The two Titan cranes rise up above the western part of the isle.
The yellow one was put on site in 1955 to raise boat blocks and enable assembly on the slipway. The grey one is a port crane and was needed to unload ships from the 1960’s onwards, and have since been classified “historical sight”.
Since May 2024, the Yellow Crane has been a listed building.
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.
Boulevard de la prairie au duc 44000 NANTES
How to get there?
Public transport: Quai des Antilles, Gare Maritime, Salorges
Self-service bicycles: Grue Jaune (n°103), Antilles (n°104), Gare Maritime (n°42), Machine De L'île (n°43), Brunelière (n°41)
