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.
Dring !
Dispositif roulant innovant nantais et gratuit
Mobile staff in Parc des Chantiers
Guides offer short tours of Parc des Chantiers aboard one of the two “Dring!” shuttles, from the Naves of the Machines de l’Île to the Grey Titan Crane.
2 Shuttles operate daily from 2–7 PM from 4 July to 6 September 2026.
Visitors may complete one or several sections of the route while pedaling at their own pace.
Cultural seasons
Indian summer, Spring or Christmas, the cultural programme on the site is very rich!
Parc des Chantiers
As the headquarters of the “Machines de l’île”, the park is now a fun and educational site.
DiscoverAccessibility
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.
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
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 the Machines de l’île website for updates before your visit.
In the event of very high temperatures (+36°C / +96.8°F): For everyone’s comfort and safety, some sites are likely to temporarily close. Decisions to close venues will be taken at the last minute so as to keep them open as long as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience if the site is closed during your visit.
Free for PASS Nantes holders
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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).