I rode a giant mechanical elephant. You can too. @TomScottGo
I rode a giant mechanical elephant. You can too.  @TomScottGo
Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Les machines de l'île, in Nantes, are famous for their giant mechanical elephant. And to my surprise, tourists can just pay and ride it. ■ More information: https://www.lesmachines-nantes.fr/

Edited by Michelle Martin youtube.com/@OnTheCrux
Camera: Guillaume Juin https://www.guillaumejuin.fr
Producer: Axel Zeiliger at Block8 block8production.com

Thanks to Jérémie Chabot for the suggestion

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