The French government has selected two Bordeaux districts, La Jallère and Euratlantique, for its national Territoires engagés pour le logement programme. Bordeaux is the only large city with two districts among the 22 projects chosen in mainland France and overseas. At least 3,500 new homes are planned across the two areas, including at least 1,700 social homes, with housing production to be accelerated on a 2027 horizon.
How the programme works
The scheme was launched by the government in 2024 to bring housing construction programmes, especially social housing, to completion quickly. Its aim is to simplify procedures so that building sites can start sooner. Part of the funding will be provided directly by the state if necessary, in particular to unblock operations that were not economically balanced. Nationally, the state wants 30,000 new homes delivered by 2027. In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the only other selected territory is the Communauté d’agglomération du Pays Basque.
The two districts
La Jallère, at Bordeaux-Lac, has until now been an area of offices for large institutions and companies. It is to become a low-carbon district within a preserved and expanded biodiversity area.
| La Jallère | Figure |
|---|---|
| Vacant existing buildings to be refurbished and converted | 50,000 m² |
| New construction, only on land already built over | 100,000 m² |
| Small businesses already based there | 80 |
The district will host economic activity, public facilities and social housing for all ages.
Euratlantique is run by the Etablissement public d’aménagement Bordeaux Euratlantique, which carries out urban renewal projects across a wide area around Saint-Jean station. Its dual aim is to add housing in the metropolitan area while limiting urban sprawl. The project balances housing, shops, offices and a redevelopment of the Garonne riverbanks.
Why it matters for Bordeaux
The programme adds to measures already taken by local authorities: a modification of the local urban plan (Plan Local d’Urbanisme), a doubling of metropolitan aid for building social housing, and a social mix contract to reinforce the target of 25 % social housing by 2030. Mayor Pierre Hurmic described the selection as recognition of local actors’ commitment to a complete transition in land-use planning. The city expects many social housing projects to get off the ground quickly as a result.