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.
Commissioned by Total at the end of the 1960s to develop a new brand image, the Station Prouvé is a prototype for a gas station designed to be moved to different locations depending on changes in traffic conditions.
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.
Summer event 2025
Jean Prouvé, heritage that serves the architecture of tomorrow
Exhibition at the Maison régionale de l’architectureDring!
“Dring” (Dispositif Roulant Innovant Nantais et Gratuit) is the name of Nantes’ new (and free!) bike-shuttle service in Parc des Chantiers.
28 JUNE – 31 AUGUST 2025
Le Voyage à Nantes invites you to pedal across Parc des Chantiers, from the Machines de l’Île Naves to the grey Titan crane, at your own pace. You can ride around one area, two, or complete the full loop to enjoy a complete guided tour! Two seats in the back offer a comfortable ride for those unable to pedal.
NB: only two shuttles are in operation. Keep an eye out for them, stand at one of the six designated stops, then hop on for an adventure. The two six-seater shuttles will roam the park simultaneously every day from 2 PM to 7 PM.
Project in partnership with Studio Katra and Humbird.
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.
