Unique warship which is now classed a historic monument.
Historical monument since 1991, the Maillé-Brezé is the first naval museum afloat in France. It participates in the enhancement of a heritage that might otherwise be forgotten.
Jewel of the French Navy, the Maillé-Brézé is one of a series of 18 destroyer escort, Surcouf type, built in the 1950′.
With a length of 132.65 meters, a width of 12.70 meters and a draft of 5.80 meters, its moving at full load is 3 900 tons. Served by a crew of 277 men including 17 officers and 100 petty officers, its 63 000 horsepower allowed it to reach the speed of 33 knots with an action range of 4 100 nautical (or 6 600 km).
Nantes is transforming
Nantes has been getting a major makeover since 2024.
The city is currently undergoing extensive public works, particularly around Île de Nantes (Quai de la Fosse and the Pont Anne-de-Bretagne bridge). Tram Line 1 will be temporarily suspended from mid-June to late August 2026. The city centre and Parc des Chantiers – Machines de l’Île will remain accessible, thanks to replacement buses and to the pedestrian and cycling routes that will continue to be open. Park-and-ride facilities are available to drivers.
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Quai de la Fosse 44200 Nantes
How to get there?
Tramway line 1, stop Gare Maritime
Free parking for cars and coaches nearby.
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
Pass Nantes holders : free entrance and free complete visit of the ship
Complete visit :
adults: 14€, children under 12: 10€, young people between 12 and 17 / students (on presentation of a student card or school certificate): 12€
Rate family : from 3 paying young people (between 4 and 17 years), student rate granted to the parents.
