An extraordinary experience on the site of the former shipyards. Discover amazing machines: Giant Crab, Pirate fish, Reverse Propulsion Squid, Manta Ray, Jellyfish.
A genuine 360° theatre, nearly 25m high and 22m in diameter has been implanted on the banks of the Loire. Its 3-tier concrete lace design under a big top is decorated with pediments and guarded by 16 fishermen from every ocean in the world. You climb onto an incredible sculpture where you are spectator to strange and worrying sea creatures in a colossal 3-tiered cake. Witness the sea every which way, from the depths of the bottom, through the abysses, right up to the surface of the sea.
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Nantes is transforming
Nantes is changing to become an even more ecological, inclusive, and dynamic city. To do this, new public works will reinforce our already existing ecofriendly modes of transport: new tram lines, green zones for pedestrians and cyclists, and more. From 2024, these major urban projects will disrupt traffic around Les Machines de l’Île and Parc des Chantiers, with the Pont Anne-de-Bretagne bridge closed off to cars (the bridge will remain accessible to pedestrians and cyclists). Solutions will be offered throughout construction to make it easier for everyone to get around, like: increased frequency of several public transport lines, more Naolib bike-share bicycles, and more parking spots in park-and-ride lots.
For further information
2 Bd Léon Bureau, 44200 Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Chantiers Navals, Parking Les Machines, Parking Les Nefs
Public transport: Prairie au Duc, Quai des Antilles, Prairie au Duc 1, Chantiers Navals
Self-service bicycles: Grue Jaune (n°103), Machine De L'île (n°43), Brunelière (n°41), Gare Maritime (n°42), René Bouhier (n°76)
Free for PASS Nantes holders
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For Pass Nantes card holders : free access to the Carrousel and to the Machines Gallery. Ride on the Great Elephant not included in the Pass Nantes.
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Mode Forain (free visit with or without a tour)
Visit with a tour Full price 9€ Reduced price 7,10€
Extra tour 3€
Free access for children under one year old.
Visit without a tour Full price 6,50€ Reduced price 5,50€
Free access for children under 4 years old and those accompanying disabled persons.
Discovery mode (guided and animated tour) Full price 7,10€
Free access for children under 4 years old and accompanying persons of disabled people.
More informations https://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/pratique/accessibilite/
No access to strollers – Stroller park on the spot (if possible bring a baby carrier)
The Café de la Branche welcomes you with its daily menus from Tuesday to Friday, and offers its sandwiches on weekends, in summer (July-August) and during the Christmas holidays.
Contact: +33 (0)2 51 17 48 86
Café de la Branche