Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

The children of Calais are lucky. They have a workshop to build toys unique in the world! Born from a partnership between the Calais town hall and the Meccano company, the Meccano Lab is a free space that welcomes children and adults to play.

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Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

The children of Calais are lucky. With the Meccano Lab, which has opened in the city center, they have a workshop to build toys unique in the world! Born from a partnership between the Calais town hall and the Meccano company, the Meccano Lab is a free space that welcomes children and adults to play. We are visiting ?

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

The Meccano Lab has opened its doors in the center of Calais; in the beautiful mansion of former Crédit Lyonnais, 52 bd Jacquard. Here, children imagine their own toys using thousands of Meccano pieces.

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Adults also have their own corner to invent and have fun.

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

It is divided into several workshops with the Mini Lab for 5 to 7 years who will play with the plastic ranges.

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

More than 8 years old are welcomed in the Extra Lab to have fun with the metal parts.

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

They try to reproduce models whose stages are illustrated in model or play freely, guided by animators trained by Meccano.

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Visitors and the curious can also admire some unique and spectacular pieces.

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

Welcome to the Meccano Lab of Calais

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