The Grand Elephant, Mechanical elephant in Machines of the Isle, Nantes, France
The Grand Elephant, measuring 12 meters high and 21 meters long, carries 50 passengers while walking through the former shipyards of Nantes.
The mechanical pachyderm, introduced in 2007, stands as a central element of the cultural revival project in the industrial district of Nantes.
Engineers and technicians demonstrate the convergence of art and mechanics through 62 cylinders that animate the steel and wood structure.
The elephant operates daily with three 30-minute scheduled rides, accessible via the Chantiers Navals tram stop on Line 1 of the TAN network.
This 48-ton mechanical structure employs a hybrid motor system and 2,500 liters of hydraulic oil to execute its precise movements at 3 kilometers per hour.
Location: Nantes
Creator: La Machine
Website: http://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/elephant.html
Website: http://lesmachines-nantes.fr/elephant.html
GPS coordinates: 47.20558,-1.56437
Latest update: May 24, 2025 16:43
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