Jean Prouvé is considered to be one of the most inventive architects of the 20th century, and his work contains some of the most significant examples of the modern period.
At the end of the 1960s the Total group called on Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) — one of the greatest inventors of architectural structures in the 20th century — to help reshape their image. The architect developed the prototype of a mobile petrol station that could move depending on traffic and the result was a 13-sided polygon. The station was renovated in 2009 and is open for visitors to re-visit and partake in a moment of design history.
Refurbished for Estuaire 2009, it allows visitors to experience and share a moment in the history of design. Here, you will find all the services of Nantes.Tourisme to help you organize your stay: brochures, tickets, guided tours, Passes, and more.
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
Boulevard de la prairie au Duc 44200 Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Les Nefs, Parking Les Machines
Public transport: Prairie au Duc, Quai des Antilles, Chantiers Navals
Self-service bicycles: Grue Jaune (n°103), Machine De L'île (n°43), Brunelière (n°41), Gare Maritime (n°42)
Visual artwork.
Explanatory video in French sign language and French subtitles available online here.
