Le Grand Éléphant

Tourist attraction Artistic park attraction with a giant elephant & heron, inspired by Jules Verne & Leonardo da Vinci. Castle Castle & museum detailing the history of the port, including various scale models of the city. Botanical garden Palm-house tours, plus trails amid camellias & magnolias in a 19th-century park & botanical gardens. City park Paths & boat rides around a Zen garden with cherry trees on a landscaped island in the Erdre River. Cultural center Cultural center with a bookshop & a bar in a converted biscuit factory, hosting art & performances.