Bovis Fine Art Nantes: Excellence in Art Transport Across Western France
Based in Nantes, in the heart of the Pays de la Loire region, the Bovis Fine Art agency is a key player in the transportation of artworks throughout northwestern France. Our specialized team operates across the entire Grand Ouest region, covering the departments of Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Morbihan, Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, Normandy, and Centre-Val de Loire.
A Local Presence for Exceptional Service
Thanks to this strategic location in Nantes, our agency maintains direct proximity to the region’s major cultural institutions, including museums, galleries, historic landmarks, private estates, foundations, and local authorities. We regularly work with the Musée d’Arts de Nantes, the Jules Verne Museum, the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rennes, regional archives, and many other leading institutions.
Our Nantes-based teams are trained to meet the highest standards of the museum sector, ensuring expert services in:
- The handling of fragile and monumental artworks;
- Custom packaging using museum crates, isothermal or slatted crates, and protective cases;
- Specialized transportation using climate-controlled vehicles with air suspension;
- Secure storage in our regional art facilities.
Recent Example: Operations at the Musée d’Arts de Nantes
A recent operation at the Musée d’Arts de Nantes was carried out in two phases:
Phase 1: Dismantling, lifting, and repositioning of a 3-ton marble sculpture (“Cléopâtre” by Ducommun du Locle) onto a new plinth. The task required a 5-ton gantry crane and advanced heavy-handling expertise.
Phase 2: Reinforced soft-packing of 11 large-format paintings (up to 243 x 352 cm), crating of six sculptures, and secure transport to the museum’s offsite storage facilities.
This type of operation demonstrates the technical skill and versatility of our local teams.
Proven Expertise Across Northwestern France
Our Bovis Fine Art teams in Nantes operate throughout the entire northwestern quarter of France, with projects carried out in Angers, Le Mans, Tours, Rennes, Saint-Malo, Caen, Brest, Quimper, La Rochelle, Niort, Poitiers, and Cherbourg.
Each project benefits from tailored support—from technical assessment to on-site installation—with constant attention paid to artwork conservation and compliance with museum standards.
Human and Technical Resources of Excellence
Our agency relies on:
- A dedicated local team of supervisors, handlers, packers, and trained couriers;
- A fleet of Fine Art vehicles (15 to 90 m³ trucks with air suspension and climate control);
- Specialized lifting equipment including gantry cranes, stackers, skates, weight-distribution panels, and tools for complex site access.
National and International Reach
In collaboration with other Bovis Group agencies, we also provide:
- International art transport (air freight, sea freight, customs handling);
- Full logistical coordination for temporary exhibitions;
- Secure Fine Art storage solutions in Western France or Paris.
Bovis Fine Art Nantes is your trusted, responsive, and experienced partner for the most demanding projects across northwestern France. Whether it involves a collection transfer, exhibition setup, or complex museum move, our teams are committed to preserving, securing, and showcasing your artistic heritage.
Contact our Nantes office to learn more about our Fine Art services across the Grand Ouest.
