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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  France  /  Pays de la Loire  /  Loire-Atlantique  /  Saint-Nazaire  /  Sous-Marin l'Espadon

Sous-Marin l'Espadon, Saint-Nazaire

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A prime example of French naval innovation, Sous-Marin l'Espadon started as a target for torpedo practice, but ended up impressing the naval community by successfully making a journey under ice in the Norwegian Sea at far as 70 degrees north. Docked as a museum ship since 1987, she can be seen in all her glory resting at port. Peruse the complexity of the control room and admire the ingenious design that allowed this vessel to conquer the cold and ice under the sea’s immense pressure. Make Sous-Marin l'Espadon a centerpiece of your Saint-Nazaire vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Saint-Nazaire trip planner.
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  • By Mustravel_365
    Although we didn't see any submarines but they turned the inside to a nice art expo. It was really impressive how they've turned such an ugly building into a beautiful art expo with lights. The... 
    Although we didn't see any submarines but they turned the inside to a nice art expo. It was really impressive how they've turned such an ugly building into a beautiful art expo with lights. The...  more »
  • By hans-jaguar
    This is one of our last visits in Brittany, the visit of the “Submarine L´Espadon”. This was a modern submarine for a long military career who got built by “Chantiers Augustin Normand” in the village....  more
    This is one of our last visits in Brittany, the visit of the “Submarine L´Espadon”. This was a modern submarine for a long military career who got built by “Chantiers Augustin Normand” in the village....  more »
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  • By Martin Straka
    Cool not only for fans of military history. Adults will find the submarine tour interesting And kids will probably love it. There Are not many submarines one can visit in Europe and Espadon Is therefore very interesting. If you will be near St.Nazaire, don't forget to make a visit.
  • By Sergio “Serj” Collina
    English below... Un interessante pezzo della storia militare Francese. L'audio guida italiana é molto ben fatta. An interesting piece of the history of the French navy. I've try the Italian audio guide and was really good, so I presume the others will be fine.
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