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Discover The City

Visiting Saint-Nazaire means a journey to the unexpected, exploring a territory with a thousand facets complementing each other: urban and seaside, huge and intimate, historic and innovative, industrial and natural… Our ‘Little Breton California’, where the River Loire meets the Atlantic Ocean, is a trendy destination! Could it have something to do with its 20 beaches, open-minded attitude, varied harbours and renovated city centre? Come with us for a stroll through the city!

Saint-Nazaire A stunning city

Aperit et nemo claudit. An open door that no-one shall close. As a true harbour town, Saint-Nazaire is open to the whole world and to all people, showcasing its best features through its cultural and tourist activities, its shops, and indeed its industrial, architectural and natural heritage. With a population of over 70,000 Saint-Nazaire opens its doors to welcome you, too.

Our Gift Shops in Escal'Atlantic and the Fortified Lock

Visiting a destination also means taking home a souvenir. Enter our gift shops and create memories! You’re sure to find the perfect gift for your loved ones...or yourself.

Terrasse panoramique

Panoramic roof and viewing platform

In Saint-Nazaire, we occasionally like to look down on people – by discovering a place with a breathtaking, panoramic view. The port offers several viewpoints over the...

Heritage Season

With our Saison Patrimoine, we promise to bring you closer to Saint-Nazaire’s past, but also to the port today, sampling its daily life and varied quarters. Our Saison...

Discover our Heritage Season

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...

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...

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,...

Saint-Nazaire’s cultural events cover the whole range from rich and diverse programmes of theatre and cinema to live gigs and contemporary art exhibitions. Prepare to be blown...

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...

Sports and Leisure

Getting your heart rate elevated a little or a lot in Saint-Nazaire is never an issue: a huge selection of sporting activities and facilities awaits you all year round! Whether...

The submarine base of Saint-Nazaire

The former submarine base, built by the Germans in WW2, has become an integral part of our landscape. After extensive redevelopment, the base is now a unique cultural and...

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...

Our Greeter walks

We invite you to discover Saint-Nazaire and the Brière Marshes from another perspective, that of a local who’s passionate about the area. Your Greeter guide will take great...

Explore Saint-Nazaire from a different angle

Saint-Nazaire offers a selection box of delights, including the sea, the port, heritage and nature.

Discover Our Coast

Discover The Port

Discover Nature

Base sous-marine de Saint-Nazaire

Discover Our Heritage

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