Nantes: Guided visit of the Isle of Nantes｜France

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A GUIDED TOUR OF THE ISLAND, NOT A TICKET FOR LES MACHINES DE L'ILE.

From an industrial wasteland to an urban laboratory of creative Nantes: explore the most modern district of Nantes! Between the old shipyards, the monumental street art, the bold architecture of the new buildings, and of course the incredible Mechanical Elephant, this route tells the story of the successful metamorphosis of an area from the 2000s to the present day.

The tour lasts 2 hours and starts in the Parc des Chantiers in front of the headquarters of the former shipyards, returning to the same point.

About me:

Welcome, I'm Camil.

I arrived in Nantes in 2020 and never left. It wasn't really by chance: this city literally captivated me, with its rich history, its surprising architecture, and that energy you can't find anywhere else.

Since then, I've roamed its streets in every direction, searched its archives, discovered its hidden corners, and collected anecdotes. It is this passion that I wanted to share by creating à pas d'éléphant.

My goal: to let you experience Nantes as if a friend who really knows the city were showing it to you. We walk, we stop, we talk, we laugh — and we leave with stories we want to tell.