Lu Tower

practical information
Tour Lu and Lieu Unique
2 Quai Ferdinand Favre
44000 Nantes
Activities
Cultural events, entertainment (concerts, theatre)
Facilities
Gyrorama , cultural space

While walking the streets of Nantes , visitors are bound to come across a wired and funny tower. The latter is known as the LU Tower, a fad of the famous French biscuits manufacturer ‘Petit Beurres’. Under the LU Tower lies the Lieu Unique, an exceptional space dedicated to cultures and arts!

The Dome…

Nantes is known to be a welcoming, open, culturally rich city. If there is a monument that should not be missed during your stay at Nantes, it would surely be the LU Tower. And if you have the strength and stamina to deal with the 136 tiresome steps, then what awaits you is really worthwhile... The Dome on its own is a shire piece of art, imagined and built by, Louis Lefèvre-Utile in 1906; it was designed to remind us of a scene from Disney or the castle of Kremlin in Moscow

A century of history

After having experienced destruction, it was rebuilt in 1999, by Jean-Marie Lepinay. Now the LU Tower is considered as the crown of the town Nantes. On top, the “Gyrorama”, (a mechanism worthy of Jules Verne discoveries), which allows you to “fly” above the town. And through the stair case is a time tunnel which leads you thought the history of the ‘LU’ industry.

Just below, the Lieu Unique (LU) is a national scene filled with surprises. Different spaces marry our tastes to please everyone.

The expo lovers or those who want to participate in a philosophy themed café in the library are served. If you want to enjoy a concert, a dance battle or a play, the Lieu Unique is the unique place to be. Each year, more than 100,000 spectators intersect in this area of cultural ferment.

So, enjoy your holidays in Nantes and visit this exceptional place. For your stay near the Lu Tour, we have compiled a selection of holiday rentals cost close to this tourist, you can simply compare and book with one of the 40 high street holiday brokers offering these deals.