Visit EOL Centre éolien – A visitor centre dedicated to offshore wind energy

Welcome to EOL Centre éolien

The only one of its kind in France

Discover the first French visitor centre dedicated to a wonderful human and technological adventure: offshore wind energy.

Did you know that Saint-Nazaire and the Western Loire Region are pioneers in the development of offshore wind energy? This is where huge wind turbine parts are being manufactured, and this is where France’s first offshore wind farm produces electricity.

The EOL Centre éolien of Saint-Nazaire is the first centre of its kind in France to immerse you into this wonderful human and technological adventure.

An immersive and interactive tour!

Designed for the whole family, the EOL Turbine Centre of Saint-Nazaire takes you on a journey of discovery in the world of offshore wind power through experiments and interactions. While having fun, you will know everything about energy through time, from the first windmills to the twenty-first-century wind turbines. How about experiencing the tremendous wind power… by pedalling?

Visitor Info:

Immersive self-guided tour, approx. 45 minutes.Booking essential.
The printed texts are available in English and French.
Animals are not allowed, except guide dogs for the blind.
See booking terms and conditions for groups of 20 people and more or our small groups offer from 10 adults.

Prices – EOL Centre éolien
*Full*	*Reduced*	*Children aged 4-17*
€6	€5	€3

The more you see, the more you save!

#PassPort 4 sites Escal’Atlantic + Submarine Espadon + Écomusée + EOL Centre éolien
*Full*	*Reduced*	*Children aged 4-17*
€29	–	€14.50

#PASS Ecluse EOL Centre éolien + Submarine Espadon
*Full*	*Reduced*	*Children aged 4-17*
€16	–	€8

Reduced price (on presentation of proof): students, job seekers, people with disabilities with one accompanying person, small groups from 10 to 19 adults
Free admission for children under the age of 4 and annual PASS holders
Where can I buy tickets?
- On this website
- On site, 3 ticket offices: submarine base, fortified lock and Écomusée
Means of payment: cash, credit card (VISA and Mastercard)

Opening times

Last entrance 1h before closing time.

How to get here?

EOL Centre éolien is located inside the fortified lock, Avenue de la Forme Ecluse, Saint-Nazaire.

It is a 10-minute walk or short bicycle ride from the submarine base (bike stands and lockers available on-site). For those driving, there is a car park opposite the fortified lock.

Public transportation:

Saint-Nazaire is served by both the TGV and the regional trains.
From the railway station, the nearest bus stops to EOL Centre éolien are:
- ‘Rue de la Paix’ (Hélyce line, daily) + 17 minutes walk
- ‘Ruban Bleu’ (U2 and U4 lines, from Monday to Saturday) + 14 minutes walk

Accessibility

Mobility impairment: the centre is fully wheelchair accessible
Deaf and hearing impaired visitors: no specific arrangement
Blind and visually impaired visitors: self-guided tour, several video projections with sound
Mentally impaired visitors: the tour does not contain any potentially problematic elements

For further clarification or information, please call +33 (0)2 28 540 640

Services & Shop

Services
We are committed to making sure our visitors have the most memorable experience possible. This also involves providing quality services to you at the Admissions desk of the fortified lock.
Free services
- Phone charging stations
- Lockers
- Water cooler
- Bottle warmer
- Baby changing facilities
- Bicycle park
- Bicycle repair kit (available on request at the Admissions Desk)
- Wi-Fi
The shop
At the heart of the fortified lock, right next to the Admissions Desk, the newly-equipped shop is waiting for you! A wide selection of gifts, souvenirs, books and games on the theme of submarines, wind power and more broadly the sea, are available for purchase. As for foodies, the shop offers a large array of local and regional products.
Find out more about our gift shops

Reach for the sky! Viewing platform

Climb up to the viewing platform of the fortified lock and you’ll be rewarded with a staggering view over the port, the shipyard, the bridge and the Loire estuary.
Do not miss the artistic gem from Felice Varini, ‘La Suite de triangles’.