Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2007 - Les Machines de l'Île (44)

"Les Machines de l'île" is an artistic project located in Nantes, France, that combines the imaginative worlds of Jules Verne and the mechanical heritage of Leonardo da Vinci. It features a captivating collection of giant mechanical creatures, including a Grand Elephant capable of carrying visitors, an underwater Carrousel of the Marine Worlds, and other interactive machines. Visitors can interact with these machines and explore a fantastical world where art, science, and creativity intersect. Located on Nantes Island, this project has helped make the city a major cultural center in France.