Experience the outstanding history of the submarine base in Saint-Nazaire with a guided tour or a sensory course:
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Guided Tours of the
Submarine base
Guided tour: “La base sous-marine, histoire d’une reconquête” (The Submarine Base and how it was recaptured)
The massive submarine base, built as a defensive fortress by the German army during World War II, still dominates the harbour site today. The submarine pens are now home to tourist and cultural venues. Take a guided tour and uncover the mysteries of this huge monument!
- Next tours in 2020!
- Approx. 1¼ hours.
- Tour in French.
- Meeting point: submarine base, near the Tourist Office
- Make savings thanks to the ‘forfait Patrimoine’: Écomusée + 1 guided tour “La base sous-marine, histoire d’une reconquête” (see details in the Practical Info section below)
- Themed tours: see the ‘Saison patrimoine’ programme.
Guided Tour/Sensory course: “Sensations béton” (Concrete Feelings)
For the whole family
Close your eyes and keep your ears open as you are touching and feeling the submarine base. A playful and sensory experience for the whole family (children aged 6 and up) and a unique way to discover the submarine base!
- Next tours in 2020!
- Approx. 1¼ hours.
- Tour in French.
- Meeting point: submarine base, near the Tourist Office
- Make savings thanks to the ‘forfait Patrimoine’: Écomusée + 1 guided tour “Sensations béton” (see details in the Practical Info section below)
- Themed tours: see the ‘Saison patrimoine’ programme.
Guided Tour
"Les halles de Saint-Nazaire"
Guided Tour: “Les halles de Saint-Nazaire” (The Central Market Hall)
A new market hall was built in 1958. The architect Claude Dommée designed a reinforced concrete building meeting the consumers’ needs while being integrated into the architecture of the square, which is a symbol of the reconstruction of Saint-Nazaire. This unique guided tour provides the opportunity to enjoy delicious local produce while gazing at the market hall ceiling.
- Next tours in 2020!
- Approx. 1 hour.
- Tour in French.
- Meeting point: rue Jean Jaurès, in front of the market hall
- Make savings thanks to the ‘forfait Patrimoine’: Écomusée + 1 guided tour “Halles de Saint-Nazaire” (see details in the Practical Info section below)
- Themed tours: see the ‘Saison patrimoine’ programme.
Guided Tour
"Un tour de Saint-Nazaire en 90 min"
Guided Tour: “Un tour de Saint-Nazaire en 90 minutes” (90-minute city tour of Saint-Nazaire)
This walking tour invites you to witness the city’s heritage of the 19th to 21th centuries. Discover the different facets and developments of a seaside port city and expand your vision of Saint-Nazaire beyond old ideas. Highlights: you will stroll around the former train station, get a better understanding of the 1950s architecture at the Avenue de la République and admire the “Belle Epoque” villas in La Havane neighbourhood… before heading to the seafront promenade.
- Next tours in 2020 !
- Approx. 1½ hours.
- Tour in French.
- Meeting point: submarine base, near the Tourist Office
- Make savings thanks to the ‘forfait Patrimoine’: Écomusée + 1 guided tour “Un tour de Saint-Nazaire en 90min” (see details in the Practical Info section below)
- Themed tours: see the ‘Saison patrimoine’ programme.
Practical Information
Prices – City Tours |
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| Full | Reduced* | Children aged 4-17 |
| €6 | €5 | €3 |
| Make savings thanks to the ‘forfait Patrimoine’ Écomusée + 1 guided city tour |
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| Full | Reduced* | Children aged 4-17 |
| €10 | €8 | €5 |
| *Reduced price (on presentation of proof): students, job seekers, people with disabilities with one accompanying person
Free admission for children under the age of 4 and annual PASS holders Where can I buy tickets?
Means of payment: cash, credit card (VISA and Mastercard) |
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Accessibility
- Mobility impairment: the tours are wheelchair accessible
- Deaf and hearing impaired visitors: no specific arrangement
- Blind and visually impaired visitors: no specific arrangement
- Mentally impaired visitors: the tours do not contain any potentially problematic elements
For further clarification or information, please call +33 (0)2 28 540 640
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