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Les Machines de L'ilevsMusee Jules Verne
Both are praised by professionals. Overall, Les Machines de L'ile is preferred by most professionals compared to Musee Jules Verne de Nantes. Les Machines de L'ile ranks #1 in Nantes with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Les Machines de L'ile
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Les Chantiers, Bd Léon Bureau, 44200 Nantes
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Outside, by the river, Le Carrousel des Mondes Marins (a gigantic funfair carousel) whisks you under the sea on the back of giant crabs, octopuses and other strange sea creatures." Full review
Fodor's "The Grand Eléphant gets most attention—hardly surprising, since the 50-ton giant, just short of 40-feet high, regularly "ambles" along the quay carrying 49 passengers. "
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Here in the heart of the former boiler-making workshops of the Chantiers de la Loire shipyards, you will venture into a world entirely imagined by François Delarozière and Pierre Orefice." Full review
Frommer's "On the island splitting the Loire river in the center of Nantes is a fantastical workshop that does Jules Verne proud." Full review
Musee Jules Verne Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's
3 rue de l'Hermitage, 44100 Nantes
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Lonely Planet "Overlooking the river, this is a magical museum with 1st-edition books, hand-edited manuscripts and cardboard theatre cut-outs." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Jules Vernes museum, housed in a 19C house, contains many souvenirs of the life of the celebrated Nantes writer: autographs, furniture, objects, portraits, posters." Full review
Frommer's "Fans of the author and young explorers will enjoy the museum’s displays of memorabilia and artifacts inspired by his writings, from ink spots to a “magic” lantern with glass slides." Full review
