Playground
In keeping with their desire to add colour and reaffirm La Cantine’s warm and convivial atmosphere, Appelle moi papa dreamt up La Colline (“the hill”). With its round and generous forms, La Colline is a whimsical, technicolor land where you can climb, roll around, slide, play, lay around – and more!
The “Cantine du Voyage” has opened its doors with a brand new visual identity cooked up by Nantes graphic design collective Appelle moi papa, which can be found everywhere from the signage, to the décor, placemats, tickets and products sold inside. On the menu are organic forms, with a leafy atmosphere, candy box colours and simple shapes.
Appelle moi papa is a collective made up of five graphic designers. Founded on the old saying, “Strength in numbers,” Appelle-moi papa plays with images and explores personal worlds while never betraying a deeply held desire for originality and nonconformity. Appelle moi papa has worked with musical groups like Christine & The Queens or Luce, and designed the graphic design for many cultural events, created its own line of t-shirts, and more…
Ages 3 to 77. Children (3 to 12 years) are free to use this play area under the supervision and responsibility of adults.
The facility is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
No smoking area.
It’s in the Cantine!
Nantes is transforming
Nantes has been getting a major makeover since 2024.
The city is currently undergoing extensive public works, particularly around Île de Nantes (Quai de la Fosse and the Pont Anne-de-Bretagne bridge). Tram Line 1 will be temporarily suspended from mid-June to late August 2026. The city centre and Parc des Chantiers – Machines de l’Île will remain accessible, thanks to replacement buses and to the pedestrian and cycling routes that will continue to be open. Park-and-ride facilities are available to drivers.
For further information
La Cantine du Voyage, Quai des Antilles, Nantes
How to get there?
Public transport: Hangar à Bananes, Quai des Antilles, Salorges
Self-service bicycles: Antilles (n°104), Hangar À Bananes (n°105), Grue Jaune (n°103), Garennes (n°106)
Accessible during La Cantine opening hours.
Visual artwork.
