This event is in the past.It took place on February 18, 2022 at House of People and Technology.


Before carbon fiber and global brands, Nantes built bikes that conquered the Tour. This exhibition resurrects the city's forgotten bicycle industry, spotlighting legendary local makers like Stella, Aumon, and Phébus, plus homegrown heroes like "Petit Breton" Lucien Mazan.
Local history
Cycling heritage
Industrial nostalgia
Temporary exhibition
Tips
🏛️originally featured at 2021 Heritage Days
📖English booklet available at museum entrance
🚴look for "Petit Breton" — local Tour de France star
Dans les roues de la petite reine


Before carbon fiber and global brands, Nantes built bikes that conquered the Tour. This exhibition resurrects the city's forgotten bicycle industry, spotlighting legendary local makers like Stella, Aumon, and Phébus, plus homegrown heroes like "Petit Breton" Lucien Mazan.
Local history
Cycling heritage
Industrial nostalgia
Temporary exhibition
Tips
🏛️originally featured at 2021 Heritage Days
📖English booklet available at museum entrance
🚴look for "Petit Breton" — local Tour de France star
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