Come aboard a French submarine and experience life as a submariner.
The French submarine Espadon
Discover what life was like aboard the submarine Espadon where 65 crew members had to share cramped space and a single shower. From the crew’s living quarters to the torpedo room, the first French submarine to have dived beneath the Arctic ice field reveals its secrets.
Audioguided tour, 30 minutes. Booking required : +33 (0)2 28 54 06 40

Avenue de la Forme Ecluse 44600 Saint-Nazaire
How to get there?
The nearest bus stops from the station are:
HélYce line (7 days a week), ‘rue de la Paix’ stop + 17 minutes’ walk
U2 line (Monday to Saturday), ‘Ruban Bleu’ stop + 14 minutes’ walk
Click here for detailed schedules.
Closed between the autumn and Christmas holidays and between the Christmas and winter holidays.
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
Free access for Pass Nantes card holders (on booking only)
Adults : 13 € / Children 4 - 17 : 6,50 € / Reduced : 10 € / Free for children under 4, and on the first Sunday of every month, except July and August
Booking required : +33 (0)2 28 54 06 40 or visite@saint-nazaire-tourisme.com