Excursions will be organized in the afternoon of Wednesday 27th September.

The 3 proposed tours are independent and will run in parallel.

Visit « Les Machines de l’Île » <--- cancelled

Les Machines de l'île (“The Machines of the Island”) is a completely  new artistic project, populated by curious machines. It is located at the crossroads of the "invented worlds" of Jules Verne, the mechanical universe of Leonardo da Vinci and the industrial history of Nantes, on the exceptional site of the former shipyards. These unusual machines are born from the hands of the builders of the company "La Machine" and come to life between those of the Machines de l'île, under the eyes of the public. Their coming and going between the construction workshop and the Gallery creates a feeling of movement in the heart of the old Dubigeon Nave. They give this island a mysterious reality, as in the days when boats were launched for all the voyages of the world.

Visit « Nantes Vineyard » <--- closed

Discovery of the wine region through a selection of cellars and estates with tasting of "melon de bourgogne" and "folle blanche" grape varieties. Enotourism from Nantes to Clisson, this guided group tour takes you through the vineyards and along the banks of the Sèvre River to the most important sites of the Nantes vineyards: natural sites, heritage elements, villages of character or unusual cellars...

Stop at the "Porte-Vue" at Château-Thébaud

• A breathtaking 360° view of the vineyards from the belvedere “Le Porte-Vue” at Château Thébaud, a daring architecture overlooking the river Maine. Walk to the Domaine de la Chauvinière (10mn)
• Discover a cellar and an estate during a Muscadet tasting: one of the 11 "caves d'excellence" (prize awarded to tourist cellars for their exemplary welcome) opens its doors for you to discover the history of the estate, the work of vinification in the cellar and the variety of the production during a tasting.

Trip to Atlantic Ocean <--- closed

Visit “Terre de Sel” (Salt Land)

A guided tour to discover a traditional profession unique in the world and to observe the flora and fauna of an exceptional site. Nothing better than real specialists to help you discover the secrets of the salt marshes: salt workers proud to explain their trade and naturalist guides happy to share their passion for the local flora and fauna.

Walk and dinner in a seaside restaurant

On 7 kilometers, between Le Pouliguen and Le Croisic, the wild coast of Loire-Atlantique offers a natural and architectural heritage more than remarkable. The succession of cliffs, caves, granite coastlines and creeks, the diversity of habitats such as dunes or marshes, make it an exceptional place where an important fauna and flora live. Nature is king and invites you to discover what it has shaped over hundreds of years. Along the cliffs you will discover wild beaches and sheltered coves where swimming and fishing are the favorite activities of hikers.

Please note that it is possible to pay for excursion separately from the registration fee.
To proceed you can select the category "ONLY for excursion"
on the page "Registration-Payment".