Rezé is a commune and former bishopric located in the Loire-Atlantique department within the Pays de la Loire region of western France. Situated as a southern suburb of the city of Nantes, it serves as a significant residential and administrative area in the vicinity.
The municipality is characterized by its historical status as a former bishopric and its geographical proximity to Nantes. It remains an integral part of the urban landscape of the Loire-Atlantique department.