Saint-Nazaire Base, France

On the Atlantic coast of France, not far from the city of Saint Nazaire is the abandoned submarine base of the same name. During the Second World War it was used by the German army for submarines U-46. The military base was built in occupied France in 1943. At the time of construction, Saint Nazaire was one of the largest underwater complexes. Its length was 300 meters, the width is 130 meters. The area of ​​the military complex was 39000 square meters. For the construction of the base, 480 thousand cubic meters of concrete have been used.

The impressive military complex was gradually abandoned after the war and remained unaffected until 1994. In 1995, the project 'Ville-Port' began to convert the former military base into a museum complex at the initiative of the authorities of Saint Nazaire.

On the territory of the military base there are now several museum complexes, the expositions of which are devoted to military history. One of the most valuable exhibits are the models of the old transatlantic passenger ships and submarines, including the Espadon Submarine model. Today, all those interested can visit this legendary, very well-preserved base, which was once built by the Third Reich. For tourists exciting excursions are performed every day. Next - Maginot Line