Maillé-Brézé, Museum ship in Nantes-Saint-Nazaire sea harbour, France
The Maillé-Brézé extends 132 meters in length and contains multiple decks featuring military equipment, living quarters, and technical facilities from its service period.
This destroyer vessel, commissioned in 1955, served in the French Navy until 1988 before being transformed into the first floating naval museum in France.
The vessel presents exhibitions about maritime traditions and naval operations through preserved command centers, engine rooms, and crew accommodation spaces.
Visitors can access the museum via Tramway line 1 to Gare Maritime station, with guided tours available Tuesday through Sunday at specific afternoon hours.
The steel warship maintains its original combat systems, including radar equipment and artillery pieces, allowing visitors to examine genuine naval technology.
Location: Nantes
Capacity: 347
Length: 132 m
Made from material: steel
Operator: Nantes Marine Tradition
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 15:00-16:30; Wednesday,Saturday,Sunday 14:30-17:30; Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday 14:30-17:30; December 25,January 1 off
Website: https://maillebreze.com/fr
GPS coordinates: 47.20667,-1.57167
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
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