Under the Nave of the Parc des Chantiers, a team of crazy builders has set up their workshop. Their imagination explores the treetops, the savannah or the sea bed, they build a bestiary of living machines that escape from the workshop… On the very places where the great ships were built, these monumental mechanical structures are, for all, an invitation to dream and to travel.
Cultural seasons
Indian summer, Spring or Christmas, the cultural programme on the site is very rich!
Check on their website
Dring!
“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.
Accessibility
Most sites are accessible: information can be found on each establishment’s webpage. For specific details, please contact Le Voyage à Nantes or the service provider. The Pass Nantes is offered at a discounted rate for those with a disability card.
Parc des Chantiers
As the headquarters of the “Machines de l’île”, the park is now a fun and educational site.
DiscoverNantes 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
Parc des Chantiers, Boulevard Léon Bureau, Nantes
How to get there?
Due to construction on the pont Anne-de-Bretagne bridge, the Machines de l’Île may sometimes need to adjust their opening hours at last minute. For your own convenience, please check https://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/ for updates before your visit.
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
With the Nantes Pass :
Free admission to the Carrousel des Mondes Marins and the Galerie des Machines. Please note that the Elephant ride is not included in the Pass.
In the shop: 10% discount on objects and 5% discount on books for Nantes Pass holders (excluding promotions).