Machines of the Isle of Nantes

The Machines of the Isle of Nantes (Les Machines de l'île) is an artistic and cultural project based in Nantes, France. Around the former shipyards buildings, you'll find amazing mechanical attractions like The Marine Worlds Carousel and The Great Elephant. Memorable experience! #RoyalDeluxe #Nantes #LifeAtExpedia
The Machines of the Isle of Nantes (Les Machines de l'île) is an artistic and cultural project based in Nantes, France. Around the former shipyards buildings, you'll find amazing mechanical attractions like The Marine Worlds Carousel and The Great Elephant. Memorable experience! #RoyalDeluxe #Nantes #LifeAtExpedia
The Machines of the Isle of Nantes (Les Machines de l'île) is an artistic and cultural project based in Nantes, France. Around the former shipyards buildings, you'll find amazing mechanical attractions like The Marine Worlds Carousel and The Great Elephant. Memorable experience! #RoyalDeluxe #Nantes #LifeAtExpedia
#Culture #Art #Upcycling Have you heard about the Elephant from Nantes? Here discover the dragon-horse! Built by Deluxe, an association specializes in upcycling old mechanisms from endend boat buildings activity to create giant iron monsters. Here is the dragon-horse, 10meters high, which can send some fire to passants and held other on its neck when walking (yes, it walks). It has been created for HongKong parade and is a perfect mixture between recycling, artistic, artisanal, mechanic and creative activities! No longer in Nantes, this picture has been took few days before its departure for HongKong!

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Well surprised at the design creativity of the rides and features. Get here early to avoid long queues.

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