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The Grand Éléphant

Built by Les Machines de l'île · France

Updated May 2026·methodology
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5 of 10 signals present

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Commercial maturity20%85/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%80/100
Spec completeness12%91/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

乗ってみると、足を動かすための動く歯車を見ることができます。機械士が象について語り、あなたの楽しみのために鼻を吹き出します。グランド・エレファントの背に乗っているのは、移動する家の4階にいるような感覚で、以前の造船所からの壮大な景色が広がります。

Flagship features

  • This is a manually-operated, rider-carrying mechanical sculpture (not an autonomous robot)
  • Operates as a scheduled attraction with limited capacity and online booking
  • Requires weather-dependent operation; cancellations possible up to 2 days prior
  • Wheelchair access available only with prior coordination by phone
  • Part of the larger 'Machines de l'Ile' artistic project in Nantes, France
  • No robotic autonomy, sensors, AI, or service capabilities beyond the ride experience

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2004

Les Machines de l'île closure and reopening notices

Price

purchase

Availability

available

Specifications

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Company profile

Founded
2004

Detailed specifications

Power & battery1
Gas Powered Cylinders
10
Other15
Width M
8
Height M
12
Length M
21
Cylinders
62
Applications
tourism,entertainment
Max Speed Ms
0.278
Sub Category
mechanical pachyderm
Company Country
FR
Deployment Notes
The world’s first eco-friendly mechanical pachyderm!
Industries Served
culture,tourism
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
FR
Hydraulic Cylinders
46
Pneumatic Cylinders
6
Additional Information
- This is a manually-operated, rider-carrying mechanical sculpture (not an autonomous robot). - Operates as a scheduled attraction with limited capacity and online booking. - Requires weather-dependent operation; cancellations possible up to 2 days prior. - Wheelchair access available only with prior coordination by phone. - Part of the larger 'Machines de l'Ile' artistic project in Nantes, France. - No robotic autonomy, sensors, AI, or service capabilities beyond the ride experience.

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Company milestones

  • 2026DeploymentLes Machines de l'île closure and reopening notices
  • 2026DeploymentGrand Éléphant ride tickets sold for summer 2026
  • 2012MilestoneCarrousel des Mondes Marins opened
  • 2007MilestoneGrand Éléphant inauguration
  • 2004MilestoneProject launched
  • MilestoneGrand Éléphant listed as an attraction in Nantes

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