The best museums Nantes

To enjoy the Planetarium, no need to wait for the night: sit comfortably in an armchair, observe the screen and discover the secrets of the universe. Depending on your age and your level of knowledge, different sessions are available. For children, " L'astronomie des petits " (Astronomy for the little ones), for 3 to 4 year olds who want to prepare themselves for the special atmosphere of the planetarium. Polaris, for 4-8 year olds invited to follow the adventures of James the penguin and Vladimir the polar bear. Junior Planet and Junior Starry Sky. Teenagers and adults are also invited to attend. Also noteworthy, during the school vacations, specific workshops for 7-12 year olds with fun experiments, amazing manipulations to understand a little bit of astronomy in one hour. Don't forget to book in advance via the online sales service. You should also plan to be there 15 minutes before the beginning of the session. Astro-themed evenings are organized every month for teenagers and adults.

After being used as a set in 2016 for a Hollywood blockbuster(Dunkirk, by Christopher Nolan), the Maillé-Brezé is enjoying peaceful days in the port of Nantes. Its imposing gray silhouette can be seen from afar on the Quai de la Fosse (132.5 m long, 12.7 m wide). It is located a stone's throw from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Classified as a historical monument in 1988, it is the first naval museum afloat in France. Seventh military escort of a series of 18, it was built after the war and commissioned in 1957. After serving in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, she was transformed into an anti-submarine warfare ship. She was then handed over to the Nantes Marine Tradition association which takes care of her maintenance and organizes visits on board. She was towed to Nantes in 1988.