Amazing for kids and adults. The wolves are incredible. Such a nice place and the petting area is amazing!! My 3 year old loved it but the paths are not for prams so don’t bother with one!

Great place to visit for young and old alike. As well as multiple enclosures for the wolves there are plenty of other animals to see. There are goats and llamas as well as pigs. You can enter the enclosure for the goats. A slow walk around the sloped oaths takes 60-90 minutes.

I absolutely loved it. Wolfs seemed to be fine, they had food and fairly good size areas for each packs. Some of the wolfs were really curious and some quite nervous. I wonder how those dears manage to be so close to the wolfs, hear and smell them all the time. Nice walking path around the area passing by the fences. Some wolfs came right to the fence very close to see me walking alone. Some of the peaking windows were so dirty that you could not get good photos thru them. There is aire in the parking lot where you can sleep in a motorhome, it was interesting to hear the howling.

Love this place! At the beginning we were greeted by some incredibly friendly sheep and had such a lot of fun feeding them. As we started looking for wolves the first couple enclosures seemed very quiet but as we carried on we managed to see the entire pack of grey wolves and from there it became much easier to spot them and they were so fascinating to watch! There’s also a little museum here which is interesting for a 20min walk around and other animals like alpacas and peacocks. All in all a great afternoon.

Always great to visit the Loops of Chabriéres. We hadn’t been there for a few years, Covid etc. so we decided to visit. Great petting farm and the wood walks were excellent as well. A really hot day but we saw numerous wolves, including 4 cubs. Stopped for an ice cream and cold drink at the cafe. A lovely visit.

Great experience. The wolves were a little lethargic but we still enjoyed the park. Clean toilets too and a gift shop

Interesting if a little upsetting, the fox worried me well after the visit walking frantically in circles. I assume because in an open environment it could smell the wolves who are above it in the food chain. My assumption nay be wrong, but I do not see the need for the fox and its cub to be there.

Great place for adults and kids alike. You do the maze first which takes 45 mins to 1hr 15 mins. Then there are a load of fun games in the tree area, some are skill based and some luck games. They are great for kids and adults and it takes about 90 minutes to complete. There is a cafe serving light food and drinks. Very reasonable cost for entrance. €8.00 for adults and €5.50 for children. Certainly worth a visit for a bit of fun.

Labyrinth is a-maze-ing! Very large and tricky maze to escape from. Give yourself at least 30-60 minutes to try and find the way out. Take some water or juice with you as its very hot and thirsty work!

So much fun! There’s more here than just a maze and if you have little kids this is a great day out! For teens/adults it may be a shorter trip but there’s still plenty to see including a (very very small) farm, bare foot walk, cafe, big games and a swamp board walk which is rickety but surprisingly beautiful. Definitely a one time thing but a great way to spend the afternoon!

Great place to visit. Did the escape rooms which was challenging and great fun. Very nice and helpful staff. Coffee/ice cream/drinks shop. Will be going another time to do the maze and spend some time playing the outdoor games with the grandchildren. Would be a nice place to spend an afternoon.

Brilliant fun....the biggest I've visited so far 🙂

Nice day out... takes on average about an hour to complete. Bring hats etc in summer months. (And bug spray, especially near the petting farm bit). Arrive before 12noon and you'll probably have an uninterrupted exploration. Needs alot of TLC and could be an awesome tourist trap!! Chips, paninis and ice creams served in picnic areas. More toilets needed. Pretty good over all.

You get a set of questions to supposedly help you find your way through the maze, which seemed like a nice concept at first. But we soon found out that it doesn't matter which route you take because you always end up at another question. At one point we were going in circles between 4 of the questions, we tried every path around those 4 but nothing helped, until we decided to trace back to where we started. Eventually we went out the entrance to the maze instead of the exit because we had been walking for three hours and we were done. Maybe it's better if you can take one of the cards with French questions, but the one option in English they had is absolutely terrible. Not a recommendation.

This is a very picturesque area, as you can see from my photos. The castle is on top of a hill and there is a tour you can download, both for adults and children (scan the QR code on the castle notice board). We didn't go in, as we didn't have good shoes for walking up and down rocky paths and it was very hot! There is a cost for entry but we didn't check the cost on this occasion. There is a bar / restaurant next door with very friendly staff (they speak English) and amazing views! Further down the road there is an area you can swim from, canoe, paddle board etc. This area is definitely worth a visit!

Lovely ruin but unfortunately you have to pay to view. Lovely views from the surrounding countryside and there are some paths on the otherside of the river which you can follow.

Great place to visit uneven ground and slippery when wet

Loved the ruins. The kids really enjoyed being able to go “all areas” throughout. One of the towers takes you all the way up and it is a great vista. We really enjoyed wandering around at our own pace and the relaxed nature of the site. Thoroughly recommend this place! The boulangerie in town is worth a visit as well!

We were actually going to the lake but because of work being carried out we couldn't make it that far, so decided to stop at the Fortresse. What a truly beautiful area this is and it was enhanced by the sun, not warm enough to go without coats but comfortable. We set up our picnic table and emptied the lovely picnic basket that had been filled to the brim with all sorts of goodies supplied by Suzanne Manning at Celon. We had a view of the ruins of the fortresse and the valley and wooded hills around. We raised our glasses to each other, Happy Mothers day and looking forward to future visits to the stunning countryside near where we live.

It is ruins but a lot remain. The river runs on both sides. It is a beautiful place.

Information boards (some in English) around the site helped our understanding of the development of the area.

A pretty old building right next to Castle Sarzay. A friendly elderly couple welcomed us , we felt at home in the house where we could use the kitchen for tea etc and enjoy the surrounding gardens. It is very nice .

Wonderful old remains of a fortified chateau, access to all floors including roof space which is spectacular for its rafters and construction. Very atmospheric countryside, can imagine that it hasn't changed much in 500 years. Well worth the 7 euro entrance fee.

A lovely 14th Century castle with period furniture and tools just left in it. Very authentic like the people just left it in a hurry. A great look back into history and only 7 euros to enter. We were there for about and hour but we'll worth a visit. We had the place to ourselves and were just left to wander with an information sheet which comes in all languages.

Beautiful place, next to the castle of Sarzay, which you can visit. Our hosts were super friendly, the breakfast very nice, the room and beds comfortabel. I can only recommend this place to spent a night

This place is magical...a step back on time, the owner is sympathetically restoring the chateau and Chapel to its former glory. There's so much to see, from the armory to the magnificent tower tops. Definitely worth a visit.

Really classic castle, nice to visit. Entrance is paid (adults €6, kids €4) you get a short description (several languages available, like english, Dutch, French,...) and you can visit the site freely. Walk around the area and visit the castle itself. It consists of 4 big towers, and an extra tower containing the stairs. On all 5 levels there is a lot to see interesting and... A little less interesting. Also you can visit the small chapel. Great view and nice work on restoring the whole castle. We (2 adults and kid) really enjoyed the visit!

Nice castle, needs a lot of restoration . Great to see and to visit. You climb all the way to the top in every tower.

Fantastic visit where we've been under the spell upon arriving in this well-preserved village, with its small Sainte-Anne church and its red-tiled roof and then, just a stone's throw away, the large gates of the property ... At the end of the courtyard behind the round flowerbed and its large tree, the house: we visit successively on the ground floor, the dining room where the table is always set and where Chopin, Liszt, Balzac, Flaubert, Mérimée, Delacroix, Alexandre Dumas fils sat... By the staircase and the corridors decorated by Maurice Sand, we go upstairs: the cabinet of curiosities, Chopin's room that George had transformed into storage after their break-up, the blue room with walls and hangings with Louis XVI medallions, where George Sand lived her last moments. Finally, Maurice's small theater where people enjoyed playing and singing on winter evenings. A true treasure trove for all fans of the author and of Frédéric Chopin, who composed a large part of his work here. Don't forget to pay your respects at the author's grave...

Stunning location stunning house. Downside is you get a tour of the house in French which is absolutely epic... hard if you don't speak Frenchand you be then be standing around for an hour and a half. I don't understand why they not let you just walk around or at least have an English guided tour. The marionette exhibition upstairs bookshop is free. Closed between 12 and 2 restaurant opposite little church has an amazing tart tartin but is very expensive. If you go on a Thursday the little cafe in the house grounds has a nice affordable menu.

We enjoyed a pleasant walk around the grounds whilst waiting for the house to open. There was not much information on how the tour would be conducted and we were not made aware that the entire tour would be accompanied by a French native who did not speak English. You were not able to walk around the house unattended and the narrative given by the guide in each room, was extensive, which would have been really interesting if our understanding of French was more extensive. We did escape along with quite a few other non French speaking visitors, when the tour went upstairs, so sadly we didn’t get to see the top floor of the property. We felt that if there was an option for either an electronic audio guide or an app that linked to an audio guide for that particular property, it would have enabled us to enjoy the details of all aspects of the property and it’s various historical inhabitants.

I was fortunate to be taken here by my local guide and enlightened regarding the life and legacy of George Sand. I visited this beautiful site and grounds in 2024 and thoroughly recommend it. The tours are in French, and as my abilities in French are elementary at best, there is an English brochure they will lend you to carry along on the tour that gives the background of each room on the tour. Truly a fascinating monument worth a visit if you find yourself in Central France. Merci!

Nice in depth tour but only in french. Very nice tiny village with an old church so there are more things to see than just the house. Very good souvenir shop with lots of books on Sand, Chopin ,Liszt.

Great guided visit, with in depth information on George de sand

Beautiful tour, but there should be some assistance in terms of written guide in English or other languages so that someone who doesn't understand french can follow and enjoy the tour as much as anyone else.

(Translated by Google) My favorite stronghold undoubtedly in Châteauroux. The ecopark right next door makes it a real haven of happiness! The plus of the tavern makes it a charming place! If you have a passion for birds, this is the best! (Original) Mon fief de prédilection incontestablement à Châteauroux. L'ecoparc juste à côté en fait un véritable écrin de bonheur! Le plus de la guinguette en fait un lieu charmant! Si vous avez la passion des oiseaux, c'est le top!

(Translated by Google) A large beach, warm and clean water, places for children to play around, equipment rental such as kayaks and pedal boats, a restaurant right next to the water... A nice place for sunbathing or reading a book :) (Original) Duża plaża, ciepła i czysta woda, dookoła miejsca do zabawy dla dzieci, wypożyczalnia sprzętu typu kajaki i rowery wodne, zaraz obok nad wodą restauracja... Fajne miejsce na opalanie czy czytanie książki :)

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant site offering multiple activities. Ideal for having a good time with the family. There are some games for children, a beach with showers and shaded areas to put your towel, rentals of pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, paddles or rosalies. There is also a small multi-sports ground, a football field, and a mini golf course. You can go around the body of water. There is also a bar-restaurant, a carousel for children, and duck fishing on site. There are a few picnic tables on the site as well as toilets. (Original) Site très agréable proposant de multiples activités. Idéal pour passer un bon moment en famille. Il y a quelques jeux pour enfants, une plage avec des douches et des zones ombragées pour poser sa serviette, des locations de pédalos, de canoës, de kayaks, de paddles ou de rosalies. Il y a également un petit terrain multisports, un terrain de foot, un minigolf. On peut faire le tour du plan d'eau. On trouve également sur place un bar-restaurant, un manège pour les petits, une pêche au canards. Quelques tables de pique-nique sont présentes sur le site ainsi que des toilettes.

(Translated by Google) Great, the team is very welcoming and friendly. Paddle experience on the lake, it was great!!! We had explanations before and when we returned, the team was always as good and smiling. The equipment is impeccable. To be redone as soon as possible. Prices are correct. (Original) Génial, l’équipe est très accueillante, et sympathique. Expérience du paddle sur le lac, c’était top !!! Nous avons eu des explications avant et au retour l’équipe est toujours aussi bien et souriante. Les équipements sont impeccables. A refaire dès que possible. Les prix sont corrects.

(Translated by Google) Great canoe trip with Marcel, Dominique and Yves. Great time. As a bonus, a small drink at the end of the route. Perfect afternoon. (Original) Super balade en canoë avec Marcel, Dominique et Yves. Super moment. En prime un petit verre en fin d'itinéraire. Après midi parfaite.

(Translated by Google) I discovered this place a few days ago. I adore. Well maintained. Various activities for everyone...family picnic with friends: top How nice is that...great (Original) J ai découvert ce lieu il y a qq jours. J adore. Bien entretenu. Divers activités pour tous...pique nique en famille entre amis:top Qu est-ce que cela est agréable...super

(Translated by Google) It's super nice to have a large playground and walk in Châteauroux without forgetting the beach in summer (Original) C'est super agréable d'avoir un grand site de jeux et promenade dans Châteauroux sans oublier la plage l'été

A great Chateau steeped in history. I enjoyed the self guided tour which was full of information. A pity that the cafe was very lacking and awful machine prepared voffee instead of nice cafe au last

There weren't any crowds. The gardens don't give a good impression as they look unkempt. The house itself on the inside needs renovation but obviously it's an expensive thing. The roof appears to be new and that is an very expensive thing to do. However I won't be grudge them the entrance high entrance fee as I hope the money goes to restoration work.

The highlight of our visit to Château de Valençay was the tour of the equestrian stables. We learned about the rich history of the estate’s horses, watched an impressive training session, and witnessed the remarkable bond between the horses and their trainer. We even had the chance to feed one of the horses—a truly memorable experience! The château itself is beautifully designed, with elegant architecture and stunning gardens that make the visit well worth it. There are numerous rooms to explore, each offering a glimpse into the grandeur and history of this remarkable place.

Interesting. Needs work. A little run down. Looking forward to the gardens. In August they're pretty much dead. All brown and dried out. The worker in the Château said tjey do not water them.

Nice old chateau with interesting history. Audio guide & information in several languages. Ornamental gardens and small animal farm. Picnic area but no cafe available, so bring your own food.

Lovely place to visit. There are a lot of things to see there. You can still see how a lot of the things were used before. Like the cave where they used to store ice to keep things cool in the summer. On the inside, there was lots of the original furniture. But you could also see clear signs of long-term lack of maintaince. But over a place, you must visit. The staff was friendly and spoke English. And there was an audio tour available in several languages.

The building is stunning, the gardens not so. Looking very tired and unkempt they could do with a lot of work, just to tidy them up. The house inside also looking a bit shabby and probably needs millions of euros spending on it. Nice to wander round and imagine how it must have once looked. All in all a disappointing visit.

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(Translated by Google) The Lumière nights are an opportunity for a nighttime walk in Bourges. The projections on the buildings are done with discreet music so as not to disturb the neighborhood. Nice even if it's not as immersive as other equivalent shows (Original) Les nuits Lumière sont l'occasion d'une promenade nocturne de Bourges. Les projections sur les bâtiments se font avec une musique discrète pour ne pas déranger le voisinage. Sympathique même si ce n'est pas aussi immersif que d'autres spectacles equivalents

(Translated by Google) I have been coming to admire the Nuits Lumière route in Bourges for several years, and I am always amazed by the beauty of the illuminated city center. However, this year, I was a little disappointed: the Cathedral was almost not lit and several street lamps, usually blue, were lit in classic light, which takes away some of the magic. Some hidden places, previously open with projections, were closed, and the mapping scenes presented are the same as two years ago. Coming from another region, I would have liked more new features, even if the whole remains magnificent. (Original) Je viens depuis plusieurs années admirer le parcours des Nuits Lumière à Bourges, et je reste toujours émerveillée par la beauté du centre-ville illuminé. Cependant, cette année, j’ai été un peu déçue : la Cathédrale n’était quasiment pas éclairée et plusieurs lampadaires, habituellement bleus, étaient allumés en lumière classique, ce qui enlève un peu de magie. Certains lieux cachés, autrefois ouverts avec des projections, étaient fermés, et les scènes de mapping presentées sont les mêmes qu’il y a deux ans. Venant d’une autre région, j’aurais aimé plus de nouveautés, même si l’ensemble reste magnifique.

(Translated by Google) Very very disappointing. I have memories of the Blue Nights from a few years ago as being much more interesting and a real spectacle. This one is basic, the sound is inaudible, the animated monuments are not "wow" except for the wall in the Archbishop's Park and the JC Palace. And which lights should I follow?? The ones on the ground or the street lamps??? In short, I won't be back. (Original) Très très décevante. J'ai des souvenirs des Nuits bleues d'il y a qq année beaucoup plus intéressantes et d'un vrai spectacle. Là c'est basique, le son est inaudible, lesbmonuments animés ne sont pas "ouah" sauf le mur dans le parc de l'Archevêché et le palais JC . Et quelles lumières faut il suivre ?? Celles au sol ou les lampadaires ??? Bref, je ne reviendrai pas .

(Translated by Google) Today, Thursday June 27, I went to the square behind the Bourges town hall - Place Étienne-Dolet to see the nighttime video projection - the nights of light. It turned out that the video that started at 10:45 p.m. was only less than 10 minutes long. Additionally, the bright light from the projection lamp for the projection cathedral was extremely affected viewing. Overall, the editing of the content was also quite messy, not specifically linked to the theme or the "bear" image (The animal is also a particular symbol for Bourges since it is the emblem of the Duke of Berry) on the advertisement. The visual content fails to tell the historical story of Bourges and the symbolism of the bear. The projector lights in the square were too bright and could not display the video clearly. I am very disappointed with this show program. (Original) Aujourd'hui jeudi le 27 juin, je me suis rendu sur la place derrière de la mairie de Bourges- Place Étienne-Dolet pour voir la projection vidéo nocturne- les nuits lumière. Il s'est avéré que la vidéo qui a commencé à 22h45 n'a duré que moins de 10 minutes. De plus, la lumière vive de la lampe de projection pour la cathédrale de projection a été extrêmement affectée le visionnage. Dans l'ensemble, le montage du contenu était également assez brouillon, pas spécifiquement lié au thème ou l'image "ours" (L'animal est aussi un symbole particulier pour Bourges puisqu'il est l'emblème du Duc de Berry) sur la publicité. Le contenu visuel ne parvient pas à raconter l'histoire historique de Bourges et la symbolique de l'ours. Les lumières du projecteur sur la place étaient trop lumineuses et ne pouvaient pas afficher clairement la vidéo. Je suis très déçu pour ce program de spectacle.

(Translated by Google) Year after year, the Nuits Lumières de Bourges fade and will eventually die out. We have experienced splendid nights and now we have dim lights that no longer merit a detour to Bourges, which I love so much, when I travel from Toulon to Fontainebleau. (Original) Année après année, les Nuits Lumières de Bourges pâlissent et vont finir par s'éteindre. Nous avons connu des nuits splendides et nous voilà avec des lumières faiblardes qui ne méritent plus que je fasse un détour par Bourges, que j'aime tant, quand je monte de Toulon à Fontainebleau.

Out of all the cathedrals that we have seen so far in our trip, this was one of my favorite ones! It's breathtaking and unique. The way the columns are made gives you the impression it's drawn with a pencil. It was absolutely worth the detour!

The Bourges Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic art and harmony. Its towering arches, intricate stained glass, and serene atmosphere inspire pure wonder. Every detail feels alive with history and faith. The view from the towers over the old town is magical. A visit here leaves you deeply moved and full of admiration.

Beautiful Cathedral This is a great holy place to visit. Fantastic & Iconic building in the heart of Bourges. As usual in France this Cathedral is very old. Around 800 years. It is well worth your time to visit and admire the amazing architecture both inside and outside.

There is a good history of the cathedrale at the entrance. This one isnt shaped like a cross but has a real 2nd and 3rd story balcony that can be visited on weekends in the summer. You can also visite the crypt and underground chapel all year round with a guide. Ask at the entrance booth.

The architecture is absolutely impressive, it is among the most beautiful cathedrals visited, gorgeous on the inside but the outside does not disappoint either.

Bourges cathedral is a must visit. We went in the morning between 8 & 9 when the light from the east perfectly lights the cathedral from the gardens. It is also very quiet and peaceful. It is extremely grand with many arches.

Maybe this is the most beautiful cathedral I’ve visited since now. The interior of the cathedral is imposing and spectacular, with wonderful stained-glass windows. The crypt is well worth a visit; it must be booked in advance and is usually combined with a visit to the Jacques Coeur Palace.

This is quiet unique and huge. It was a private home. But the owner was even richer than the king. And exact that's it how it looks - posh. But the selfguided tour, I recommand the audioguide for 3€, is it worth. The rooms are mostly clean, but some are really nice painted or have wooden ceilings. You have to climb a bit stairs, but take your time. I spend 2 hours, but 1 hour is absolutely makeable to see all rooms. If you want deeper info to some points the guide has a green button, I didn't used it, but its surly your chouce🙂.

Although I don't know much about architectural styles, I know about this palace that it fascinated me. The beauty of the facade of the inner courtyard simply takes your breath away. I went to visit it on a Thursday morning, I don't like it when it's crowded, I love to admire these beauties in peace. The price was €8. Although there is not much furniture in the palace rooms, it makes up for it with architectural details that are amazing. I couldn't wait to open the next door and be amazed by the beauty that surrounds me.

Exquisite palace, big and lavish. Unfortunately only sad thing is that you can see architecture and building materials but all the rooms are very empty, some places have a few furniture items, some only pictures of objects, so the space seems too unoccupied, other than that it is a marvel!

The rooms aren't decorated with furniture and art. However, for us, we felt it would have distracted us from the real gems of the palace. Which is the architecture and carvings. You need to look closely to spot some of the carvings.

A beautiful monument to visit and discover through a one hour guided tour. The Palace is huge and only a part of this rich house can be visited. Sculptures, wooden cellars, impressive xvii century murals, ancient floors... The particularity of this place is that it results in a mix of a lot of architecture styles. It's a rare example of civilian 'gothique flamboyant' in France. Really worth to enter, even if the streetside wall is already very well decorated and remarkable for its original stone sculptures.

I learned a lot about an important man in French history that I had not previously heard anything about.

Very interesting and spectacular palace with little furniture but it had an art exhibition in it at the time we visited which mad it doubly interesting.

What a great museum this is and it should recieve more recognition. It is packed with many old Matra Racing cars and some of the cars if helped develop with Renault and Simca. Highly recommended 👌

Well worth a visit. I plan on doing a film about mine today on my YouTube channel.

Great place, really enjoyed visit.

Had a wonderful visit, a nice little museum, and a British temporary exhibition there also. Free parking around the corner, good clean toilets, friendly staff. Highly recommend a visit.

A very nice museum, definitely worth a visit. They exposition a lot of historic racing and rally cars, but also concept and some regular cars. It was a fun and educational experience. Entrance €7,- Durance 1 up to several hours, depending on your interest in the subject.

Absolutely superb. Spread the word about this fabulous museum - well worth the journey to visit. Thank you to the very helpful staff. Good nearby parking. Toilets on site. Nice town with many places to stay and eat.

Even though it was a 100km drive to Romarantin to visit the museum it was worth it. If, like me, you are a petrol head, then it is a must visit. This was my sixth or seventh visit and I will go again in years to come.

Legendary & Iconic Castle Cheverny is one of my favorite castles as it is first beautiful but is also as this unique access to boat rides which make it really nice for families. The castle itself is just magical. This is a definite recommendation from us, we really enjoyed it!

Beautiful castle with very nice and large gardens. Our children enjoyed seeing lego exhibitions in the castle as well as treasure hunt and a maze. Even though we visited on a Sunday in August, there were no big crowds and the whole experience was very pleasant.

Beautiful castle still privately owned and lived in. Bests part is that it still holds original furnishings to admire throughout. Many gardens to walk through and you can also visit the hunting dog kennels and watch them get fed. Gift shop available for souvenirs.

Hands-down, my favorite chateau in the Val de Loire. Why? Most comfortable, most welcoming, most like somewhere I could see children growing up. What else? The family that owns and still lives on the property is kind, generous and friendly.

Château de Cheverny is elegant and beautifully preserved, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The interior is richly decorated and feels very much alive, as the castle has been continuously inhabited by the same family for centuries. The gardens are also lovely, and the visit gives a true sense of refined French heritage.

Wonderful both the interior and the gardens. We were not lucky enough to see how the dogs were fed. The visit was on a Saturday and visiting the interior of the castle was difficult, many visitors. The ticket costs 15€/ person 10.05.2025

The castle is not very big, but it is worth visiting. And the surrounding park is huge, clean and has a lot of flowers and special landscapes. It's a shame that we didn't catch the impressive tulip cordon in May. However, I would suggest to those who take care of the castle that during visits they leave some windows open. When we visited it, it was very crowded inside and very hot. Otherwise, everything was wonderful!

I am giving this 4* when I would so much like to give it 5*. We are from the UK and have been to Jodrell Bank and the Planetarium. As we were staying nearby this was an obvious choice for us as we are interested in the sky/stars and technology. It is the 4th largest radio telescope in the world. We looked round the exhibition which had alot of things to view. Our issue is we speak very little French and assumed that there would be some information in English. We are wrong to assume this and should, I know, make more of an effort to learn more French as we holiday here a few months each year. Also in the Planetarium experience only half of the show did we have an ear set which was in English. A young and obviously knowledgeable gentleman then continued with the remainder of the tour. Again in French so we only picked up snippets. So, in summary, if you are English you need to be fully conversant in French to get the best out of this visit. We will be taking French lessons when we get home! If we are ever nearby we will definitely return to gain the best experience.

Small planetarium with science exhibition. And a COLOSSAL radio telescope within view that you can watch on a guided tour!. It's worth a visit for sure if you like science (but why else would you end up on this page? )

Not a review, just a question…when driving through Nancay the mobile phone signal was completely dead…is that something to do with the radio telescope?

Well after reading some of the reviews on here we were unsure whether to go into the visitor centre or not, we did and I’m so glad that we did, the couple at reception were very friendly and both spoke some english, they even arranged for us to have an English guide in the planetarium, The planetarium itself was in two parts, the first with the guide giving us a little explanation in english, for the second part we were provided with audio headsets with English narration. All in all a very well worth experience and good value. Take note, no mobile phones or other wifi devices are allowed, we left ours in the car, there is no 3g4g signal anyway.

Wonderful experience - we had phoned before our visit and an English speaking member of staff was there to meet us. He gave us the Planetarium talk and a tour of the telescope site. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions very clearly. Would definitely recommend for anyone with an interest in astronomy.

There is no English nowhere, I understand many things due to the fact that i love astronomy, but you should make english descriptions to all there.

Extremely good guided tour

Mixed feeling….from one side castle is too crowded (with a lot of people playing with tablet used as travel guides)….but from the other side castle is huge and magnificent….I suggest (if possible) to visit it during not risk hours…

Beautiful castle - like from fairy tales. Very interesting show with horses - some history of the castle and France presented in a playful way. Lots of gift shops. Shops with local alcohol and charcuterie. Highly recommended to visit!

Gorgeous, breathtaking castle. It's absolutely massive. The sheer size of the castle is impressive and so is the history. Really inform yourself about it before you visit to appreciate it more. There is a room to the left as you enter the castle thah shows informative movies about it's history and architecture. I am giving it 4 stars because even with the map it was a bit of a challenge of having a cohesive visit. We kept checking the map to make sure we didn't miss anything. I would try finding creative ways of guiding visitors better in a better flow with some creative/visible signages. The inside of the castle isn't as impressive as other castles. The outside is alot nicer.

Castle of Chambord is magnificent. The view from outside is astonishing. The inside is a bit empty but the architecture is really interesting from the outside and inside mainly on stairs. You can see the Kings' room and collections that are there. Gardens is beautiful and symetrics as french garden's specialty.

Highly recommence to spend a day in here 😍 and many steps 😂. A stunning Château with history. Take some small tour if possible, that you can go up to the latern tower which is the highest point to have great overview. Or there is a tour to explain about the history and architecture as well - by that you could enter a secret place of the Chateau.

I went on this short trip with La Voyagerie Parisienne. They are very nice, the trip was well organised. The castle is very beautiful, the garden is very big but we didn’t have enough time to go there. I will come back in future for sure

A stunning place to go, found the WWII room very interesting. Not to much inside to look at, however the chateau on the outside is beautiful. Would recommend 3 hours to look at everything and there a lot of steep steps!

(Translated by Google) We were able to treat ourselves to a nice 2-hour break at the spa, during the off-peak period (early April) so not many people, which is nice! Sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi and Swimming pool. And then 45 minutes of relaxing duo massage where the masseuses listen to us and take their time. It was incredible! (Little bonus, heated massage tables) ☺️ (Original) Nous avons pu nous offrir une belle parenthèse de 2h au spa, en période creuse (début avril) donc peu de monde c’est agréable ! Sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi et Piscine. Et ensuite 45min de massage relaxant en duo où les masseuses sont à notre écoute et prennent le temps. C’était incroyable ! (Petit bonus, les tables de massages chauffantes) ☺️

(Translated by Google) Really small, there is a pool, a hammam, a small jacuzzi, a small sauna. I find that there were a lot of people at the time of our session, for a "private" place. Not very friendly staff. Apparently we were making too much noise by speaking a little louder than whispers. I find it very expensive for the service. I absolutely do not recommend. A waste of time and money. (Original) Vraiment petit, on y trouve un bassin, un hammam, un petit jaccuzi, un petit sauna. Je trouve qu'on était beaucoup de monde au moment de notre session, pour un endroit "privatif". Personnel pas très aimable. On faisait apparemment trop de bruit en parlant un peu plus fort que des chuchotements. Je trouve que c'est très cher pour la prestation. Je ne recommande absolument pas. Une perte de temps et d'argent.

(Translated by Google) During our stay at the park, we had the pleasure of treating ourselves to a lovely two-hour break at the spa over the Whitsun weekend. The sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and pool provided everything needed for a moment of pure relaxation. We also enjoyed a relaxing 45-minute duo massage. The masseuses were attentive and truly took their time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We left feeling completely relaxed and delighted! (Original) Lors de notre séjour au parc, nous avons eu le plaisir de nous offrir une belle parenthèse de deux heures au spa pendant le week-end de la Pentecôte. Sauna, hammam, jacuzzi et piscine : tout était réuni pour un instant de pure détente. Nous avons également profité d’un massage relaxant en duo de 45 minutes. Les masseuses étaient attentives et prenaient vraiment le temps, ce qui a rendu cette expérience encore plus agréable. Nous en sommes ressortis totalement détendus et ravis !

(Translated by Google) I was able to enjoy 1 hour access to the Spa, calm and 100% relaxation, then a 45 minute massage by Éméline who was able to understand my needs and offer me a break which allowed me to recharge my batteries and take time for myself. Thank you also to the reception staff who listen and respond perfectly to questions and needs. (Original) J'ai pu profiter d'une 1h accès au Spa, calme et 100% détente, puis de 45 min de massage par Éméline qui a su comprendre mes besoins m'offrir une pause qui m'a permis de me ressourcer et prendre du temps pour moi. Merci également aux personnels de l'accueil à l'écoute et répondant parfaitement aux interrogations et besoins.

(Translated by Google) I can only say good things. The welcome was absolutely perfect. The staff is wonderful, professional, and attentive. They explain the procedure to you properly if you're not familiar with it. Honestly, I recommend it if you can go. Thank you to all of them. (Original) Je ne dirais que du bien. Accueil absolument parfait. Le personnel est merveilleux, sérieux, à l'écoute. Vous explique correctement la marche à suivre si vous ne connaissez pas. Franchement, je recommande si vous pouvez y aller. Merci à eux tous.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful SPA, the welcome and the treatments were perfect. Mom/child tandem massage: a great time!! I recommend!! The masseuses were very attentive to everyone's well-being, comfort and desires. (Original) Très beau SPA, l'accueil ainsi que les soins étaient parfaits. Massage tandem maman/enfant : un super moment !! Je recommande !! Les masseuses ont été très à l'écoute du bien-être, du confort et des envies de chacun.

(Translated by Google) Thank you to Agnès for her kindness. The spa area is a calm and relaxing little cocoon. The hydrojet treatment is very pleasant. I was able to customize my massage based on the desired area. The inside of the cabin smells wonderful; I had a wonderful time! (Original) Merci à Agnès pour sa douceur. L'espace spa est un petit cocon calme et relaxant. Le soin hydrojet est très agréable. J'ai pu personnaliser mon massage en fonction de la zone voulue. L'intérieur de la cabine sent super bon, j'ai passé un très très bon moment !

Very beautiful park but relatively small. I took my time going through and looked at everything but still you only need like half a day fore the visit, wich is okay. There are many flowers but also many structures and green spots with trees where you can sit and enjoy the flowers. They have some bird cages but nothing really special or big. All in all an good park fore a visit

A wonderful oasis of beauty!! It's worth spending a full day in the magnificent gardens and visiting the potager, the birds and the butterfly House, + many other surprises along the way. The château and the bridge over the river generously offer peaceful areas of contemplation. The little train helps children and elderly take advantage of all the beauty and great educational opportunities on offer. For me, the highlights were the chapel, the rose and dahlia gardens, and spending time in the sun around the stunning water fountain. A truly wonderful place. I hope to go back soon.

Perfect place to go with any group great potential for photographers as there are many animals roaming even flamingos and a butterfly 🦋 house

Lovely stop on our way south in France. We enjoyed our walk thru the gardens.

This park is absolutely lovely. You can spend hours in there discovering all sorts of flowers and trees. There are several play grounds and a butterfly house. There’s also an area with animals (chicken, bunnies, alpacas, donkeys,…), a little train that goes around the park, Minigolf and you can rent little carts to cycle through the park yourself. During the winter months it is only open for a couple of hours in the afternoon. If you plan on going more than once it’s worth getting a annual pass.

Was amazing experience for whole family, even can buy ice cream ✨🌱

Large and Vast floral parc, in winter season the entrance is free., but you can't see the butterflies. I went 2 times to be able to visit it all! Some animals such as Squirrel and Greater Flamingos can be spotted. And many birds! Great place to bring kids. You also can have a picnic here.

Nice castle worth to visit. I took us approx. an hour with small kids.

It was amazing castle with so interesting history. If you want to travel at history , you should visit this castle. When u finish your visit , before left there have a big place like garden , u can take a chair and also rest there and enjoy the sun with amazing castle view. In shop also have good gifts to buy.

Beautiful castle. Restaured well. Wood of the roof repaired too, in good condition. Nice to walk around in the different chambers. Entrance price is 8 Euro per person. Price worth, we can advise this trip.

Parking next to the chateau was easy, not too busy and some spots in the shade. There was no waiting time at the entry. The family rate (22 euro for 2 adults and 2 kids) is friendly and not as harsh as the other chateaus we visited. The chateau is nicely preserved or restored. The structures inside are very interesting, especially if you consider it to be built so long ago. They did a good job in explaining the use of the chateau during the centuries. What I would like to give as a tip, make much of the French available information for kids available in other languages too. For instance the puzzle.

The Sully-sur-Loire castle amazed me with its atmosphere: it felt like you were transported to past centuries. Inside, there are preserved halls with furniture and paintings that create a living history. The surrounding area is very well-kept, it is pleasant to walk in the park and along the Loire - the views are stunning. Here you can combine cultural acquaintance with the history of France and a quiet holiday in nature.

It's what you would image a castle should look like, including a moat. The sun was shining and making for good photos today. The inside had many beautiful and interesting slights to see. There were many stairs to climb. So, if you have trouble walking up pie stairs, you might need to enjoy some of it inside and take pleasure in how beautiful it is on the outside. There were plenty of tapestries, furniture and paintings to view. The bedrooms were wonderful. When you go upstairs you can see how they constructed the roof. All and all it was a great time. I even ran out of charge to take more photos of the last rooms I visited. Also, the outside had some stunning sites for picture taking!

Very well maintained castle with free parking next to it

Amazing! The outside and interior are incredibly beautiful. I'm not religious, but I love visiting churches and cathedrals, and this is a MUST visit!! The statues and wooden sculptures are amazing and there are many different saints and holy idols to look at. The small shop sells rosaries and small crosses, along with postcards and wristbands. Didn't buy anything, but that's just 'cause I was too scared to talk french with the seller lol.

In the heart of Old Orléans stands the mighty Sainte-Croix Cathedral. Amazingly, it gives me the impression of a lighter, almost floating structure compared to the more powerful Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Long and bright inside, generous in its dimensions, impressive in its details, well-preserved and well-maintained. I was immediately drawn to the light and dark colored floor tiles. Centuries of history were written here. In 1492, Saint Jeanne d'Arc walked through the mighty gate, on this floor, to the choir, where I also walked over it. I was touched by this thought and felt a certain power. Just at the very moment I was sitting on a bench to relax, the giant organ started playing, mightily roaring and furious! Could there be more history telling in a cathedral than at this moment?

Just grand. Renovated inside a few yrs ago. A jewel of Orleans to be sure to visit. Parking and kids play ground literally next to it but keep your parking ticket with or you won't be able to get back in the elevator to get back to the car underground. (They do not have signage warning you of this. Cathedrale closes,at 7pm.

So much history! Beautiful and finely crafted. Can easily spend an hour reflecting and gazing up at the stain glass windows.

Nice experience, you can walk around and see all single corner of the cathedral; also the approaching is very exciting.

Orléans Cathedral (Basilique Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans). Another new one for me, from our recent holiday all over France. It was badly damaged in World War 2, both by the Germans and the Allies. Thoroughly restored, but my honest opinion is that it felt a little sterile. Well worth seeing of course. The next one I'm posting was a much more - to me anyway - beautiful building. Watch this space...!

Beautiful Cathedral. A bit touristy and therefore not very quiet.

The Chateau was built between 1500 and 1530 by the chamberlain to King Louis XII, Lancelot I du Lac, who was also governor of Orleans. Now the Chateau houses the museum "Promenade des Parfums"

We enjoyed this Chateau. It even had a covered eating area where many families had their lunches. It was fun to see one couple eating with glasses of wine. The gardens were full of roses and expansive grounds. The chateau was a place that promoted perfumes. The story of perfume through the centuries was presented in the rooms of the chateau. There where many items that were used to make perfume and the vessels used to sell them. The chateau is worth seeing and finding out the history of perfumes in France!

The water around the castle is not that visible from outside of the gates. But the surroundings with corn fields are beautiful

It was really good experience,the Castle was empty no visitors cause of the weather, which made the tour more than amazing 🥰

I haven't return to this castle since i was i child and it looks even better than i remembered. Lots of parking space and easy access. 2 hours is enough to go around. Maybe the only thing missing was the sample of perfumes you could smell back on the day , but I imagine Covid has something to do with that.

A nice less know chateau a bit off the main tract. The perfum museum is an interesting concept, but could be modernised a bit. The gardens and the shop are very nice.

Rooms take you on a great journey and have been well restored/recreated. The perfume section was fascinating too.

Good place to spend the day. There is a picnic area. Lunch and snacks are available. There aren’t many animals, neither in terms of species or numbers. Price is a bit high compared to what is on offer. If you are thinking of coming back, season pass is a better bet. Cellular coverage is too bad. Be prepared to go off grid.

Mostly 'open concept' zoo. Wolves and rutting males obviously kept penned, but you can walk through a couple of areas where the (female) deer are roaming freely. You're supposed to stay to the designated walkways, so you don't generally touch them - I suppose in theory one might come close enough to touch, but you're not allowed to chase them down or go into the grassy areas, so it's not actually likely. But, it's nice to be able to see them fairly closely - we got within about a meter of a couple of them. The walking areas and viewpoints have been redone within the past year, so they're very nice. There's a wolf area, where you can watch them give a small snack to the wolves so they come up to the windows and you get some really good views. They also have a really nice raptor (bird) show that is pretty amazing to see - again, the birds get really close so you can see them very well. And there's a (very) small farm animal section, with rabbits, goats, and sheep. There's a small playground for kids 3 - 12, and a really nice suspended trampoline area (one for kids aged 3-6, one for kids/adults aged 4+) that was very fun. They also have a small train with a guided (in French, of course) visit through one of the deer area. There's a small restaurant (salads, sandwiches, and in theory pasta, though they didn't have pasta when we went), and a food truck (burgers, fries, fish and chips, chicken nuggets). The food was...meh. Coffee options (cappuccino, cafe au lait, espresso, etc.) are only through a hotel-style push-button machine. Edible if you're spending the day there. We ended up overcharged for our meals, which i didnt realize until we were already leaving, but it wasnt worth it to me to go back and argue about it. Though, they also have a picnic area, so you can bring your own food in (would likely do this in the future). We spend about 5.5 hours there (including the small train ride, which takes about 30 minutes, and costs extra on top of the entry ticket). We saw everything except the full falcon show (arrived about half-way through). Feel like we were able tonsee everything in that amount of time. We were staying at the Huttopia campground, which is about a 30-40 minute pleasant walk through the woods. Mostly flat, through predominantly unpaved (unless you walk along the etang, then it's half-paved). If the weather is rainy, it WILL be muddy, so be aware.

Beautiful park to see birds of prey and animals with a must see bird show. Great educational features for children. Shame about the screaming school kids on the day we went. Pity the Canadian wolves in the new enclosure were traumatised by the loud children - should be a zone of silence.

Amazing birdshow and a cool wolfpack. Impressive how close the birds flying by, even the really big ones. My kids and I were really flashed. The big trampoline area is also really cool. The rest of the park is so-so. Really nice Forrest in a beautiful landscape but we couldn't barley see any deers. Would visit again.

The forest is quite nice, with a lot of deers. We didn’t see other animals. The trampoline parc is medium size and kids at different ages. I sprained my ankle and I will spend the next month in bed. The price of the ticket is big for a walk in the forest and trampoline. I could see the bird show because of my accident with the ankle . The annual pass may worth the money.

The bird show is really impressive. The show alone is worth the entrance ( 15€ per adult ). There are boars and elks in the forest. At the end, there are some treehouses.

Beautiful reserve with a wonderful forest you can hike through and really well treated animals. Really special place!

Well-preserved drawing rooms, but relatively small collection. Unfortunately, only the first floor and the marble room on garden level are accessible. Still, the Laitière and Coquillages (about 30 min walk from castle) are extraordinary and not to miss!

Beautiful gardens to stroll all day long. The guides showed exceptional ability in providing additional direction. The chateau itself was beautiful but needed a little TLC. Not as crowed as Versailles, which makes it more family friendly. Had a great hot chocolate with whipped creme in this charming french town.

Worth visiting. If you like Versailles then you most likely would appreciate this other château and its environs.

It’s a very beautiful and big castle with huge park. Went there with friends and family. You can rent the bikes and golf car to check the park.

Beautiful chateau in a HUGE garden. Be prepared to walk long distances to see it all

From the minute we walked into the park gardens and then saw the chateau we knew we had picked a good one. The gardens were very tidy and quite large with a beautiful water feature surrounding. The outside of the Chateau is very picture postcard and inside didnt disappoint either. You only get access to the first floor and one room on the basement level. There are some beautiful floors - tiles and parquet. l;ots of interesting informationon boards to read on your way round. The local authority gave the owners some money to help with restoration but it now is in desperate need of a new roof. Anything that is given is going towards that. You can see the effects of some slight water damage on walls so I hope they manage to get this fixed before the damage becomes more extensive. We walked up to the Dauphins Dairy a separate building built for Marie Antoinette. It was OK. Not a great deal to see inside. Then we walked ujp to the shell house which was amazing. E verwhere on the walls and ceiling is covered entirely with shells of all different kinds. I thought it must have taken ages to do but apparently it was all done within a year. Would recommend a visit to this place if you are nearby. Wished Id taken a picnic!!

The grounds were nice, we didn't go in anywhere though as closed for lunch!

An amazing place of history with wax work figures to give you that added immersion to the events that once was. Gardens are well kept and has to lakes situated at the rear. Make sure your walking shoes are on though. Its a steep downcline and you have to come back up at some point.

American Review - Ok so... planned to take my friend to this chateau and had no idea it was a fairy tale chateau geared mostly towards kids. It was still a nice time, and I saw that they offer an escape room and tour and such so there is plenty to do there. However, I'd probably suggest this more for those who have children. I pre-purchased my tickets online at their website. There was a playground, themed building with interactive displays and animatrons, gardens, hedge maze, etc.

Beautiful place and the gardens feel truly magical. The labyrinth and the fairytale themed rooms make it a wonderful and enchanting trip. Highly recommended for kids

I never heard of this castle until today but it is beautiful, even in winter. There's a ton of history here, all explained by a guided tour with actual knowledge of the place. In winter it will be the castle itself that you want to see, in summer I imagine walking for hours in the gardens. Playground, very clean toilets, splendid views, picnic areas, it's all here.

A bit of a ride out of town, worth calling in ahead to ask about available tour times and see how busy the place is. Tends to get school trips which can make the place busy. You have a choice to do grounds or guided tour also. Would have been nice to know all the fairy tail story telling and the tour is in French. Plenty of parking outside and big enough for buses also. Place is privately owned and kept up well.

The antithesis to our recent visit of Versilles!! Friendly & quiet, peaceful beautiful gardens, helpful & interesting guides & a real sense of a family residence open to the public. We were lucky & did meet the Marquis who gave us some history about the Chateau during our tour & then we chatted to him after our visit. A real thoughtful effort has been put into entertaining children, who would no doubt be bored by the tour very quickly otherwise. I found the early refrigeration system particulary interesting in the kitchen!! I got a real sense of the history of the place from the furniture & artifacts which are genuine to the Chateau itself, often unlike in other places, which are an assembly of disparate period pieces. So glad we stumbled across this visit :)

Great chateau. Masses of items of furniture and painting on display in beautiful condition and unusual ones some of which I have shown in my photos. There are collections such as the very beautiful butterflies shown. There are tableau and fairy stories portrayed. The garden has some formal settings as well as parkland which is good to stroll around. I almost forgot look out for the goats in the moat!

Russian and French cultures are similar and connected over centuries. Hope this connection will continue and we ( Russians) genetically love and resonate with French culture

Russian cemetery

(Translated by Google) Cemetery to absolutely visit. Wander the aisles and come across well-known graves... beautiful church but only open during ceremonies. Future dancers pray to Nooreev and lay down slippers to obtain a pardon for their dance exams. (Original) Cimetière à visiter absolument. Se balader dans les allées et tomber sur des sépultures connues... belle église mais ouverte que pendant les cérémonies. Les futurs danseurs prient Nooreev et déposent des chaussons pour obtenir une grâce pour leur examens de danse.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful cemetery, personalities rest in this place of greenery and contemplation. Prefer a visit with a guide, who will tell you about the lives behind the tombs. Beautiful little Orthodox church. (Original) Très beau cimetière, des personnalités reposent dans cet endroit de verdure et de recueillement. Préférer une visite avec un guide, qui saura vous raconter les vies derrières les tombes. Belle petite église orthodoxe.

(Translated by Google) I've been planning to get to this place for a long time. It's literally filled with history, with every step, with every meter, with the people who once lived and believed in returning to the homeland they still remembered, but which had long since ceased to be the same. The graves of Tarkovsky, the Yusupovs, Rudolf Nureyev, Benois, and Bunin are a must-see. The cemetery is quite compact and well-organized for a stroll. (Original) Давно я планировала добраться до этого места. Оно наполнено буквально с каждый шагом, с каждым метром большой историей, людей которые когда то жили и верили, что вернуться на Родину, которую они еще помнили, но которая уже давно была не той, что в их памяти. Обязательно к посещению могилы Тарковского, Юсуповых, Рудольфа Нуриева, Бенуа, Бунина. Кладбище довольно компактное, хорошо организовано для прогулки

(Translated by Google) I have been dreaming of visiting this cemetery for 35 years! And here I am! Such a calm and peaceful place. I spent several hours wandering around this cemetery. Yes, there are different graves, unfortunately, some of them are in a deplorable state, especially those located in the oldest part. The monuments are unique. With beautiful inscriptions, epitaphs. Can I say this, but it did not disappoint me. Everything was as I imagined and as described in the song. The church is amazing. I also want to share how to get to this cemetery. The metro (RER) goes to Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois. In July 2025, bus 4511 goes. It runs twice an hour. The trip takes 15 minutes. Then walk 2 minutes. I will send a photo of the RER trains to those stations that pass Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois. And a photo of the bus that goes to the cemetery. (Original) 35 лет я мечтала попасть на это кладбище! И вот я здесь! Такое спокойное и умиротворённое место. Несколько часов я потратила на то, что-бы побродить по этому погосту. Да, есть разные могилы, к сожалению, некоторые из них в плачевном состоянии, особенно те, что находятся на самой старой её части. Памятники уникальные. С красивыми подписями, эпитафиями. Можно ли так говорить, но оно меня не разочаровало. Всё было так, как я себе представляла и как описано в песне. Церковка - потрясающая. Ещё хочу поделиться тем, как ехать в этому кладбищу. До Сент Женевьев де Буа ходит метро (RER). На 2025 год июль месяц ходит автобус 4511. Он ходит 2 раза в час. Поездка занимает 15 минут. Далее пешком 2 минуты. Я скину фото RER электричек, до тех станций, которые проезжают Сент Женевьев де Буа. И фото автобуса, которое идёт к кладбищу.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful cemetery for a guaranteed change of scenery. As soon as you cross the entrance it is Russia and the place is conducive to peace. A peaceful place in a large garden to take a leisurely stroll in a haven of greenery. People known in the world of dance such as Rudolf Nureyev and Serge Lifar are buried in this cemetery of Sainte Geneviève des Bois. (Original) Un très beau cimetière pour un dépaysement garanti. Dès que l'on franchi l'entrée c'est la Russie et l'endroit est propice à la paix. Un lieu paisible dans un grand jardin pour se promener tranquillement dans un havre de verdure. Des personnes connues dans le monde de la danse tel que Rudolf Noureev et Serge Lifar sont enterrés dans ce cimetière de Sainte Geneviève des Bois.

Well, it is not that good and not that bad. But nothing fun there, animals are sleepy/tired. Restaurants are expensive, so it is better to bring food with you. Go in the morning so you can visit the park on foot then by car at the same day. Peace!

wildlife park near Paris where you can drive through and see animals like elephants , giraffes, and rhinos up close ! There’s also a zoo, a botanical garden, and lots of fun for kids and families

The animals are stunning, and seeing them in environments that feel close to their natural habitats really made the whole experience special. 🥰 The Lion’s Den was definitely a standout. Highly recommend it for anyone who loves wildlife!

This zoo is fantastic! I would recommend visiting the park first and doing the safari afterward. Excellent for every age.

Thoiry is undoubtedly the best zoo I've ever visited! I brought along my 2-year-old and 5-year-old, and we all had an absolutely fantastic time. The hyena and lion areas stand out with tunnels that allow you to walk through their habitats under a glass covering, providing an incredible view of the animals. Thoiry offers several playgrounds and a massive rope/trampoline/climbing area that entertained all of us, including my 75-year-old mother. What's remarkable is the spacious enclosures for each animal, which are meticulously designed to replicate their local habitats, setting it apart from zoos in the US. Though we missed the drive-through experience, we explored the entire zoo and will return during our next trip to France. I highly recommend Thoiry, especially if you have kids!

I am not a big fan of zoos bit we took our 7yr old. This is a good zoo. The layout is very nice. They have a lot of interesting species that I had never seen, also tunnels through the feline enclosures. And a drive through “safari.” It’s all a bit small but very tidy, very nice. It always breaks my heart to see the gorillas bored to death. The kids games a great. The food is absolutely disgusting, bring a picnic lunch.

Beautiful day out seeing animals who looked well cared and had proper spaces cared of to live in. Lots of animals, some of them we never saw before. It is amazing to see so many of them. Lots of shadow in the zoo. Playground in the middle. Picnic tables available. We arrived at the opening and left just before the closure - plan the whole day there!! Started with walking through the zoo and finished off with the car safari - great idea as we were happy to sit down at that point!

Very nice place to go with your kids. Lot of space, greens, water. A bit sad to see that there won't be the swimming pool open this year. Hope that other activities will be continued for kids

Great for kids and dogs are allowed.... Wow! What a great attitude....

Great park for Picnics etc. Brand new toilets for public, that are closed most of the time. Fireworks are usually shot the 13th of July, at about 11 PM

Love this place. Enormous park with special much open space as well as things to do: Boating,skatepark, accrobranche, playgrounds, amusement park, donkey rides, swimming pool and do much more. You can spend an entire day here and never get bored.

A wonderful place to walk, run, or commune with nature. I like taking pictures of whatever happens to catch my eye. Loads of activities for children in the Royaume des Enfants when it opens again ~ also poney rides, accro-branche, paddle boats, and more!

My family use to go this wonderful place, a big list of activities you can find, Aqua to Jungle, Rail line for Train to cycling track, sports to gathering Area, love to go every time....

Large park along the Seine River in the South East of Paris (25min). A nice place to picnic, workout, go fishing, walking, kids playgrounds, pony club...

Great view into history of Napoleons wife. The chateau has quite a bit of history. The gardens are lovely. Unfortunately when I went in August 2025 there were many facades covering the home so it was a bit dark. You need 90 minutes inside

A small, managable castle inside Paris. It used to be the residence for Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Lovely and interesting. Worth to have a walk in the yard among colourful flowers.

Amazing place, a historical palace surrounded by beautiful gardens and forest nearby. Especially we loved a picnic zone, for kids its best place to play, to retreat in nature.

The guides were all animated and passionate about this museum. A beautiful house with original furnishings, this is a "must see".

At least 2 big cheap car parks within 5 mins walk. Children free, adults €6.50 and you get audio guides which is useful as most info is in French. The house is covered in scaffolding and the gardens aren't that big so you can spend 2 hours on a visit. The house is closed for lunch between 12:30-13:30 but you can access the garden during this time. We used this time for some al fresco lunch as a few tables/ chairs dotted around. Interesting items in the house include Napoleon's death mask, the bed Josephine died in and the orginal Napoleon crossing the alps painting.

Very historic residence of former wife Napoleon. One needs a guide to take a tour of house to explain what one is seeing and it's significance. Most of the interior descriptions are in French so one needs a bit of translation if you are like me and only speak Texan. Renovation were going on when we visited but not enough to spoil tour. Work was being done on windows as house was sinking so the windows were going off a bit off. Include time to tour the grounds. I include photos of house layout and overall site. If there are multiple tours groups inside it can become very crowded.

Josephine chose a beautiful Chateau. Too bad Napoleon didn't like the choice but the building retains it's charm ( and furniture). l

Beautiful place with old historic things . I had and amazing time over there

Great museum to learn about national and local history. Huge gigantic park area to walk or relax under a tree. Two outside mini restaurants to eat. One of them has breathtaking views of downtown Paris.

Beautiful exterior and gardens, but disappointing visit as only one third of the interior was open. The Chapel, and the upper floor of the museum are closed at present. Also they have blocked off all the exterior windows of the currently open part of the museum during the latest upgrade, so you can't look out over the gardens, only see the admittedly fine exhibits inside. Exterior has apparently been cleaned recently and is looking fantastic.

Brilliant Sunday afternoon out. Fantastic views across the castle gardens, La Defense visible on the horizon. Lots to see and do. Resting place of King James VII of Scotland (II of England) in a building adjacent to the Chateaux- beautiful plaque on display in the outside wall of building (see photos). Recommend highly for a visit 🤗

Beautiful architecture and grounds. The old chateau is now the archeology museum. Museum entry is free. It is worth noting that none of the exhibitions contain any English, so it’s hard to understand what you are looking at.

Beautiful town, peaceful and quaint. People were nice and cafes so full of energy. I loved watching the happy people take their time to spend together! Noone sat inside but enjoyed the weather outdoors - it was picturesque!

Decent paths to stroll around. The incredible 16th-17th century interior courtyard is my favourite part of the museum as the exhibits insides are 99.9% in French. I literally counted two English translations. Only the first floor is open as well. Glad I saw this on the free first Sunday as I would have hated to pay. I was in and out of the museum in 10 minutes. The church also is not that impressive IMO.

It's a really good place to go and enjoy the evening especially during the summer evenings.

The place is breathtaking and it is a great venue for cyclists and hikers.

A must visit spot at Cergy. It’s a very good escape point and it connects with île de loisir if you are interested in doing cycling or adventure sports!

Axe Majeur is an amazing place! The long walkway, sculptures and views are simply stunning. Perfect for walking and photography. A must-visit spot if you are in Cergy.

Beautiful place to go for picnic. It is out of dens Paris region and comes under 5th zone of paris.

This is a good place to visit especially at night with a newly found love,or an old love to rekindle the love inside.

This park is great for admiring nature, walking, running or for a picnic.