Great experience. The guide explains the WHOLE ship with all its secrets (in French). If you're into technology, machinery and naval life and warfare, you'll definitely enjoy it (but don't be claustrophobic)! You can even sit in the captain's seat!

The ship visit very interesting The ship itself is a gem It's a 2 hr tour... The staff very helpful A tour in English and books in English about French navy history would be a worthwhile addition

A very nice tour (in French), from our enthusiastic and engaging tour guide Matthias. An extensive route with lots of interesting detail from the various time periods of the ship.

Visited utilizing the Nantes 48 hour pass. Great tour. Lasted about 1:45 hours. Sarah seemed very passionate and knowledgeable, even though I couldn't really tell as I don't speak any French, all the French people on the tour seemed to be appreciating what they heard. They do have a book with photos and text in English for you to follow along with, unsure of other languages offered. This ship itself is in great shape with lots of above and below deck areas for visiting. Very unique anti-submarine warfare focus for those interested in military history. Of note if it wasn't clear above, they only offer guided tours which occur on the half hour and French is the only spoken language, not that that is an issue at all.

Have problem sleeping? Don't speak French? Visit the ship! Being passionate on the subject, having also visited the Aurora in St. Petersburg and the Intrepid in New York, I couldn't pass this opportunity: well, after less than half hour I was asleep. The most interesting sections are sealed, the English leaflet is as entertaning as Vogon's poetry, the guide's monotone description (in French, obviously) works better than camomille, the cruiser actually never really accomplished anything worth of mention. 3/4 into the tour I felt I needed to escape to avoid further suffering I wouldn't bring kids (it's a warship after all, not a Lego shop), and for anyone with a little knowledge of warships it's boring. Maybe for recluse people or housewife is interesting. Also, the tour started 15 minutes late, and finished 30 minutes late

We pay for an English tour and it was in French. We cannot continue with the tour and we have to exit after paying 24€ (12€ each). I really do not recommend for tourists that do not understand French

The guide is in french only ???

The museum is only avaliable through tours which start every full- and half hour during opening hours. Our guide Axel did a tremendous job and his passion for the navy and their ships really shone through during the experience. Whatever we asked about he didn't hesitate to delve deeper into the subject with apparent glee and interest. Axel truly made this tour something else and I can't but recommend a visit to Maillé Brézé.

(Translated by Google) Pure documentary interest. It is a historic monument, a specimen to be visited, to cross the volume when one does not know these things. The interiority of the building. To soak up lived dimensions. The visit is an experience of discovering a whole different world. (Original) Un pur intérêt documentaire. C'est un monument historique, un spécimen qu'il faut visiter, en traverser le volume quand on ne connaît pas ces choses.L'interiorité du bâtiment. Pour s'imprégner des dimensions vécues. La visite est une expérience de découverte d'un tout autre monde.

(Translated by Google) For the curious, very interesting guided tour, really good ... Bravo to the passionate guides! ☺️ (Original) Pour curieux(se), très intéressante visite guidée vraiment bien... Bravo aux guides passionné(e)s! ☺️

(Translated by Google) Do not miss this visit. The Maillé-Brézé is a French Navy squadron escort of the T 47 class, named after the famous sailor Jean Armand de Maillé, Marquis de Brézé. This is the third ship with this name. Since 1988, she has been a museum ship anchored on the Quai de la Fosse in Nantes, and has been classified as an object of historical monuments since 1991. Laid down in Lorient on October 9, 1953, and launched on July 2, 1955, she is admitted to active service on May 4, 1957. He was decommissioned on April 1, 1988, and renamed Q661. It was handed over to the “Nantes Marine Tradition” association, and became an important afloat naval museum, open since July 1, 1988. (Original) Une visite à ne pas manquer. Le Maillé-Brézé est un escorteur d'escadre de la Marine nationale française de la classe T 47, baptisé du nom du célèbre marin Jean Armand de Maillé, marquis de Brézé. Il s'agit du troisième navire portant ce nom. Il est, depuis 1988, un navire musée ancré sur le quai de la Fosse à Nantes, et est classé au titre objet des monuments historiques depuis 1991. Mis sur cale à Lorient le 9 octobre 1953, et lancé le 2 juillet 1955, il est admis au service actif le 4 mai 1957. Il est désarmé le 1er avril 1988, et renommé Q661. Il est remis à l'association « Nantes Marine Tradition », et devient un important musée naval à flot, ouvert depuis le 1er juillet 1988.

(Translated by Google) Super interesting 1.5 hour tour! Dynamic guide and very interesting information provided. The journey in the boat is really exciting. A little steep climb / descent for the elderly especially to see the engine room, the rest seems easy to me if you hold onto the ramps. Well paced, the visit thrilled young and old alike! (Original) Visite d’1h30 super intéressante ! Guide dynamique et informations délivrées très intéressantes. Le parcours dans le bateau est vraiment passionnant. Montée/descente d’échelles un peu raide pour les personnes âgées surtout pour voir la salle des machines, le reste me semble facile si on se tient aux rampes. Bien rythmée la visite a emballée les petits et les grands !

For me, the best monument in Nantes! What a tour! It was said that the tour would be 1:30hr and was ~2:30, better for me :)

Website has no bearing on what actually happens. Turned up at 14:35, was advertised to open at 14:00. Turns out no there is a single guided tour at 14:00 and that’s it.

Super interesting for someone from a country without a navy. Additionally I have to add that the guide, Marine(hope I got the name right) was incredibly nice. I was the only non-french speaker and she translated everything for me even though there was little time for that. Thanks again :)

(Translated by Google) I found its interesting, I was a little disappointed because we did not visit the inside of the boat probably because of the covid We only visited the upper deck with various good guides who know the subject well. We visited it during Heritage Day 2020 (Original) J'ai trouvé sa intéressant, j'ai été un peu déçus car on a pas visiter l'intérieur du bateau sans doute a cause du covid On a visité que le pont supérieur avec différents bon guide qui connaissent bien le sujet. On l'a visiter lors de la journée du patrimoine 2020

(Translated by Google) I have always been fascinated by the maritime environment and more particularly the military. So, after visiting the St-Nazaire submersible, discovering the presence of a "warship" in Nantes was great for me. The ship is magnificent, the guide is fascinating and cannot leave hearing in his tracks. The building is magnificent, its history is very interesting. I strongly recommend that you visit this building with the guided tour. Good visit. (Original) J'ai toujours été fasciner par le milieu maritime et plus particulièrement militaire. Alors, après la visite du submersible de St-Nazaire, découvrir la présence d'un "navire de guerre" à Nantes à été pour moi génial. Le navire est magnifique, le guide est passionnant et ont ne peut quitter l'ouïe de sa voie. Le bâtiment est magnifique, son histoire est très intéressante. Je vous conseille vivement de visiter ce bâtiment avec la visite guider. Bonne visite.

(Translated by Google) At the top, great visit (Original) Au top super visite

C était super ! Beaucoup de choses à voir, la visite guidée était top tout comme la personne qui nous l a faite ! Mercii !!! Nous reviendrons !

(Translated by Google) Superb boat, guided by enthusiasts! To have (Original) Superbe bateau, guidé par des passionnés! A voir

(Translated by Google) Too bad the visit is made at a run ... (Original) Dommage que la visite soit faite au pas de course...

(Translated by Google) Nantes in all its splendor (Original) Nantes dans toute sa splendeur

(Translated by Google) The only former Navy ship preserved and managed by an association. You are guided by volunteers. Do not hesitate to visit the machines. (Original) Seul ancien navire de la Marine conservé et géré par une association . Vous êtes guidés par des bénévoles. N'hésitez pas a a visiter les machines.

(Translated by Google) The visit was very nice and rewarding lasting about 1h30. #Covid, don't forget your mask. Hydroalcoholic gel is available at the entrance and exit of the visit. (Original) La visite était très sympa et enrichissante d'une durée d'environ 1h30. #Covid, n'oubliez pas votre masque. Du gel hydroalcoolique est à la disposition à l'entrée et à la sortie de la visite.

Although the museum can only be visited by joining a tour and the said tour is only in French. I still highly recommend non-french speakers to visit this amazing museum ship. Firstly before entering the ship, a booklet in English with explanations about the ship will be handed over to you. Our guide, Axel was also brilliant and inviting throughout the tour. The entire 2 hours+ tour passed by in a flash as Axel passionately and detailedly guided us through the ship. He was willing to answer any question and was able to fluently answer in English. I again highly recommend this museum to anyone passing through Nantes especially those with a keen interest in Naval history and warships. I would also like to thank Axel for the amazing tour!

Interesting visit but too long in my opinion. More than 2 hours - you're probably going to be bored in the second half of the guided tour. The guides are super passionate about their work, though!

Cool ship. Lots of information if you speak French. Tour guide tried to translate some things in English but really could not. Also could not really answer any questions. Tour takes too long (1.5 hr) and is too slow to keep children engaged. Update wrt the reply below: the booklet is a giant A4 ring binder in which it is impossible to find information for the room you are in, it does not follow the tour and does not seem organised. We gave up on it and so did the other English visitors. It was difficult to carry the binder up and down all the stairs. I'm sure the duration of the tour can be more flexible depending on the guide, but with our guide it was not, there were very long elaborate explanations in french, followed by a single sentence in english and very few questions.

(Translated by Google) I did not visit the museum but an escape game on board the boat! Guaranteed atmosphere, great time. Don't worry, we managed to avoid the war;) (Original) Je n'ai pas fait la visite du musée mais un escape game à bord du bateau ! Ambiance assurée, super moment. Pas d'inquiétude, on a réussi à éviter la guerre ;)

Big warship become a nice museum in the center of Nantes, easy to reach there by walking just a few minutes from the center of Nantes

A wonderful visit. Very informative (the guide spoke reasonable English and also provided an informative guide book in English setting out the various parts of the vessel/its key features). If you like naval history/technology, don't miss this

Interesting activity in Nantes

It was a military ship built during the Cold War, it was propelled by steam. It took three years to construct. Truly incredible to see the amount of equipment to run the ship in so little space. It had sonar in both the front and rear to detect submarines. A crew of 270 men and lifeboats for 300+. It was amazing.

Really interesting bit of French naval history. Tour is only in French but there is a book in English provided if you cannot understand the language.

Cool

Fine museum

Really great experience! Very nice guide and very interesting excursion. I recommend to visit.

It’s a pity that the tourguides all speak in French. My friends and I came visit it and was guided into the ship where exhibited some pieces of old navy life but we could not understand French so we had to leave earlier

(Translated by Google) Excellent visit !!! A great young guide, passionate and full of things to watch. In strong heat like today it is true that it is hard ... And we do not hang out in the passageways. But a guided tour with free time for the visit would be perfect! (Original) Excellente visite !!! Un super jeune guide passionné et pleins de choses a regarder. Par forte chaleur comme aujourd'hui c'est vrai que c'est dur... Et on traine pas dans les coursives. Mais une visite guidée avec un temps de visite libre ça serait parfait !

(Translated by Google) A piece of history to discover. An essential figure of the Quai de la Fosse. Exciting. (Original) Un morceau d'histoire à découvrir. Une figure incontournable du Quai de la Fosse. Passionnant.

(Translated by Google) Nice visit although a bit quick. I advise. (Original) Belle visite bien qu'un peu rapide. Je conseille.

(Translated by Google) Visit of a very rich hour and a half, the guide is very passionate about his work and that is a pleasure! (Original) Visite d'une heure trente très riche, le guide est très passionné par son travail et cela fait plaisir !

(Translated by Google) Excellent visit by a passionate guide, we learn a lot about the life of the ship and its sailors !! (Original) Excellente visite par un guide passionné, on apprend beaucoup sur la vie du navire et de ses marins !!

(Translated by Google) Excellent time spent with Jean Patrick, where we learned a lot about life aboard a warship, the visit is fascinating and a must if you pass Nantes! Aubagne's red guts🤭 (Original) Excellent moment passé avec Jean Patrick ,où nous avons appris beaucoup sur la vie a bord d'un navire de guerre , la visite est passionnante et incontournable si vous passez Nantes ! Les boyaux rouges d'Aubagne🤭

(Translated by Google) Very informative visit. A great time with an interesting guide who likes to share his knowledge. (Original) Visite très instructive. Un très bon moment avec un guide intéressant et qui aime partager ses connaissances.

(Translated by Google) Visit too long, about 2 hours and much too technical for amateurs. Otherwise it remains interesting (Original) Visite trop longue, environ 2h et beaucoup trop technique pour des amateurs. Sinon cela reste intéressant

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant visit, our guide Lucas, a colorful person gave us a great time! My daughter has only been talking about him for 1 week! I highly recommend! And besides ladies, he is very charming! (Original) Visite très agréable, notre guide Lucas, une personne haute en couleur nous a fait passer un excellent moment ! Ma fille ne parle plus que de lui depuis 1 semaine ! Je conseille vivement ! Et en plus mesdames, il est très charmant !

(Translated by Google) Very interesting visit. The staff are motivated to keep this vessel in top condition and to share very specific technical information and exciting anecdotes with us. To do absolutely! (Original) Visite très intéressante. Le personnel est motivé pour conserver ce navire en excellent état et pour nous communiquer des renseignements techniques très précis et des anecdotes passionnantes. A faire absolument!

(Translated by Google) Very very good . Excellent the guide (Original) Très très bien . Excellente la guide

(Translated by Google) Watercolor given to the Musée du Maillé Brézé D627 in Nantes to their friendly guide Ancien Marin! Thank you very much for the welcome and the visit! (Original) Aquarelle remise au Musée du Maillé Brézé D627 de Nantes à leur sympathique guide Ancien Marin ! Merci beaucoup pour l'Accueil et la visite !

(Translated by Google) Top. Very well explained thank you and bravo (Original) Top. Très bien expliqué merci et bravo

(Translated by Google) I know well without any interest (Original) Je connais bien sans aucun intérêt

(Translated by Google) Marine ... a top guide for French Navy boats 😉 (Original) Marine...une guide au top pour bateau de la marine nationale 😉

(Translated by Google) Very well preserved historical place, a young guide named Axel who knows his subject perfectly and gave us an interactive and clear visit, an enriching place for both children and adults, a must in Nantes! (Original) Lieu historique très bien conservé, un jeune guide nommé Axel qui connaît parfaitement son sujet et nous a fait une visite interactive et claire, lieu enrichissant autant pour les enfants que pour les adultes, un incontournable à Nantes !

(Translated by Google) The very friendly guide and kindness towards children especially not to be done before 5-6 years (Original) Le guide fort sympathique et du gentillesse en vers les enfants surtout à ne pas faire avant 5-6 ans

(Translated by Google) in the top (Original) au top

(Translated by Google) Always so beautiful this little guy. (Original) Toujours aussi beau ce petit gars.

(Translated by Google) Superb (Original) Superbe

(Translated by Google) A visit of this old boat (but not too much) with a guide, for me it was Louise who explains very well I strongly recommend to visit this boat (the Maillé-Brézé) (Original) Une visite de ce bateau ancien (mais pas trop) avec une guide, pour moi c'était Louise qui explique très bien Je conseille fortement de visiter ce bateau (le Maillé-Brézé)

(Translated by Google) Very interesting visit (Original) Visite très intéressante

(Translated by Google) All the installations and machinery still in the state, are full of details for enthusiasts of the genre (Original) Toutes les installations et machineries encore en l'état, fourmillent de details pour les passionnés du genre

(Translated by Google) Great guide and tour (Original) Super guide et visite

(Translated by Google) Visiting this warship is a unique experience in France, indeed it is the only ship of this type that it is possible to visit The members of the association who visit us are very friendly and knowledgeable and know how to answer all your questions. We had the chance to visit the ship in a small group which made this experience even more interesting The visit lasts 1h30 and is well worth the price of the ticket (10 € for the full price) (Original) Visiter ce navire de guerre est une expérience unique en France, en effet c'est le seul navire de ce type qu'il est possible de visiter Les membres de l'association qui nous font la visite sont très sympathiques et bien informés et savent répondre à toutes vos questions Nous avons eu la chance de visiter le navire en petit comité ce qui a rendu cette expérience encore plus intéressante La visite dure 1h30 et vaut largement le prix du billet (10€ pour le plein tarif)

(Translated by Google) Very interesting guided tour allows you to discover a not so distant time in fact (Original) Visite commentée très intéressante permet de découvrir une époque pas si lointaine en fait