Notre-Dame-des-Landes

Notre-Dame-des-Landes is a planned airport project in western France near Nantes, intended to replace Nantes Atlantique Airport to address regional growth and congestion. Initiated in the 2000s, it faced widespread opposition from local residents, environmentalists, and farmers concerned about environmental impact and loss of farmland. After years of protests, legal challenges, and delays, the French government canceled the project in 2018. The site remains mostly undeveloped, symbolizing a broader debate over infrastructure development versus environmental preservation and community consultation.