For those grown up with Jules Verne's books it is a must see!! The giant elephant is one of the highlights of the attraction. We also had the chance to see the giant horse/dragon in action!
I just loved it there. The different machines are unique and all funtion differently. The attraction is close to the city center and not very expensive. I would assume that it is a great place for children, but for adults as well, especially if you are a bit tech savvy.
We had a trip around the Old Dock Yard on a life size mechanical elephant, it was absolutely fantastic and we highly recommend a visit here. It is a wonderful and educational place to visit.
Initially, it was a appealing with mechanical moving structures with places for a few people to participate. But after a while, it looses its interest as its novelty wears off.A gigantic mechanical elephant ride lasting 30 minutes was fun to watch, but we prefer a real elephant ride which we have done in Patara Elephant Farm in Chiang Mai.Still, it was an enjoyable complete waste of time.
Make sure you go even just to see the enormous mechanical elephant, you won't believe your eyes! The carousel is also a highlight.
Jules Verne was born in Nantes and his spirit and style is captured in Les Machines de L'ile. It is a work in progress but well worth a visit. The technology and engineering are superb.
Wow, what a fabulous celebration of the nantais son Jules Verne. This attraction is simply stunning and will thrill the child in everyone, regardless of age. Created with the usual french flair for design, this is real MUST for anyone visiting Nantes.
The attraction is fabulous, but pricy should you wish to take any of the rides, free to watch. It's still worth one visit, if not two - cause price. BE CAREFUL ELEPHANTS HAVE TO TAK A WEE, SOMETIMES!!!
The Machines was a happy accident~ our concierge mentioned the 'walking elephant' and it piqued our curiosity. It is like a sneak peak of the 'next big thing'.....the machines are incredibly interesting, the concept ambitious and the demonstrations 'hands on'. Ask for an English speaking guide if you do not understand French. It is fascinating! Worth a couple of hours. We did not pay extra for the elephant ride, but were able to volunteer to demonstrate the indoor machines....FUN!
I was not a passionate Jules Verne reader so i was only moderately impressed by the machines de l'ile. However it was funny and it deserves a 'detour'.