City, Nantes Open Data

API

Open government data API for Nantes Metropole (France) public datasets

Overview

The Nantes Metropole Open Data API offers RESTful access to over 500 official datasets spanning transport (bus/tram schedules, bike sharing), environment (air quality, waste management), culture (events, museums), and urban services. Endpoints support filtering, sorting, and pagination. Responses are available in JSON, CSV, or GeoJSON (for geospatial data). Use cases include building public transport apps, creating environmental monitoring tools, integrating cultural event listings into local guides, or analyzing urban planning data for research and citizen engagement projects.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://data.nantesmetropole.fr/pages/home/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful endpoints
Multiple formats (JSON/CSV/GeoJSON)
No authentication required
Geospatial data support
Filtering & pagination

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is City, Nantes Open Data free to use?

Yes, all datasets are freely accessible for non-commercial and commercial use (attribution required per license).

? Does it require an API Key?

No, most endpoints do not need an API key—public URLs are directly usable.

? What is the response format?

JSON, CSV, or GeoJSON (for location-based datasets like transport routes).

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ 100% free access
⊕ Wide range of datasets (500+)
⊕ Regular updates
⊕ Geospatial data for location apps

Cons

⊖ Primary documentation in French
⊖ Region-limited (only Nantes)
⊖ Some datasets lack real-time data