Went here with my father in law and family, the best attraction is the elephant that does a regular trip it is remote controlled by the driver. Place ideal for children and family days out as there is alot to interact with. More

Fantastic automata, you can see the workshops, and in season ride on the carousel or the elephant or the prototype heron. More

I went because there was a lot of good review of this place on trip advisor, however I was very dissapointed. Because it was windy on the day we went we could not ride the elephant, however the price of the museum did not include the elephant ride. This museum unlike many I have been to abroad doesn't really cater... More

If you have so many time to spend, if you are soo patient to ride on a wooden machine elephant, just go for it. Otherwise you will get bored on it. More

For those intrigued by machines and/or sculpture, I can't recommend this enough. More

Initially, we thought paying 7 Euros per adult (5.50 E for children), for a 40 minute elephant ride was extravagant (free for ages 3 and under) but it's a strange and thrilling experience to be riding a giant, mechanized elephant that can bellow, spray water and saunter from point A to B. You BECOME the spectacle with the elephant. But... More

A writer friend with steampunk leanings commissioned me to see this place and my response was nothing less than enthusiastic. The old shipyard workshops have been turned into a factory where French whimsy and technical knowhow meet Victorian sensibilities. Bicycles made in the forms of jellyfish and lobsters are displayed beside coaches in the form of conch. However, it is... More

These machines are fascinating and super for all the family to see. The main explanations are all in French but volunteers are asked to try out some of the machines and it is great fun, particularly for teenagers More

We were here on an October around lunchtime (check opening days because it is not open every day at this time of year). There was a short queue for entry. We also paid the price to ride on the mechanical elephant which is a separate attraction. The exhibition was interesting and the mechanical creations were being regularly demonstrated with audience... More