The port of Saint-Nazaire has many assets: spotlight on the cultural and tourist proposals of this legendary port.
Saint-Nazaire is Stunning! This fashionable destination offers a variety of cultural activities and the port is the jewel of the Great French West. In 2022, it is stocking up on new things: let's enjoy it!
City of the 20th century
Between the Loire estuary and the Atlantic Ocean, Saint-Nazaire is experiencing rapid development around its port. Labeled "Museum of France", the Ecomuseum of Saint-Nazaire exhibits models, objects, films and archival photos to make the amazing history of this city built twice in a century. Workshops are organized throughout the year.
Dive into the industrial adventure
The Atlantic Shipyards have their order book chock full for the coming years. After two years of construction, The Wonder of the seas has just been delivered to the Royal Caribbean Cruiseline company. Built for the American shipowner RCC, the third boat of the Edge class, the Celebrity Beyond, is successfully continuing its sea trials and is also leaving its original cradle in 2022. All year round, you can approach this exceptional know-how by visiting the shipyard or attending the departure of the giants and wishing them good luck!
Diving under the ice floe
In thirty-three opening seasons, the Espadon has welcomed more than 2,700,000 visitors. Inseparable from Saint-Nazaire, the only submarine presented afloat in France is both a fascinating discovery space and an atypical collector's item. It is now open to the public again after a vast project combining heritage restoration and enhancement. You can embark on an ultra-secret mission under the ice again. A trip to the heart of the first submarine of the French Navy to dive under the ice at the North Pole!
Live the transatlantic adventure
You just have to cross the walls of the underwater base, take the boarding bridge and enter the large hall. You are at your destination: Escal'Atlantic is a unique place in Europe that lets you discover the exciting history of transatlantic liners. A journey through time in the world of legendary liners between collectibles, the ambiance of life on board and interactive games.
Remembering Operation Chariot
The most daring commando raid of the Second World War had the mission of rendering unusable the Bay of Joubert, the only one capable of accommodating the huge German battleship Turpitz. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of this operation, commemoration, multilingual route, virtual visit (March 28th).
A visit in the wind!
By the end of 2022, 80 offshore wind turbines will provide 20% of Loire-Atlantique's electricity consumption. The first foundations of this 78 square-kilometer (30 sq mi) park and the substation have been installed. Located in the fortified lock of Saint-Nazaire, EOL Wind Energy Center is the first tourist site dedicated to offshore wind energy in France. It allows you to better understand the exciting history of energy thanks to an interactive, fun route, guided tours during the holidays and discovery cruises in the summer.
To end with a bang, the Festival les Escales (English translation) will be back this summer after two years of absence. From July 29 to 31, 2022.
Photo: entrance to Escal'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire
SMARTAPPART, the housing solution in the city of Saint-Nazaire
The SMARTAPPART residential hotel is an economical alternative to hotels in the city of Saint-Nazaire. Rates are discounted starting from two nights. Its luxury furnished apartments are suitable for any type of stay. Its innovative online booking and payment concept allows you to access the apartments in a self-service fashion.
