Commando square

The Place du Commando

The Saint-Nazaire audio-guided tour takes you to the Place du Commando, become the festive and convivial heart of the city, facing the Loire estuary.

A new heart of the city facing the sea

Inaugurated in July 2018, the Place du Commando is the fruit of the municipal will to enhance the coastline and revitalise the city centre. Over more than 4,500 square metres, judiciously laid out and oriented due south, it brings together restaurants, bars, urban furniture, picnic tables and water games, in the shade of the pines. On the beach side, a wooden play area welcomes children, while the improvised stage and the terraces animate the fine days. The name of the square pays tribute to the commandos of Operation Chariot, recalling that this peaceful seafront was also a high place of the military history of the city. Today, inhabitants and visitors meet there for a meal with a view, an aperitif or a simple walk on the seafront.

What there is to see

The Place du Commando charms with its open view over the estuary, its sunny terraces and its relaxed atmosphere. Between water games, picnic under the pines and a walk on the seafront, it reveals the seaside dimension of Saint-Nazaire. It is an ideal meeting place to take a break, with family or among friends, facing the sea.

Practical information

The Place du Commando is facing the Loire estuary, on the seafront of Saint-Nazaire. In free access at all hours, it is particularly pleasant on fine days; its bars and restaurants follow their own hours.

When was the Place du Commando inaugurated?

In July 2018, to enhance the coastline and revitalise the city centre, over more than 4,500 square metres facing the estuary.

Where does the name of the square come from?

It pays tribute to the commandos of Operation Chariot, recalling the military history of this seafront.