Adjoining the Saint-Serge – Ney – Chalouère districts, the Desjardins quarter has been profoundly transformed over the years and has become a true vibrant heart of Angers.
Close to the Jardin des Plantes, place Ney, the Chalouère sector and the university hub, it has a decidedly contemporary aesthetic, in perfect harmony with the vitality it generates.
The iconic Confluences bridge, which notably improved access to the city centre from the CHU on the opposite bank of the Maine by carrying line A of the tram, is a strong symbol of this modern identity. Today, this living space, now unmissable, attracts more attention than ever.
An address of endless possibilities, as pleasant as it is easy to live in, the neighbourhood combines homes, shops, schools, a university campus, nurseries and even a multiplex cinema, all set in a distinctly green environment. These assets are what make it increasingly attractive.
So’A is set within this sought-after setting, on the site of the former Desjardins Barracks, now transformed into an authentic inhabited park, offering a rare opportunity to live all your aspirations in the heart of Angers.
Living in a haven of nature right on your doorstep is the promise of So’A. Simply look out of the window to take in the vast garden at the heart of the block and its many varied species of trees and plants. Fancy some relaxation after your working day? Take the footpaths that punctuate the park and unwind in its many meeting spaces, or enjoy the fruit trees for pleasant moments of picking.
So’A respects the existing plant heritage and invites you to stroll along its landscaped promenade to reach the services offered to residents, or to connect with the rest of the neighbourhood in just a few steps. The greenery extends up onto the rooftops for a sense of total serenity. And yet you are right in the middle of the city! Once night falls, the lighting creates a subdued atmosphere and offers a different view of this green setting, which changes with the seasons.
Located between Rue du Commandant Bory and Rue Robert Surcouf, in the extension of Desjardins Park, So’A completes the landscape of the neighbourhood in a perfectly harmonious spirit.
Made up of residences and detached houses with clean-lined forms, So’A stands out for its play of geometric volumes, its natural tones and its fine materials, notably the wood it uses generously. Its writing, both gentle and contemporary, puts greenery to the fore, even on its roofs, so as to blur the boundaries between architecture and nature.
On the Rue Surcouf side, the residences’ built frontage multiplies vertical frames, giving way to loggias open onto the city, while it becomes a block interior to accommodate beautiful cascading terraces facing the garden and its bucolic vegetation. Clad in timber boarding alternating brown and anthracite tones, the houses opposite respond with the same spirit of quality and simplicity of form, forming an ensemble that is both aesthetic and coherent. Moreover, whether in a house or an apartment, you benefit from good orientation and natural sunlight throughout the year.
Location
Located between Rue du Commandant Bory and Rue Robert Surcouf, in the extension of Desjardins Park, So’A completes the landscape of the neighbourhood in a perfectly harmonious spirit.
By car: Nantes in under an hour* via the A11, Cholet in under an hour* via the A11 and A87, Saumur in under an hour* via the A11 and A85, Le Mans in 1h10* via the A11
By train: 40 minutes*** from Nantes, 45 minutes*** from Cholet, 35 minutes*** from Saumur, 1h30*** from Paris-Montparnasse
By tram: line A, “Berges de Maine” and “Saint-Serge-Université” stops
By bus: lines 5, 9 and 10 in the immediate vicinity
Sources: * Google Maps, ** irigo, *** oui.sncf
