As the headquarters of the “Machines de l’île”, the park is now a fun and educational site.
At Nantes’s former shipyard, the landscaper Alexandre Chemetoff has designed a park which reveals the history of the site and where botany gets the upper hand on horticulture. Each strip and terrace has its own plant-based atmosphere.
The Voyage à Nantes invites you to discover
A stroll along the green line punctuated by emblematic works
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.
Les Petits Zigzagueurs
Next to the Mail des Chantiers terraces, the “Petits Zigzagueurs” playground invites young children (ages 2 to 7) to learn to ride a bike on their own. On the green track, beginners can test their balance and get a feel for their bike. The red track is reserved for the boldest kids to tear away, brake, or master the trickiest of turns. This new play area is yet another addition to Île de Nantes’ contemporary design projects.
Project designed by Studio Katra in partnership with SAMOA.
Les RDV du Parc des Chantiers
During construction work on the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge, the park will remain accessible, offering up a rich cultural programme – pop-up concerts at Le Ferrailleur, exhibitions at La Cale 2 Créateurs, or MHT, “Goûtez électroniques” events, and more – while local shops, bars, and restaurants will be there for whenever you feel like taking a break from strolling.
Nantes is becoming a more dynamic, more inclusive, and even greener city. To do this, new developments are reinforcing its already-existing “soft mobility” network: new tram lines, plant-filled spaces for pedestrians and cyclists… These large-scale transformations may cause some disruptions. However, the Parc des Chantiers remains fully accessible with all of its promenades, restaurants and shops, cultural venues, its bookstore… and more!
Parc des Chantiers, Boulevard Léon Bureau, Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Les Machines, Parking Les Nefs
Public transport: Quai des Antilles, Chantiers Navals, Prairie au Duc, Gare Maritime
Self-service bicycles: Grue Jaune (n°103), Machine De L'île (n°43), Brunelière (n°41), Gare Maritime (n°42), René Bouhier (n°76), Alger (n°36), Antilles (n°104)
