Cool little shop and I highly highly recommend the attached cookies. Tastiest butter cookies I've ever had.

Large choice at moderate prices. Unfortunately not all products available year round.

Adorable shop with plenty ideas of a sweet gift or memory.

Lovely spot for coffee and cake....shop too easy to spend!

Always many people during vacation but why not :)

Good place for sale coffee and galette

Perfect tea break.

A good day out only takes about 90 minutes to go around the castle we went on a Tuesday and there was a craft market in one of the town car parks

A relatively small castle but interesting with wonderful views from the top. The neighbouring church of Saint Philbert is also well worth visiting.

Well worth paying to get in to see the castle interior. The museum displays are excellent! It’s great to just walk around the castle courtyard.

We visited the inner courtyard as the main keep was unfortunately closed at the time we visited. Used Google translate to read the visitor noticeboards and found the references to HMSMaidstone very interesting.

It is a nice place to visit. Kid friendly and takes about an hour to go around. There are interesting exhibits and of course the building itself is also worth seeing. From the top there is an excellent view of the island. The castle is close to the town center which allows shopping and dining very close by and in a short walk there is the port, which is also worth seeing.

Lovely place to visit especially for the view at the top. The castle and the islands history is told throughout. I don't speak very good French but I did understand what happened there. It was nice to have a history lesson of this part of the beautiful France.

You can not go in with dogs but nice to enjoy a game of chess in the courtyard

Interesting place, highly recommended for a rainy day. Not too big, so conveniently can be seen with a whole family. Can be a bit crowded. There is also a bird house. The area is not too exciting, but a short drive takes you to a mall and there are salt production places around to visit.

It was a lovely experience especially for the kids. Butterflies kept landing on my son's red cap to his immense enjoyment. There's a pool of friendly Koi Carp who think you're there to feed them, a butterfly hatchery, a pool of Goldfish, a tank of Red Bellied Piranha and Chinese Quall wondering everywhere. You could walk through very quickly and miss loads of things. My advice is take your time, read the plaques, oh and wear a red cap.

A lovely experience with numerous types of exotic butterflies flying around and perching on flowers and fruit feeding stations, the carers of the numerous types of butterflies were so stunning and we were blessed to have butterflies landing on us on Most of the information notices are in English and in French. There are other attractions within including a piranha tank and a bird aviary, plus also a video presentation that we did not watch. The facilities including the reception and the toilets are modern and clean and it’s a real pleasure to visit this wonderful attraction. Visitor numbers were moderate on a September Monday. Refreshments unlimited to a modest selection of soft drinks and a very small selection of ice creams and ice lollies.

Fantastic experience. Amazing to see so many butterflies in one place. Staff are really good and very knowledgeable also.

Very beautifull butterflies. Good for taking pictures

A place to see various species of Butterflies. Not cheap! Tour takes about an hour. Video display at the end.

It's a nice place.But small and pricey for what it is though.

This is a great place to visit. I feel it might be a family run business. The staff are all so nice. We only have a little bit of French and each of them spoke perfect a english. Tour of the windmill is half hour to 40 minutes and the milliner is so knowledgeable. Tour was in French but he kept us in the loop by translating it to English. Lovely crepes and coffee after in a georgous setting. It was exactly what I had imagined rural france to be. Tour is very cheap and food is very reasonably priced. A wonderful experience all round. A must visit if in the area.

Fun visit in such an historical and unique place! The owner is quite the tour guide and is worth every penny. Do not miss the visit, the crepes to eat before or after and some goodies to take home.

I've seen plenty of windmills in pictures and documentaries. But it's still kinda cool to see the inner workings up close and personal. I recommend stopping by if you're already passing through the area.

Free to go in shop and crepes are good and reasonable price. Touring is 4 -5 Euros so didn't do that.

Excellent little tour of the windmill and sheds outside containing various artifacts relating to the milling process. We had tea and crêpes in the shop while the more able went up into the mill. If you are not good on your feet you may find this part difficult but the rest is easy. Shop provides seating and a selection of drinks and some food as well as the mills flour and associated goods. Well worth a visit but check the opening times.

It looks nice but we didn't see it inside because it was closed.Special timetable during the winter.

Stunning windmill that is well worth a visit. The owner gave a guided tour with very good spoken English. Really interesting stories about the area and how windmills came to be redundant over time. Highly recommended.

Love this place, returned here after 15 years. Took a trip down memory lane with my wife. We holidayed in France for a number of years when our children were small. Hasn't changed much, still a great day out.

Nice park. The animals have spacious areas and the different zones where you drive through give a good feeling how they live in the wild. Animals look well cared for. The duration of the car ride within the park (10km trip) is enough to be entertained but not too long for the kids to get bored. So good spot. The park area where you can walk has some overlap with the things you have already seems from the car and the paths are a bit muddy. Facilities are average. The prices are high with nearly 10 euro for a take out panini which is heated in the grill but was still frozen inside and the taste average. So bring your own food would be a good tip. Toilets are not on the quality level you would expect for a park with this price tag. Improvements can certainly be made on those areas Overall, the vibe is good and people working there are friendly. 4 stars.

We visited Planète Sauvage in June, and it was a great experience! This zoo offers a unique concept where you can explore part of the park by car, just like on a safari. Along the drive, we saw many animals roaming freely, including giraffes, zebras, lions, antelopes, camels, and rhinos, which made the experience really special. It would be even better if there were staff monitoring the safari track more regularly, as some visitors tend to stop for too long, causing small traffic jams. This can be a bit unsafe, especially when surrounded by large animals. The rest of the park is well maintained and accessible, so people with reduced mobility can move around comfortably. There’s also a restaurant and snack area on site, offering convenient meal options, but for those who prefer bringing their own food, there are dedicated picnic areas where you can relax and enjoy your lunch outdoors. We also enjoyed the seal show, which was entertaining and well-organized, great for families and children. Overall, Planète Sauvage is a fun and educational day out, combining both safari adventure and classic zoo experiences. Highly recommended for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking for something different to do near Nantes!

Great day out with the whole family as a group of 12 including 5 children. Plenty to do and see. We paid the extra to do the Safari 4x4 Truck ride. Lasts around 2-3 hrs with a break in the middle at the halfway point. Shops and cafes on site. Highly recommend the Dolphin show. Very impressive and a nice reminder how nice nature can be.

Fantastic place, with a 10km! drive through. The walkable area is somewhat small but has a nice variety of animals.

What a brilliant self drive through safari park (French Longleat). Suggest you do the safari drive on arrival, as during peak times it’s gets very busy.

A really very nice safari. It is well arranged and easy to move around. Lots of animals to see. Overall excellent experience

Came here to take photos of the reflection but it’s dry

Great place for the kids. Especially when exploring the city this breaks up the trio and allow them to be free, especially cool down on the hot day. The water empties and refills automatically which is great. There are some jets that also come on where the kids can walk through. Loads of people here under the shade of the trees and an ice cream truck also serving ice creams.

Pretty, although the fountains were only on the first time we saw it.

It's been already four years that I've been living in Nantes and I don't get tired of this place. Lots of people, kids and the castle just in front of it. Great place to sit in the grass and drink a beer with your friends.

Amazing place, very nice fountains with a great breeze in the summer, beautiful view over château des ducs de Bretagne, nice greenery, all in all nice place to chill and have lunch!

Summer fun for kids and adults alike

My daughter loved this!

Only one tower remains of the two towers of the LU biscuits factory. Since 2020 it is the center of Contemporary Culture with a bar, hammam, meeting and conference space for rent, this is a convivial space for creative exploration according to our friendly waiter. Close to the castle of the dukes of Brittany, train station and downtown.

Not a bad place. I recommend the pulled pork burger and the LU cake

This wall is the remaining part of the LU biscuits factory in Nantes. Now, it is a cultural place with a bar and a library.

AMAZING space for concerts, a meal, a meditation, or just a hang and a drink. Right on the canal, awesome ambience, cool art exhibits, a library. I want to live there.

I loved this place whenever I came. Great free cultural public place with fresh spirit and friendly good vibes. The free friday night Dj set is really a good idea.

Great exhibitions, mostly free, a book shop with a great selection and a bar/café with the coolest crowd of Nantes. Usually hard to get a table.

Beautiful building with a small library and cafe inside. Library has good books and cafe has nice collection of breakfast items.

14km ride on a converted rail truck along the tracks. Not a massive effort but did get a sweat on towards the end of the first leg as it was up a reasonable gradient. Lovely time with all the other riders. Was surprised to get a rousing cheer at the start /finish point. Well worth the efforts but be aware there are no toilet facilities at the halfway turn around point.

Magnificent experience! You must do this. You set off all "cars" at once spaced out a bit then turn round at the far end. It takes between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on how sportive you are!

After about 10 years visiting this area finally ticked this off . Good orientation, bit of fun for all but basically a straight track through woodland, and not much to see.

Fantastic couple of hours cycle as a family. 14km split in 2. Not too hard work and beautiful views through the country side.

Velo Rail is fun, unique and interesting for the whole family. We were a family of four, with 8 and 3 year olds. It was interesting at first but the novelty wore off and they got bored; and my wife and I were exhausted before after half the first leg of peddling. We reached the turning point, and most people ahead of us were already waiting, so we had little time for rest. For the second leg of the journey back, we decided to change tactics - what I call an "alternating 10 sec sprint between riders with a 20 sec sandwich rest" (if I could patent this technique, I would! It seem to work wonders on the leg back). The tactic basically involves each rider cycling hard for 10 seconds, then letting the velo bike run on momentum for 20 seconds, then the other rider rides hard for 10 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds, and this continues back with the other rider, etc. This method effectively gives each rider 30 seconds of rest in between, while maintaining the momentum of the vehicle. It will conserve energy and increase efficiency. We asked our children to be the coach/coordinator - to time/swap the three riding technique. This kept them occupied and motivated. Comparatively, for our first leg where we faced exhaustion, both riders were peddling furiously without efficiently sharing the workload and not necessarily going much faster. In short, be prepared for excitement, exhilaration and some exhaustion (if you have the right technique and method to manage the 11km journey). Otherwise, you may find yourself faced with a lot of unnecessary pain, perspiration and panting!

Great family activity. Hard work at times but very rewarding and great for laughs

Great fun and a great price- 2 hours of fun for all the family for under 30 euros.

We were staying in the campsite next door so didn’t need to queue / park etc. An amazing place, fully recommend. Our children are 11 and 13 years old. We loved the waterpark, its massive and easily absorbs all the people. We really enjoyed the treetop / high wire adventures (accrobranche) too - plenty of difficulty levels to suit the whole family. Price was reasonable too, we used the multipack purchase.

It's been one of the best places to come to for the last 12+ years, today has been busiest we have ever seen it, but the flow continues with short waits on the training routes… staff all round running and helping all the while smiling , really amazing place, the kids love it… so proud of how this place has grown

Very impressed. Free parking with overflows also. Buy in advance to avoud queue at the reception. We did treetop parkour and water inflatables. The parkour has such range, from small kids a meter or so up to very difficult for 15yrs plus maybe. Probably 20 or so different routes for all abilities and confidence. Good numbers of staff to address problems as they happened, and plenty of zip lines across the lakes. The routes can take a while, Red 5 was 50 minutes for us - we did 3 routes in almost 3 hours at senior levels. Didn't try Juniors. The water park was huge and challenging but soon got my sea legs and was jumping, wobbling and sliding as appropriate. Hour was enough for me and glad of the deal for 2 activities. Best of all, not fighting off insects all day and by its nature, a bit shady most of the day. May go back again on this holiday.

France’s hidden gem! An incredible day out which was so good we went twice. Unlimited aerial courses for all ages and abilities. Our 2 boys of 10 & 14 loved it. Each of the colours with a good increase in difficulty. The Red course was a great test for this fairly out of shape 44 year old 😁. So many other activities available too. The ‘Escape Room’ was great fun too. I’d give it 7 stars if I could.

Nice park. A lot to do. Safety first. Everything is clean. Nice park to climb.

We visited today - two adults, an 11 and a 9 year old - and selected the acquapark followed by the climbing course. It was a hot day and the park was busy. According, I was prepared for long wait times and grumpy staff and customers. I needn’t have worried - the staff were all impeccably polite, competent and helpful - a real credit to the espirit de corps of the team at the park. Bravo. The only downside was that we only scratched the surface of the climbing options. We’ll have to return to continue the experience. Thoroughly enjoyable. 👏👏

Absolutely amazing, highly recommended. Excellent value for money can spend the whole day here. So much to do children aged 8,10,13 and 15 loved it as did the adults!

Very informative museum. I could have spent much longer, but had to leave. I horror of the massacre perpetrated in the name of La Revolution is beyond terrible.

This place is so glorious. Ive been coming here for 9 yrs. It's spacious, fascinating and wonderful. The staff are helpful but today was even more of an exception. We went without realising there were special activities. One of these was a falconry show. I can barely put into words how wonderful it was. My daughter who has autism would be too overwhelmed by large bird shows (for years I've wanted to take her to puy de fou but it's too much for her) but this show today was perfect. I approached the falconer after to that him and he was so kind ... Even gave my daughter a feather 🪶 from one of the eagles. Such a wonder afternoon

This is potentially a great introduction to the Vendée's history but only if you're a fluent French speaker. Though we speak French at intermediate level, there was too much detailed and technical information in French only to digest easily. There were too many exhibitions simply consisting of panels of writing which you could have learned simply by reading a book. The panels followed no logical sequencing or numbering so impossible to follow the information. And of course, too many displays with broken bits of pottery - a pet hate.

A wonderful museum which can be enjoyed even if French is not your first language. We've visited on several occasions - the childrens area and visiting exhibition were different. We spent over an hour in the childrens area (theme = the sea) . Plenty to do for both kids and adults. In the main museum there are areas taking you through the history of the Vendee, a number of which have narratives in other languages. The cafe offers good value, and you can borrow picnic blankets if the weather is good. There are extensive grounds, and a moving memorial nearby.

Visited both the Historial and the Memorial, primarily to see the 2nd.World War exhibition, which we found interesting, seeing it from it's effect on the French people. The building is modern and striking and facilities good, but the cafe menu is limited out of season. We found the Memorial to the Vendee massacres very moving - the commentary to the video presentation is in various languages via headphones and the chapel is worth a visit.

We always enjoy visiting. Superbe exhibitions. Went to see the Romano Galleo exhibition - brilliant displays of artifacts. Interactive and informative. Also a very good cafe.

Fun interactive museum where you can see the while history of mankind. There is an extra room for kids to play in and room for other exhibitions! 5 euro's to enter and it's worth it.

Fantastic zoo. Large, beautiful enclosures, especially for the predators. Lovely play area. An unexpected gem to break up the journey to/from Rennes

Amazing!!! I came for team meeting here and stayed for one day. It was worth..

An absolute corker of a zoo...so lucky to have found it! All the usual animals plus a whole group of Orangutans and brown bears! Plains of Africa was stunning too!

Its a very good zoo, with genuine awareness of the future protection of wildlife, Its a large park, with so many animals to see, We did find the map that provides a route around the park, a little difficult to follow unless you are aware of some of the structures that you have to walk through to get into another area

We were there on 4th September, as most of the schools already opened, the zoo was not at all busy. We brought our own picnic. Most of the animals were sleeping because of the extreme heat but I particularly loved the African plains, but 5 kilometres to cover the entire zoo on foot is ver hard with a little one without a pram, I am hoping they will work on providing electric buggies to travel in the zoo or provide good tree cover for the summer months for us to enjoy the zoo.

Beautiful zoo with happy animals. There's also a playground for children. A year pass costs like two visits, so if you live anywhere around it is worth buying.

Edit: For some reason my review got 1 star while this should definitely be 5 stars. We have thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this zoo. It is not necessarily one of the best-known zoos in France, but this zoo should definitely be on your list of good zoos in France. Obviously its a different scale compared to the big zoos like Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine or Zoo beauval, but there is some proper zoo design quality to be found here. Most zoos have at least some enclosures that are not quite up-to date anymore, but we had a hard time finding such enclosures in this zoo. Even the former bear enclosure was already of a respectable size, yet now the animals got a huge and beautiful enclosure. Our favourite enclosure was without doubt the south-america enclosure (Iguazu park): it was a lush aviary with plenty of birds, several free-roaming primate species, armadillos, margay and an indoor enclosure with free-roaming sloths and some terraria. A perfect example of clever enclosure design, interesting species, visitor immersion and efficient use of space. In general the collection is impressive with some favorites for the general public (gorilla, orang utan, lions and a fullblown africa savannah), but also plenty of rare species (snow leopard, margay, bat-eared fox, blesbok and rock-wallaby). The latest expansions are huge enclosures that are highly impressive. Undoubtedly fantastic for the animals and as such an impressive new part to the zoo. We were less excited by the tiger enclosure. This enclosure was also huge, but as these animals don't live in groups we had a hard time finding the animals in the enclosure (we found one tiger all the way in the back hidden in the grass and another one pacing the fence to the side). Also the enclosure was quite open and in my opinion lacking trees that would have made it better match the natural habitat. Personally we would consider a different choice of species that make for a more attractive group-based species. We could see a nice group of painted dogs or Dholes make for a huge improvement. So despite the big zoos in France i would highly recommend visiting zoos!

Unfortunately, it was closed when I happened to be passing by. It doesn't matter; it still seems like a great place to visit, especially considering the tranquility of this beautiful town. Maybe next time.

Beautiful historical town. If you can visit while the masquerade parade is on in May!

Chateau de Clisson is the centrepiece of Clisson proper with a wonderful array of old cobbled streets, undercover market & lovely walks along the Sevre river. It is in the middle of quite extensive wine making region & should be added to any itinerary when visiting the Nantes area.

We recommend taking the guided tour There’s a beautiful path from the historic town into a nice picnic area by the water.

Charming small city Clisson, magnificent views, château it is mostly ancient walls but anyways very interesting to visit. Must see.

A great old piece of architecture, still being repaired, wonderful views over the river and down the valley. The original château fell into disrepair and was purchased by an artist who turned it into a feature of the gardens so it's basically lots of walls and very few rooms.

So happy we decided last minute to stop at this castle, especially considering it was a special weekend with free entry and demonstrations. These are ruins, so you cant really enter a building and there isnt anything available to offer explainations so if its possible, you should take a guide.

We spent the morning at this well restored Logis, learning about the history of the Wars of the Vendée. There is an audio presentation in the first few rooms that you pass through - explaining the local history and the people involved - the guide us in several different languages so is easy to follow once you master the headsets. The staff were very helpful. Several rooms of the Logis have been recreated with period furniture and the building is quite impressive. Our favourite part was the formal gardens - complete with ornate box hedges, beds of poppies and a haha moat. Tip: take a picnic to eat in the extensive parkland.

Great day out. Museum is well thought out with loads of detail for those interested in the Vendée Wars. The spectacle is also great fun and the logos superb. Great value.

Very French. But that's hardly a surprise. There is a "spectacle" involving 18c clothes, some sword fighting and a lot of shouting. The francophones seemed entranced. The costumes were good. I left, slightly bewildered. But my French, is, at best, basic. The exhibition of the Vendéan Royalist last stand would be interesting, I think, for a fluent French speaker. I had some understanding of history, thanks to Mike Duncan's excellent Revolutions podcast but I really didn't follow the exhibition. The Logis is what I expected, interesting enough. Our highlight was a very reasonable €2 per person carriage ride by a costumed and charming carriage driver. I like horses and with my French and our carriage driver's English, I found out a lot about Normandy cobs and heavy French horses.

Great historic house and museum catering well for the English visitor with comprehensive audio guides. Beautiful grounds and very interesting house and history relating to the revolution.

A magical, beautiful place An old Vendean logis / castle, full of history about General Charette' s capture by the Republicans during the Vendean civil war just after the French Revolution. Everything is well detailled with audioguides in different languages about the different rooms of the castles and period artifacts and of course the Vendean war heroes. They are live events organised throughout the year, classical concerts, theatrical reconstructions, painting competions, esp. in the summer. The prices are affordable and there are also reductions for students, the unemployed, etc. Car park is free and ok-ish. I always look forward to going there and when we have visitors, we take them to the Chabotterie (easy access from the express road La Roche Sur Yon <--> Nantes, well sign-posted.

Historical place where interiors and exteriors are very nicely put. A great spot for the kids, especially when they organise performances in the decor of the gardens!

If one needs to know a piece of French history of times gone by visiting La Charbotterie would give a good insight on the turmoil France was in circa 1790’s. The displays on offer are excellently portrayed and it is possible to take on board a translation device to help understand. The Vendee war as it was known involved initially a group of high born gentlemen trying to usurp Napoleon and unfortunately they failed and by failing an awful lot of people lost their lives. If interested it is a place to go to and is open all year except the usual Bank holidays Christmas and New Year days

It's a very interesting place. Worth the €5 entry fee. A good information sheet in English which is nice to see. Fantastic views from the highest points.

Very interesting castle with lots to do, knight show was one of the best we've seen! Book early for the evening events!!

Great value at €5. Not for those with mobility issues. Good views from the top of the tower. Has a refreshments cabin including local bottled beer.

Great summer day out at the Chateau in Talmont. Every year there is a medieval festival with entertainers, medieval crafts and jousting knights. Then throughout the summer the castle hosts a variety of activietes for all the family. You can visit the inside of the chateau - with a guided tour - even in English at certain times of the day. The kids can dress up in medieval costumes, there are birds of prey and old-fashioned wooden games - great fun! Spend the whole day there to make the entry fee worth while!

One of the oldest middle age castle in France. Going into a 1000 years old room is something. The services around are perfect and the historian speecher very interesting. I recommend.

Nice show, telling the historical story about the castle and its king. Small downside if you're not into French: the whole story is told in French. Further, you can actively play old games from the age of knights and have a look at the castle. Prices are ok seen the activities you can enjoy.

Nice place to visit, even with kids. Lots of stairs, so on hot days, it's a nice work-out :) No workshops on week-ends though.

May 2025, it is a shame that some of the items had been removed and I couldn't find information about them. The mechanisms available worked well and moved as expected based on the available input controls. Some thought had been given to the besign and function.

As a solo traveler, stumbling upon The Animal Place - Le Crocodile in Place Napoléon felt like finding a little slice of magic in the middle of La Roche-sur-Yon. The animal sculptures come to life in the most unexpected ways-mechanical, whimsical, and oddly charming. I wandered among crocodiles, hippos, and flamingos that moved with a surreal elegance. It's peaceful, thought-provoking, and fun all at once. Perfect for solo adventurers, curious couples, and especially families with kids who’ll love the interactive vibe. It’s not your typical tourist stop-it’s a gentle surprise that invites you to slow down and smile. Highly recommend!

Great free fun. Just a very small park in the middle oftown but lovely none the less.

Not everything is working but cool anyway

Great place to spend a couple of hours in between when you going to the beach in veillon beach. All mechanical workings press the button and see them go baby,free car park at the beach you can park campervans there to.

Amazing attraction. Free and creative. A few of the animals didn't work fully, but there were still plenty that did. Thank you to whoever dreamt this up and installed it!

No camel or frogs or hippo or fish there. But owl and flamingos and otter and ibis all working and great fun. Also real large fish and ducklings. Crocodile is there but not working. All free.

Went to do the Dino and Pirate adventure, would recommend buying tickets two days before you go to get the discount but still worth the full price. Dinos and pirates took 1-2 hours each depending on how fast you want to do it. Pirates was more games involved where dinos was more quiz like. Kids loved both. Playground leaves a lot to be desired but worth the trip up. Western city was closed when we were there so no idea how that it set up.

We had a fantastic family day out here today. We went with our 9 and 6 year old who throughly enjoyed themselves. We did all 4 adventures and both our children were fine in the haunted house. I was incredibly impressed with the level of effort put into each task whether it was each of the rooms in the haunted house of the riddles to solve on the Dino trail. We arrived at 10am and left at 4pm but could have stayed later. It exceeded all expectations and was definitely worth the money. The medals for completing each adventure went down very well with our children as well. Thank you so much for a brilliant day. Highly recommended.

Absolutely brilliant. Picnic benches on site for you to bring yours. Pirate trail was brilliant and kept three kids under 7 busy. Dino trail was almost as good. We were 4 hours there and kids got reqards after completing both tasks. We'll worth the trip , time and money.

We really enjoyed our visit, stopping off for a few hours detour between Nantes and La Rochelle. We did the one trail option ( we opted for dinosaurs) which was perfect for us with the time we wanted to spend there. The staff were really friendly and explained the trails in English which was helpful. I really liked the fact that the puzzles are suitable for all ages ranges with my 3 year old being able to take part easily too but still interesting for us too. My daughter is disabled but it was accessible for her too and she enjoyed pushing the large buttons which were at the height of her buggy. We also ate in the snack bar which I thought was fine and not too expensive considering we were a captive audience. Would definitely return to do more trails if we were in the area.

The chateau itself is interesting and full of lovely decor, there is a lot of pretty garden to see with my favourite being the lily pad pond. I leave such negative review because the male peacocks conditions concerned me. I've owned peacocks myself for 7 years, including hatching them and raising them. They have 13 acres of land to roam, this friendly peacock has a small enclosure with no room to roost up high. I hope the peacock is released during off peak times. There is so much land for this peacock and If it’s down to the peacock being overly friendly and potentially nipping at kids then perhaps he should be relocated. I was also charged €14.40 for 2 magnums and 2 cans of juice which is extortionate. A lot of the land is restricted because of wristband colours, we truthfully ignored one of them because the beautiful lily pad pond was behind this point, I was not interested in the dinosaur exhibit just the pond so beware if you want to explore all areas a higher paying price for the right wristbands might be needed

Great day out for kids 3 - 12 years approx. We only did the pirates treasure hunt, but there are 3 other activities if you want to spend the whole day there. Some very good points about this place: 1) it's not expensive 2) you can bring your own picnic (however, there are snacks, drinks and ice cream available on site too) 3) you can choose to purchase packages from 1 to 4 activities according to what your children are able for and how long you plan to be visit. The pirates treasure hunt was about 2 hours altogether.

Absolutely brilliant. Kids (7+6 boys) loved it, particularly the murder in the chateau adventure and the pirate trail. Spent 3.5hrs doing the chateau, pirate and Dino adventures. A great experience and a beautiful location

Amazing place for visiting with the whole family, we truly enjoyed it

Staff at reception sport very good English and so did the staff in the shop and food stall I would recommend taking your own lunch All performances and displays are in French only no translation However, information leaflets in all languages

Great atmosphere and theming. Medieval music all around, staff dressed up in style and outstanding spectacle. I got a bit emotional by the spectacle, the horses with knights are very impressive and skilled. Great price for all of this. Parking signs can be improved.

I've brought several groups of friends and family to Castle Tiffauges over the years. It is a great learning environment and fun for the younger children with their exhibits and jousting. We spent several days in and around the area exploring places and learning about the area and the history here. The staff was extremely helpful and the castle itself was imposing and covered well with informative placards to explain what happened or why the people in the past did things in the past. If I were to go back to Europe to lead another group on a vacation this place would certainly be on my short list of must see sites in France.

I've been to castles all over Britain and Europe, this is honestly one of my favourite. We came with a 3 and a half year old and she loved the shows and the playground. It's not huge but they make up for it in activities. The prices for entry are great for what you get, you usually have to pay extra for guidebooks but we were given multiple for free, one which explains the shows in English and another with the history of the castle. The gift shop is cheap, we got two coffees & an ice cream for €4.50 which is the cheapest we've paid in France. The other gifts are very reasonably priced, especially compared to the UK. The shows are fantastic, you can watch the siege weapons in use and see some real medieval jousting and fighting. We had a great time, not happy about the English losing the battle but what can you do...

Great time in this castle Kids loves the shows and activities You will definitely spend a longer period that previously planned Nice area for picnic I recommend to arrive at opening time to pick the activities and be able to plan accordantly

I'm not sure what this would be like on a normal day. We stumbled upon a 2 day medieval festival (Sept.28-29/25) Lots of things going on- we stayed for several hours

Google directions to parking is a bit misleading but easy to figure out. Parking can be an issue in holiday times. There is a market with clothing shops and restaurants as well as the light tower, the old tower is just behind it.

Very cool place to go to learn about the local history of the island and the lighthouse and as well the other lighthouses that dot French coastline. Worth the drive to the tip of Île de Ré.

Cool little destination when bike riding the Ile de Re. Plenty of ice cream spots also.

Wonderful old lighthouse. We walked up 257 steps to the top, had beautiful views

Nice place to visit to get a great view from the top of the lighthouse

Wonderfull wiew, strong wind and sunset is stunning.

I always like a good lighthouse, especially if you can climb it. Entrance is round the back (seaward side) and provides excellent 360 degree views. There is a small museum nearby.

Google directions to parking is a bit misleading but easy to figure out. Parking can be an issue in holiday times. There is a market with clothing shops and restaurants as well as the light tower, the old tower is just behind it.

Very cool place to go to learn about the local history of the island and the lighthouse and as well the other lighthouses that dot French coastline. Worth the drive to the tip of Île de Ré.

Cool little destination when bike riding the Ile de Re. Plenty of ice cream spots also.

Wonderful old lighthouse. We walked up 257 steps to the top, had beautiful views

Nice place to visit to get a great view from the top of the lighthouse

Wonderfull wiew, strong wind and sunset is stunning.

I always like a good lighthouse, especially if you can climb it. Entrance is round the back (seaward side) and provides excellent 360 degree views. There is a small museum nearby.

My experience was just okay. The park has potential, but it needs major improvements in logistics and organization. The queues were extremely long, I’d recommend getting the "Comfort VIP Pass" unless you want to waste your day waiting. There also weren’t enough seating areas to relax or sunbathe. Overall, the experience felt mediocre, and at €36, it wasn’t worth the price.

That's a perfect park. But without an access rapid (VIP) you'll waste your time. Without the VIP pass you need to wait up to 1 hour for each toboggan. It'll take a few days to try everything. So, if you really want to enjoy your day, you need to book in advance a VIP pass (1 week minimum). We've chosen Lodge Emotion and that was pretty cool. It had a separate lounge zone where you can rest and eat, and also it included many "cut-the-line" passes (enough to enjoy for the whole day). Be wary of asking how much passes you really have. They write that you have 2 rapid passes for the toboggan 8, 9 and 10. In the beginning, you may think that you have just 2 passes for 2 combinations of them (8 and 9, or 8 and 10), but in reality you can do each 2 times (6 in total). Also, if you have kids, who can't do some adult toboggans, you can enjoy using their passes for yourselves. In conclusion, that's the perfect place to pass your day enjoying every second. Have fun!

We went on a Friday on 11th of July, although it was quite busy it was very very much worth it. The entrance line was quite long so I do recommend buying tickets in advance but it wasn’t too bad. Also the lines for the rides were about 5-20 minutes depending on the time and ride, but all rides were worth the wait in my opinion. If you’re going with friends the lines are genuinely nothing to worry about at the start of July. It was also very fun and the food isn’t too expensive. Only thing is that literally everything is in French and NOTHING is translated so we had to ask a lot of people, but staff was friendly and most of them spoke English. Also it’s France so we didn’t expect English signs, but would’ve been nice to such a big park.

Fantastic family day out, be aware they finish selling hot food at 3pm

Our favourite water park! Big enough but still human size, lots of fun slides and various pools and activities for the whole family, and beautifully designed and decorated with a lot of flowers and trees. We like the picnic area too. And the staff is so friendly! We always have an amazing day every time we visit.

Fantastic water park! Was busy on the day & waiting times for somes slides were upto 40 minutes, but we'll worth it, numbers did decline in late afternoon with little or no ques. Get a storage box for your kit & definitely get the wrist bands for drinks & food no cash taken on site. Definitely go again!

Only visit if you can bring yourself to buy VIP tickets otherwise it’s totally not worth it. Chaotically busy and understaffed when we visited on a Tuesday in August. Waited an hour for a ride that took 20 seconds and was barely better than our campsite’s free chutes. In that time it took us to get to the front, we saw the same VIP ticket holders go down the ride 4 times. Couldn’t face the hour-long queue for the stingray chutes or the other big attractions. Pools were good but rammed. Had to sit on the ground next to a path to eat lunch as no available seats. No staff at the top of the chutes - if there had been they could have got more people down the chutes instead everyone relying on the the overly-conservative traffic lights. Queued for 15 mins just to use the female toilets. No-one manning the overflow car park meant some poor sods couldn’t get their cars out because they had been boxed in front and back. Not us, luckily - and we couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

Top!

(Translated by Google) After several escape games!! This one is interesting. Among the best we have made. But there are only 3 rooms on this site. (Original) Après plusieurs escape game!! Celui ci est intéressant. Parmi les meilleurs que nous avons réalisé. Mais il n'y a que 3 salles sur ce site.

(Translated by Google) The settings are very nice and the puzzles particularly well done and varied. On the other hand, the moral lesson from The Gamemaster because we shout too loudly is the first time I have had it in 10 escape games. Even after recognizing that we should have spoken less loudly at times due to the excitement of our teenagers, there is no need to make us repeat it 5 times. This really spoiled our end of the game with a quick photo at the end. Makes you wonder if she was listening to us because she discovered on the way out that one of us had hurt and bled (nothing serious) even though we said it several times... The La Roche Master games are nicer with a real photo in the settings and not the quick photo. (Original) Les décors sont très sympas et les énigmes particulièrement bien faites et variées. Par contre la leçon de morale de La Gamemaster car nous crions trop forts c est la première fois que je l ai en 10 escape game. Même après avoir reconnu qu effectivement nous aurions dû parler moins fort par moment sous le coup de l excitation de nos ados, pas besoin de nous le faire répéter 5 fois. Cela a vraiment gâcher notre fin de jeu avec une photo vite fait à la fin. A se demander si elle nous ecoutait car elle a decouvert a la sortie que l un de nous s etait blesse et saigne ( rien de grave) alors que nous l avons dit plusieurs fois...Les games Master de La Roche sont plus sympas avec une vraie photo dans les décors et pas la photo vite fait .

(Translated by Google) Very good experience. However, having done 4 other escape games in Nantes, the beginner level is much higher at the goose and the rock. Instead, start with St Herblain before coming here. Thanks to the game Master (Original) Très bonne expérience. Cependant pour avoir fais 4 autres escape game à Nantes le niveau débutant est beaucoup plus élevée à l'oie et à la roche. Commencer plutôt par St herblain avant de venir ici. Merci au game Master

(Translated by Google) Great experience, we did the haunted mill, the story is great, the staging is brilliant, we really loved it! Barely finished, we wanted to do another one! We will come back!! (Original) Chouette expérience, nous avons fait le moulin hanté, l'histoire est top, la mise en scène géniale, vraiment on a adoré ! A peine fini, nous voulions en refaire un ! On reviendra !!

(Translated by Google) Material not great. Gamemaster who does not follow the progress of the game. No drinks offered... I don't recommend. You might as well go on the rock at least it’s done seriously. No photo at the end, no memories... an experience not to be repeated. (Original) Matériel pas top. Gamemaster qui ne suit pas le deroule de la partie. Pas de boisson de proposée... je ne recommande pas. Autant aller sur la roche au moins c est fait avec sérieux. Pas de photo à la fin aucun souvenir... expérience à ne pas renouveler.

(Translated by Google) Great experience, very nice game master, very immersive room, good storyline and good puzzles! I recommend! And we will come back! (Original) Super expérience, game master très sympa, salle très immersive, bon scénario et bonnes énigmes! Je recommande ! Et nous reviendrons !

It has been an unforgettable experience. The shows we attended were of great quality, including the costumes and staging. I must point out that it seemed to me that the sound was playback rather than live, and the simultaneous translation was slightly out of sync in some shows. Of course, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day, but even so, it’s well worth the visit — highly recommended for the whole family.

Love this park. As a family went have been visiting since 1989. We have seen so many changes over the years. It never ceases to amaze us every visit. We have a season pass as we now live in the area, so far this season we have been every week,our family of 4 and their families are avid Puy du fou fans,the grandchildren absolutely love it!. Great options for food,coffee and snacks. Gift shops well stocked with various memorabilia and various artisan shops in the medival and viking villages. Fun for all the family and all ages with not a ride in sight! A wonderful way to immerse yourself in french history and appreciate the performers enthusiasm in doing what they obviously love doing. The cinecine is something else,a must see,indescribable....see for yourself.

As you will need to walk around and spend time to line up, a detailed plan is very necessary in order to finish all the programs. Every shows are giving surprises to the audience. Very impressive. Bravo 🎉

This place was incredible, we booked last minute not knowing what to expect and it did not disappoint. A lot of the shows are quite close together so we did have to run to catch them but there are hotels so you could stay for 2 days and see all the shows in good time. As a theme park it is a little pricey but this was to be expected. Make sure you take some headphones so you can translate the shows!

What a place! A must do if you're looking for a unique experience with a tint of French history across the time. The well equipped parc is huge, so make sure that you wear comfy shoes! Booking in advance is a must, and depending on the time of the year you'll be visiting Le Puy du Fou, you might face waiting queues before attending the most rated shows... I strongly suggest that you download the apps, that will help you to organise your visit. We managed to watch the best shows, keeping us time to visit the parc, the villages replicas and indulge ourselves at some of the restaurants as well. Special thanks to all the dedicated staff, you are doing a great job! We had a great stay and we'll come back for sure.

If you don’t speak French bear in mind you will be some what left in the dark here outside of the shows. None of the signage show any English and the shows are obviously in French but you can use the live translation if you’ve got the app. The shows however are outstanding even if you don’t know what’s being said very impressive indeed. Worth the visit.

We spent a few days at Puy du Fou and were absolutely blown away by the experience. The quality of the shows, both indoor and outdoor, is phenomenal. I had visited the park as a child about 20 years ago and was already impressed back then, but what it has become today is on an entirely different level. The scale and sophistication of the productions are unlike anything else. From massive sets to special effects that leave you wondering how it's even possible, every show is a true spectacle. The immersive experiences are just as unforgettable and add another layer to the journey through time. The scheduling of the shows is incredibly well thought out. We barely waited more than 15 or 20 minutes between each performance. Visiting just before the high season probably helped, but still, the whole day flowed smoothly without feeling rushed or overcrowded. Some historical events are presented with a certain angle, but that’s part of the park’s narrative style. It doesn’t take away from the fact that this is great entertainment at its finest. We truly loved our stay and would recommend Puy du Fou to anyone looking for unique and breathtaking live entertainment.

Ile De Re is a beautiful but busy port . Hordes of tourists in the summer months . Boats come and go as do day trippers . It is expensive here - something I don’t particularly care for given I am a seasoned traveller . You can cut costs by heading to the market . There is a nice cafe where you can have salmon, prawns and oysters . There is also a baguette place . Well worth a visit and was on my hit list .

Very pretty harbour, with plenty of shops, cafes and open air seating. Interesting Vauban port. Lovely views.

One of my favorite places in France. It is only 3.5h drive from our house so we go there very often. This year we have been here almost every month. This port is one of the most beautiful port in France. Small, charming, and the colors of the village are just sublime. It does take a very experienced and skillful captain to be able to navigate and dock inside this small port. There are tons of restaurants and boutiques all over the island and especially here in St Martin. A perfect paradise to spend the summer.

Beautiful place to wander around. Lovely atmosphere there, great shops and restaurants. Great place to spend a day.

Even with the bad weather it was nice. If you are thinking in have dinner over there, make a reservation if you want to eat before 9pm. Prices $$.

Beautiful place. Picturesque harbour, fantastic restaurants and quaint streets.

Pretty port with a very good and wide choice of restaurants around it. Always busy in the summer but well worth a visit and a stroll around. There are a couple of streets of shops that go up the hill from the port covering most things you’d want to buy.

Not a must when visiting the town but worth it for the view. You must be able to climb small stairs

A must-visit.

(Translated by Google) The view is superb! Very nice! We can see all the strategic points of the city. Low price at €2.20 payment by card possible. By keeping the 50% ticket on the second visit. I would go back at sunset 🤩 (Original) La vue est superbe ! Très sympa ! On y voit tous les points stratégiques de la ville. Petit prix à 2,20€ paiement par carte possible. En gardant le ticket-50% sur la deuxième visite. J'y retournerais au coucher du soleil 🤩

Go for the view, would recommend.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful views of a fantastic, picturesque town. I recommend it to everyone except for people in XXL size (very narrow passages) and people with fear of heights (steep, not the best secured stairs). A town really worth visiting on the island of Ré. (Original) Piękne widoki na fantastyczne, malownicze miasteczko. Polecam wszystkim za wyjątkiem osób w rozmiarze XXL (bardzo wąskie przejścia) i osób z lekiem wysokości (strome, nie najlepiej zabezpieczone schody). Miasteczko naprawdę warte odwiedzenia na wyspie Ré.

(Translated by Google) The view of the church itself and the city is well worth the short climb up three successive narrow staircases. Once on the platform, you have a 360-degree view of the entire city, the remains of the 15th-century church, and even some houses that are truly enviable from up there. (Original) Le point de vue sur l’église elle-même et sur la ville mérite vraiment la petite ascension de trois escaliers étroits successifs. Une fois sur la plate-forme on dispose d’une vue à 360 degrés sur toute la ville, sur les vestiges de l’église du XVe siècle et même sur quelques demeures qui font vraiment envie vues de là-haut.

(Translated by Google) This site offers breathtaking views of Saint Martin. A very friendly welcome awaits you on the first floor, and then, as you ascend a narrow staircase, you can admire the church bells. Be careful, they ring every 30 minutes. Don't be near them when the bells ring. (Original) Ce site offre une vue imprenable sur Saint Martin. Accueil très sympathique au 1er étage, puis lors de l'ascension par un étroit escalier, vous pourrez contempler les cloches de l'église, attention elles sonnes toutes les 30mn. Ne soyez pas à côté d'elles le moment venu.

We went on a weekday in early may but the garden was busier than I had expected and there was a good 10 minute wait at the ticket office. The parking is a bit strange as you have to go to a public car park on the other side of a road and walk through a tunnel to reach the entrance. The gardens and the plant sales area were very interesting but not at their best when we visited. It’s basically a linear walk up one side of the watercourse and then back the other side; some of the vistas over the lakes are quite spectacular. We did a 200km round trip to visit and judged it worthwhile.

Incredible, big Japanese gardens with plenty of trees and shade, so if you start to get sunburnt, you can just walk a few metres and go in the shade to cool down. Not very busy as it was a weekday, but I’d imagine it could get pretty busy on weekends and public holidays. All in all, great place to visit if you are in Maulévrier or surroundings.

Beautiful tranquil garden. Lovely tea room at top with huge choice of teas ( and other drinks) and good selection of pastries

Beautiful and well worth a visit...it takes a few hours to get the highlights. I really enjoyed and Its a must see for garden lovers.

Delightful visit, full of eastern (Japanese) promise.

Beautiful place to be with some extraordinary Bonsay/Trees Worth to visit and wonder around

We visited for Easter Sunday, and we weren't the only ones planning on going. Parking was hard to find, it took us about 15 minutes. Then the line was incredibly long, if you see a line coming out of the entrance just purchase them online and you'll skip the line entirely (that's what we did). Once in, we went against the crowd and were able to take really nice picture with minimal people in the foreground. Most of the cherry blossoms were gone but some were still in bloom. It's a really beautiful garden that you can get lost in for hours. If you don't like crowds don't go during the holidays, especially in Spring.

Reasonably priced with free reign to wander the partly restored Donjon and gardens at your own pace. You can read the about the Donjons history and view the surrounding areas from the top. There are sometimes additional exhibits in the lower rooms (an art installation when we visited). You will need to be steady on your feet as some of the steps are quite steep. The views from the top are fantastic and worth the effort to climb up. Parking is limited in the village with on-street parking.

A very interesting medieval fortified tower, museum and gardens. Well worth a detour and the Eu7 entrance fee. There is also a 6000yr old dolmen nearby.

Impressive tower, the village is also really nice to visit it feel like middle age again , unfortunately because of COVID everything was closed but we’ll try to come back for sure

Well restored medieval tower and gardens. On Sunday in the summer there are blacksmithing demonstrations and a bread oven with fresh bread called 'fouasse', similar to pita bread being baked.

English visiting: This is a lovely renovated dungeon in Bazoges. It boasts a panoramic view at the top of the tower (up a narrow spiral staircase), a lovely garden (with descriptions and medieval uses of the plants) and a small art gallery of sorts (possibly local art?). 5 € entry for adults (less for kids and there is also a reduction category but not sure what this applies to!). Well restored with a helpful receptionist at the entrance who spoke English and was able to give basic instructions on moving around the dungeon and a English leaflet on the tower and garden. Worth a visit!

Interesting and lovely views at the top. Displays had supplemental leaflets in English. Gardens also worth a look.

Beautifully kept old tower and gardens, only a few euros to look around.

Very beautiful and child friendly zoo, entrance price was affordable and the feeding time of the animals was very interesting and informative thanks to the staff explaining every animal and their habits

Great value for money , and you can go in and touch the goats and walk with the small monkeys take a picnic or use the onsite restaurant there is plenty of seats to stop and rest on or take your lunch .

A surprisingly good (and humane) zoo with a number of hands-on areas to interest both children and adults alike nestled in the Mervent Forest. We particularly enjoyed seeing the eagles, wolves, tiger, lemurs and sand cats doing their things. Feeding times for a variety of the carnivores are roughly every 15 minutes starting from 15:00 (on the day we visited) There is also a cafe and shop.

Lovely day out at Zoo. Good amenities. Nice play area at end of the trail.

A brilliant day out! Get close up to all sorts of animals. Includes a petting area too.

We loved visiting this zoo, it was so refreshing to see natural enclosures and staff that care so deeply for the animals. Theres plenty of parking, it's accessible and we thoroughly enjoyed the day. We stayed for 3 hours and could easily have stayed longer if we had eaten there. Staff are friendly, polite and helpful.

Lovely family zoo with chance to interact with some animals and see others close up!

Fun time. Went during the day to avoid mosquitoes but still got some bites. Kids loved it. Very narrow water ways in places can make inexperienced boaters just hit the side the whole time. Otherwise very peaceful and enjoyable.

Very pretty water Ride

This was a really great activity. Would have been 5 stars if there weren't so many thorns overhanging the riverbank.

Excellent balade with the guide Flavi

The guide was knowledgeable and nice. The boat ride feels amazing in hot summer days.

It was really really nice!! Our guide, Marceau, was the best, and it was nice to have an english speaking guide. Merci Marceau!!🙏🏼

Nice location, friendly and helpful staff and boat hire was good value.

Nice interesting place suitable for all ages. Ample parking and information office on site.

We visited the Abbey at Maillezais on a quiet Tuesday morning and enjoyed wandering around the grounds and learning about the history. Such an interesting place. Top tip - take one of the guided tours ( in French) and the history of the abbey is brought to life. The views from the top of the tower are amazing - take your time walking up the stone staircase! Once you have finished your visit - make sure that you have a look around the gift shop - lots of interesting gifts and many are locally made using local ingredients - including local crafts people who have earned the ‘Values of the Marais Poitevin Parc’ label - I recommend the handmade soaps!

From a distance, the surviving fragment of the nave looks like a fortification, but turns out to be a powerful ruin, with outlines of the various versions of the old east ends. Guest house remains almost complete. Some useful audio-visual displays, very helpful to the visitor. Beautiful grounds, including a cloister garden.

A must visit place. Impressive!

Awesome site with ruins of a cathedral as big as Paris Notre Dame. The visit does not take long and the history behind is quite interesting

Absolutely phenomenal visit. The remains just say enough about the enormous size this must have had in its peak years.

Could be more engaging for children. But lovely restaurant and boat rental adds up to 5 stars