Saint-Nazaire Renversante - EOL, Wind Energy Center

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  • Family visit near Pornic
  • Family visit near Pornic
  • Family visit near Pornic
  • Family visit near Pornic
  • Family visit near Pornic
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Presentation

EOL Wind Power Center: an offshore wind energy odyssey in Saint-Nazaire—an interactive journey through the history of the wind.
A unique immersive tour in France at the heart of offshore wind energy
Located within the fortified lock of Saint-Nazaire, EOL Centre éolien is the first visitor center in France entirely dedicated to offshore wind energy and the energy transition. This innovative tourist attraction offers an immersive, interactive, and fun experience suitable for the whole family.

A unique tourist site dedicated to the energy transition
Discover a one-of-a-kind visitor center that highlights a major industrial and environmental adventure: offshore wind energy.
Saint-Nazaire and the Pays de la Loire region are pioneers in the development of marine renewable energy. This is where massive components for offshore wind farms are built, and it is off the coast of Saint-Nazaire that France’s first offshore wind farm generates electricity.

👉 EOL Centre éolien in Saint-Nazaire is the only site in France that immerses you in the heart of this great industrial, technological, and human adventure.

An immersive, interactive, and fun experience for all ages
Designed for families, children, and adults alike, EOL Centre éolien offers an interactive tour featuring hands-on activities, sensory experiences, and digital displays.

During your visit:
  • Experience the power of the wind by blowing or pedaling
  • Discover the history of wind energy, from early windmills to 21st-century wind turbines
  • Explore early everyday electrical appliances—a moment that is both surprising and moving
  • Understand how offshore wind farms are built and operated through interactive modules
  • Learn how marine flora and fauna are taken into account and protected during these major projects

Tips and ticketing:
  • 💡 Check out our great-value ticket bundles! "Pass Écluse": Espadon Submarine + EOL Wind Power Centre
  • 🎟️ Discounted tickets available at Tourist Offices, at the reception desk, or by phone: Les Moutiers-en-Retz, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Pornic, Préfailles, La Plaine-sur-Mer, Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, and Villeneuve-en-Retz. 
    📅 Find our offices' opening dates and times: here
Opening day(s)

From Saturday 07 February to Thursday 31 December 2026

Every day

09:30 to 13:00

Every day

14:00 to 18:00

Information
  • SITUATION :
    • Saint Nazaire / Peninsula of Guérande
  • Opening period :
    • Winter holidays
    • Spring holidays
    • Summer holidays
    • All Saints' Day holidays
    • Christmas holidays
  • ACESSIBILITY :
    • Accessible for mobility impaired persons
  • Facilities for mobility impaired persons :
    • Details of facilities accès à la terrasse possible par ascenseur
  • PETS :
    • Pets not allowed
  • Specific informations :
    • Preferential ticket prices at the tourist office
    • Visits at specific times
    • Online ticket sales

Prices

FaresMinMax
07/02/2026 - 31/12/2026
Adult6.00€
Child aged 7 to 173.00€
Reduced rate5.00€Étudiants, demandeurs d?emploi, carte famille nombreuse (sur présentation d'un justificatif)
  • MEANS OF PAYMENT :
    • Cash in Euros
    • Credit card
    • Holiday vouchers (check only valid in France)
    • Bank and post cheques
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Destination
Saint-Nazaire Renversante - EOL, Centre Eolien
Avenue de la Forme Ecluse
Ecluse fortifiée
44600
ST NAZAIRE
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.27606
Longitude : -2.20340
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Contact details
Avenue de la Forme Ecluse
Ecluse fortifiée
44600
ST NAZAIRE
email / message
Phone : +33 2 28 540 640
Website "Saint-Nazaire Renversante - EOL, Wind Energy Center"
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