Embark on a memorable mission under the ice pack!
1964: a mission under the ice pack! The Espadon was the first French Navy submarine to dive under the ice. The 65 men on board experimented with polar conditions. The engines, chart table, officers' quarters, torpedo room - all the crew members are at their posts. Now it's your turn to go down inside the steel giant for an audio journey to get up close and personal with the submariners. A collector's item at the Écomusée, the Espadon is the only submarine presented afloat in France.
Audio tour, approx. 45 mins. 8 languages: FR, EN, DE, NL, ESP, IT, RU, PL, must be booked in advance.
Last admission: 40 min before site closes.
Services
Boutique
Wi-fi
Self-guided tours for individuals
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Accueil Vélo
Loire à Vélo
Vélodyssée
Qualité Tourisme
Rates
Single adult
From €13.00
Single child
From €6.50
Individual reduced price
From €11.00
Adult group
From €9.00
Children's group
From €5.50
Payment methods
Debit cards
Cheques and giro cheques
Holiday cheques
Cash
Accepted customers
Individuals
Groups
Openings
From 1 January 2026 until 4 January 2026
From 1 January 2026 until 4 January 2026
Monday
09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 13:00
14:00 - 18:00
Location
SUBMARINE ESPADON
Avenue de la Forme écluse, Ecluse fortifiée, 44600 Saint-Nazaire