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Activity Nantes, France
Saint-Nazaire Audioguided Walking Tour 2h30 and 23 reviews
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About this activity
Saint-Nazaire, a port city with a rich maritime past, invites you to explore its alliance of culture, nature and industry. On a compact 6 km itinerary, discover the major sights of the city, including the Terrace of the Fortified Lock, the Ecomuseum and the historic Swordfish submarine. Walk the coastal paths of the Chemin des Douaniers and enjoy the local art scene through its vibrant street art murals. Each stage offers a glimpse of the city’s past and present, for an immersive experience for both history buffs and casual explorers.
- Visit of 23 remarkable sites in Saint-Nazaire in a single day
- Guided walking tour of 2 hours 30 minutes covering 6 km
- Discovery of major historical monuments and contemporary attractions
- Ideal for travellers interested in maritime history, culture and heritage
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Audio guide
- English, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- Ryo - Visites Audioguidées
What is included
Included
- Included: Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
- Included: 23 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
- Included: Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
- Included: Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
- Included: 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
- Included: Text transcripts of all audio content
- Included: Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
- Included: Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
Not included
- Not included: Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
- Not included: Headphones or headphones (optional)
Itinerary
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Terrasse Panoramique de l’Ecluse Fortifiee
Passing by
It’s true that the first approach to the submarine base, or the fortified lock of Saint-Nazaire, is not very pleasing.
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Stop 2
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On the edge of the Loire estuary, the ecomuseum could not be better placed to retrace the entire history of Saint-Nazaire, its port and its major industries.
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Stop 3
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In constant contact with the waves and the sea air, which of course do their work over time, this memorial is really not the easiest to interpret.
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Stop 4
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All over Saint-Nazaire, you will see, the dark history of the Second World War will remind you. Through former remnants of blatant defense that have become true emblems of local heritage.
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Saint-Nazaire
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It’s at the entrance of this dirt advance that your path certainly stops suddenly, but not in the most unpleasant way if you decide to go all the way.
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Stop 6
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Throughout France, the Second World War left traces of its passage.
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Stop 7
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Looking at the horizon is the kind of reflex that accompanies us all when we find ourselves facing the sea or the ocean.
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Stop 8
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Ideally located opposite the Loire estuary, Place du Commando is the new festive and friendly heart of the city. What's new, then?
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Stop 9
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It is obvious that you are right now on the seafront of Saint-Nazaire and for that you do not need us to realize it.
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Saint-Nazaire
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Landing, walking, running, pedalling, swimming, the seafront of Saint-Nazaire offers you a wide choice of possibilities to let yourself go facing the ocean.
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Stop 11
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After the sea, here comes the land. Here you are in the Garden of Plants. Created in 1886 by the Nantes landscaper François Aubry, this English garden was imagined as a place to walk, with wide lawns, winding paths and rare trees.
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Stop 12
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More than 80% destroyed during the war, Saint-Nazaire returned a naval rather than an architectural profile to its visitors.
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Saint-Nazaire
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If the setting of the walk is as it is, the visit of Saint-Nazaire is not finished.
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Saint-Nazaire
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“A thousand billion thousand scuttles”, but what does Tintin do in Saint-Nazaire?
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Base Sous-Marine de Saint-Nazaire
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Impressive in the landscape of Saint-Nazaire, the submarine base is a strong element of the city, literally and figuratively.
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What if we offer you to leave the mainland for a new visit, but for a fee, to dive into the world of the mastodons of the sea?
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Stop 17
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From a distance as close as some would say that in Saint-Nazaire, it is the great ballet of cranes and gantry. Note to which we are obliged to answer: what if you had taken curiosity a step further?
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Stop 18
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Like the Port-Salut, where it is written on it, the Grand Café can also hardly hide its activity, or rightly its former functions.
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Stop 19
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Unwittingly involved in a turbulent history, the heritage emblems of Saint-Nazaire have often known two or even three lives to stand before you today.
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Saint-Nazaire
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If you’re looking for art in Saint-Nazaire, don’t get tired too quickly, it’s within easy reach in the public space.
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Stop 21
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Another miraculous example of the destruction of the war is the Simone Veil Theatre, an interesting architectural encounter.
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Terrasse Panoramique de l’Ecluse Fortifiee
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You are formal, the further you go, the more you have the Impression that you will find yourself at the foot of the wall. A concrete wall, we presume? If that’s it, don’t panic, let us tell you that the best is to come!
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The undeniable treasure of Saint-Nazaire, the submarine Swordfish is today the ultimate representative of the Narwhals class, its submarine launchers of craft built in France in the 1950s.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
End point
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We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Using your ticket
Activation of your audio guide circuit:
1. Download the JUN mobile app from your App Store or directly via this link: jun.co/app
2. Open the application and enter your code to unlock the circuit: NAZ40869
We build our circuits in a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend an ideal Check-out point: At the Square des pétanqueurs, rue Hippolyte Durand.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Saint-Nazaire Audioguided Walking Tour 2h30 and 23 reviews
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