France Dome Notre-Dame de Bon port, Nantes

Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Port church, also known locally as Saint-Louis church, is a religious building constructed in Nantes in 1852 by the architects Saint-Félix Seheult and Joseph-Fleury Chenantais. It was listed as a historic monument in October 1975, and the instrumental part of its organ, built by Nantes organ builder Louis Debierre in 1891, was listed as a historic monument in December 1975.

Inside the Dome of Notre-Dame de Bon-Port, focus on capturing the symmetrical beauty of the ceiling by standing directly beneath and shooting upwards with a wide-angle lens. Use a tripod or stabilization due to low light, keeping ISO low and aperture wide. Pay attention to the play of light and shadow, exposing for highlights. Highlight architectural details like carvings and stained glass with a fast prime lens. Including a person can add scale and storytelling. Shoot vertical compositions to emphasize height and always be discreet and respectful of the space. Visiting during golden hour enhances the light.

To reach the Dome of Notre-Dame de Bon-Port in Nantes, take tram line 1 to Médiathèque or Commerce stop, then walk about 10 minutes towards the river. It’s near the Quai de la Fosse. Walking or biking from the city center is also easy.