Tour LU, Industrial tower in Nantes, France
The LU tower rises 38 meters above the city with an allegorical sculpture of Pheme and six zodiac signs at its base point.
Built in 1909 as an advertising structure for the LU biscuit factory, the tower remained standing while its twin was demolished in 1974.
The tower forms part of Lieu Unique, a national arts center that presents international programs of performing arts, music, and contemporary exhibitions.
Visitors can access the tower on Saturdays from 14:00 to 19:00 and Sundays from 15:00 to 19:00, with admission prices at 3 euros for adults.
The structure contains a multi-level exhibition that combines archival images, historical posters, and video interviews documenting the venue's transformation through time.
Location: Nantes
GPS coordinates: 47.21545,-1.54622
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
Nantes features diverse settings for photography, from gardens to historical monuments. Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century shopping gallery, displays carved staircases and glass roofs across three levels. Île de Versailles offers a Japanese garden with stone lanterns and bamboo groves, while the Jardin des Plantes houses over 10,000 plant species in its greenhouses and pathways. Château des Ducs de Bretagne showcases Renaissance towers, and Cours Cambronne lines neoclassical facades around a tree-lined square. Converted former industrial sites create unique photographic spaces. The Hangar à Bananes, a former warehouse on the Loire quays, now hosts restaurants and galleries. Les Machines de l'Île set their mechanical creations in the naval shipyard’s Nefs. Le Lieu Unique occupies the LU factory with its distinctive tower, and Jardin des Fonderies preserves metal structures from its industrial past. In Trentemoult, a fishing village with houses painted red, yellow, and blue, narrow alleys run along the Loire.
Château des ducs de Bretagne
234 m
Le Lieu unique
41 m
Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany
427 m
Reflecting pool
224 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Immaculée-Conception
306 m
La Psallette de la Cathédrale de Nantes
401 m
Chapelle de l'Oratoire
436 m
Square Élisa-Mercœur
304 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870
265 m
Pont de la Rotonde
33 m
Nantes History Museum
270 m
Quai Malakoff
322 m
Le Voyage à Nantes
334 m
Hôtel Lelasseur
416 m
Immeuble, 11 rue Henri IV
338 m
Hôtel Cazenove de Pradines
384 m
Hôtel de Bruc
448 m
Hôtel de la Pilorgerie
381 m
Rue Prémion
283 m
Hôtel de l'Isle du Fief
379 m
Anne of Brittany
261 m
Arthur III
260 m
Choir organ of the Nantes Cathedral
443 m
Esplanade Pierre-Semard
391 m
Chapelle du lycée Clemenceau de Nantes
323 m
Chaire de la cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Nantes
445 m
Château ducs de Bretagne-Nantes
291 m
Canal Saint-Félix
210 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes