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Saint-Nazaire submarine base📷 KenSwe72, CC BY-SA 3.0

Saint-Nazaire submarine base

Saint-Nazaire, France

History

A vast concrete U-boat pen from the Second World War, now housing museums. The roof terrace is free and gives a view of the shipyards and the long Saint-Nazaire bridge.

Nearest town
Saint-Nazaire, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.2745, -2.2045

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping La Dune de JadeCampsite
    5 km from Saint-Nazaire submarine base
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  • GCU PornichetCampsite
    9 km from Saint-Nazaire submarine base · 77 pitches
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  • Camping l'EstuaireCampsite
    12 km from Saint-Nazaire submarine base
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  • Aire Camping-Car Park Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, le Thar-CorMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Saint-Nazaire submarine base · 24 pitches
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  • Camping de la RenaudièreCampsite
    15 km from Saint-Nazaire submarine base
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  • Le Port ChériCampsite
    20 km from Saint-Nazaire submarine base
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Saint-Nazaire submarine base?

Saint-Nazaire submarine base is in Saint-Nazaire, France, at GPS 47.2745, -2.2045. It is about 18 km from Guérande.

Can you camp near Saint-Nazaire submarine base?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping de Mindin, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 109 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Saint-Nazaire submarine base?

Saint-Nazaire submarine base is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Guérande salt marshes to the Passage du Gois.

What is there to see near Saint-Nazaire submarine base?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kerhinet (15 km), Guérande salt marshes (20 km), Passage du Gois (39 km) and Port of Saint-Goustan (73 km).

When is the best time to visit Saint-Nazaire submarine base?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)