About Saint-Nazaire

Cruise fans won’t want to miss this city on the Atlantic coast. The Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard was the birthplace of classic liners such as the SS Normandie launched in 1935.

Today. it builds vessels for lines including Royal Caribbean and excursions provide a fascinating insight into the shipbuilding process and close up views of ships under construction.

Nearby is Escal’ Atlantic, Saint-Nazaire’s former submarine base which has been transformed into an interactive museum recreating the glamour of the first ocean liners.