This event is in the past.It took place on May 25, 2026 at Park Building, Boulevard Léon Bureau.










Climb aboard a 12-meter mechanical elephant for a theatrical ride through Nantes' former shipyards. A machinist narrates the beast's "life story" as its steel legs stride and its trunk trumpets, while you soak up fourth-floor views from the moving back terrace.
steampunk engineering marvel
family-friendly adventure
theatrical animal ride
shipyard views
Tips
⚙️"an engineering masterpiece"
🌤️rides may cancel in bad weather or extreme heat
⏰arrive 45 minutes early for last tickets
Sortie du Grand Éléphant










Climb aboard a 12-meter mechanical elephant for a theatrical ride through Nantes' former shipyards. A machinist narrates the beast's "life story" as its steel legs stride and its trunk trumpets, while you soak up fourth-floor views from the moving back terrace.
steampunk engineering marvel
family-friendly adventure
theatrical animal ride
shipyard views
Tips
⚙️"an engineering masterpiece"
🌤️rides may cancel in bad weather or extreme heat
⏰arrive 45 minutes early for last tickets
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