Saint-Herblain


Saint-Herblain is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.
It is the largest suburb of the city of Nantes, and lies adjacent to its west side.

History

The commune is named after the 7th-century AD Saint Hermeland, abbot and confessor under the Frankish king Chlothar III.

Breton language

In 2008, 0,36% of the children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.
The school network in Breton Diwan has opened a college in Saint-Herblain, the first in the area.

Transport

The Gare de Basse-Indre-Saint-Herblain railway station is served by regional trains between Nantes and Saint-Nazaire.

Twin towns - sister cities

Saint-Herblain is twinned with: