The history of Saint Nazaire
Mid-19th century, Saint Nazaire became Nantes’outer harbor, then the leading shipyard. It became the departure and arrival point for Mexico and the West Indies. But everything changed during the 2nd World War, when the German army decided to set up its headquarters here. submarine base, and the town suffers Allied bombing raids aimed at destroying it. Now rebuilt, Saint Nazaire is a dynamic city, continuing to build on its success.
Saint Nazaire, a green city by the sea
Visit city of Saint Nazaire invites you to take a stroll through the public gardens and parks. Visit Saint Nazaire’s beaches make for a pleasant break on the sand in the sun.
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Just a stone’s throw from the town center, you’ll find family beaches with children’s play areas, and you can stroll along the seafront on the coastal path.
Saint Nazaire was the birthplace of many sea giants, including The Normandie, France, and many others. By visitingEscal’Atlantic you’ll leave terra firma to discover the world of these and their passengers. Through a collection of objects from these ships liner, games and multimedia features, you will discover the life on board.
