Église Sainte-Anne de Saint-Nazaire

Église Sainte-Anne de Saint-Nazaire is a post-war church with a modern, clean architectural language. The building features two cylindrical towers with mosaic decorations on its facade and is topped by a 39-meter bell tower that appears to pierce the sky.

The foundation stone was laid in 1956 and the church opened to the public in 1959 as a replacement for the demolished Matte chapel. This building was created during a time when Saint-Nazaire was rebuilding after severe wartime destruction.

The church is named after Saint Anne and reflects the faith of the post-war community. The interior with its artworks created by local and international artists shows how worshippers gather here and use the space as a place of prayer.

The church is located on Boulevard Jean Mermoz and is easily accessible in the center of Saint-Nazaire. Visitors should know that the interior is best viewed during daylight when natural light flows through the windows.

The building completely abandons traditional side aisles and transepts, instead creating a single, flowing space. Biblical symbolism sits atop the bell tower and is visible from across the city.

Location: Saint-Nazaire

Inception: 1955

GPS coordinates: 47.27816,-2.22628

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06