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.

Well worth the visit, magnificent 👌

Absolutely amazing place , noises , sounds , whispers , crickets, squeaks! Immerse yourself into a historic sound wrapped design enchanting place !

This is a beautiful medieval Cistercian Abbey, who's life as a religious centre was ended by the French revolution. It has been lovingly restored and is still peaceful and atmospheric. It has an excellent café managed by a delightful lady and the reception staff were friendly a welcoming. We cycled to the Abbaye and found dedicated cycle parking - cyclists welcome! Well worth a visit and recommended.

We went for “flâneries lumineuses”. Great experience to visit this beautiful abbey in night time. The lights made the place amazing. You have possibility to have picnic outside in the garden. The place is well maintained. My son also enjoyed the visit. Ticket for adult is 5 euros and free for kids. If you are in the region you should visit this abbey. The restaurant near the abbey looks great. We will try it next time.

Nice and quiet abbaye. Let the photo's speak

Marvelous place! Absolutely worth visiting. 👌

Excellent Abbey and winery. Both the surroundings and wine are excellent. Great group outing

Pretty chateau. Visit by guided tour only. Not for those who don't understand French fluently as there is an awful lot of time spent standing in one place listening to the guide's rapid commentary. French adults found him amusing so I suspect he is good - just not accessible to those with limited French or with small children

Great interesting place, and great pationed guide, great experience if patient and like history, there is so much to learn.

No guides to be found. So not allowed into chateau. Not a favourite

Great place. Well worth the visit

Closed since 2021 and not even the decency to list it as such

Very lovely place

Relley lovely, Great

Gorgeous castle and excellent service! At the restaurant, Tamara was very kind and welcoming. We didn’t have a reservation, but she still made room for us and even upgraded our experience by seating us on the rooftop with a beautiful view of the castle. The staff in the store were also friendly and informative. A very nice detour on our road trip!

We stay in this castle’s room for one night. Alex and his wife were really nice and helpful. We enjoy the garden, the silent castle during night, and the beautiful castle. We are so excited to stay here and we love this experience.

Very nice gardens to walk through. We did not take the guided tour in the castle. Lunch (charcuterie) was okay, yet quite expensive.

Really a nice castle, the guide did the tour with lots of passion. Tip: please improve/expand the English version of the tour. An audio goude would also be great. Extra points: for the charge station. Free charging ❤️ The lovely restaurant: food and service are very good!

Absolutely loved this place .. our tour guide was really friendly and very informative

We stayed at Chateau D’Ainay-le-Vieil while traveling through France and loved it! It was the most amazing place to stay and with only 5 rooms you are guaranteed peace and quiet. The rooms were elegant and clean with lovely bathrooms. The chateau was lovely and we enjoyed relaxing in the drawing room but the gardens were the highlight. They were beautiful and the fact we had them to ourselves made it even nicer.

Worth seeing, with a nice park, the castle from 14th century encircled by a moat is the most south-located castle in the Valley of Loire. Entry shop with souvenirs and tickets to buy. Nice surroundings. A super guide named Etienne will walk you around through the rooms of the castle. Only for French speaking visitors.

Great welcome from the friendly staff, really interesting museum over 3 floors. Lots to read with excellent translation into English. Also you'll have headphones to listen to hundreds of pieces of music, from pop to hurdy gurdy, bagpipes guitar etc..The museum is well set out with toilets, cloakroom and drink machine on the ground floor. There are hundreds of old photos, beautiful instruments and interactive things to do. You'll need at least two and a half hours, but often there is a temporary exhibition too, in which case I would allow three to four hours. There is wheelchair access and a lift too. Definitely worth a visit.

We didn't plan a visit but just entered during our sightseeing. We left amazed after 2,5 hours or so. Soooo much to see and to hear.

beautiful, interesting, made with a lot of care and taste

Brilliant museum. I spent the whole afternoon here as there is so much to see (and music to hear) and even then they had to kick me out at closing time! I should have arranged to spend the whole day there. Will need to arrange a return visit...

A beautiful collection of our music history in different forms

A marvelous museum filled with historical instruments showcasing music from every era. The interactive displays (headsets allowing you to hear various pieces of music or particular instruments) added so much enjoyment. The temporary exhibit was entertaining as well (currently movie music combined with Lego sets). Looking forward to returning again and again.

Pretty good museum but the english text don't correspond to the French text... The toilet aren't really big and the light in there were going crazy. there wasn't enough private space to kiss. We still found a spot behind the black vibrating cage to kiss where nobody could see us. Anyway, we had fun and the museum was funny, interesting but really quick if you don't read the text.

A) The people working here miss in human values and ethics. B) Rules are rules and they must be folllowed, wheather they make any sense or not. I was coming by bike from germany and i didnt bring a short suited for "only" swimming. I didnt want to buy one for 21€. I rejected, I dont need one in my daily life going into Sauna or Swimming. Maybe i should have bought one, just to proof all the Things you can do in a short suited for "only" swimming.

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(Translated by Google) We were entitled to 1.5 hours of access to the Les Nériades Spa thanks to our hotel's offer. We had a wonderful time in the various pools, including a whirlpool, various jets, a current simulator, and more. There are plenty of ways to relax. The real highlight is the small outdoor area, which is very pleasant when the weather is nice. The contrast between the warm water and the cooler air outside is truly amazing. One small drawback: we would have preferred slightly warmer water. It was fine, but it still lacked a bit of warmth. The reception was impeccable. The staff was friendly and attentive. We had forgotten our towels, and she kindly lent us some. The changing rooms are clean, even if there are few of them. For us, this is a must-do activity in Néris-les-Bains! (Original) Nous avions droit à un accès de 1h30 au Spa Les Nériades grâce à l’offre de notre hôtel. Nous avons passé un agréable moment dans les différentes piscines, comprenant bain à remous, jets variés, simulation de courant… Il y a plein de façons de se détendre. Le véritable plus, c’est le petit espace extérieur, très agréable lorsqu’il fait beau. Le contraste entre l’eau chaude et l’air plus frais de l’extérieur est vraiment top. Petit bémol : nous aurions préféré une eau un peu plus chaude. Elle était bonne, mais il manquait encore un peu de chaleur. L’accueil est impeccable. La personne était souriante et à l’écoute. Nous avions oublié nos serviettes, et elle nous en a gentiment prêté. Les vestiaires sont propres, même s’ils sont peu nombreux. C’est pour nous une activité incontournable à Néris-les-Bains !

(Translated by Google) Contrary to all the comments, we were very well received. The site is very pretty, the massages were a real pleasure. Our staff were professional and attentive. The person who was supervising the pools was adorable. We had a great time. It is up to the people who come to show civility and respect the safety provisions, not to be selfish and not to always stay in the same place. We saw a lack of respect, including a person who had decided to make their face mask, people who did not use the footbridge, etc. If everyone were more respectful, the lifeguard would not have to intervene. The problem is not the employees but the people who think that from the moment they have paid they can do what they want. A big thank you to the Neriades team for our day (receptionists, pool supervisor and our masseuses) (Original) Contrairement à tous les commentaires, nous avons été très bien accueillis. Le site est très joli, les massages ont été un réel plaisir. Nos intervenantes étaient professionnels et à l'écoute. La personne qui surveillait les bassins a été adorable. Nous avons passé un agréable moment. C'est aux gens qui viennent de faire preuve de civisme et de respecter les dispositions de sécurité, de ne pas être égoïstes et de ne pas rester toujours au même endroit. Nous avons vu du manque de respect, notamment une personne qui avait décidé de se faire son masque de visage, des personnes qui n'utilisent pas la passerelle etc. Si chacun était plus respectueux le surveillant n'aurait pas à intervenir, le problème n'est pas les employés mais bien les gens qui pensent qu'à partir du moment où ils ont payé ils font ce que bon leur semble. Un grand merci à l'équipe des Neriades pour notre journée (hôtesses d'accueil, surveillante de bassins et nos masseuses)

(Translated by Google) The facilities are pleasant, the jets are powerful and massage very well. But for a place that allows relaxation, you shouldn't expect a big smile or even a warm welcome, it spoils the pleasure quite a bit. The lifeguard was very friendly and attentive. (Original) Infrastructures sont agréables, les jets sont puissants et massent très bien. Mais pour un endroit permettant la détente il ne faut pas s attendre à un grand sourire ni même un accueil chaleureux, ça gâche pas mal le plaisir. Pour le coup la maître nageuse était très sympathique et aux petits soins.

Absolutely amazing,I loved all of it,what a wonderful experience and not expensive entry fee either,would recommend to anyone,well done.

The Centre National du Costume de Scène (National Center for Stage Costume) is located in Moulins, France. It is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of theatrical costumes and stage sets from various performances. The center features an extensive collection that includes costumes from opera, ballet, theater, and more, showcasing the evolution of theatrical design over time. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which often highlight the artistry and craftsmanship involved in costume creation, along with the history of the performances they were part of. The center also engages in educational activities and hosts temporary exhibitions related to stage design and costume history. If you would like to know more about specific exhibits, events, or anything else related to the Centre National du Costume de Scène, just let me know!

Have visited this museum many times over the last few years, and some exhibitions I've liked much better than others. The Christian Lacroix is up there as one of the best, the costumes are stunning! I'd highly recommend it!

A fantastic museum which revives our history through opera and theater costumes...a trip through the ages, the arts and fashion! You will surely like the permanent exhibition on a great dancer, choregraph and producer : Noureiev ! Please do not forget to enjoy the premices : a former military garnison, saved from destruction thanks to its patrimonial protection. Stairs are splendid !

The guide was very professional and the time here just flew away 💚

Beautiful building currently showing Noureev & Carnival de Rio costumes. I unfortunately didn't realise the Rio show meant the fairytale theatre costumes weren't on show & I rushed passed as many kids in the way to find that was all there was!

Let’s just start by saying that my boyfriend and I have worked in show-business for years. Him as a stage manager and I, a costumer… we had high hopes! We were not disappointed!! We were there for the Cabaret exhibit and it was beautiful! I absolutely loved every minute of our visit and it was well worth it. Whether for the industry or not, there’s information for everyone. Perfectly presented, the stage exhibit is also very well organized and detailed. They rotate the exhibits as their collection is very large. So it’s worth going back for more! I know I will be. We took a good 2 or 3 hours to visit, but I was just fascinated by all there was to see!

A must-visit in Moulins. Guided tour only which must be booked by phoning the Musée Anne de Beaujeu. The guide is very professional and informative. The house is sumptuously furnished and full of surprises and quirks. I have not enjoyed a guided tour so much for a long time!

Totally brillant place. Excellent and knowledgeable guide who made the visit a total pleasure for the visitor who is keen on history. Full of awesome details that tell the visitor, as Mantin wished, how a (erudite) bourgeois of the late 1800s lived. Must see.

We took a quick stroll through the exhibition, and the guided tour. The tour itself is only in French. Our guide really nailed it. He was so sympathetic and enthusiastic and it was fun and interesting to watch him. On top of that his English was very good and he translated the main facts for us, which made the tour through this amazing house even better.

This is a very cool museum experience, bringing you into a perfectly restored late 19th C bourgeois house. Everything is original, a snapshot in time, as the owner dictated in his will over a century ago. Fascinating place, nice, knowledgeable guide who speaks English. Highly worth a trip to the delightful town of Moulin!

If you are here you have to visit ❤️

Very beautiful house, well restored.

Nice collection

(Translated by Google) While strolling through Charroux with our children, we wanted to visit the soap factory. We saw a gate, and about ten people inside. We pushed open the gate and went in, but were very rudely ushered out by the owners. This was in front of all the customers present... We were told the door was closed and that we didn't have to open it. But it was just a simple gate, with no lock, sign, or opening hours. We deduced that it must be lunchtime. It's normal that opening hours must be respected (managers are entitled to a break), but the manner in which people are addressed is just as important. A minimum of courtesy and discretion would have been enough for us. If the establishment wants to avoid this kind of situation, an "open/closed" sign would be a way to more clearly inform future customers. We would have liked to have been welcomed as individuals and not considered just passing tourists. We didn't return to the shop after our meal. No way I'm spending a cent in this place. (Original) En ballade dans Charroux avec nos enfants, nous avons souhaité visiter la savonnerie. Nous avons vu une grille, ainsi qu’une dizaine de personnes à l’intérieur. Nous avons poussé la grille et sommes entrés mais on nous a fait sortir de façon très impolie par les propriétaires. Et cela devant tout les clients présents... On nous dit que la porte était fermé et que nous n’avions pas à ouvrir. Mais il s’agissait d’une simple grille, sans verrou et sans affiche, ni horaires. Nous déduisons que cela doit être la pause du midi. Il est normal que les horaires doivent être respectés (les gérants ont le droit à une pause) mais la manière de s’adresser aux gens est tout aussi importante. Un minimum de courtoisie et de discrétion nous aurait suffit. Si l’établissement souhaite éviter ce genre de situation, une pancarte « ouvert / fermé » serait un moyen d’informer plus clairement les futurs clients On aurait aimé être accueillis comme des personnes et non considéré uniquement comme des touristes de passage. Nous ne sommes pas revenu dans cette boutique après le repas. Pas de question de dépenser 1 centimes dans cet endroit

(Translated by Google) It's a pure pleasure to return to this boutique workshop every year. Colors and scents that delight the eyes and nose! Passionate owners for 30 years who welcome you with a smile. An extra star for the award-winning shea butter soap, for babies... Thank you for brightening up our day (Original) Un pur plaisir de revenir tous les ans dans cette boutique atelier. Des couleurs et des odeurs qui ravissement les yeux et le nez ! Des propriétaires pationnés depuis 30 ans qui vous accueillent avec le sourire. Une étoile en plus pour le savon au beurre de karité primé, pour les bébés... Merci d'avoir ensoleillé notre journée

(Translated by Google) A lovely little shop with a thousand and one scents, a wonderful color calibration, a warm welcome, clear explanations, conveyed with passion about the making and history of soap. We once again enjoyed smelling everything and choosing our soaps for several months. Thank you again for your kindness and your advice. We will be back again. (Original) Une jolie petite boutique aux mil et une senteur, un merveilleux étalonnage de couleurs, un accueil des plus chaleureux, des explications claires, transmises avec passion sur la fabrication et l'histoire du savon. On s'est encore régalé à tout sentir et à choisir nos savons pour plusieurs mois. Encore merci pour votre gentillesse et vos conseils. On reviendra de nouveau.

(Translated by Google) It's always a pleasure to come and buy a few small soaps, quality soaps with a wide selection. The owners are very friendly and willing to chat. A word of advice to everyone: please respect the premises, keep your kids in check, and stop touching everything. The soap baskets are not suitable for your doggies, who are not allowed. ;) Sincerely, Sandrine (Original) Toujours un plaisir de venir acheter quelques petits savons, de la qualité avec un grand choix. Les patrons sont très sympathiques et ils discutent volontier. Avis aux gens: merci de respecter les lieux , tenez vos gamins , arrêtez de toucher à tout , les panières à savons ne sont pas des loveuses pour vos toutous qui ne sont pas admis ;) Amicalement Sandrine

(Translated by Google) During a family visit to this beautiful village of Charroux, I entered this soap factory accompanied by my dog. Not having seen the sign prohibiting dogs, I was thrown out of the establishment in a very cavalier manner by the person I think was the manager. I don't question the fact of banning animals from the premises, I can totally understand that. However, there is the art and way of asking things. A respectful and polite manner would have been more elegant on the part of a business manager. This person in no way makes you want to come back and buy local products and is doing great harm to the profession. Lots of progress to be made in terms of welcoming the public. Sir, I understand that some people are rude and disrespectful, but that was not my case, there is no point in making the whole world pay for the stupidity of others. I recommend that you do some training in welcoming the public, knowing how to live and being kind. (Original) Lors d'une visite en famille dans ce beau village qu'est Charroux, je suis entrée dans cette savonnerie accompagnée de mon chien. N'ayant pas vu le panneau interdit aux chiens, j'ai été mise à la porte de l'établissement de façon très cavalière par celui que je pense être le gérant. Je ne remets pas en cause le fait d'interdire le lieux au animaux, ca, je peux tout à fait le concevoir. Cependant, il y a l'art et la manière de demander les choses. Une façon respectueuse et polie aurait été plus élégante de la part d'un gérant de commerce. Cette personne ne donne aucunement envie de revenir acheter des produits locaux et fait grandement du tort à la profession. Beaucoup de progrès à faire quant à l'accueil du public. Monsieur, je comprends que certaines personnes soient impolies et irrespectueuses, mais ce n'était pas mon cas, il est inutile de faire payer la bêtise des autres au monde entier. Je vous recommande de faire une formation d'accueil du public, de savoir vivre et de bienveillance.

(Translated by Google) A magical place run by wonderful people! The soaps are of high quality with few ingredients. You can also find salts, perfumes, exfoliating pebbles and other accessories there. Don't hesitate to talk chemistry with the owners to discover all the little stories behind the manufacturing of their products but also their various uses! The store is sublime and zero waste is essential 🍃 The products are also available to order online all year round!! 😁 (Original) Un lieu magique avec tenus par des personnes merveilleuses ! Les savons sont d'une grande qualité avec peu d'ingrédients. Vous pouvez aussi y trouver sels, parfums, galets exfoliants et autres accessoires. N'hésitez pas à parler chimie avec les patrons pour découvrir toutes les petites histoires derrière la fabrication de leurs produits mais aussi leurs utilisations diverses ! La boutique est sublime et le zéro déchet est de mise 🍃 Les produits sont aussi disponibles à la commande en ligne toute l'année !! 😁

(Translated by Google) It's considered good form to enter this shop with the attitude of an art lover visiting the artist himself. Although the soap factory is considered a boutique, it's not! You're entering the artist's studio, because if Emmanuel is the artist, Joanna will be the mold. Guaranteeing a much-needed sale to keep the place alive, she will be the pulse of a whole that the artist will constantly keep beating with gestures repeated a thousand times over, during a learned lesson in soap making. The artist is not a merchant; he speaks from the heart, not with money or manners, so beware, visitors. Be careful climbing these steps, because in this tower, young soaps are born every day, perfuming these old stones and transforming your banter into an initiatory journey. The shaman will be kind if you enter as a friend. In short, I loved it. (Original) Il est de bon ton de rentrer dans cette boutique avec l’état d’âme d’un amateur d’art rendant visite à l’artiste lui-même. Bien que l’on considère la savonnerie comme une boutique il n’en est rien! C’est dans l’atelier de l’artiste que vous entrez car si Emmanuel est l’artiste Joanna en sera le moule. Garante d’une vente bien nécessaire pour faire vivre le lieu elle sera le pouls d’un ensemble que l’artiste ne cessera de faire battre par des gestes mille fois répétés au détour d’une savante leçon de saponification. L’artiste n’est pas un commerçant, il parle avec son cœur, pas avec le sous ou les manières, donc prenez garde visiteurs. Usez d’attention en gravissant ces marches car dans cette tour, de jeunes savons naissent chaque jour parfumant ces vieilles pierres et transformerons vos badinages en voyage initiatique. Le shaman sera bon si vous entrez en ami Bref j’ai adoré

(Translated by Google) Hello friends, if you have an hour to spare and you are in Besse and it is hot.....here is a good plan. It’s less than 3 km away. The waterfall is indicated on the side of the road. A few places to park also on the side of the road. The path is relatively correct for going there with small children, around 10 minutes of walking 🚶‍♀️. Namely, what you go down you have to go up afterwards 😰😂… Arriving at the bottom, it’s a pretty waterfall surrounded by greenery. There would be a nice walk along the stream if you want, which I haven't done yet. I try to always have with me a swimsuit and water shoes + towel from a large, well-known sports store chain. To be able to cool off…And it’s quite quick given the temperature of the water 😂😂😂. Good ride (Original) Bonjour les amis, si vous avez une petite heure à perdre que vous êtes à Besse et qu’il fait chaud….. voici un bon plan. C’est à moins de 3 km . La cascade est indiquée sur le bord de la route . Quelques places pour ce garer aussi sur le bord de la route . Le chemin est relativement correct pour y aller avec des petits enfants , environ 10 minutes de marche 🚶‍♀️. A savoir , ce que l’on descend il faut le monter ensuite 😰😂… Arriver en bas , c’est une jolie cascade entourée de verdure. Il y aurait une jolie promenade le long du ruisseau si vous le voulez, que je n’ai pas faites encore. J’essaie d’avoir toujours avec moi un maillot et des chaussures pour l’eau+serviette d’une grande chaîne de magasin de sport très connu . Pour pouvoir me rafraîchir…Et la c’est assez rapide vu la température de l’eau 😂😂😂. Bonne balade

(Translated by Google) Magnificent waterfall easily accessible. You have to walk a little along a path dotted with small wooden pontoons to begin to see the waterfall. The noise, the view, once in front you are amazed, the setting is splendid and if you are a photo lover you will be able to enjoy yourself. There is the possibility of approaching by climbing a few stones. We went there as a family and both adults and children were won over. A walk to do and repeat. (Original) Magnifique cascade facilement accessible. Il faut marcher un peu le long d'un sentier parsemé de petits pontons en bois pour commencer à apercevoir la cascade. Le bruit, le vue, une fois devant on est émerveillé, le cadre est splendide et si vous êtes amateur de photos vous pourrez vous faire plaisir. Il y a la possibilité de s'approcher en escaladant quelques pierres. Nous y sommes allés en famille et grands et petits ont été conquis. Une balade à faire et refaire.

(Translated by Google) We went to the waterfall in the snow and it is simply beautiful. How magical Auvergne nature is 🥰 P.S. the walk is very short to get to the waterfall. (Original) Nous sommes allés à la cascade sous la neige et c'est tout simplement magnifique. Ce que la nature auvergnate est magique 🥰 P.S. la balade est très courte pour se rendre à la cascade.

(Translated by Google) Short walk, in the woods and surprise after 15 minutes of walking you have this magnificent waterfall, very accessible and also with a small crossing bridge. Parconstre stroller abstain (Original) Petite balade , dans les bois et surprise au bout de 15 minutes de marche vous avez cette magnifique cascade très accessible et en plus avec un petit pont traversant . Parcontre poussette s'abstenir

(Translated by Google) Beautiful waterfall. Absolutely worth seeing. Access is via a dirt road, stone or tree roots. It is better to be equipped with walking shoes or at least sneakers (some unconscious people wear tap shoes or flip-flops!). There is a long descent (= climb for the return) via a dirt road from the side of the road. It takes between 10 and 20 minutes for access depending on whether you are a good walker equipped or not. The waterfall and its environment to be preserved have a wild appearance, which is very pleasant. (Original) Belle cascade. A voir abolument. L'acces se fait par un chemin de terre, pierre ou se mêlent les racines des arbres. Il vaut mieux être équipé de chaussure de marche ou au minimum de basket (certains inconscient y vont en claquettes ou tongues !). Il y a une longue descente (=montée pour le retour) par un chemin de terre depuis le bord de la route. Il fait compter entre 10 et 20 min pour l'acces selon que vous soyez bon marcheur équipé ou non. La cascade et sont environnement a conser ve sont aspect sauvage, ce qui est tres plaisant.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent waterfall. Around 5-10 minutes to reach the waterfall. Be careful when coming back, the slope is quite steep! (Original) Magnifique cascade. Environ 5-10 minutes pour atteindre la cascade. Attention pour revenir, la pente est assez raide !

(Translated by Google) Superb place, the waterfall in winter is magnificent. The access path is quite simple, with a few places to park at the side of the road. (Original) Superbe endroit,la cascade en hiver est magnifique. Le chemin d'accès est assez simple, quelques places pour se garer au bord de la route.

Pretty nice experience overall. Food was good not great for our taste and probably a bit more expensive than we'd otherwise expect for lunch but service and location were great!

Middle of the road. Not good, not bad. Although for the price, we expected more. Brasseries in the old city are a far better proposition. Being next to the river is nice, but the associated flies not so much.

Very nice and pleasant place, good food and nice lake view

Great setting on the river. The fish du jour dish was excellent. The staff friendly.

From the time we sat down, they made it quite clear to us that we were not welcome. After 3 rude looks and comments of annoyance from staff who seemed irritated that they had an extra table to serve, and no sign of any menus or drinks offers, we up and left. Definitely won’t be supporting this kind of attitude or behaviour.

Service was good and waiter, friendly. Beautiful location!

Had a wonderful lunch here with the greatest company I could imagine. The setting really added to the atmosphere, but my opinion might be biased due to the magnificent eyes I was looking in.

Unfortunately closed during my visit and relocated to the Pavillon des Sources for renovations, inquire at the Tourist Office to find out more ... Its impetuous gushing having earned it first being called "Gros Boulet", it took its name of Source de l'Hôpital in 1753, following the establishment of the old Vichy hospital nearby. Work carried out on its natural emergence site revealed an ancient catchment. The spring which emerges at a temperature of 34°C. has undergone many transformations. Its successive developments have been superimposed from the ancient well. When it is caught in concretions (at the end of the Middle Ages or at the beginning of the modern period), a new catchment is made of Gannat stones topped with a base forming a square basin covered with an iron grid. After being reinforced, it was enlarged in 1818 and topped with a circular Volvic stone pool surrounded by a promenade. A pavilion supported by twelve columns was erected above the spring in 1842. It primarily supplied the bathing establishment of the neighboring hospital, which was closed down in 1887 and then demolished. With spa visitors flocking during the second half of the 19th century, a new layout was necessary. The initial catchment was reworked in 1870, a pipe carrying water directly to the spa was installed, and the pool was replaced by a cast iron basin from which the water providers drew water. Since the 1942 work, water has been collected directly from the old ancient well and directed through a network of pipes to the basin, which took on its current appearance thirty years later. Long available in pharmacies, rich in carbon dioxide which gives it its characteristic sulfurous odor, recommended in cases of digestive, gastric and intestinal disorders to treat diseases of the liver, colon and pancreas. Declared of public interest by imperial decree on January 23, 1861, the spring is used as a drink distributed by the self-service refreshment stands in the Hall des Sources, as well as in the Callou thermal establishment. In view of the significant resources implemented around its initial capture, it can be assumed that the source of the Hospital has had therapeutic use since Antiquity, whether as a drink or in a bath. Converging evidence seems to confirm this hypothesis of thermalism present in Vichy for several millennia. In the distant past when Vichy was already known for its warm waters under the name of Aquae Calidae … It is the property of the City since 2021, the source of the Hospital is an integral part of the Vichy Thermal Estate.

(Translated by Google) Great time tonight at the parade, the end of year celebrations are off to a good start (Original) Super moment ce soir à la parade les fêtes de fin d'année commencent bien

(Translated by Google) Located between the axis of the Bellerive bridge and the former Vichy, the Rotonde was built in 1946 by the architect Louis Aublet. Beige on the outside and pistachio green on the inside, it was in 1942 that an ancient well for capturing the emerging spring was discovered. The spring that emerges has a temperature of 34 degrees. Declared of public interest by a decree of 1861, the spring is used as a drink distributed by the refreshments in the hall of the sources as well as in the Callou thermal establishment. Became property of the city in March 2021, the rotunda of the hospital source is an integral part of the Vichy thermal estate operated by the eponymous company. (Original) Située entre l’axe du pont de Bellerive et l’ancien Vichy , la Rotonde a été bâtie en 1946 par l’architecte Louis Aublet. Beige a l’extérieur et vert pistache a l’intérieur, c’est en 1942, qu’un puit antique de captation de la source émergente est découvert. La source qui émerge a une température de 34 degrés . Déclarée d’intérêt public par un décret de 1861 , la source est utilisée en boisson distribuée par les buvettes dans le hall des sources ainsi que dans l’établissement thermal Callou. Devenue Propriété de la ville en mars 2021 , la rotonde de la source de l’hôpital fait partie intégrante du domaine thermal de Vichy exploité par la compagnie éponyme.

(Translated by Google) Nice building problem the smell (Original) Jolie édifice problème l'odeur

(Translated by Google) It's my Vichy so I love it and the Saint Blaise church, very beautiful, the big one (Original) C'est mon Vichy donc j' aime et l 'eglise Saint Blaise trés belle la grande

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately the source has been relocated to the Hall of Sources and there is nothing left to see (Original) Hélas la source est delocalisee dans le hall des Sources et il n'y a plus rien à voir

(Translated by Google) Hello Why are you closing the doors to the hospital source? Isn’t this a common good? (Original) Bonjour Pourquoi fermez vous les portes de la source de l’hôpital ? N’est-ce pas un bien commun ?

Gothic looking exterior to this church, doesn't look much but when you get inside the decor is brilliant. Worth a visit whilst visiting Vichy

Beautiful church, but a little bit strange looking.

Nice church with an « art-deco » style one thing it’s a little dark inside

Interesting and larger than you think

Quit nice place fir workship

Beautiful Art Deco church in Vichy, with stained glass windows - a colour explosion! Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful church, great attraction of Vichy.

Make your own knife Thiers style. You are told on how to do it and are guided at every step. They do the tough works and let you do the relatively easier work. Good to see this after the museum to know more on the theory part.

Great fun and excellent tuition from all staff. Made a high quality knife successfully despite the language barrier. Highly recommended.

Great experience of knife making! i enjoyed very much the activity and am very happy about the final product. Super raccomanded! little english spoken.

(Translated by Google) If you want to have a friendly time and want to build your own Thiers knife, or a butter knife, come to Atelier LE THIERS. You will be accompanied by a professional fitter who will help you assemble, polish and sharpen your knife. At the end of the process you will have the possibility to personalize it with an engraving. The staff is passionate and very friendly...a very original and educational experience! I highly recommend. (Original) Si vous voulez passer un moment convivial et que vous souhaitez construire votre propre couteau Thiers, ou un couteau à beurre, venez à l'Atelier LE THIERS. Vous serez accompagné par un monteur professionnel qui vous aidera à assembler, polir, aiguiser votre couteau. En fin de processus vous aurez la possibilité de le personnaliser avec une gravure. Le personnel est passionné et fort sympathique....une expérience très originale et formatrice ! Je recommande vivement.

This is only for the French speakers. This is made up of 2 buildings. One speaks about history of the region, city and its evolution. 2nd building talks about how the knives were made in earlier days ascompared to today. Includes a light & sound show.

Two part visit starting with a short film and then various rooms exhibiting knives made in Thiers. This is followed by part II which is held in a different location (about 40 metres away) where there is a sound and light show of forging blades and concludes with a demonstration and explanation of the shaping, sharpening and polishing of blades. All in all, a thoroughly entertaining and informative visit.

Museum in 3 different places. Most interesting was the workshop and people actually demonstrated techniques. Didn't go to see the outside section 3km away as we moved on, but fascinating.

Ok so it’s all in French but a great little museum to teach you about the history of knife making in the area

Interesting museum in two parts. The first building (No.23) on the aptly named Rue de la Coutellerie, focuses on 800 years of knife-making in Thiers. The second building (No. 58) has workshop demonstrations of cutlery-making skills and more galleries displaying the range of utensils, from professional knives (surgical utensils, gardeners’ knives, marine knives, vintners’ knives, electricians’ knives) to scissors & gadget knives (with lighters, rulers, thermometers & pens incorporated), all made in Thiers over the years. I've written about Thiers in Mechtraveller.

Interesting and informative museum with practical demonstrations throughout the day

Three separate places for the one ticket. It is more for French speakers, but the staff know how to speak English well and are happy to explain things to us foreigners.

(Translated by Google) A great discovery in the heart of Auvergne! The mine is a truly unique place, educational, natural, and a complete change of scenery. You learn a lot about the history of this fascinating purple stone, and most importantly, you leave with your own finds! What makes the experience even better is the welcome. The site is entirely managed by a passionate and engaging couple. They do everything on their own: reception, tours, site maintenance... and yet, they take the time to chat, answer questions, share their daily lives and their love of this activity. Frankly, that deserves to be commended! The tour is well thought out, not too long (about 2 hours), the explanations are clear and accessible, and the excavation is really fun. Equipment is provided, we leave with our own amethysts, and there's even a small shop where you can buy stones or jewelry at very reasonable prices. Please note: Reservation required Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (uneven terrain, forest path) (Original) Une super découverte en plein cœur de l’Auvergne ! La mine est un lieu vraiment unique, à la fois pédagogique, nature et dépaysant. On y apprend plein de choses sur l’histoire de cette pierre violette fascinante, et surtout on repart avec ses propres trouvailles! Ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus chouette, c’est l’accueil. Le site est entièrement géré par un couple, passionné et passionnant. Ils sont seuls à tout faire: l'accueil, les visites, l’entretien du site… et malgré ça, ils prennent le temps d’échanger, de répondre aux questions, de partager leur quotidien et leur amour de cette activité. Franchement, ça mérite d’être salué! La visite est bien pensée, pas trop longue (2h environ), les explications sont claires et accessibles, et le moment des fouilles est vraiment ludique. Le matériel est prêté, on repart avec nos propres améthystes, et il y a même une petite boutique où l’on peut acheter des pierres ou des bijoux à prix très raisonnables. À savoir: Réservation obligatoire Pas adapté aux personnes à mobilité réduite (terrain accidenté, sentier en forêt)

(Translated by Google) What a wonderful tour led by a passionate geologist. The history of their mine is incredible, and he is always available to answer any questions! The place is incredible in my eyes as a stone enthusiast. The start of a mine was a matter of sheer muscle power. Congratulations on the achievement, patience, and courage. A small operation with great values and an approach to preserving their forests. The pleasure at the end was to scrape the ground to collect a handful of amethysts worth an egg. Then there was an exhibition of their research into amethysts and creations, as well as other treasures. Purchases are possible. Thank you. (Original) Quelle très chouette visite réalisé par un passionné géologue , l'histoire de leurs mine est incroyable, il est à l' écoute pour toutes questions ! Le lieu est incroyable à mes yeux de passionné de pierre , départ d'un début de mine à la force des bras , bravo pour l'exploit , la patience et votre courage , une Petite exploitation avec des belles valeurs et démarche pour préserver aussi leurs forêt, plaisir à la fin de gratter le sol pour ramasser une poignée d'améthyste à la valeur d'un œuf Puis ensuite une exposition de leurs recherches des Améthystes et créations mais aussi d'autres trésors Achats possibles Merci à vous

(Translated by Google) A very nice and interesting morning, with our children thrilled to leave with their "treasure." So, yes, to echo some of the less complimentary comments, don't expect to go digging into the mine to extract amethyst. We dig through the ground for stones that have been extracted from the mine, but the children are happy to dig and look for THE stone they love. For visitors who are among adults, it can be a little more frustrating. It's true that these veins make you want to go there and extract a rare piece! But for the €12 entrance fee, you leave with unique and magnificent little stones. Personally, we loved it, and Jonathan answers all our questions without any problem. He's very friendly with the children; there are a few rules to follow, but they make sense. Perhaps a little adjustment to the site should be made for people with mobility difficulties (with a cane, for example), as the site isn't easy for them... Reservations are essential. We will come back when you have updated the last "tunnel" vein 😉 (Original) Très belle matinée très intéressante avec nos enfants aux anges de repartir avec leur "trésor". Alors oui pour reprendre certains commentaires moins élogieux, ne vous attendez pas a allez taper dans la mine pour extraire de l'améthyste, on fouille le sol des pierres qui ont été sorties de la mine, mais les enfants sont heureux de fouiller et de chercher LA pierre coup de cœur. Pour des visiteurs qui sont entre adulte cela peut être un peu plus frustrant. Il est vrai que ces filons donnent envie d'y aller et extraire un morceau rare ! Mais pour les 12€ de l'entrée on repart avec des petites pierres uniques et magnifiques. Personnellement nous avons adoré et Jonathan répond a l'ensemble des questions sans soucis. Très sympa avec les enfants, quelques règles a respectées mais qui sont logiques. Peut être prévoir un petit aménagement du site pour les personnes avec des difficultés de déplacements ( avec canne par exemple) car le site n'est pas simple pour eux... Réservation indispensable. Nous reviendrons quand vous aurez mis a jour le dernier filon "tunnel" 😉

(Translated by Google) A great day as a miner in the Pégut mine! We came as a couple and had a truly wonderful time with Jonathan and his son. The place is splendid and almost surreal, with a preserved natural feel and beautiful hand-dug galleries. Great memories etched in our minds and some wonderful finds on our shelves! (Original) Super journée en tant que mineur dans la mine de Pégut ! On est venu à deux et on a vraiment passé un agréable moment en compagnie de Jonathan et son fils. L’endroit est splendide et presque irréel avec une conservation de l’esprit naturel et de belles galeries creusées à la main. De super souvenirs gravés dans la mémoire et de belles trouvailles installées sur nos étagères !

(Translated by Google) A welcome that seems a little cold at first but turns out to be very pleasant thanks to the mine owner who shares his knowledge in an educational way. He is passionate and attentive. The visit is truly enriching, you learn things in a very pleasant environment. (Original) Un accueil qui semble un peu froid au départ et qui s'avère très agréable par le propriétaire de la mine qui distille ses connaissances de manière pédagogique. Il est passionné et à l'écoute. La visite est vraiment enrichissante, on apprend des choses dans un contexte tout à fait agréable

(Translated by Google) Interesting site. The owner is very knowledgeable about his work. Ideal for children; after the search, they come back with pieces of amethyst. Good activity. (Original) Cite intéressant . Propriétaire connaît bien Son activité. Idéale pour les enfants, après la fouille ils reviennent avec des morceaux d'améthystes Bonne activité

(Translated by Google) A very interesting and top-notch visit. The owners shared some of their passion with us through their knowledge and their talents. Congratulations on the work they've done. I recommend this place. (Original) Visite au top très intéressante. Les propriétaires nous ont transmis un peu de leurs passion au travers de leurs savoir et de leurs mines. Félicitations pour travail réalisé. Je recommande ce lieu.

I got to know about this unique paper mill when I was a child. The last of its kind by the way. Awesome experience, bringing you back in time and making you proud to support this heritage. Now living in Luxembourg, I recently ordered paper from them online. The French post lost the first parcel they sent, so they immediately sent another, which I received 3 days later. Insanely good aftersale service :) The paper is just like I remembered it. Amazing. This will make fine letters for my friends. To all epistolary addicts, that s the place you want to source your paper from. Fine quality + history make up for an awesome writing experience. Thank you for everything! Will order again sometime soon for sure ;)

If I visit this place was close and no information which time they open again

Fun! And interesting

Fascinating place. Really well presented museum. Engaging and educational as well as attractive.

Excellent moment.

Very interesting. Worth the drive.

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Very nice garden and very informative tour (in French..), beautiful castle even if it is quite "new", well worth a visit and very helpful and nice staff/guide..

Beautiful place to visit & have a picknick in the garden looking out at the chateau

The tour of 90 minutes was a bit too long and dull for our taste. The castle and interior are beautiful though, and our kids enjoyed seeing all the different rooms. Still, a faster pace would have been better, for us.

A great visit if you're in the area. A beautiful lived in home. One of the few lived in chateaus which is well taken care of. Like similar castles in the UK, this is a home. There are pictures of family amongst the rooms.

Good.especially after 2145pm.

A wonderful gem set in the Brionnais and rescued and furnished by the generosity of a 21st century descendant of Napoleon. Wonderful guide and stunning gardens...a must see.

Beautiful setting for a country house château. Rooms are well furnished but not original fixtures. A magnificent restoration since 1995.

No words that I know can do justice to this majestic place!!! A chateau in the middle of the river. Overlooking this, there is a café that will allow you to admire the incredible scenery sipping your coffee, beer or enjoying a light snack! Without a doubt, you can spend a whole day around this magical castle!!

Stunning view, unfortunately I don’t had being inside but just around the place it’s beautiful.

Unique, interactive experience. An interesting trip through time

What a lovely chateau! Sitting there on a rock in the middle of Loire river. The animated tour is very well set up and the lady guiding the groupe is just lovely and willing to answer all questions and showing full pride in the place. Just be carefull to reserve ahead as only guided tours are possible, no individual visits. And if you have a chance to pas by in the evening it is amazingly lit up an put to value. I strongly recommend.

Definitely réserve and buy tickets online. We didn't and we couldn't go in. It's a very small castle and they cannot accommodate many people. That is why reservation is required.

Beautiful little castle in a very scenic environment. Great place to learn more about the region history. Audio guides available in French and English. Theatralised tour in French. Very decent prices.

Surprise in the middle of nowhere or on the way somewhere else. On our way to Bordeaux and after the disappointing Lyon, we came across this place and it was a pleasant surprise. It looks a bit like a movie set in beautiful surroundings. One doesn't need more than 20-30 mins to visit it and, if you do not get inside the building, you don't even need to pay entrance. You can also walk around the small island. Apparentlyz there are some activities one can do inside such as escape room. PS: There is nothing else around unless you like kayaking.

Rude unhelpful staff and arrogant life guards who spent their time messing about rather than doing their job. We were wearing swimming trunks but told these were prohibited as unhygienic, despite this being lake water complete with ducks and even a water rat!!! Ridiculous non-sensical rules and rigorously enforced and the only thing that the lifeguards actually engaged in. Avoid!

The area here is not quite famous for a refreshing dip on hot summer days, but you take what you get. As long as you don’t want to end up like a sardine in the surveilled area next to the parking space, you should not have a problem with wading through the mud when entering the lake. The water is not really cold, but let’s pretend you can refresh a little on warmer days. It is very nice for a walk in the woods on the other, less frequented side. SUP and pedal boat rental is not on the side of the parking space, you either have to swim or walk to the other side, also passing the aerial adventure park - which could also be a nice attraction for kids. You can also find a restaurant and an ice cream parlour. Besides the parking fee the access to the lake is free of charge, though you may find a separate lido having an entrance fee.

The official website says pool open in June from 11h to 18h. We get there at 17:30 for a quick swim but the pool was already closed.

I'm inlove with this place, especially the smell of fresh nature. You can do a lot of activities, swimming, biking, fishing, camping, horse riding, etc. You will love to go back again and again to this place. 🥰🥰🥰

Very nice, good infrastructure, prices ok, parking free if you stay late.

Nice place to retreat from the sun with a E3 entry fee more than worth it for the lake.

Life changing experience

I called and asked if we can come with a boy 4 years old and someone on the phone told me 'yes' and explained the prices and opening hours, pool temperature, everything. We drove 200 km to reach there and the ladies on the reception didn't allow us to enter because of our 4 years son - there is a special schedule for the little ones and can't enter any time. And we were not on the right time of course because the lady on the phone didn't explain that. So we came for nothing and they didn't want to make any exception for ONE child. Very disappointed. Also this schedule you can't see on their website.

Nice enough thermal springs with a large pool inside and outside. Not very big. If you like lower temperatures it is 30-32C. For me this was very cold and very unpleasant while I was in the water. However after I got out of the water and dried off it felt pretty relaxing. 11€ for one hour 15.50€ for one session. One hour is plenty unless you wanna freeze...

It was a stressful experience, after you pay them they kick you out cause they didn't sayed the rules from the beginning; made me spend double just to swim for 2 hours.

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Great and easy hiking trail to climb to the top; the scenery along the trail overlooks vineyards and little hamlets and is awesome for picture taking. The view from the top of the rock is breathtaking!

Beautiful view from the top! Nice walk. It took us with 2 kids (8/9 years) about 90 minutes in total, including chilling for 30 minutes at the top.

Popular hike it seems, quite a lot of people did the walk to the top which has a very nice view over the area. It took us +-30mins, for 1.7km. You can start at one of the (free) parkings, there should be enough place. We did the descent via Combe Robat til the town of Vergisson. Finally through the vineyards back to the parking. You can follow the yellow marks. This direction is very quiet and more fun. Our daughters of 8 and 11 joined us, and in total we walked 6km.

Very nice place to visit to get a view over the pouilly fussé vineyards. Quite an easy walk up from the parking place. Apparently Francois Mitterrand used to walk the hill once a year. There is also a museum, which was closed when we were there

Beautiful view! Fun and sporty walk!

A great place for a half-day trip if you're based nearby. Great views, nice holiday atmosphere. The path is somewhat difficult as it goes up, but it's worth it.

Wonderful views after a manageable climb. An important prehistorical site, An excellent museum and outdoor tour of the archaeological sites.

We arrived knowing the museum was closed but wanted to have a shop for a few bottles from the Beaujolais selection. The shop was extremely quiet but we found a very accommodating staff member who allowed us to taste 6 wines at the bar/restaurant and then choose our favourites to buy. This staff member (sorry we didn’t catch your name) gave us 5 star level service. He truly made our day. Thanks Mr. Gentleman Kindly (not his real name).

As a tour guide I need to say that this place is one of the most wonderful places I have been. If you want to see the history and enjoy the beautiful Beaujolais, you must visit this place

Really fun afternoon! They have put a lot of effort into creating a fun way to learn about wine with an amazing collection of artifacts and great attractions. Really made me appreciate the history of wine in the region and enough going on to keep the kids going until the all important wine tasting! (Which would not happen at a normal vineyard where they would last about 5 mins!)

Not as big as expected but it was great for adults and kids. I loved the bee ride and the outside area for the kids.

An interesting museum dealing with just about every aspect of wine, from bottling to transportation to tasting and everything in-between. It has a few interactive areas to appeal to children, although I'm not sure how many would really appreciate this museum. There is also an included wine tasting with 2 wines. So why did I only give 3 stars? As an English speaker with weak French skills, there were a number of plaques without any English translation. But most importantly, I found the museum rather pricey: €20. There are 4 areas to view: The hamlet, the train station, the gardens and the wine cellar. When I came on October 10, the garden and wine cellar had just closed for the year, but I still had to pay full price. I'm sorry, but paying full price for half of the displays doesn't sit well with me.

Intreating museum about the wine district and process of making wine. Sometimes it's a bit to much of a Comercial for wine ! (No mentioning of the bad sides of wine directly)

Nicely done. Service, movies and 2 glasses of wine with great sommelier. Did not care much about the plant and lack of info about winery. But would recommend overall

We had a great time there with our son of 6 years old. It's not too big, but still many animals to spot! Besides animals, there are also many attractions for the little ones! We had a great day.

Great day trip for all especially in July and August when the water park is open. New slides in the pool are excellent for kids under 7 and new games are fun. I highly recommend it.

More for children, not really for the animals We saw a zookeeper use a fire extinguisher on monkeys from the side to keep them appart We had to pay for the waterpark too, eventhough we did not want to use it. It was all in the price and no other options were available, it was misleading. But he parking is free.

I visited Touroparc Zoo a couple of weeks ago to celebrate my birthday, and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! What made this experience so special was how hands-on it was. Unlike other soigneur experiences where you barely get to interact with the animals, Christophe made sure we were involved and engaged the whole way through. You can tell he genuinely cares for the all the reptiles and takes great pride in sharing that with others. We had the chance to see so many incredible species up close, and he gave us a fascinating look into what it’s really like to work behind the scenes at a zoo. Thank you, Christophe, for making my birthday so memorable. Your enthusiasm made the visit come alive! Highly recommend this experience to anyone, whether you're an animal lover or just curious. Truly a 10/10!

Very! nice park but absolutely ridiculous how weird they are about the height in the attractions, when accompanied by an adult. I was not allowed to drive the horses attraction with my baby who really got to love this attraction in Parc le pal. We stood 15 minutes in the burning sun. When it was our turn he pointed at the sign saying my baby should be 90cm. At Parc le pal we did this attraction multiple times without an issue. This ruined the moment. All other safe attractions you can do as parent with your kid, is not allowed, really frustrating. The wild water attraction or the mono rail are allowed :/ Please check your height restrictions... Everything else is really nice, but above gave everything a bad taste.

We visited on a cooler weekday in September and the place was very quiet which was perfect for us to see all the animals It's clear the animals are well cared for and healthy The rides and water park looked good but they were not available this late in the season

The VIP and Soigneur experiences are totally worth it. We have done the VIP visit twice and the both times was super amazing. Highly recommended. We chose to do the Soigneur experience in the reptile house and we're extremely happy with our choice. It was very very interactive and we learned so many interesting facts from Christoph. Thanks so much for the amazing experience with Curu, the snakes, lizards, iguana, crocodiles, and turtles!

Awesome museum ! I highly recommend doing a guided visit. You will go underground and see how a charcoal mine is. The guide was very nice and very informative.

Well worth a visit, and walkable from city center. The guided tour was superb, so consider booking in advance!

This museum is a former coal mine. Super interesting to visit if you pass by and you are interested in this kind of stuff. If you book in advance a guided tour (organised by the museum), you will also have the opportunity to visit a replica of the mine galleries, which includes a short underground train ride (underground facilities are not open to visitors with a regular entry ticket, guided tour only). Suitable for children. Everything is in French, though.

Very interesting place! Worth visiting for sure. Sadly we couldn’t visit the mine itself which would have been great to see.

Dirty, neglected, the QR codes don't work, you can't go down into the mine...

It is the museum which tells us about the history of Saint Etienne..... Wonderful place, must visit if you are here

Very interesting bit of French/European history. The guided tour we took was in French, didn't ask if they offer in other languages but you can visit everything top side without the guide.

What a wonderful museum! History of bicycle and weaving technologies engaged one in the rich industrial heritage of the region. Great bookshop. Excellent proximity to other spots which should be on your list to visit like the big indoor market & restaurants and cafes under glass. And I got to see displays and explanations of the origin of the Jacquard Loom punch cards which were the basis of the Hollerith cards used in the early days of programming computers! I learned programming on punch cards in the late 1970’s and there they were from hundreds of years ago. Wonderful, wonderful, eye opening experience.

Very beautiful museum, you must visit it when coming to Saint-Étienne! It contains the whole industrial revolution history of the city as well as exhibits of different ribbons, weapons and bicycles. You can also find the old sewing machines, work benches and many other cool things!

I'd highly recommend to visit with a guide to see how the Jacquard machine function in 1808. It has stunning collections and well introduces the development of Saint Etienne.

Lots of items, but the curator should be fired. Absolutely no structured narrative or anything that would capture young imaginations. Many information screens didn't work, and despite displaying an English language symbol, that didn't work either. You'd think that with Saint Etienne hosting four Rugby World Cup games and nearby Lyon another five over a month that the cities would have prepared their cultural centres for visits... The "Cafe" is two vending machines, one for Coffee the other for Snacks...

Very interesting museum in Saint Etienne, helping us understand more about the history of this city.

I had no idea that there were such beautiful museums in Saint-Etienne, and this one was one of the best. If you're a bicycle, industrial and arms history, you should definitely visit Musée d'Art et d'Industrie.

Lots of cool stuff regarding Saint-Étienne’s industrial history. There were three exhibits when I went: bicycles, ribbons, and guns. I was here just under two hours, it’s great for a rainy day.

It is a small one, but there are several lectures nice to be heard (in French!) We had a nice time there not very tiring.

Always a pleasure to visit this eco friendly, unassuming and welcoming place. Spent three hours strolling around the wolves enclosures and admiring the beautiful birds of prey. As it was low season, we literally had the park to ourselves. The bird show was not programmed but we still saw them training and flying over the arena from the distance. Thank you for this beautiful park with its friendly staff and for the conservation work done here. I will definitely be back!

Great day out for kids, good value and lots of great info and animal experience. Highly recommended!

Amazing to see wolves feeding and beautiful eagles & vultures flying right over you.

Awesome place to see wolf feeding

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Bird show was fantastic

(Translated by Google) Ugh, a money making machine.... I came there with my partner. (54 years and a little more for her for information, for a meal show, our Christmas present) Friendly welcome and immediately afterwards, obligation to take a photo with "2" artists, which you can buy for €9. Apero worthy of... I don't have a name, Lidl or Aldi is better! : Auvergne Taost (one passage to spread out, one to pick up what is placed on the Taost) Punch... without alcohol or very little, and without taste... except sugar. The basic STARTER, the dish - chicken fillet - just not good: chicken pierced in Saumur, dirty and waterlogged... so very, even too tender to be of good quality. Just spiced up with a porcini mushroom sauce. The accompaniment was supposed to be polenta...semolina. Before the cheese - disgusting and bland - and the frozen 🍨, another obligatory photo for €9. The coffee worthy of the neighborhood fair to finish... Well, we're old - not too old anyway - and we like good things, maybe the show will be better. I forgot something, express meal... followed by the show, not at the same time!!!! And yes, they offer the possibility of only coming for the show (to make more money) So the show: Animation by recorded tape to get in the mood throughout the evening, artists who are good, but who only reproduce what was asked of them. Édith Piaf, I like 2 to 3 minutes, but 15 minutes is a long time.... The girls,... pretty but mediocre show.... Mixture of children's show and nonsense fair. Anyway, after 25 minutes of show we left. I don't understand why you have such a rating. It seems that the food is not important and neither is the quality of the show. We have had other evenings of this type, for much less money and much better. 199€ for 2 + 37 euros for 2 glasses of champagne. Yes, if you want to change dessert, it’s €5!!! No photos because prohibited and very often recalled by the soundtrack (it's better to pay €9 for it 🤣🤣🤣) Conclusion: flee this place!!! (Original) Bof, une machine à faire du fric.... J'y suis venu avec ma compagne. (54 ans et un peu plus pour elle pour info, pour un repas spectacle, notre cadeau de Noël) Acceuil sympa et tout de suite après, obligation de faire une photo avec "2" artistes, que l'on vous propose d'acheter à 9€. Apero digne de ... j'ai pas de nom, lidl ou aldi c'est meilleur ! : Taost à l'auvergnat (un passage pour étaler, un pour ramasser ce qui est posé sur le Taost) Punch... sans alcool ou tres peu, et sans goût... si ce n'est le sucre. L'ENTRÉE basique, le plat -filet de poulet- juste pas bon : du poulet piqué au Saumur, sale et gorgé d'eau... donc très, voir trop tendre pour être de bonne qualité. Tout juste relevé par un sauce aux cèpes. L'accompagnement était censé être de la polenta... de la semoule. Avant le fromage - dégueulasse et fade- et le 🍨 congelé , une autre photo obligatoire pour 9€. Le café digne de la kermesse de quartier pour finir... Bon, on est âgé - pas trop quand même- et on aime les bonnes choses, peut être que le spectacle sera mieux. J'oubliais un truc, repas express... suivi du spectacle, pas en même temps !!!! Et oui, ils offrent la possibilité de ne venir que pour le spectacle (pour faire plus de fric) Donc le spectacle : Animation par bande enregistrée pour se mettre dans l'ambiance tout au long de la soirée, artistes qui sont bon, mais qui ne font que reproduire ce que leur a demandé. Édith piaf, j'aime bien, 2 à 3 minutes, mais 15 minutes c'est long.... Les filles,.... jolies mais spectacle bof.... Mélange de show pour enfants et foire a la nullité. Bref, apres 25 minutes de spectacle nous sommes partis. Je ne comprends pas pourquoi vous avez une telle note. A croire que la nourriture n'est pas importante et que la qualité du spectacle non plus. Nous avons fait d'autres soirées de ce type, pour bien moins cher et beaucoup mieux. 199€ pour 2 + 37 euros les 2 coupes de champagne. A oui, si vous souhaitez changer de dessert, c'est 5 € !!! Pas de photos car interdit et très souvent rappelé par la bande son (c'est mieux de la payer 9€ 🤣🤣🤣) Conclusion : fuyez cet endroit !!!

(Translated by Google) Magical moment! We were made very welcome and shown to our table. After the aperitif, we started the meal. At 2 p.m. the show started. It's magical. The dancers are truly professional. Their costumes are splendid. And the singer really took us into her story! We are delighted to have seen this very beautiful spectacle which really has nothing to envy of those in Paris. Congratulations to your entire team. (Original) Moment magique! Nous avons été très bien accueillis et conduits à notre table. Après l'apéritif, nous avons débuté le repas. A 14 h le spectacle a commencé. Il est magique. Les danseuses et danseurs sont vraiment professionnels . Leurs costumes sont splendides. Et la chanteuse nous a vraiment emporté dans son histoire ! Nous sommes ravis d'avoir vu ce très beau spectacle qui n'a vraiment rien à envier à ceux de Paris. Bravo à toute votre équipe.

(Translated by Google) The show far exceeded my expectations. I never tired of admiring all the costumes, the singer’s voice was just sublime and the quality of the performances was really top notch. Once the show was over, I only wanted to come back with friends and show them the cabaret you want. Congratulations for this beautiful production (Original) Le spectacle a de loin dépassé mes attentes. Je ne me lassais pas d’admirer tous les costumes, la voix de la chanteuse était juste sublime et la qualité des performances était vraiment top. Une fois le spectacle était terminé, je n’avais qu’une envie, à revenir avec des amis et leur faire découvrir le cabaret voulez vous. Bravo pour cette belle production

(Translated by Google) The staff from reception for reservations, to service, to the establishment manager, to the artists on stage and to the photographer, are really very professional, available and friendly. My partner dreamed of discovering a “traditional” cabaret show. She loved this quality magazine. We had a great time on January 1, 2024. I had booked for the photo with the artists at the end of the show. That's when I proposed. Thank you to the entire team for their support in this unique event. (Original) Le personnel de l'accueil pour la réservation, au service, au responsable d'établissement, aux artistes sur scène au photographe, est vraiment très pro, disponible et sympathique. Ma compagne rêvait de découvrir un spectacle de cabaret "traditionnel". Elle a adoré cette revue de qualité. Nous avons passé un excellent moment ce premier janvier 2024. J'avais réservé pour la photo avec les artistes à la fin du spectacle. C'est à se moment là que j'ai fais ma demande en mariage. Merci à toute l'équipe pour son accompagnement dans cet évènement unique.

(Translated by Google) Great gift from our children, everything was excellent and a magnificent show, I highly recommend. (Original) Super cadeau fait par nos enfants, tout était excellent et spectacle magnifique, je recommande fortement.

(Translated by Google) Very nice evening spent at the Vous vous! The warm welcome and attentive servers. The meal was very good quality, although there was a downside to the drinks service (champagne served at the next table and a carafe forgotten, but all that was taken care of). Special mention for the Utopia show! Rather modern musical comedy, with songs, dances, and much more, in which the public is invited to participate. (Original) Très belle soirée passée au Voulez vous ! L'accueil chaleureux et les serveurs au petit soins. Le repas était très bonne qualité, bémol toutefois sur le service des boissons (champagne servi à la table d'à côté et carafe oubliée, mais tout cela a été réglé). Mention spéciale pour le spectacle Utopia! Comédie musicale plutôt moderne, avec chants, danses, et bien d'autres, dans laquelle le public est invitéàparticiper.

(Translated by Google) Visited twice this year for the Utopia shows in February and Idoles for New Year's Day. To do at least once. Delicious meal by chef Torres (if I remember correctly). Very friendly team. Nice drinks menu. Reasonable prices. Stunning spectacle. Magnificent dancers. Beautiful choreography. A singer with a voice to die for. Everyone there is friendly. The room is large and well appointed. I will go back as soon as possible to see the Caprice show. Glitter from the lights of music (Original) Visité deux fois cette année pour les spectacles Utopia en février et Idoles pour le jour de l'an. À faire au moins une fois. Repas délicieux par le chef Torrès ( si j'ai bien retenu) . Equipe fort sympathique. Jolie carte des boissons. Des prix raisonnables. Spectacle époustouflant. Magnifiques danseurs et danseuses. Belles chorégraphies. Une chanteuse avec une voix à tomber. Tout le monde y est sympathique. La salle est grande et bien agencée. J'y retournerai dès que possible pour voir le spectacle Caprice. Des paillettes des lumières de la musique

I have mixed feelings about zoos, I went because my company organized a visit. First time in my life I've been in the presence of a gorilla, no more than a few meters away. First time I've seen a gorilla eating fruits and.... yogurt? This gorilla was being hand fed by the owner of this zoo, Mr. Pierre, he was feeding her inside her room it was fascinating to see. First time I've seen a lion run firsthand, and very upclose. And last but not least, first time I've heard a group of 10+ chimpanzees quarreling, calling out and "screaming". This zoo gave me a sense of humbleness and some sort of primal fear I've never felt before. It made me realize how majestic and imposing these animals can be, yet how beautiful they are too. I liked the back story too. I hope they are truly living up to their mission. I'm still thinking about what I saw.

Amazing place to visit. It’s recommended for all the family. Great views and animals are treated in an excellent way

Very nice zoo! The zoo was larger than I expected and had a nice range of animals. I really enjoyed seeing the Sun Bears and all of the monkeys.

What a great zoo. Never seen so many active animals at a zoo before. The tigers and lions were magnificent and playing with each other rather than just sleeping or pacing. Good close up viewing with all the animals. Also it's obvious that the zoo is expanding their enclosure space so it'll be interesting to see what it looks like the next time we return. Well worth the entrance fee and we will definitely return when we are in this area.

Good zoo close by Lyon. The zoo offers some great species of animals, but I think the price is too high. You can spend a couple of hours here, but the park is small and completed within 2 hours. We missed a bunch of animals, despite taking the time to spend extra time in the park after finishing the route. We missed the coatis, servals, binturongs, dingos and some more. Very poor habitats for some animals and some animals did not seem to have any space, like the ocelots. We did really enjoy seeing the snow leopards and the arctic wolves. The park smells bad in a lot of places and the hygiene in the toilets is just bad. For such a price we expected clean toilets somewhere, but it was very poorly maintained. Parking is free. €18,50 is too much in this case, but it’s not a total waste. Hopefully it is being used for future wellbeing of the animals.

Beautiful clean zoo, animals are well looked after, very reasonably priced... Great day out

Conservation focused zoo with quite a lot of interesting primate exhibits (amongst a lot of other types of animals). Big enough that you can spend a few hours here but also not so big that it has to take up your entire day. The zoo is positioned up a hill so there is some elevation change during your walk through but the park is entirely accessible (wheelchairs of course, but that means also strollers too Mamas… even enough room through entrances and pathways for huge American double strollers). And the layout of the enclosures up the hill allows for really good viewing of the animals in their enclosures.