The Magical Elephant (c) Franck TOMPS - LVAN
Nantes St. Nazaire
NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE
3 terminals are available in our Loire estuary to accommodate cruise ships: in Nantes city centre, Montoir-de-Bretagne and Saint-Nazaire.
Our destination is the natural gateway to the Loire Valley Castles (Chateaux Chambord, Chenonceau..), Guérande Medieval city or Muscadet Vineyard. The cruise guests will enjoy the historical Nantes: a city of Arts, History and Shopping! Saint-Nazaire area is the first step to experience industrial tourism (Chantiers de l'Atlantique Shipyard or Airbus factory)
Our highlights:
• The attraction "Machines de l'Ile" in Nantes": a giant elephant weighting in at 40 tons and 12 m high (can carry up to 30 passengers on trips along the river) or a huge Carousel inaugurated in 2013
• The gothic cathedral of St. Pierre (1434) in Nantes
• The Musée des Arts displaying paintings by Monet, de la Tour, Delacroix.
• Escal'atlantic in Saint-Nazaire: the ocean liner experience
• The Salt Marshes close to Guérande and the Brière Natural Park
3 terminals are available in our Loire estuary to accommodate cruise ships: in Nantes city centre, Montoir-de-Bretagne and Saint-Nazaire.
Our destination is the natural gateway to the Loire Valley Castles (Chateaux Chambord, Chenonceau..), Guérande Medieval city or Muscadet Vineyard. The cruise guests will enjoy the historical Nantes: a city of Arts, History and Shopping! Saint-Nazaire area is the first step to experience industrial tourism (Chantiers de l'Atlantique Shipyard or Airbus factory)
Our highlights:
• The attraction "Machines de l'Ile" in Nantes": a giant elephant weighting in at 40 tons and 12 m high (can carry up to 30 passengers on trips along the river) or a huge Carousel inaugurated in 2013
• The gothic cathedral of St. Pierre (1434) in Nantes
• The Musée des Arts displaying paintings by Monet, de la Tour, Delacroix.
• Escal'atlantic in Saint-Nazaire: the ocean liner experience
• The Salt Marshes close to Guérande and the Brière Natural Park
The Elephant & Machine of the Ile of NantesAt the crossroads of Jules Verne's "imaginary world" here extraordinary machines are brought to life. Come and discover the giant elephant and the new Carousel opened in 2013.
Salt Marshes close to Guérande Medieval CityTake the time to discover the world of Guérande salt. Discover its history, how it is produced and how it is used. Visit the salt marshes with “Terre de Sel”.- The 11,500 hectares of Muscadet vineyards cover the largest area in the Loire Valley. Crisp, light and fruity, the different Loire Valley wines make an ideal match for the local cuisine.
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Nautical information
Max. Length For Berth, M:
200 m in Nantes ; 290 m in Montoir
Max. Draught, M:
7.5 m in Nantes ; 12.5 m in Montoir ; 8
More Info Draught:
-
Max. Air Draught, M:
55 m in Nantes ; 61 m in Montoir
More Info Air Draught:
Cheviré Bridge at 55 m before Nantes Call ; Saint-Nazaire Bridge at 61 m before Montoir Call
No. Of Quays:
3
Quay Length Total, M:
-
Quay Depth, M:
-
Anchorage Available:
Anchorage Compulsory:
no
Passenger Terminal:
Pilotage Compulsary:
yes
Tugs Available:
yes
Bunkering:
yes
Tidal Movement/range, M:
-
Water:
yes
Ships Tenders Allowed:
Garbage Disposal:
yes
Airport Distance, Km:
10
City Centre Distance, Km:
5
Passengers
Calls
Passengers 2019
Calls 2019
- Nantes Saint-Nazaire Cruise Club
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Laurence PAITEL, Cruise Manager
France+33 2 40 44 71 41 - Tourist Offices
- Harbour Master at Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port
