Sillon de Bretagne, Nantes

Name: Sillon de Bretagne
Address: 14 Avenue des Thébaudières, Nantes, France

#39 among attractions in Nantes

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Sillon de Bretagne is a skyscraper in Saint-Herblain, a suburb of Nantes, in the Loire-Atlantique department of France. At 32-storeys, 97 m it was the tallest building in France when completed in 1969. With the structure's massive 425 m width, and a footprint of 36,200 meters square, it remains one of the largest buildings in Europe by volume, providing living and office accommodations for approximately 3,600 people. The roof top houses the antenna system for the Digital Audio Broadcast transmitter operated by Groupement des radios associatives de la métropole nantaise. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1969 (55 years ago)Architectural style: BrutalismFloors: 33Coordinates: 47°14'37"N, 1°36'27"W

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14 Avenue des ThébaudièresNord Sillon (Sillon de Bretagne)Nantes France

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Sillon de Bretagne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Passage Pommeraye, Musée Dobrée, Cemetery Miséricorde, Église Saint-Similien.

3.1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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2.9 miSE
Art, books and coins in a historic palace
Musée Dobrée, Nantes
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2.5 miSE
Cemetery
Cemetery Miséricorde, Nantes
63 min walk • Cemetery Miséricorde is a historic burial ground nestled in the heart of Nantes, France. This serene and poignant landmark spans over 10 hectares and stands as a testament to the city's rich past, having opened its gates in 1793 during the tumultuous years of the...
2.8 miSE
Church
Église Saint-Similien, Nantes
72 min walk • The Church of St. Similien, Nantes is an ancient church, in the Hauts-Pavés district of Nantes, France. It is dedicated to Similien of Nantes and is located on the northwest side of the Place Saint-Similien.
2.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Natural History Museum of Nantes, Nantes
75 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Nantes is a French natural history museum located in the city of Nantes.
3 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Notre-Dame de Bon-Port, Nantes
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2.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
Théâtre Graslin, Nantes
75 min walk • Théâtre Graslin is a theatre and opera house in the city of Nantes, France, built in a new district of the city in the late 18th century by the local architect Mathurin Crucy, and named after the owner of the land, Jean-Louis Graslin. Constructed in the Italian style, the auditorium holds 823 people.
2.6 miE
Church
Church of St. Felix, Nantes
66 min walk • The Church of St. Felix is a Roman Catholic church located in the district of Hauts-Pavés/Saint Felix, in Nantes, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the fifth century French bishop, Felix of Nantes.
2.9 miSE
Architecture
Tour Bretagne, Nantes
75 min walk • Tour Bretagne opened on November 18, 1976 at 17:00, is a 37-story skyscraper situated in downtown Nantes between a main thoroughfare, Cours des 50 Otages, and Place Bretagne.
2.8 miSE
Park, Garden, Playground
Île de Versailles, Nantes
71 min walk • The island of Versailles, located on the Erdre river in Nantes, is an artificial island that was made partly with earthworks and dredging materials during the digging of the canal from Nantes to Brest.
3 miSE
Church
Basilique Saint-Nicolas, Nantes
78 min walk • The Basilica of Saint-Nicolas de Nantes is a Catholic basilica of neo-Gothic style located in downtown Nantes. It is one of two basilicas in the city, along with the Basilica of Saint-Donatien and Saint-Rogatien.