Tour Bretagne, Office tower in central Nantes, France.
The Tour Bretagne stands at 144 meters tall with 37 floors and represents the highest point in Nantes with its modern architectural design.
The building opened in November 1976 after five years of construction, marking a significant period of architectural modernization in the city of Nantes.
Le Nid panoramic bar on the 32nd floor features distinctive artistic decorations by Jean Jullien, including a giant stork that serves as the counter.
Visitors can access the observation point on the 32nd floor for one euro, providing panoramic views of the city and surrounding region.
The structure incorporates eight elevators that transport thousands of people daily to offices and the observation point at the top of the building.
Location: Nantes
Inception: 1971
Architects: Claude Devorsine
Official opening: November 18, 1976
Floors above the ground: 37
Elevators: 8
Address: Place de Bretagne 44000 Nantes
Website: https://metropole.nantes.fr/actualites/2020/culture-loisirs-patrimoine/tour-bretagne-fermeture
GPS coordinates: 47.21694,-1.55861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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