Saint-Nazaire Travel Guide
France
Saint-Nazaire is a French Atlantic port city with a population of 67,054, on the Loire estuary in western France. Its coastal position makes it a practical base for exploring the nearby beaches around Pornichet, La Baule, Le Pouliguen and Batz-sur-Mer.
Travellers arriving by air can use Montoir Airport (SNR), which serves Saint-Nazaire. The closest named beaches include plage de Sainte-Marguerite in Pornichet, 11.2 kilometres away, plage de Bonne Source at 12.3 kilometres and plage des Libraires at 12.9 kilometres.
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Weather in Saint-Nazaire
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Know before you go
Pays in EUR
Plug type Type E & Type C (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +33
Tipping: Tipping is customary in France for good service, but it is not obligatory as service charges are often included. Leaving a small tip is appreciated to acknowledge satisfactory service.
Best time to visit Saint-Nazaire
Jan
9°16Feb
11°9Mar
13°15Apr
16°11May
19°13Jun
23°9Jul
22°15Aug
24°10Sep
21°13Oct
18°13Nov
14°13Dec
11°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Saint-Nazaire
Naturist Beach Les Jaunais
10.9 km away
plage de Sainte-Marguerite
11.2 km away
plage de Bonne Source
12.3 km away
plage des Libraires
12.9 km away
plage Benoît
17.9 km away
plage du Nau
18.4 km away
Valentin beach
23.6 km away
Plage de Port Lin
24.9 km away
Things to do in Saint-Nazaire
Pont de Saint-Nazaire
historic site
1.9 km
Base Sous-Marine
monument
2.3 km
Serpent d’Océan
monument
2.7 km
2.3 km
Escal'Atlantic
museum
2.3 km
Menhir du Plessis-Gamat
historic site
4.5 km
Usine Elévatoire de Saint Nazaire
monument
2.7 km
Le Grand Café
contemporary art museum
2.7 km
Getting there
Montoir Airport · 3.2 km
Frequently asked Questions
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