The Memorial is a free, public space that is open throughout the year except when the Loire is in flood.<\/p>\n
The Memorial is free and open daily – no reservations are required :
\nIt is open from 9 am to 6 pm from September 16 to May 14, and from 9 am to 8 pm from May 15 to September 15.
\nFinal entrance to the meditative passage is one half-hour before closing.<\/p>\n
Annual Site Closures<\/strong> The Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The meditative tour under the docks is served by an elevator*.<\/p>\n *Elevator out of service due to the Loire River flooding. Individual visitors – Tel.: +33 (0) 811 46 46 44 We advise following the itinerary from the Nantes History Museum to the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery. While the Memorial contributes to remembrance, the museum offers the keys to an understanding of the past of the slave trade, which is central to the permanent exhibit. Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery
\nJanuary 1, May 1, November 1, December 25
\nAnnual Maintenance Closure from January 12, 2026 to January 18, 2026<\/p>\nAccessibility<\/h2>\n
\nWe apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. After being closed for a few weeks, the Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery reopened on Saturday, April 4th, and is still undergoing some renovations.<\/p>\nPractical information<\/h2>\n
\nand: +33 (0)2 51 17 49 48<\/p>\nAn urban itinerary between history and memory<\/h2>\n
\nThese two sites are symbolically connected by an urban itinerary containing 11 information panels (approximately 1 hour).<\/p>\nAccess<\/h2>\n
\nQuai de la Fosse \u2013 Passerelle Victor-Sch\u0153lcher
\n(Opposite the Courthouse)
\nTramway Line 1 \u2013 Stops: M\u00e9diath\u00e8que or Chantiers Navals<\/p>\nCalculate your carbon footprint<\/h2>\n