Les Machines de l'Île, Nantes

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Les Machines de l'Île (address: 31 Rue la Tour d'Auvergne, 44200 Nantes) is a place located in Nantes (Pays de la Loire region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 39 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 47°12'25"N latitude and 1°33'37"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Les Machines de l'Île is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Gare de l'État (bus, 5 min walk), Médiathèque (tram, 8 min walk), Gare Maritime (ferry, 16 min walk), Rezé - Pont-Rousseau (train, 28 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Blockhaus DY10 (performing arts, 5 min walk), Mémorial de l’Abolition de l’Esclavage (memorial, 7 min walk), Médiathèque Jacques Demy (library, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 47°12'25"N, 1°33'37"W

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31 Rue la Tour d'Auvergne, 44200 NantesÎle de Nantes (République - Les Ponts)Nantes France

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Les Machines de l'Île – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Passage Pommeraye, Nantes Cathedral, Château des ducs de Bretagne, Musée Dobrée.

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Which popular attractions are close to Les Machines de l'Île?

Nearby attractions include Blockhaus DY10, Nantes (5 min walk), Mémorial de l’Abolition de l’Esclavage, Nantes (7 min walk), Médiathèque Jacques Demy, Nantes (8 min walk), Musée de l'Imprimerie, Nantes (8 min walk).

How to get to Les Machines de l'Île by public transport?

The nearest stations to Les Machines de l'Île:

Bus

Gare de l'État • Lines: 5, Lu (5 min walk)
République • Lines: 26, 5, Lu (7 min walk)

Tram

Médiathèque • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Chantiers Navals • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Gare Maritime • Lines: N1 (16 min walk)
Hangar à Bananes • Lines: N2, N2 Hangar à Bananes → Bas-Chante (21 min walk)

Train

Rezé - Pont-Rousseau (28 min walk)
Nantes (29 min walk)