Grand Éléphant

Sight·NantesMentioned by The Guardian
Grand Éléphant
Photo: lesmachines-nantes.fr
“Nantes mechanical elephant : discover the elephant in Nantes in Les Machines de l'île. Le Grand Elephant in Nantes in France can embark 50 passengers on an amazing journey. In February 2018, after few months of maintenance, the Grand Éléphant became more silent than ever, with a new hybrid motor.”
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The GuardianSep 6

‘Fabulous museums and no queues’: five of the best under-the-radar city breaks in Europe

From the Renaissance treasures of Parma to offbeat creativity in Nantes, these cities offer world-class art, great food and a laid-back alternative to Europe’s hotspots As dilemmas go, it’s an unusual one: saddle up a giant squid or board a submersible for a voyage to the bottom of the ocean. In the end, I find myself drawn to a fierce-looking merhorse and tentatively take the reins. High above…

12m-high mechanical pachyderm carrying passengers

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