Gala Dinner

L'éléphant mécanique de Nantes devant le carrousel des mondes marins
Practical Information

The Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday, October 2nd at 7:30 pm at the Galerie des Machines.
An exceptional landmark of the city’s industrial and port heritage, the Galerie des Machines will, for one evening, become the setting for the MCIS Conference Gala Dinner.

Join us at 7:30 PM for an evening in three parts:

  • Welcome and guided discovery of the Galerie des Machines with a cultural mediator
  • Seated dinner at the heart of a mechanical bestiary
  • For those who wish, a festive dancing party to close the evening

📍 Venue
Galerie des Machines
Esplanade des Riveurs, 76 Bd de la Prairie au Duc, 44200 Nantes

🚌 Getting there

  • Tramway Line 1: stop Chantiers navals + 4 min walk
  • Busway Line 5: stop Prairie au duc + 4 min walk
  • Navibus Line N2: stop Hangar à bananes + 16 min walk

👗 Evening Spirit
The Gala Dinner is an opportunity to share an elegant and convivial moment. We encourage you to opt for chic yet comfortable evening attire.
The atmosphere of the evening will be refined without being formal, with a festive touch to fully enjoy the dinner and, for those who wish, the dance floor.

Learn more about the Galerie des Machines and its history
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