Carrousel des mondes marins, Mechanical carousel in Nantes, France.
The Carrousel des Mondes Marins measures 25 meters in height and 22 meters in diameter, featuring three distinct levels representing different ocean depths.
The carousel opened in 2012 as part of the Machines of the Isle of Nantes project, constructed on former shipyard grounds along the Loire River.
Each of the 36 mechanical marine creatures reflects the maritime heritage of Nantes through industrial engineering and artistic metal craftsmanship.
The carousel operates daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with separate access requirements for each level based on visitor height and age restrictions.
The structure contains mechanized sea creatures including a giant crab, reverse propulsion squid, and manta ray that visitors can control during their ride.
Location: Nantes
Inception: January 1, 2012
Creator: La Machine
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Boulevard Léon Bureau
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +33810121225
Website: http://lesmachines-nantes.fr/fr/les-machines-de-l-ile/le-carrousel-des-mondes-marins/presentation
GPS coordinates: 47.20592,-1.56781
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
Nantes features diverse settings for photography, from gardens to historical monuments. Passage Pommeraye, a 19th-century shopping gallery, displays carved staircases and glass roofs across three levels. Île de Versailles offers a Japanese garden with stone lanterns and bamboo groves, while the Jardin des Plantes houses over 10,000 plant species in its greenhouses and pathways. Château des Ducs de Bretagne showcases Renaissance towers, and Cours Cambronne lines neoclassical facades around a tree-lined square. Converted former industrial sites create unique photographic spaces. The Hangar à Bananes, a former warehouse on the Loire quays, now hosts restaurants and galleries. Les Machines de l'Île set their mechanical creations in the naval shipyard’s Nefs. Le Lieu Unique occupies the LU factory with its distinctive tower, and Jardin des Fonderies preserves metal structures from its industrial past. In Trentemoult, a fishing village with houses painted red, yellow, and blue, narrow alleys run along the Loire.
Nantes combines mechanical monuments, botanical gardens, a medieval castle and museums. The historical quarters, old squares and notable architecture reflect its maritime and commercial past. The city features parks, walks along the Loire and cultural institutions like the Art Museum and Natural History Museum. The Machines de l'île presents mechanical animals, including a 12-meter-tall elephant.
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