At the heart of the Parc des Chantiers, this playground invites visitors to play and dream.
A soft silvery sphere is spread out on the ground and filled with craters. It offers a chance to experience zero gravity (several craters have their own trampoline) or to simply gaze at the sky (the oceans are large hammocks). Once you’re stretched out and on your back, watch your dream take shape: instead of moonlight, you’ll see earthlight!
The work of art can be seen in its entirety every summer when the Earth returns.
Children’s play area with free access (from 3 years old) under the responsibility of adults.
La Cale 2 Créateurs
Between the merry-go-round and the yellow crane, you’ll find a space dedicated to creativity and fashion: a conceptual shop, a gallery, tea rooms and, every summer, an exhibition in association with Le Voyage à Nantes.
I’m interestedNantes 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
Quai Fernand Crouan 44200 Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Chantiers Navals, Parking Les Nefs, Parking Les Machines
Public transport: Quai des Antilles, Gare Maritime
Self-service bicycles: Grue Jaune (n°103), Gare Maritime (n°42), Machine De L'île (n°43), Brunelière (n°41), Antilles (n°104), René Bouhier (n°76)
Explanatory video in French sign language and French subtitles available online here.
