Nantes sits on the Loire in the west of France, and it is a popular place to live for families, students and people moving for work. Like many French cities, it has a historic centre with narrow streets, as well as newer areas with flats and family homes. Each part of the city needs a slightly different plan on moving day.
If you are moving into a flat, check whether the building has a lift and how big it is. Large sofas and wardrobes may need to be taken apart to fit. Let us know about stairs, courtyards and gates at your new address. This helps us bring the right tools and the right number of people.
Try to book your move a few weeks ahead if you can, most of all in the busy summer months. Early booking gives you more dates to choose from. It also gives you time to sort your paperwork and to tell banks, schools and doctors about your new address.
A move abroad is a good time to clear out. Think about what you will really use in your new home. Large items that you rarely use cost money to move and take up space. Selling or giving them away before the move can save you time and money.
Keep important papers with you, not in the van. This includes passports, contracts, bank details and any customs forms. Pack a small bag with clothes, chargers, medicines and basics for the first few days. If you want help, our packing service can pack your whole home or just the fragile items.
Remember that UK plugs will need adapters in France. Some people choose to replace small electrical items once they arrive. Label each box with the room it is going to, and list the main things inside. This makes unpacking in Nantes much quicker, and it helps our team put each box in the right room.
We do not only help people move to Nantes from the UK. We can also help if you are moving from one part of the area to another, or out towards the coast near Saint Nazaire. Our team will plan the move around your dates, so you are not left waiting.
If you are moving for work, we can also help your business. We move office furniture, computers and files with care, and we work around your opening hours. Just tell us what you need, and we will put together a plan and a clear quote.
If your dates do not line up, our secure storage can help. We can hold your things for a short while or for longer, and then deliver them when your new home is ready. Call us on 07428474474 or 02080444474 to talk through your Nantes move and get a free quote.
We load your things at your UK home and drive them by road to Nantes. You can book a van just for your things, which is quicker and more private. Or you can share space on a part-load, which is often cheaper. We will talk you through both choices and help you pick the one that suits your move.
It can be. Many streets in the old centre of Nantes are narrow, and some are for trams or people on foot. Ask your landlord or the local town hall about where a removal van can park. If you tell us early, we can plan the best place to stop and how to carry things in safely.
Since Brexit, a move from the UK to France needs customs paperwork. You will usually need a list of your things, a copy of your passport and proof of your new French address. You may be able to bring household goods in free of tax if you are moving there to live. Always check the current rules first.
Yes. If your new home in Nantes is not ready on the day, we can keep your things in our secure storage. They stay safe and dry until you are ready for them. When you give us the word, we bring them to your new address and carry them inside for you.