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The Machines of the Isle of Nantes (Les Machines de l'île) is an artistic, touristic and cultural project based in Nantes, France. In the old covered buildings of the former shipyards in Nantes that were at one time used for ship construction, and later used as business sites,the Machines of the Isle are created by two artists, François Delarozière (of La Machine production company) and Pierre Orefice (of Manaus association).
The projects aim to promote the city's image and tries to build an identity as a creative metropolis of dream and of fantasy. The site is open to the public 1 July 2007.
The mechanical elephant (2007) is 12 meters high and 8 meters wide, made from 45 tons of wood and steel. It can take up to 49 passengers for a 45-minute walk.
Check Official Website: http://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/english
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The Machines of the Isle of Nantes (Les Machines de l'île) is an artistic, touristic and cultural project based in Nantes, France. In the old covered buildings of the former shipyards in Nantes that were at one time used for ship construction, and later used as business sites,the Machines of the Isle are created by two artists, François Delarozière (of La Machine production company) and Pierre Orefice (of Manaus association).
The projects aim to promote the city's image and tries to build an identity as a creative metropolis of dream and of fantasy. The site is open to the public 1 July 2007.
The mechanical elephant (2007) is 12 meters high and 8 meters wide, made from 45 tons of wood and steel. It can take up to 49 passengers for a 45-minute walk.
Check Official Website: http://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/english
Subscribe Us For More Updates
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Please watch: "Elliptical Outdoor Bicycle - low Run Effort Bicycle | Mechanical project"
youtube.com/watch?v=aRiubsaYk5A
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