Two new social residences in the Nantes metropolitan area were inaugurated jointly on 4 November: the Goudy residence on the banks of Pirmil in Nantes and the Danielle Daunis-Féraut residence opposite Pont-Rousseau station in Rezé. Together they now house 120 people in difficult situations, including 22 children. Both were built with a modular, low-carbon method that needed nine months of work and allows the modules to be moved as needs change.
Who lives there
The Rezé residence has been in service since May 2026. It has 46 homes over several floors and houses single people, young parents and single-parent families. The Goudy residence in Nantes follows the same model, opened a few months ago and has 55 homes. Residents include people in precarious work, refugees and single parents. A team of social workers advises them on finding suitable work, training or permanent housing. As in a standard residence, residents can use a laundry and a shared space for activities.
What residents pay
Most of the rent is covered by the association Les Eaux Vives, which runs the site. The remaining charge depends on the size of the flat:
| Flat size | Monthly charge for the resident |
|---|---|
| 17 m² | about 70 euros |
| 22 m² | about 150 euros |
Partners and context
The ceremony brought together project partners including the State, Nantes Métropole and the City of Rezé. Les Eaux Vives was joined by CDC Habitat, the project owner, and Adoma, the social landlord. According to the city, the buildings were put up to respond to housing pressure and the housing crisis affecting all cities in France. An estimated 343,000 people in mainland France have no home of their own, according to Insee. Rezé mayor Agnès Bourgeais said at the inauguration that creating bonds is the first step towards building a more caring society.
Modular construction
Since 2021, Nantes Métropole and the State have promoted modular housing projects in the area. This fast, low-carbon construction method was chosen for both residences. Only nine months of work were needed to assemble the housing modules, which can later be dismantled and reassembled elsewhere according to needs.