Things to do in Saint-Nazaire: the must-see sights

Guide · Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire · 6 places to discover

Rebuilt after the war around its shipyards, Saint-Nazaire has converted its imposing submarine base into a cultural landmark overlooking the Loire estuary.

Looking for things to do in Saint-Nazaire, places to visit near Saint-Nazaire or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 6 must-see places in Saint-Nazaire

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Saint-Nazaire Submarine Base Must-see

Immense concrete structure from the Second World War, converted into a cultural and exhibition space on its rooftop.

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Escal'Atlantic

Immersive museum dedicated to transatlantic ocean liners, housed inside the submarine base.

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Loire Estuary and Saint-Nazaire Bridge

View of the 3.3 km suspension bridge spanning the estuary, linking Saint-Nazaire to Saint-Brevin.

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Chantiers de l'Atlantique Shipyards

Famous shipyards where the world's largest ocean liners are built, viewable from the Ville-Port trail.

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Monsieur Hulot's Beach

Beach immortalised by Jacques Tati in "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday", tucked into the Saint-Marc cove.

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Le Grand Blockhaus

Former Atlantic Wall command post converted into a museum on the Second World War.

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