Things To Do | Stunning Saint-Nazaire

Are you looking to discover Saint-Nazaire?

Right on the ocean, Saint-Nazaire is an on-trend destination offering a wide range of activities, from town-centre shopping to an historic port, lesser-known neighbourhoods, markets and art installations. Come with us for a stroll through the city!

When and where to see ships built in Saint-Nazaire setting sail

In Saint-Nazaire, each time a vessel leaves the shipyard, a spectacular open-air show takes place in the Loire Estuary to the delight of locals and visitors alike. Enough to...

Art around town

Saint-Nazaire is an open-air art gallery! As you walk through the streets, you’ll be able to admire a series of vast mural paintings created by artists from all over the world,...

Tintin in Saint-Nazaire

Along with Brussels, Saint-Nazaire is one of the very few real towns that can boast of having received a visit from Tintin. In The Seven Crystal Balls, Tintin accompanied by...

Through the neighbourhoods of Saint-Nazaire

Discovering Saint-Nazaire means taking time to stroll and feel the atmospheres of the different neighbourhoods in the city… From Méan-Penhoët, to La Havane, via the...

Shopping in Saint-Nazaire

Are you more window-shopping or shopping spree? Whether on your own or with friends and family, explore the city centre and you’ll find everything from major malls to...

Markets and Producers

Going to the market is not just another way to get your groceries, it’s a feast for the senses. What are you doing tomorrow morning? Take a stroll through Saint-Nazaire’s...

Are you looking for nature and fresh air?

Saint-Nazaire and its surroundings offer countless natural attractions, big and small. Within Saint-Nazaire itself, there are several parks and gardens, a stunning unspoilt coastline, and the GR®34 coastal path. Just a few miles outside of the city centre lies the Brière, France’s second largest marshland. The land, the water, the endless horizon, the rustling of reeds, gliding herons: the Brière Regional Natural Park is exceptional. By foot, by bike, even on a flat-bottomed boat, you’ll find plenty of places to get a good dose of fresh air!

Are you looking for places to visit?

The possibilities are numerous and surprising. Depending on what you fancy, you can discover the fascinating history of the transatlantic liners, go right to the heart of world-famous industrial companies, explore the first French submarine to dive under the ice field beyond the Arctic Circle, visit the first French visitor centre dedicated to offshore wind energy, get some fresh air in the peaceful Brière marshland, and much more!

Are you looking to get moving?

Do you enjoy active weekends and holidays? This is a great place for you, as there’s no shortage of activities in and around Saint-Nazaire! To give you just a few ideas, you could explore the famous GR®34 that lines the entire coast around Saint-Nazaire, you could cycle right up to the Brière, or in summer you can head out on a catamaran from the watersports centre by the skatepark.