

Atelier Maurice Parois
Le Vieux Doulon
Peek behind the curtain at where Nantes Carnival magic happens. Wander through the workshop hangar to see half-built floats, chat with the passionate volunteers who spend six months crafting each one, and get excited for April's parades.
family-friendly
free entry
creative workshop
meet the makers
Tips
👨👩👧👦great for curious kids who love seeing how things are made
🗓️happens once a year in February, before the April parades
🎟️free entry, no reservation needed
Atelier Maurice Parois
Le Vieux Doulon


Peek behind the curtain at where Nantes Carnival magic happens. Wander through the workshop hangar to see half-built floats, chat with the passionate volunteers who spend six months crafting each one, and get excited for April's parades.
family-friendly
free entry
creative workshop
meet the makers
Tips
👨👩👧👦great for curious kids who love seeing how things are made
🗓️happens once a year in February, before the April parades
🎟️free entry, no reservation needed