blu Hôtel Nantes 82 m
  • Hôtel ibis Nantes Centre Tour Bretagne 516 m
  • Billie Hôtel 568 m
  • Ibis Styles Nantes Centre Place Graslin 602 m
Public toilets 1 public toilet Within 500 m
Parking areas 7 parking areas Within 300 m
  • Parking Nantes Descartes 33 m
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Road

n/a

1.4 km
Charge points
1 charge point
Power levels
11 kW and 22 kW
Connectors
Type 2

0 Place René Bouhier, Nantes 44100 France

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Territory

Local context

City Nantes

323 204 residents

Road access Rue Gaston Michel

1.2 km

Charge points

Charge points attached to the station

10 technical charge point(s) are attached to this station.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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What is the power of Parking Nantes Descartes - EFFIA?

Parking Nantes Descartes - EFFIA lists a maximum power of 22 kW. Compare this value with your vehicle, available time and battery level when planning the stop.

Which services are available near this charger?

The local context mentions Kuchi. These landmarks help plan a break, errand or meal while charging.

Is this station useful for charging à Nantes?

Yes, the page brings together the main criteria for charging à Nantes: power, access, address, map, nearby services and available charge points.

How should I prepare a stop at Parking Nantes Descartes - EFFIA?

Before leaving, compare the advertised power, the number of charge points (10), access conditions and services around the station.