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 !
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 10 am –1 pm until 6 September 2026.
For the comfort and safety of all, some sites are likely to close temporarily, and some quick or guided tours may be cancelled. Decisions to close will be taken at the last minute in order to keep the site open as long as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused if the site is closed during your visit. Don’t hesitate to check if other stops are open nearby (parks, museums, etc.). Just follow the green line!
Visitors may complete one or several sections of the route while pedaling at their own pace.
Boulevard de la prairie au duc 44000 NANTES
How to get there?
Public transport: Quai des Antilles, Gare Maritime, Salorges, Prairie au Duc
Self-service bicycles: Brunelière, Gare maritime, Machine de l'île, Antilles, Grue jaune
