If you’re looking for a family-friendly break in the countryside whilst continuing your journey of discovery… Beauval is the perfect complement to the châteaux of the Loire Valley. It’s spectacular, lively, educational and, above all, unforgettable: a real trip around the world in a single day!
It’s about a 1 hour 15 minute drive from Villandry – a lovely day trip – and you’ll also pass through the beautiful countryside of Touraine and the Loir-et-Cher. Here’s what might just convince you:
It’s one of the five most beautiful zoos in the world
Yes, in the world! Not just in France. The ZooParc de Beauval is a vast 45-hectare wildlife park home to over 35,000 animals, some of which you won’t see anywhere else in France.
The stars of the show: giant pandas, koalas, golden monkeys, manatees…
- The giant pandas and golden monkeys, the zoo’s ambassadors, are unique in France.
- The koalas: an air-conditioned enclosure for these little Australian cuddly toys.
- The manatees, nicknamed ‘sea cows’, live in a magical tropical greenhouse.
- Penguins, white lions, tigers, elephants, gorillas…
Beauval is divided into large themed areas:
- The African Savannah (giraffes, rhinos…)
- The Asian Plains (red pandas, snow leopards…)
- The large tropical domes (birds, reptiles, tropical fish…)
- The Land of Lions and the Equatorial Dome, one of the largest greenhouses in Europe.
Exceptional live shows:
- “Masters of the Skies”: a birds of prey show that will leave you speechless, with birds flying freely above the audience.
- “The Sea Lion Odyssey”: fun and educational.
Excellent facilities to ensure you feel at home:
- A varied, clean and efficient on-site catering service.
- Rest areas, children’s play areas, shops, etc.
