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Read More...Tropical aquarium at Talmont St Hilare (85), with realistic seascapes. Free parking for up to 600 cars, catering, and disabled access. Annual passes available. Open almost all year. Call for entry prices and seasonal opening times.
Adventure day in the trees for all ages. At Sille Plage in Seille le Guillaume (72).
Water park with wave pool, 100m long river with inflatable rings, fun pool for children, fitness pool with jacuzzi, bubbles and geysers. Picnic areas and on-site catering facilities available. In St Hilaire de Riez (85).
Zoo located on the Route de Cholet, in Doue la Fontaine (49). Open daily from the beginning of the February holidays to the end of the All Saints holidays in France. Animals and other attractions.
International Ocean Liner Centre and Submarine Espadon at Escal'Atlantic in Saint-Nazaire (44). Also The Shipyard and The Airbus Factory - reservations obligatory.
Face painting and temporary ink and glitter tattoos for all ages. Available for birthday parties (provide party bags), fetes, soirees, marraiges, promotions, christmas fairs and business events (53).
Theme park with dinosaurs, robots, deep sea 3D and much more in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou (86). Visit the website for full details, map and prices.
The Puy du Fou is a must for kids and adults alike. In the Vendee (85), at rue Georges Clemenceau, Les Epesses. A castle with medieval enactments and attractions on a grand scale. Check website for opening times, which are seasonal.
Lots of rides including bumper boats, roller coaster, dodgems, train. Cafe, restaurant and picnic areas. Free parking. 4km from Bauge (49).
Climb and swing through the trees at this treetop adventure land. At Le Bois Lambert, Le Bernard, Moutiers les Mauxfaits (85). See website for further information.
Karting open April to September at 7 Avenue des Desmoiselles, St Jean de Monts. 17 karts. Adults and children welcome (height restriction 1m30).
Karting at Challans. Night karting in July & August. Open all year round. Children must be 7 years and older. Route de Cholet, 85300, Challans.
Welcome on board the Saint-Jean-de-Monts (85) tourist trains, from April to September. Also out of season for groups.
Stroll amongst hundreds of butterflies from the four corners of the world, flying freely among tropical plants and flowers, in France's largest butterfly house. At ZA des Mandeliers (behind Intermarche), La Gueriniere (85), Ile de Noirmoutier.
Farm where children can feed tame animals, play crazy and family golf, take a pony or tractor ride. At Le Perrier, Saint-Jean-de-Monts (85).
Children's farm in the heart of the Vendee marshes. VIsit and learn about various breeds of donkeys. Trekking and carriage-driving and donkey rides. At Route du Gois, Beauvoir sur Mer (85).
Animal park with 1,500 animals in natural surroundings on 14 hectares of land. Children's playground, picnic areas. On the Route de Menil Saint Fort in Chateau Gontier (53).
Pedal along 10 km of former railway line, travelling in railcars for 2-4 persons. Cross the river Vie and pass through the former Saint Maixent sur Vie railway station. At Gare du Velo-Rail, Commequiers (85).
Hire of electric boats for navigation on the river Jaunay. Avenue de la Cour Saint Laud in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (85). Open from April to September.
Reduced-scale models of traditional French houses. MiniVille features homes in the French countryside, region by region. These reproduction mini-houses have been made using materials from the areas represented. At L'Epine (85), Ile de Noirmoutier.
Journey into the depths of the coal mines of Faymoreau (85). Museum open all year, with the descent inside the roadways, the mining village and Carmelo Zagari's stained glass windows in the Miners' Chapel.
Museum of sea shells at Les Sables d'Olonne (85). Open all year. Varied exhibits of rare and unusual crustaceans, starfish, crabs, giant clams, and even sharks. Unique in Europe. See website or call for more information.
Planetarium equipped with the latest digital technology allowing you to travel through the solar system in 3D. Closed Saturday and no admission for children under 5. 8 rue des Acadiens, Nantes (44).
Water park with typical attractions including water slide, waterfalls, jacuzzi, wave pool, covered swimming. In l'Epine (85), on the island of Noirmoutier.
Aquatic exhibitions and visits of different species. Avenue de Saint-Goustan, Le Croisic (44). See website for exact opening times as they vary depending on time of year.
Family/children's park incorporating a mini aqua park at Yvre l'Eveque (72). 20 hectares of flora and fauna, as well as boat circuits and bouncy castles.
Discover animals from the five continents. The zoo is at La Chataigneraie in La Boissiere du Dore (44) and is closed in December and January. Visit the website for times and tarifs.
Planetarium at 8 rue des Acadiens, Nantes (44). Call for opening times and tickets.
Wildlife Entertainment Park with an African Village, Safari trails (drive through in your car) and a Marine City with shows. Themed restaurant. In Port Saint-Pere (44).
Aquarium open February to November. Fantastic universe of underwater flora and fauna. 500,000 litres of water, 200m circuit, 200 different species, 1000 creatures. At Le Vieux Port, Noirmoutier (85).
Discovery zoo for children with birds, reptiles, mammals, insects and more. in Spay (72), west of Le Mans (72).
Zoological park with an endangered species breeding programme. Set in 3 ha of established land. Partner to the Doue Zoo in Maine et Loire. Open from mid-February to late October. See website for further details. Annual tickets available.
Zoo in la Fleche (72) with a large selection of all types of animals. Open year round, but check the website for exact hours as they vary.
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