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Opening hours


A strike notice has been filed until May 31st, 2026 at Les Machines de l’île. Therefore, the site’s operations may be disrupted on certain days. We only have this information once the site opens.

Today (April 14), the site is open at its usual hours and welcomes visitors.

If you already have a ticket, we guarantee a refund in case of closure, or in advance upon request.

Thank you for your understanding.

  • Ticket offices
    opening hours
  • Last access: 45 minutes before closing
  • 14.00 to 18.00
  • 10.00 to 19.00
  • 10.00 to 13.00 / 14.00 to 18.00
  • Carrousel on discovery mode
  • * Nocturnal:19.00 to 22.00

Opening Hours for the Grand Éléphant

April 7th to April 26th (French school holidays)
Monday to Sunday: 10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 12:30pm,
1:15pm*, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm*, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm*, 6:45pm*

Sunday, April 26th: 2:15pm*, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm*, 6:00pm*

April 27th to April 30th (French school holidays)
Monday to Sunday: 10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am,
2:15pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm*, 6:00pm*

May 2nd to May 3rd
10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 12:30pm,
1:15pm*, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm*, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm*, 6:45pm*

May 5th to May 7th
10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm

May 8th to May 10th (public holiday weekend)
10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 12:30pm,
1:15pm*, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm*, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm*, 6:45pm*

May 12th to May 13th
10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm

May 14th to May 17th (Ascension weekend)
10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 12:30pm,
1:15pm*, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm*, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm*, 6:45pm*

May 19th to May 22nd
10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm

May 23rd to May 25th (Pentecost weekend)
10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 12:30pm,
1:15pm*, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm*, 4:30pm, 5:15pm, 6:00pm*, 6:45pm*

May 26th to June 21st
From Tuesday to Friday: 10:15am*, 11:00am, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:15am*, 11:00am*, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 3:00pm*, 3:45pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm*, 6:00pm*
No Grand Elephant rides from Monday, June 15th to Friday, June 19th, 2026.

*tickets bookable online