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Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery 1
Waterfront Spot
Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery 2
Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery 3
Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery 4
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Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery

Decré

A 400-meter riverside promenade where inscribed plaques bear witness to Nantes' slave trade past and the ongoing fight for freedom. Descend into an underground passage lined with quotes on liberty in 47 languages.

Riverside walking memorial
Underground contemplative passage
Historical slave trade reckoning
Free public monument

Tips

🚶Walk slowly to read the 2000 ship names and dates
🌊The underground passage evokes a ship's hold
🆓Open 24/7, completely free to visit

Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery

Passerelle Victor-Schoelcher, Quai de la Fosse, 44000 Nantes, France

Upcoming at Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery

Sunday, Sep 20
Visite du Mémorial de l'abolition de l'esclavage

Visite du Mémorial de l'abolition de l'esclavage

September 20

Hear Nantes' slave trade history told by two descendants: one from a slave ship owning family, one from an enslaved person. Their guided dialogue traces the port's 18th century commerce from the Quai de la Fosse to the memorial itself.