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How long is the drive from Cognac to Nantes?
The direct drive from Cognac to Nantes is 153 mi (246 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 30 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Cognac to Nantes, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with La Rochelle and Rochefort, as well as top places to visit like Martell Cognac's Visitors Center and Hennessy, or the ever-popular Remy Martin Cognac.
The top cities between Cognac and Nantes are La Rochelle and Rochefort. La Rochelle is the most popular city on the route. It's 1 hour from Cognac and 2 hours from Nantes.
Rochefort is a charming arrondissement located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It encompasses 78 communes and covers an area of 1,534.6 km². With a population of 189,875, this picturesque destination offers a blend of cultural and natural attractions for visitors to explore.
18% as popular as La Rochelle
19 minutes off the main route, 32% of way to Nantes
La Rochelle, located in the southwest of France and serving as the capital of the Charente-Maritime department, has a rich maritime history dating back to the 12th century. The city boasts a charming Vieux Port (old harbor) and a large modern marina called Les Minimes. Its old town is characterized by medieval half-timbered houses, Renaissance architecture, and picturesque passageways adorned with 17th-century arches.
Most popular city on this route
17 minutes off the main route, 44% of way to Nantes
Best stops along Cognac to Nantes drive
The top stops along the way from Cognac to Nantes (with short detours) are Puy du Fou, La Rochelle Aquarium, and Vieux-Port. Other popular stops include Association Hermione La Fayette, St. Nicholas Tower, and Amphithéâtre gallo-romain de Saintes.
Remy Martin Cognac offers a comprehensive experience for visitors interested in learning about the history and production of cognac. The brand's headquarters provide tours that cover the entire cognac-making process, offering insights into the region and its significance. Visitors have the opportunity to taste their cognacs and even receive a souvenir glass.
Awesome tour with tasting options. Beautiful scenery, wonderful cognac.
Jeremy Korzeniewski — Google review
Lea, the tour guide from Remy Martin, picked us up from our hotel. She speaks very good English. She showed us the entire cognac-making process. We got to taste one of their cognacs, and gave us the glass as a souvenir. Good tour tempo. Highly recommend for cognac novices, as well as those with wine making experience.
Tom Saito — Google review
Flagship cognac producer has opened irs manufacturing and storage facilities to tell its story. Great experience followed by a generous tasting.
Anthony Munns — Google review
Fantastic tour by Nicolas and the arrangements were made easy by Julie to make it one memorable experience with my father. Very well recommended and in fact may come again for the 300th year anniversary next year.
nihal mohammed — Google review
The place was lovely and being able to learn how the cognac was made. Knowing how delicate it is to make, helps me understand why the product is expensive, they even let us have a taste of the vsop afterwards during the guided tour.
Kathleen Adelantar — Google review
Fabulously informative and enjoyable afternoon Remy Martin Visites. Superbly looked and after by Justine.
Emil Janson — Google review
Warm welcome by the staff at Rémy Martin at the boutique. A beautiful and elegant space. Looking forward to their 300 year celebration in 2024.
Hon Ng — Google review
I am a big Remy Martin Cognac fan, I own a Louis X111. I am keeping it for my 60th birthday.
My wife never liked cognac until the Tour and now she is a fan.
Now we can't wait to sample it together. It's a very good and interesting Tour.
Michael Mangan — Google review
Easily the best tour I had in Cognac. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. I also had a long email conversation with them which showed their amazing service and flexibility.
And of course, the different Cognac we tried was incredible!
Edvard Degerfelt — Google review
Great experience to visit the head office of Remi Martin being a Cognac drinker. They had beautiful store but did not take a tour of the offices. I was disappointed that the glasses they were selling in their shop were such low quality unlike Hennessey who had high end Czech crystal. Staff was nice and explained to us how the small bottles XO at airports is really not XO.
DaBoss Robert — Google review
Amazing visit and tasting experience I highly recommend it. I did it with my friends. Louis, our guide, is super nice, gave loads of information and prepared us one of the best cocktail ever: Harmony. And the cognac was as great as expected. A must do!
Vittoria P — Google review
Enjoyed an amazing guided tour with Lea, combined with food pairing and tasting. Lea is a fantastic guide!
Stephen van Houwelingen — Google review
Been before, a minimalist temple to Brandy. Gorgeous! In temporary accommodation across the road from the original but still stunning. Note the opening times on Google are incorrect it closes at 17.30.
John Stenhouse — Google review
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20 Rue de la Société Vinicole, 16100 Cognac, France
The food category does not fit here. The "water of life" (Cognac) deserves it's own place. The tour was very interesting, the guide knowledgeable, and the tasting devine.
You can also ask to taste other vendors before buying.
Noam Cohen — Google review
The oldest of the 'big four' Cognac distilleries.
Jeremy took us on our very informative tour. We learned about the history of the distillery, the production processes, and how to taste the final product. Thanks Jeremy.
We were able to show up forty-five minutes before the tour began (which was in English) and purchase tickets. A larger distillery had cancelled our pre-booked tour just over twenty-four hours before we were due to arrive in the town. Thank you Martell.
It was well worth the time and money.
Hadrian Dugard — Google review
We were unable to visit as we found it closed
Janet Fletcher — Google review
A tour well worth doing. They do English tours and our guide was enthusiastic. This is an historic location not a working one so don't expect to see the real processes in action.
Martin Crummett — Google review
€25 is very expensive for 3 x 20ml tasting of three brandies. This did not allow any discount on the purchase of a bottle!
Seems extraordinary as surely they are trying to market their products.
After a really informative chat by the woman in reception, we went to the rooftop bar, and were served an excruciatingly expensive brandy, which was full of bits.
We enjoyed the experience but overall it is overpriced.
Deb Armstrong — Google review
Had a great experience visiting the cellars and gathering knowledge about their hostory and distillation process.
The tasting at the end was very insightful too.
Cristian Popescu — Google review
I can hardly judge as after the tour had started we got to know it's not a production site any more. Seems a bit too pricey to pay 20 EUR to visit a place that's like a museum, even though the girl our guide seemed great and am sure the tour would have been informative we decided to cancel it. I'd rather look for place where Cognac is still being produced.
Ewa Świderska — Google review
Exciting and immersive experience into Martell heritage and cognac making.
Konstantin Filimonov — Google review
ROOFTOP INDIGO BAR. Staff were very impolite. Servers were rude and abrupt. No welcome as we arrived. The blender was cracked and leaking. Drinks were expensive and not very tasty. Such a shame as the location is beautiful. We won't be returning.
Hennessy is a renowned cognac house located in the charming town of Cognac, France. The brand was established in 1765 by an Irish military officer and has since become the largest producer of cognac globally. Visitors can enjoy a captivating tour and tasting experience at the Hennessy estate, which includes a boat ride on the Charente River, immersive tours, VR experiences, and tastings of their iconic spirits.
This tour was a magnificent experience from start to finish. Shaun is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, and able to provide great historical content along with technical information mixed with excellent humor. Be prepared for an educational taste test that can increase your taste, admiration, and respect for cognac.
Thank you, Shaun, for the great experience. I wish you a long career with Hennessy.
Sanchez ReS — Google review
Very nice and remarkable Guided tour. The guide is very interactive and her knowledge is superb. She is able to EXPLAIN (In English) to you in detail how everything is being made, TEACHES you how to appreciate and taste the product in style... kids are able to try the grape juice too(which is a plus point for parents like us). The only minus point is the parking... you may park along the road but it's a 1.5hour block only...
Garry Ng (Fatty FluFFy) — Google review
We really enjoyed this tour. They guided us through the whole history of Hennessy and after explained how the world most famous cognac is being made. And the final touch was the actual degustation of Hennessy different cognacs. The tour was in English and didn’t cost much. After the tour you can continue your degustation at the bar
Konstantin Ulanov — Google review
Very nice and well done tour! The Movies and lighting were super cool to see. The tasting at the end was also fun to see the difference with and without ice and different kinds. Thé cocktail was also very good. There was a small electric boat ride to get over. The boutique was also cool. Nicely laid out. Overall super.
Adam Ruskin — Google review
What an awesome experience!
We tried the immersive tour, the boat ride, the VR experience and the tasting at the end was all more than worth the money being charged.
parul nangia — Google review
Had a very interesting and informative tour at Hennessy today the English guide was great. Had a tour round where the barrels a kept mature the VR room is amazing have never experienced this before but would definitely recommend the tasting room at the end of the tour was also very good hic 🥴. If you’re in the area definitely worth a visit to learn about the origins of the family history and how brandy is made.
Alex Webb — Google review
We chose the cheapest tour as we knew nothing about cognac and it was a good intro into the making of it. The tasting was quite rushed at the end which was a shame.
Vanessa McCormack — Google review
First part of the tour (multimedia) is generic and boring. A lot of standing around and listening without any really interesting facts. Second part (aging warehouse and tasting) was fantastic. I would have preferred to see some more real manufacturing and less of the generic multimedia stuff.
Samuel Wyss — Google review
We opted for the Hennessy Initiation Immersive Experience which lasted 2 hours and included the boat trip, tour of the cellar, tasting and their new VR experience, which was incredible. Our tour guide was great and all of the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. We drove to Cognac especially for this tour and it did not disappoint.
Faye Ann — Google review
Fascinating visit to the famous Hennessy Cognac distillery in February 2024. Visit of 2 hours approximately that was led by a charming and knowledgeable tour leader called Aprile.
The cost of €29 was well worth it and good value for money considering the high quality of the exhibition, the information shared and the visit between two locations in Cognac, with a short bus ride between the two.
There was also a 15 minute audio-visual presentation with 3D goggles and while it was very clever and well constructed, did not, in my opinion, add an awful lot to the visit and left me feeling a touch queasy (recovered very quickly) afterwards!
The tastings at the end of the visit were well thought through and informed regarding the different flavours that the master-blenders can evoke from the wide variety of the eaux-de-vie distillations that ultimately become the finished product.
Book your ticket either at the exhibition or at the local tourist office.
Very highly recommended outing.
Stephen Murphy — Google review
Perfectly plain shop and bar area.
The cocktails were good but the environment and atmosphere was sterile and corporate. Not particularly my cup of tea.
We came 15 years ago and you could sit at a bar and talk to experts. It was a lot of fun back then.
fbmmart — Google review
Great tour and great cognac. Although the really good stuff is not included in the tasting. From the tour you find out the art behind the grapes that turn to liquid gold! Very friendly staff. The VR experience is fun I guess but wasn't my cup of tea.
2zzpowerfc ariza — Google review
I decided to arrange this tour as a surprise for my wife as this was the last night of our annual road trip, and more importantly she loves Brandy.
It seems you can’t arrange a tour too far in advance (I tried 12 months previously but it wasn’t possible) however I booked it a few days before and we chose the last tour 5:15pm as we were travelling up from Carcassonne on our way home.
Unfortunately the tour was in French (apparently there is one English tour a day) we missed it but it was still fabulous and interesting, and Charlotte our guide did do her best to explain things to us in English when she got chance, she was lovely, as was Sean who we met in the shop who was so knowledgeable (they both were).
Really enjoyed the tasting at the end and I’m not a Brandy drinker, but will now be helping myself to my wife’s Brandy (Hennessy of course) we’ve bought a lovely set of 6 Brandy glasses for a reasonable €32 for our new kitchen.
The trip takes two hours and is truly great, would definitely recommend.
Dave Swadkins — Google review
Very nice experience, but if you speak french and not only english, please choose french because their english is terrible. They pronounce it like french and unfortunately, you won’t understand anything…
Also, I strongly recommend the VR experience!
Andrada Adelaida Patrascanu — Google review
Super nice and amazing tour and tasting. I loved everything about this visit and it’s an experience I strongly recommend even for not cognac lovers. The light show and the films were spectacular, the cocktail great, the boat ride was dazzling, the history behind the emporium and the facilities in general were amazing. We bought a couple types included the limited asian edition that was extremely good and worth every euro 👌🏼
This is visit I highly recommend!!
Thank you!
Yorkys Alejandra Julca — Google review
Out of all the cognac cellar visits, this is the BEST one!! If you can only visit one, this is the one to choose.
For EUR29, you get a boat ride, short video, guided explanations, visit to the working cellar, an immersive Virtual Reality experience with 3D goggles and a dégustation of 3 types of drinks.
Wow! What an experience ! Not to be missed.
This place is something very special! You can also make a reservation to stay at the Abbey where the nuns slept and the rooms are absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, have excellent views and is a uniquely French experience. The moment you step on the grounds here, you feel as if you are entering a space that has a long rich history. There is always something going on here year round. Probably the best time to visit the Abbaye to the Ladies of Saintes would be in the summer when the Saintes Music Festival is happening. I went there during summer and had the time of my life there and also in the spring. Even during the summer season I did not feel this place was crowded or distracting the serenity of the town. There is also a lot of great restaurants nearby and if you are lucky to stay long enough, there's an amazing farmers market outside withing a 5-10 minute walk where you'll find out sorts of hidden gems.
Jeffrey Smith — Google review
Worth a visit to see the ancient sculptures and architecture that has been well and) preserved!
Luca Lategan — Google review
Make sure if you get an audio it is clearly explained. My audio battery ran out shortly after starting the tour. Being on a tight timeframe, I couldn't catch my wife and returned the audio and waited for my wife to finish the tour. Disappointingly, they were unwilling to provide a refund.
Rose Youtube — Google review
Yesterday, 14/07/2019 a lot of people were dancing near Abbey. It was amazing, fantastic! 'Cause the dances were folk, old like 500 years ago.
Dina Iakovleva — Google review
Nice abbay buildings but interior is rather plain.
Bart Eekhaut — Google review
Excellent value for money in this beautiful place.
Nicola Wall — Google review
Very pretty in a small place stranded in for half an hour on way to to Bordeaux.
angela lambert — Google review
The audio headset playing a trivial tale about the place is rubbish. Some lady sings along pseudo vocals while you walk trying to grab historical details spread here and there in the speech. Just unbearable and costing around 10 euros.
Striking, riverside Gallo-Roman stone structure with 2 arches, dating from around 18 AD.
The joy of visiting a new city in France. There are still Roman ruins. You can see Saint Peter's Cathedral of Saintes behind you. It's Easter time but you can hear a lot of motorcycle noise.
김TH — Google review
Just sitting in front of the arch lookingbover the river and its vegetation brought me such peace. Trying to replay history and all the events that took place here. Nothing is more real than that.
Diana Kyeola Majam — Google review
Lovely ruin
Emily Lannon — Google review
Lovely location by the river. Good for a quick stop.
Sue G — Google review
Saints is a wonderful city to visit. Gorgeous shopping and sights. Be aware though the restaurants mainly stop serving lunch around 2.30pm
Toni Dolan — Google review
Beautiful Roman Arch along the river. It’s a pity there’s not more on-site information on display about it’s history.
Javier Fernandez — Google review
Nice place, great markets, fantastic history
Wigan Fan — Google review
Beautiful place
Lesley McGee — Google review
Beautiful place for photos! We came for the viva saintes festival and the atmosphere so so lovely- if you haven’t been to saintes before I couldn’t recommend it more- the scenery is gorgeous at all times of day. The town feels safe and everyone was so friendly!
Poppy Mills — Google review
Impressive arch and remarkable it was rebuilt in its current location, instead if on the bridge over the river, stone by stone.
Amphithéâtre gallo-romain de Saintes is a remarkable ancient site dating back to 40 AD, during the reign of Emperor Claudius. With a seating capacity for up to 15,000 spectators, it hosted gladiator fights and battles with wild beasts. The lower tier of seating and some arches are still intact, allowing visitors to envision the grandeur of the past. Despite being overgrown, the shape and form of the amphitheatre are clearly visible.
Impressive historical site, with nice views of other parts of town
Javier Fernandez — Google review
The Gallo-Roman amphitheatre of Saintes is an amazing remnant of our long ago past. We rented the audio guides (available in English and French) and spent a fascinating 45 minutes immersing ourselves in history and architecture. Don't miss the photo exhibition on the outer wall; just follow the green line around to the back of the Accueil building. It shows photos of all the phases of the amphitheatre for the last 200 or 300 years. There is an ingenious picnic table to enable someone in a wheelchair to pull up under the top and enjoy a meal at a table. Brilliant idea.
Jane Etherton dite Madame Thermomix — Google review
A small Amphitheater with printed information in English. Very friendly staff and definitely worth a visit.
Chia-chen Lehahn — Google review
If you have watched the popular series of “Spartacus” or have read the Roman Empire’s history, this arena makes a perfect sense of how the Romans used to entertain themselves and enjoy the show while punishing the culprits.
A must-visit monument in Saintes. The entry costs around €2 per visitor.
Assad Sharifi — Google review
The interior was under construction and submerged in water, so I saw it from the outside. Of all the Roman amphitheaters I've seen, it was the place that felt the passage of time the most.
김TH — Google review
Cool place, only 4e to get in, cash or card. Friendly staff. Very historic place.
Donnie P. — Google review
Interesting ruins of the oldest amphitheatre in Gallo-Romain France.
Very cheap to visit, so absolutely worth it to get a sense of history. It is a quick visit on the trail through Saintes.
Pia Klit — Google review
The construction limited what we could do to some degree, but overall the site was amazing. I can't wait to come back and see when it is all repaired!!!
Richard Von Stetten — Google review
Scam, just as many other reviews say. You pay for entry, but can't visit anything at all due to construction works. Views are even better from outside. This should be closed or at least free entry as long as the works are going on. Don't waste your time on this one! Honestly, renovated parts look worse than the original parts.
Mark Vanhalle — Google review
The construction is significant and it feels as though they're making it a bit too much like an amusement park, but hopefully when they're done there will be more education. We declined to pay and simply enjoyed from outside.
Cary Mcwhorter — Google review
So gorgeous! The fares to get in are so cheap I couldn’t believe it and although the monument is currently undergoing reconstruction, this doesn’t take away from its impressive features and intriguing history. If you haven’t been before I would definitely recommend for all ages- definitely better on a sunny day though as a party from the cafe and gift shop all is outdoors!
Poppy Mills — Google review
Brill a couple of hrs spent looking around this romain amphitheatre. And it's renovation .eell worth the visit as there's other sites around sainte to see .
Lucia Palmer — Google review
Beautiful City with a walking path that guides you through the city to see all of the Roman ruins including the amphitheatre and arches that have been here for 2000 years!
Laura Anstead — Google review
Well worth a visit, currently being restored/conserved so access is limited but still impressive.
Badvoc Zero — Google review
I visited this place back in March 2019 and had a really good time. It’s fun to see the unique history that Saintes has, or of any town for that matter. While visiting, it’s fun to imagine what it might have been like to be in Saintes when the Romans first got there. Definitely walk the grounds! It’s like you are being a part of Greek Theatre!
Very nice tour and good experience. Everything was explained well. There was a few movies too. The mine inside was a bit tight so if you are tall and don’t like small spaces might not be the experience for you. Definitely important to wear good closed toed shoes. Inside is about 13c so good to bring a jacket too. Very nice overall. There was also a nice little gift store too.
Adam Ruskin — Google review
Definitely worth a visit, enjoy every moment of the tour.
BARBARA BRITTON — Google review
Limited to pre-book 30 people, so make sure you visit the website to book.
jo7er7 aka Looker — Google review
Worth a visit but guided tours are in French. Would have been more interesting if it could have been partly in English
Sarah Cane — Google review
Really interesting visit. Only spoken in French but given a leaflet in English before tour started.
Anne Daultrey — Google review
Our tour was nearly 1 1/2 hours didn't seem like it the time flew , lot of technical details...but also beautiful, but very low and a bit of a squeeze in places. Good visit
colin Self — Google review
plenty to see and interesting, but quite a lot of listening which can get a little boring for younger children. the caves are fascinating and a great plave to cool down on a hot summers day
sophie stokes — Google review
Very good but would be alot better with written information that the guide says in english as my french at the moment not very good ...we had the leaflets but would be nice to join in with the guide .
Tina Gollin — Google review
Very interesting visit and fantastic Tourist guide Rachel whose explainations were very clear
A lovely way to spend a few hours.
A rickety train with wooden slat seats but the smell of the steam engine and the experience is well worth the price.
We had lunch in Saujon.
Excellent 👍
Alan Ferguson — Google review
Nice experience driving an old train through the fields. We stopped at Mornac, where there's a nice selection of shops and artists.
John Duh — Google review
As we were travelling in early September at the end of school holidays, the train was not at all busy.
Our hotel hosts suggested we sit in the first carriage and this was a great suggestion as we could stand in the front of the carriage and see the beautiful French countryside and also the change of Engines from steam to diesel.
I would recommend this to everyone with kids. Made our holiday memorable this train ride
Neelima Guntupalli — Google review
Excellent day out. 3 hr round trip. Take a picnic.
Gavin Dimmick — Google review
A brilliant experience with friendly attentive staff and amazing food. Well worth doing at least once.
Ken Mann — Google review
Very pleasant if somewhat hot day out on this lovely little steam railway. Run as a tourist attractions by Charente Maritime department.
Peter Duff — Google review
Great fun and run by super team of volunteers. Sadly steam train was not able to run for us which was disappointing but otherwise great fun on the train with the commentary.
James Colling — Google review
What a great day out. For the enthusiast there are old steam engines and old diesel engines pulling revamped old carriages. If you're not a railway enthusiast there's great scenery and wildlife to keep you entertained. You can also stop off to visit Mornac sur Seudre one of the prettiest villages in France with lots of restaurants and boutiques. The railway is run by very professional volunteers and their love of the railway shines through.
Anne McDonald — Google review
This was a great trip. Organised by the Caravan Club in association with camping Logis du Bruil.
A coach took us from the campsite to the station at La Tremblade where we boarded a diesel pulled train. This took us along the line through Etaules to Chaillevette where the diesel engine was replaced by a steam engine, this then took us the rest of the line through Mornac Sur Deidre to Saujon.
In total 12 miles or 21 Kms or 1 hour and 30 minutes, a really great experience, so highly recommended 👍
Eric Delamere — Google review
Uncomfortable and not greatly interesting countryside. A bit of a bore in fact.
Very knowledgeable and friendly docent provided a detailed guided visit of the site. Strongly recommend adding the guided visit to your entry ticket. There was quite a heavy focus on the necropole, which meant however, that the group simply walked past the experimental archeology of habitation structures.
The museum exhibits make a distinct effort to be visually appealing and informative with some interesting interactive elements (such as the interior of a Neolithic "home" and a replica of a Celtic stone passage construction with carves spiral decorations) although the collections are still presented as grids of small napped tools with little contextualization and the typeface throughout is quite small to read comfortably in the dimmer light--content provides a good overview of prehistoric material culture and there are several very informative and useful maps and illustrations.
Gift/souvenir store was disappointing as other than a few oddly-sized postcards, there was nothing available with specific relevancy/identity with this site in particular. It would be nice if a site guide could be developed to collect and share some of what is featured in the guided tour and also be a souvenir strongly identified with this particular site, since it is a very special one!
Stephanie Corwin — Google review
A great museum. There's a big area for children and kids, is a great idea for them to not be bored and increase the experience of the visit
jaqsbcn — Google review
Fascinating Neolithic structures. Really interesting. Not to be missed.
Great museum.
John Boyer — Google review
Great museum, friendly staff and well preserved site
Alan Forrest — Google review
Tucked away, but definitely worth seeking out if passing / in the area. There is a permanent exhibition in a separate modern building and then the tumulus a short walk away. The entrance fee was very reasonable and included an audio guide in various languages. There is a cafe, picnic area and free parking. You can easily spend 2-3 hours here if you want to learn more about the history or blast round in an hour if you had young kids or where just interested in the physical structures.
Rich Mears — Google review
Archeological site, garden and fabulous museum documenting Tombs and building methods of ancient man. The audio guides are great for non french speakers. Liked the neanderthal exposition upstairs.
Nick Park — Google review
A fascinating place to visit, needs to be much better known. Within the area there is a collection of ancient mounds of different periods from long ago. They are different types, and built for various reasons.
The cafe is OK, with a variety of drinks and eats - and decent toilets!
You first enter tye site by going down to the entrance doors of the on-site large museum. There is actually a distinct lack of notices telling you this. We almost walked away because it looked like thd museum was closed. Thankfully it wasn't. You can get translation of many of the displays, much needed. Can sometimes be difficult to match the commentary to a display as you move through - but it is well worth persevering.
Steve Tupper — Google review
Liked the museum, tumuli not quite as impressive ( except for their age) as expected
Peter Jeffs — Google review
Very interesting and very cleverly laid out. Great museum and shop.
Really nice wildlife park. Amazing animals and really well thought out for kids with regular play zones dotted around. The park is huge and we spent a full day there and would happily return again. Price was very good value. Wear comfy shoes and take some Euro coins for the multiple vending points around the park to top up drinks and snacks.
John Woodcraft — Google review
Really welcoming, easy to find and park, good facilities. Staff member who greeted us had very good English. Was clean and well maintained. Only criticism, and very minor would be would be great if there was another food outlet further away from the entrance towards the back of the park for when children are hungry, whining and need a break from walking, this was probably more bad planning on our part than an issue with the park.
Louise Jenkinson-Dix — Google review
Came here many years ago and was pleasantly surprised with all the improvements.
They have thought of the little ones and have installed play areas.
We found little rest areas with drinks machines and toilets.
The shop was fully stocked and the cafe looked inviting.
Well worth a visit
James Smith — Google review
Nice place for a good family day. Lots of space and play grounds for kids. And the entrance is not expensive.
Larysa Melnyk — Google review
Awesome place for hiking in family, age 2+. Take care having good walking shoes. Plenty of trees shadow.
Charging station for electric cars, two places.
You can have a picnic directly on the ground, blanket needed. Otherwise, you can have some eating at the cafeteria. There are some automatic soda and candy machines distributors. Be aware, for the machines only cash is accepted, not credit cards.
A huge variety of european animals. Under construction, some variety of vegetables and grapes.
Many informations are provided in English.
Be aware going to bathroom before beginning, right after the main entrance, because after, there are not so many toilets.
If going calmly and taking the time (specially if with a baby carriage), you'll need 5 to 6 hours.
The souvenirs shop at the exit is horribly expensive ( I'm pretty sure if prices were lower, people would spend more). Also you have an exit without entering the shop.
Hydroalcoolic spray and gel provided below gates, toilets and kids games area.
Follow the signs (the red ones) for a better experience.
Prepare your shoes and some water and sandwiches and you'll spend some instructive and quality time in family !
Take care.
Alexandre CIOT — Google review
A great afternoon! Love the general ambience of woody shade, good for sunny days. Well priced for the range of animals you see. Enclosures are mostly well done and they're doing a lot to improve things. The newer areas are really nice. Definitely recommend.
Louisa Bavington — Google review
Really lovely zoo, even in February on a nice day. We greatly enjoyed all the native (and a few introduced) animals. You can go see lions and tigers in every big city around the world, this place is quite unique and I love the diversity of the exhibits. Great for kids and adults!
David Morgan — Google review
Took my grandson here while visiting my sister in France for a few days. It was a lovely experience. Plenty to see and do. The animals looked well and cared for, Every where was clean.
Nice play and picnic areas.
Loved the bears in their open enclosure, they seemed to put on a show for us. I fully recommend the visit.
Susan Regan — Google review
Lovely mini Zoo, we had decided to go to Zoodyssee after we thought it was too far to drive to visit the big zoo la palmyre.
We took my almost 2 year old son. Price was acceptable for what you got to see.
2 adults was €26.00 under 3s go free.
You were given a map and the receptionist spoke great English so was able to explain how long it takes roughly to go around the zoo and also told us there were arrows all around to help you follow the path around the whole of the park.
On the map there were 61 different animals however there were a few we did not see either due to them being hidden, asleep or just that they no longer had that animal.
A short walk from the entrance there is a petting zoo area which my son absoloutly loved.
Throughout the walk around the zoo there are plenty of picnic areas with plenty of seating and also lots of benches too.
There is a café, although it was not open when we visited which we really would have appreciated. However we never really understood the times the French cafés and restaurants opened so this was no surprise.
All in all it was a good trip out, fairly priced and not too long or short.
Castle-turned-prison-turned-museum that houses archaeology, leather & costume exhibits.
Nice trip and worth a visit.
Great to see the history of this fortress and all the surroundings.
Great view over the city from the terrace.
Ed Bintjes — Google review
Really nice old fortress which I did not go inside. Very picturesque.
DaBoss Robert — Google review
Really enjoyed this historic town of Niort. Wonderful parks, shops and restaurants. Will definitely return.
Lesley Edmunds — Google review
Great building, lot of step up and down , beautiful view of the city thank to the rooftop level.
jean Pinat — Google review
Historisch interessant. Gut erhalten. Es muss Eintritt gezahlt werden. Es liegt mitten in der City. Ein toller Wochenmarkt ist gleich daneben.
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Historically interesting. Well preserved. Admission has to be paid. It's in the middle of the city. A great weekly market is right next to it.
Andreas Hempel — Google review
Imposing castle in centre of the town
stuart lawes — Google review
Interesting castle, with good information. Unfortunately all the notes were only in French and although it had QR Codes to get the English descriptions, not all were working.
Monica Brown — Google review
Great views of Niort. Good description of the history. Interesting.
Des — Google review
Great outdoors and facade. The whole area is medevial and well maintened.
Marivy Lorca Salas — Google review
Though impressively stupendous from the outside, I wasn't overly impressed with the interior especially the minimal details and exhibitions available. Very friendly staffs here, welcoming and really give you enough information to explore this castle. There are rooms on the basement level and about three huge rooms upstairs. Be prepared to climb the ancient winding staircase but really worth it especially when you reach the roof. The rooftop gives you a stunning unimpeded view of the city. Unfortunately only the largest turret was accessible as the smaller turret was closed, not sure why. But for purely exquisite views of Old Niort and surroundings, it's really worth exploring Donjon de Niort Castle. By the way, there's no lavatory or lift here but really suitable for all ages if you're fit or curious enough to explore this Castle.
Antoine M — Google review
Always good to check out a castle from the 12th century to see how they lived.
Association Hermione La Fayette is a majestic flagship that showcases the work of a boatswain. Visitors can experience the rigging by trying out the Accro-Mats, offering a unique opportunity to reach great heights. The Royal Ropery, an impressive 374m tall building, is also worth exploring. Rochefort itself is steeped in history, with reminders of Lafayette and Napoleon at every turn.
Magnifique. A great reason to visit Rochefort. Hermione is nothing else than a piece of art, a volunteering effort, a very passionate crew. Thank you all for reviving the history thru this glorious ship and letting us the visitors to enjoy it. A must see in this part of France.
Ralu Kha — Google review
Disappointing! No boat! At least not that we could see. Lots of interesting sub-museums each with own entry fee > €10 Made the mistake of arriving and looking at the town first with cafe in lovely square only to find that the museums were all closing in half an hour for a 2 hour lunch! Decided to go the Leclerc and go back to the caravan. Was so good had lunch in the supermarket if that isn’t sad! Great sandwich beer and wine. Rochefort - tick!!
Stephen Williams — Google review
An amazing place to visit, plenty to do and see and explore. Take your time and stay a whole day to explore it.
Martha Ackroyd — Google review
We had a wander round in the mid-afternoon, it was great to see a tall ship that had clearly been lovingly reconstructed. Unfortunately, partly due to the size of our group, the cost of guided tours were a little more than we were willing to stomach. However, just the setting it's in and the surrounding area is well worth a look.
Francis Lawton — Google review
Beautiful boat, what a pity that they don't have English information. Also, they could perhaps change the tents and have some permanent building. The temperature in the tents was unbearable.
jean Pinat — Google review
Stunning place. The Versailles of the maritime world. So glad we made the effort to visit. The city is small and delightful. A place for a culture fix for sure.
Andreas Giles — Google review
Rochefort surprised me as a so historical town.
At each street corner an old place reminds you Lafayette, Napoleon or other war part of French naval history.
The Hermione is a so large vessel, impressive with the masts, the inside deck, .... all is so fantastic
a must see... and what is you are lucky to see her taking the see
Arnaud Calenge — Google review
You must visit the Hermione, and I recommend one of the guided tours
Christophe CHARPENTIER — Google review
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Arsenal Maritime, Pl. Amiral Dupont, 17300 Rochefort, France
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of early 20th-century shops at Musée des Commerces d'autrefois. The museum spans four floors, featuring faithfully reconstructed apothecaries, grocers, bistros, and even a classroom with wooden desks and inkwells. Visitors can indulge in childhood memories or reminisce about their grandparents' era while exploring the richly arranged objects.
Very nice place, gave many reminders
Laurent Marquis — Google review
Truly superb. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and our step back in time. Well deserved five stars.
Jackie Findlay — Google review
Top
Yannis Martineau — Google review
Must see
Ольга Королева — Google review
Ras
Emmanuel Messu — Google review
Cool
Sylvain Muller — Google review
(Translated by Google) Dive back for a moment into our history of childhood memories or those of our grandparents... A treat. Allowing the children to put on the blouse (visitors with children at the same time as us), the beret and a quiz during the course, I was able to sit down on our benches and write with a real pen - great initiative. The arrangement and richness of the objects, well done and great initiative.
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Replonger un instant dans notre histoire des souvenirs d'enfance ou ceux de nos grands-parents... Un régal. Permettre de mettre la blouse aux enfants (des visiteurs avec enfants en même temps que nous), le béret et un quiz le temps du parcours, moi j'ai pu me rasseoir sur nos bancs et écrire à la vrai plume - belle initiative. La disposition et la richesse des objets, bravo et belle initiative.
DS MT — Google review
(Translated by Google) What a delicious moment filled with nostalgia when visiting this museum. The classroom with wooden desks and inkwells. So many good memories... we come away with a smile and in these times we need it.
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Quel délicieux moment rempli de nostalgie lors de la visite de ce musée. La salle de classe avec les pupitres en bois et les encriers. Que de bons souvenirs.... on ressort avec le sourire et par les temps qui courent on en a besoin.
Hôtel Mercure Rochefort La Corderie Royale is an elegant and refined riverside hotel that offers a memorable stay in a historical setting. The hotel, located within the former Corderie's armoury, beautifully blends modern amenities with antique charm. The rooms boast a perfect mix of modern materials and historic colors, creating an unforgettable ambiance. Guests can enjoy fine dining at the hotel restaurant while taking in stunning views of the river Charente.
Good hotel.
In a great location, with open grounds & on the river & harbour.
Very relaxing place to stay.
I'm here working & I plan to send my wife out, who will enjoy the relaxing & scenic area that the hotel offers.
You won't be disappointed.
Chris Gilbert — Google review
Very nice room, location and overall facilities. Very kind staff and always available and in a great mood.
The highlight of my stay was on the arrival day. I've checked in the evening without having dinner and very tired. The receptionist could "read my face" and immediately asked me if i wanted to have dinner on Mercure restaurant, even though it closes at 22h.
Ana Santos — Google review
The hotel restaurant is an amazing experience. While enjoying a stunning view of the banks of the river Charente, you can taste food of excellent quality, featuring fried jonchée (local Rochefort cheese) and fish, such as tuna or sea bream, cooked to perfection. Staff is very friendly and children's menus are delivered first which is quite convenient for families.
No? Vagner-Cl?venot — Google review
We paid 200 € for the Standard room and that was much too expensive for this hotel. The room is rather small, the furniture already a little used and there were stains on the carpet. The service was alright but not what you would expect in this price category. However, if you get a better price (around 120€), this is a good hotel. And the breakfast was great (a lot of homemade things and great variety).
Della Holiday — Google review
Beautifully located in a quiet area at Rochefort. Very helpful staff and everyone had a smile with their “bonjours” that were genuine and heartily given. Lovely grounds outside the hotel on the river side.
Peter Day — Google review
Excellent food; good location.
Michael Stammers — Google review
Very nice hotel. Staff was excellent, pool was empty, but overall an excellent experience.
cfaj22 — Google review
Great hotel in a beautiful location! spacious Family room and delicious breakfast. Highy recommend, we will happily stay again!
Claire Crisp-Marion — Google review
Elegant hotel in historical surroundings.
Those who know Mercure know that there can be positive surprises. This hotel is one of the most impressive examples of how a hotel in a historic building can create a magical mix of modern and antique from the given constraints. The rooms and their furnishings are a perfect mix of modern materials and historic colors.
The restaurant and bar offer international standards in the surroundings. The breakfast is adapted to the needs of international customers and also offers regional specialties.
The only downer is the Internet connection, which is always a headache.
Pat Braun — Google review
Unforgettable stay in an outstanding setting. Located within the walls of the former Corderie's armoury, the hotel is intimately connected to its past. While history fans will be touched by the colour code brilliantly inspired by the uniforms of French Navy officers, travellers simply seeking a peaceful haven will not feel overwhelmed by the weight of history in this fully modernised and renovated building. The rooms are spacious and include all indispensable commodities - with the thick mattresses being a delightful bonus.
As for eating, the hotel restaurant, La Corderie Royale, offers fine dining, featuring food of irreproachable quality with ingredients sourced from the Charente-Maritime département, and there are good menu options that do not come out excessively expensive. For the morning, the continental breakfast buffet proposed in a cosy room adjacent to the bar has delicious sweet and savoury options, and the fresh viennoiseries are delicious even on French standards!
Finally, the staff of this hotel deserves a special appraisal. Receptionists and the cleaning crew are extremely respectful and caring towards each guest.
Noé Vagner-Clévenot — Google review
Lovely place but appalling service. Waiting 3 hours for food and 2 people didn't didn't even get theirs...not geared up up large groups. Felt really sorry for the staff as this could have been avoided with better management.
Sue Doughty — Google review
Very nice location, rooms fine, reception staff arrogant.
Hans LeFever — Google review
A hidden gem in the region, best of its class without a doubt, worth its history and reputation, great for families and couples, breakfast well prepared and of high quality. Definitely returning there again on a weekend basis.
Frank Wang — Google review
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Rue Jean-Baptiste Audebert, 17300 Rochefort, France
The Joint Association of Brouage museum offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history of this fortified village. The museum showcases a myriad of historical artifacts and exhibits that provide a comprehensive understanding of Brouage's significance. From its strategic role as a maritime stronghold to its cultural heritage, the museum delves into various aspects of Brouage's past. With informative displays, visitors can explore the village's architectural wonders and learn about its economic and military importance throughout different eras.
(Translated by Google) Very good visit, I loved this citadel, there are magnificent views, it is worth the detour
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Très bonne visite, j'ai adoré cette citadelle, il y a de magnifiques vue, ça vaut le détour
Steve Mercier — Google review
(Translated by Google) Pretty citadel steeped in history. There is no charge for parking, which I think is worth emphasizing. Many magnificent views, especially when the weather is good.
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Jolie citadelle chargée d'histoire. Le stationnement n'est pas payant ce qui mérite d'être souligné je trouve. De nombreux points de vue magnifiques surtout quand le temps s'y prête.
Maxime — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to visit, beautiful city!
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Beau lieu à visiter, belle ville !
Nono GILLE — Google review
(Translated by Google) Spend a pleasant day in this village and have lunch in a creperie
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Passer une agréable journée dans ce village et déjeuner dans une crêperie
Sergio Etalon — Google review
(Translated by Google) Pretty little village that deserves to stay there for a few days...
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Joli petit village qui mérite d'y séjourner quelques jours...
Mathilde Fournier — Google review
(Translated by Google) Superb fortified town in the middle of salt marshes and oyster beds. Some excellent restaurants too and a myriad of creators and artists who make this place an unmissable place for heritage and artistic discoveries; A must see.
Aerial photos taken by kite by photoKap34.
Please like the review and photos.
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Superbe ville fortifiée au milieu des marais salants et des parcs ostréicoles. Quelques excellents restaurants aussi et une myriades de créateurs et d'artistes qui font de cet endroit un lieu de découvertes patrimoniales et artistiques incontournables; A voir absolument.
Photos aériennes réalisées par cerf-volant par photoKap34.
Merci de liker l'avis et les photos.
Photo KAP34 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Citadel of Brouage. Well preserved, it is difficult to imagine that the sea touched the ramparts 3 centuries ago.
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Citadelle de Brouage . Bien conservée, difficile d'imaginer que la mer touchait les remparts il y a 3 siècles.
duverdier dominique — Google review
(Translated by Google) Pretty places visited with family the citadel
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Jolie lieux a visité en famille la citadelle
Jean Marc Thibault — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent little village full of history
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Magnifique petit village plein histoire
Craquidou — Google review
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1 Rue du Port, 17320 Marennes-Hiers-Brouage, France
This is a hidden gem! A boat tour along the canal with your own personal local guide :) they speak English, ask for Henry, he was delightful!
We took the boat along the canal and got to see amazing nature and the beautiful small town of Coulon.
You have several options, you can even get a pick-nick basket provided to you during your ride, which can be anywhere between one hour and 2 hours, I believe. The cost is about €16 per person for a more private boat ride or about €12 per person together with other people.
Well worth the cost, serene ride, kid friendly, couple friendly, you can pay with a card or cash. Perfect small town French experience :)
Oana P — Google review
Beautiful place to visit, you don't need to have a boat ride to enjoy, just sit at a local restaurant and have a drink and take in the scenery.
Terry Thorne — Google review
We did an 3h self exploring tour of the small canals. Beautifull and more chill when you go early, otherwise it can be boat traffic jam sometime. 😁
youri brutin — Google review
Our tour guide was well versed, with sense of humour, friendly and sails very smooth
Eunice Wong — Google review
Had a wonderful afternoon wandering around on the waterways on a guided boat tour. 12.50euros for adults and 9.50 for children for 1 and a half hour tour. It was burning hot, maybe the hottest day of the year, and under the trees with little breezes was perfect for keeping cool. I would recommend reserving in advance because all the boats were full and reserved while we were there, so not a last minute kind of activity.
Toni Matsuo — Google review
Very good shop, kindly helps.
Pimwie Van — Google review
We hired two electric bikes from here. Efficient service, bikes were well maintained, and first aid was given when I fell off! The map provided wasn't great, and some waymarkers on routes unclear ( but that's not really their fault!) Best to reserve in school holidays, and maybe at any time. Cheaper than some other bike hire places. We weren't offered helmets, so you may want to take your own.
Alison Wale — Google review
We came here just to rent bikes for the day and it was great. For some reason everyone in town sent us to a another place but they were super unfriendly so we came here only to find out that they were A) super friendly and B) cheaper than the other place so we'd highly recommend coming here!!
Joe Jay — Google review
Nice water tour. "Green Venice" the locals call it.
Possible to make group or single boat tour. 1 hour is just enough time, to finish the complete rowing session for two.
Multiple people from different household must wear mask, during the boat tour.
Canoe for 2 is also available.
We were very happy to be able to rent a boat here during our visit to the Marais. We inquired about availability before arriving and the reply was prompt and reservation straightforward. Once there, the service was friendly, the map provided (for the self-guided rowing) helpful and the route planned beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable. We were lost in the midst of natural scenery with nary a sign of shops or commercial stops and it was perfect.
r choi — Google review
Fun time. Went during the day to avoid mosquitoes but still got some bites. Kids loved it. Very narrow water ways in places can make inexperienced boaters just hit the side the whole time. Otherwise very peaceful and enjoyable.
Jonathan White — Google review
This was a really great activity. Would have been 5 stars if there weren't so many thorns overhanging the riverbank.
Lucy Kebbell — Google review
The guide was knowledgeable and nice. The boat ride feels amazing in hot summer days.
Franck Demoute — Google review
It was really really nice!! Our guide, Marceau, was the best, and it was nice to have an english speaking guide. Merci Marceau!!🙏🏼
Henri Baur — Google review
Excellent balade with the guide Flavi
Sj M — Google review
Nice location, friendly and helpful staff and boat hire was good value.
La Rochelle Aquarium is a family-friendly aquarium that features 12,000 marine animals and 600 different species. The aquarium is located in La Rochelle, France and is well-known for its bubbling seawater tanks containing around 600 aquatic species. The aquarium is easy to navigate and has interactive displays and educational programs that are great for the whole family.
I love this place. Fun for the whole family. Interactive, educational, easy to follow, well constructed and thought out. The way marine life is displayed and explained is great.
Wafa Jawad — Google review
I went to visit the aquarium on a Thursday morning and I could freely enjoy all the wonders because it was not crowded. It is a very calming and educational place and is perfect for the whole family, adults and children. It includes a multitude of aquariums and numerous species of fish and marine life, but also an Amazonian forest. At the exit there is also a toy shop with a wide variety of plush toys in the form of fish and other specific animals. I recommend the visit without any hesitation
Sasha — Google review
I have been in a few European aquariums and this one is only good. There is plenty to see but it lacks the possibility of interacting with some of the animals which for children can be a little boring. I could not find big turtles just small ones so I was disappointed. Overall interesting but expected more.
Anna Tarczynska — Google review
Very beautiful aquarium. Compared to Sealife or other aquariums this a much better one when it comes to variety and style. You can easily spend half a day with family and kids here. The collection is huge and there is a auditorium for kids. Beautifully decorated and designed. Absolutely recommended
Mehrzad Karami — Google review
Excellent aquarium that remains educational but fun for kids. My five year old absolutely loved it. Clean, well maintained, and enjoyable. Tip: Don't queue for tickets, just buy them online from the web site. I saw the queue of 100+ people so got my phone out, bought tickets for that exact time and walked straight in.
Daniel Elwell — Google review
I enjoyed the visit over here, where u can see all different types of sea creatures. Recommended.
DD R — Google review
This aquarium is underrated. It's actually not that small, with toddlers, we spent a good 1.5-2 hours in here. love the long opening hours from 10-20. Totally worth coming back to La Rochelle for. The first floor has all the local Atlantic fish (which are like fish we eat? So they were pretty ugly). But when you first come in, you come into a very cool jellyfish tunnel. Then on the upper floor, you start to see more colorful fish from Indo-pacific and that was really fun. The facilities are nice, they have some really cool sea horses that I haven't really seen elsewhere. Some tanks are low where you can look from above without a glass (a lot of confidence in people not touching the fish...) and a lot of different type of lobsters and crabs. They have a large tank with maybe 6 medium and small sharks which you can see really well. The coolest part was the sea turtle which I honestly have not seen anywhere else. Maybe this isn't world class like the Osaka Aquarium or the Okinawa one but it's pretty good and I would probably get an annual membership next time. Absolutely no crowds on an October Monday. Awesome.
Vivian S. — Google review
Catastrophe! It was extremely crowded and thus not possible to enjoy the visit. Definitely not worth the entrance fee. In addition it was really noisy and no COVID protections are in place.
Constantin Haas — Google review
One of the most beautiful aquarium in the world, explanations in English and French. From local to tropical, fish, mussels, to oysters, so much to see and learn. It's all so well maintained. Take some 2,5 hrs for the visit
Thijs Wermink — Google review
A curious aquarium with great variety of water creatures. Try to avoid going from 11 to 15 as there are too many people. It is open till very late.
Sylvia Pavlova — Google review
Visited in September on a Sunday. Busy enough but not overcrowded. Good aquarium with wide variety of species and water tanks. €17.50 each, plus parking for four adults was quite a lot to pay.
Cloudfree — Google review
This is a superb aquarium and was the highlight of our visit to La Rochelle.
There is very reasonable parking just outside which makes getting there very easy. All the exhibits have dual language information so perfect for French and English speakers. The aquarium is large over two floors organised by ocean and finishing with a tropical rainforest exhibit!
As a family of four it cost €60, so not a cheap activity, we were there about two hours. However the kids loved it, it was very well done, educational and exciting so I’d say worth the fee. I’d recommend a visit.
Chris Brierley — Google review
There were some interesting species to see at La Rochelle Aquarium!
We enjoyed walking around, having a look at the different fish and taking photos. However, it was so busy and loud that we could barely hear ourselves think - it was also really difficult to get to the front of each tank to be able to have a closer look at the fish inside.
There also wasn’t as much variety as we expected for the ticket price, which was a bit of a shame.
I definitely do not recommend going during a school holiday or it will be overly packed but, otherwise, it was a nice enough experience.
Marina Lovejoy-Black — Google review
We visited this aquarium on the 18th November and spent almost 3 hours in there. It is probably one of the best aquarium we’ve ever visited in France.
angeline anthonysamy — Google review
Truly impressive aquarium with numerous tanks and one of 1 250 000 litres with sharks in it.
Beautiful fishes , splendid visit .
I have visited different aquariums in Europe aux as London’s and Berlin’s . This one is by far the greatest
Jerome G — Google review
Fantastic experience!!! Beautiful 🐠 the aquarium de la Rochelle is the best place to be! Well spotted in the hearts of the city.
The staff were friendly
Eric Besson — Google review
I went here with my family. The aquarium was extremely packed with people even thought it was late afternoon. There was a big line of people in front of entrance. I advance you to buy tickets online. It was really hot inside, probably thanks to the crowds. You have to find one spot by the glass and just move with the crowd, if you want to see everything. Also, I was looking forward to buying the aquariums touristic coin, but they were sold out. But I have to say that the place is huge and they've got many kinds of fish, crabs, etc. It was beautiful, but the crowds were uncomfortable. Overall, it was nice.
Hulking, fortress-like tower, built in the 14th-century, offering views across the harbor & town.
The Saint Nicolas Tower is one of the three medieval towers guarding the harbor.
For €9.50 you can visit all three towers. Definitely recommended.
Martin Rink — Google review
It's free to get in if you are under 26. You can climb up the stairs up to the top and get a beautiful view of the Vieux Port of La Rochelle.
Diego Akel — Google review
Beautiful tower, a symbol of La Rochelle! Is very impressive to see it when you arrive in the city.
sergio — Google review
Nice place to visit in la Rochelle, nice spot for picture, and a lot of history about the city and the region.
Kevin LVN — Google review
The 3 towers of la Rochelle are a must see.
Guide — Google review
The views are worth the visit.
Süße — Google review
Amazing medieval tower with many passage ways. Some of the stairs and passages are narrow and steep. Views from the top of the tower are fantastic of the surrounding bay and La Rochelle.
Joshua Launtz — Google review
A very topical bay in France - we did enjoy the scenery while having lunch.
Vieux-Port is a charming and bustling harbor featuring the imposing La Chaîne and Saint-Nicolas towers, which have been repurposed into a museum and an observation deck. Along Quai Duperré, visitors can find trendy wine bars, seafood restaurants, and vendors selling delicious crêpes. In the summer, Cours des Dames hosts stalls offering a variety of goods such as crafts, cheeses, and scenic paintings.
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I'll never travel to Nantes without this trip planner again
Bunker La Rochelle (Museum) is an underground bunker constructed in 1941, situated in the midst of the city. The bunker has been preserved for over 80 years and showcases military artifacts & WWII memorabilia, adorned with marine frescoes. The majority of the writing is in French; however, translated pamphlets are available to discover the history of La Rochelle from 1939 to 1945. It served as headquarters for U-boat officers during World War II.
Visited La Rochelle and this museum popped up on Google.
It is rather small, however, it is full of interesting information. The paintings on the wall and the ceiling are rather impressive.
We were given a folder with an English translation of the boards which was really useful. It can be a little bit cramped, so we found it better to find a bigger room to read the guide rather than room by room.
If you are from England and have visited the Western Approaches museum in Liverpool, then it's the same kind of size. Also like Western Approaches it is in an underground bunker, which was previously forgotten and locked away.
Worth a visit and really interesting. Very friendly staff. Thank you!
Matt Belcher — Google review
A great museum although mostly in French, the information in English wasn’t quite enough so we got the audio guides which is an extra €2pp. One of our guides died about half an hour later so make sure the batteries are charged. All in all, a great experience, very informative and staff speak English. Since it’s a bunker it would’ve been more informative to focus more on that though rather than the invasion of France and the surrounding areas. Regardless of that it was a good visit. Cost of entry is €7.50 per adult.
Some things to add:
-there was translation in German and Spanish on the exhibits as well.
- there was no toilets in the museum
- you can pay by card
- they need an ID/passport to hold as deposit when you’re in the museum which I didn’t understand and appreciate as I almost left without my ID
Bel A. — Google review
A completely different experience in the centre of La Rochelle. Hard to believe this place was real and happened not so long ago in our history. We were really pleased we took the time to experience this Bunker.
Anita McKinley-Masters — Google review
Very interesting. Learned so much about La Rochelle’s part during WWII. Small but well presented. Allow 30-60mins. Small entry fee. No toilets.
Steve H — Google review
A small but very interesting museum about the history of La Rochelle during the WWII.
Guide — Google review
This is an amazing place to visit.
They have an English guide you can read as you go around which I recommend as there is so much information on the place and without it the bunkers and displays are difficult to understand and their meaning gets lost (unless you are fluent in French obviously).
I thoroughly recommend this place.
Rachel Jones — Google review
Highly recommend going to the bunker. A wealth of information on the history of La Rochelle- videos are with English subtitles and the stories and exhibits are well worth the visit. It is warm down there in summer. Staff very friendly.
Michelle Silke — Google review
Definitely worth a visit if you are in La Rochelle. Very well preserved and a fantastic reminder of the story of the U-Boats, the cities that "hosted" them, the resistance and the life of U-Boat crewmen.
Martin Shortall — Google review
Super interesting. Learned a lot of the history of WWII in La Rochelle. Totally worth the visit. If you want to read and see everything you can spend some hours at the place.
It's a real bunker built in 1941.
Diego Akel — Google review
It is more than a place to visit, it is an extraordinary experience. It is the second bunker you visit in France, the first being in Caen, but I find it much more interesting. It contains a lot of objects that can't help but arouse your curiosity, the historical and emotional load of this place makes it extraordinary. Without any hesitation I recommend visiting it
Sasha — Google review
Very interesting. They have a great read along guide book in English to borrow. The ticket seller was very friendly and helpful.
Mary K. — Google review
Interesting WW2 museum. Built by the Germans occupying La Rochelle as a command centre for their U-boats stationed there. It survived repeated bombing attempt by Bomber Command and serves as an excellent archive of occupation activity during the war.
Tim Crozier — Google review
This bunker is in the middle of the city and has been intact for over ,80 years decorated with marine frescoes. Most of the writing are in french , so do ask for a translated pamphlet -discover the history of La Rochelle from 1939 to 1945 ,headquarters of U-boat officers during World War II.
Up-close viewing of big cats, giraffes, bears & more, plus petting & feeding areas.
A surprisingly good (and humane) zoo with a number of hands-on areas to interest both children and adults alike nestled in the Mervent Forest.
We particularly enjoyed seeing the eagles, wolves, tiger, lemurs and sand cats doing their things.
Feeding times for a variety of the carnivores are roughly every 15 minutes starting from 15:00 (on the day we visited)
There is also a cafe and shop.
Dan — Google review
Lovely day out at Zoo. Good amenities. Nice play area at end of the trail.
Lorraine Oman — Google review
Great zoo. Animals looked very well cared for.
John Reid — Google review
Having visited the Zoo 6 years ago during our last visit to Mervent, it was definitely on our list for this holiday. We visited with you two young kids and planned to stay for only a few hours, but we then decided to stay and see all the animal feeding in the afternoon which was well worth the wait. A nice clean Zoo, good facilities, variety of animals, and kind, helpful staff.
Jon Stow — Google review
Lovely family zoo with chance to interact with some animals and see others close up!
PamelaJayne Smith — Google review
Small but excellent zoo. Goat feeding a highlight. Perspex viewing of lions and tiger very cool.
Graham Hobbs — Google review
Superb little zoo, very well worth a visit
Andrew Jarvis — Google review
Lovely little zoo with plenty to see for adults and young kids. We spent around 3 hours there and we're fully satisfied.
A very interesting medieval fortified tower, museum and gardens. Well worth a detour and the Eu7 entrance fee. There is also a 6000yr old dolmen nearby.
Francis Muncaster — Google review
Reasonably priced with free reign to wander the partly restored Donjon and gardens at your own pace.
You can read the about the Donjons history and view the surrounding areas from the top. There are sometimes additional exhibits in the lower rooms (an art installation when we visited).
You will need to be steady on your feet as some of the steps are quite steep.
The views from the top are fantastic and worth the effort to climb up.
Parking is limited in the village with on-street parking.
Dan — Google review
Well restored medieval tower and gardens. On Sunday in the summer there are blacksmithing demonstrations and a bread oven with fresh bread called 'fouasse', similar to pita bread being baked.
John-Joseph Murray — Google review
Impressive tower, the village is also really nice to visit it feel like middle age again , unfortunately because of COVID everything was closed but we’ll try to come back for sure
A V — Google review
English visiting: This is a lovely renovated dungeon in Bazoges. It boasts a panoramic view at the top of the tower (up a narrow spiral staircase), a lovely garden (with descriptions and medieval uses of the plants) and a small art gallery of sorts (possibly local art?).
5 € entry for adults (less for kids and there is also a reduction category but not sure what this applies to!).
Well restored with a helpful receptionist at the entrance who spoke English and was able to give basic instructions on moving around the dungeon and a English leaflet on the tower and garden.
Worth a visit!
Roz — Google review
Interesting and lovely views at the top. Displays had supplemental leaflets in English. Gardens also worth a look.
Adam Preece — Google review
Beautifully kept old tower and gardens, only a few euros to look around.
Gerrard Fisher — Google review
Worth a visit. Pleasant and helpful staff. Variety of things to look at.
We love to visit the Jardin Dumaine - with its well-kept flower borders, cactus house, duck pond and topiary animals.
There's even a play area for the kids and in summer there is entertainment laid on.
Annette Khan — Google review
Very pretty and carefully considered flower beds and well manicured hedging. Big plus for me when staying in Lucon is that it's a tranquil short cut into town.
Michael Falvey — Google review
Beautiful town centre park for a peaceful stroll, plenty for kids to look at
Laurence Howland — Google review
Beautiful park, an oasis of calm in the centre of town. Well worth a visit.
Tegwyn Greenaway — Google review
Beautiful and peaceful place in Luçon. You must visit!
Viktor Tonislavov Dahlev — Google review
A hidden treasure in Lucon. Something for both adults and children to enjoy.
Ade Jordan — Google review
Lovely park to stroll around. Very peaceful. Nice pond with ducks and fish. Good safe place to take children.
Olive McDowell — Google review
Very tranquil, lovely on a hot day as lots of shady areas. Beautiful flowers and water features
Puy du Fou, a theme park in France, features epic shows from Viking era to Ancient Rome. The resort offers free WiFi and newspapers in public areas, as well as free parking. Front desk staff is multilingual and can help with luggage storage and answer any questions about the area. The park also has outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility. Alcohol is served at the resort and credit cards are accepted. Table service is available.
The best experience I have ever had in a themed park! Almost every spectacle is really amazing and beautiful. Some are really touching!
Must go place in France, I think!
We all wonder how the park could be make profit with so many investment for the scenery, actors and stuffs…
Five stars are not enough, I give 10 if possible!
zhang Florian (???) — Google review
An extraordinary experience of variety of shows outstanding from any other there parks. The use of modern technology enhances each show where classical theatrical media of communication is enriched by unusual props and animals. Each show is absolutely outstanding. If you wonder what you can be surprised by in a theatre stage, you will never guess it before you can actually see it.
The cons might be quite long waiting queues for each show. You are not physically able to do all the shows in one day. Major language spoke is French. Most shows translated into English while using the park's app. You also need your own transport to get in. No local buses operating. Taxi sign outside the park- none of taxis ever arrived.
Must see place for definite ;)
Aleksandra Kupiec — Google review
Great value for money. The shows were so fabulous and involved, great theatricality and the sets were amazing. The performers were acrobats, swords men and horsemen which made the performances.
French language performances (I cannot speak French) did not detract from the story or the performance.
Food and drinks seemed reasonably priced for a captive audience too.
Well done to everyone!
Colin Madders — Google review
Personally I am not a fan of amusement parks. This concept is more interesting compared to Disney. However, it is way too crowded. We went to the Viking show three times, only got in the last time because we were there an hour ahead of the starting time. Plan on the app ahead of time. Buy the fast pass if you can get one. It will allow you to get into any show at last minute, which allows you to watch more shows. I bought my ticket last minute, there were no fast pass available anymore. But it might be worth it if you are visiting this place only for one day. They stamp you if you have to leave and can re enter one more time on the same day.
Sarah X — Google review
Amazing theme park! Saw all the shows and all were fantastic. You are able to learn a bit about French history, culture from the Vendée region and it’s incredibly entertaining.
Marguerite Wang — Google review
We visited Puy du Fou as a family. The shows are spectacular and really high quality, but we won't be going back. Although they start every show with a recorded message about "the unique bond between humans and animals" and seem to have animal welfare in high regard, we tend to have a different view. In many shows the animals perform in a setting that is hard to defend as natural, with loud music and many special effects. Even tough they are trained and used to this setting, it feels out of place.
Especially the gladiator show feels like a relic from the past with a tiger and a lion in a circus-like setting. Probably a good representation of how it was 2000 years ago, but not something for this day and age. Of course that's a personal opinion, but I hope this will at least help you to make an informed decision.
Please keep in mind all shows are in French. They offer real-time translations via their app, so download this beforehand. The storylines of the shows can be a bit moralistic sometimes, but the kids didn't really bother.
There are plenty of choices in terms of food and drinks, ranging from fast food to fine dining. I do recommend to book lunch and/or dinner in advance if you don't go for a sandwich or crêpes.
Expect to spend some time to park if you come by car. There is plenty of space, but there will be some waiting before you can enter the parking space. It took us about 30 minutes in total to go from the car park to the Covid check and into the park. Although not cheap I do recommend to buy the Pass Emotion, a kind of VIP ticket, if you only have a day. This will allow you late access at the shows and reserved seating. I'd recommend Puy du Fou to make it possible to also retrieve the Pass Emotion digitally. It's cumbersome to queue for this pass while you have booked everything online and in advance.
I hope that one day they will be able to host high quality shows without the need to involve a large amount of animals.
Matthijs Keij — Google review
We've been going to this park for years, each time we visit France. Its absolutely spectacular shows are amazing. However, this year it was ultra packed..as if they'd let too many people inside. Queues were immense and we were turned away from shows. Such a shame as all the other times it's been fab!
Sharon Irvine — Google review
It is a great theme park well worth the 53 euro entrance fee. If you want to experience French culture, this is a better place than Disneyland Paris. Shows of less than 30 minutes are of high quality. The carefully well prepared show is even touching. Even if you don't know French, you won't have any problems enjoying it. Both children and parents can enjoy it together. Perfect!
???? ???? — Google review
The highlight of our family holiday. We spent two days in the park and it was incredible. The shows are amazing, the park clean, the staff and actors just great. I wish they would improve the web site booking system. It doesn’t work on many devices and is difficult to navigate and understand in English. I ended up having multiple emails and phone calls to confirm the booking.
But it was all worth it to experience the park.
(As others have noted the history is wrangled for a particular nationalist/catholic purpose. Take it with a pinch of salt!)
Vince Jones (Whole Picture) — Google review
Much more impressive than I was expecting. Quite the best theme park I have ever visited. There are no rides , but the shows are jaw-dropping .It’s beautifully set out with lots of tree lined paths and shady picnic areas .
Alastair STEPHEN (Alastair) — Google review
What can I say? Puy du fou...a crazy experience indeed, as 'fou' suggests. Left me in awe, wondering, gripped by stories, mesmerised by the artists, the remarkable storytelling, the talent and acrobatic abilities. The engineering and imagination gone into the making of this place are second to none! Everything works in clockwork perfection, each scene a second by second picture one could frame! Wizardry!!
* PS Take some sort of plastic sheet, like a garbage bags, for example, to sit on. Benches could be wet or humid. Pack a couple of sandwiches and apples to eat asyou wait in the line. It's worth getting an emotion pass, even if just for a day.
Sharon D'Amico — Google review
This time we visited the Cinéscénie only. It was worth the long drive! Magnifique! Spectacular! All the people, the animals, the horses, it is almost too much, there is so much going on. The translation through the app is very useful! Wonderful show! Out of respect only pictures from the seating area and the general view of the stage.
Tom De Bock — Google review
Nothing like you’d ever believe, and definitely not a theme park! One of the best experiences in France, and would 100% recommend. Suitable for people willing to brave the heat and long walk, as the park is quite large.
Ollie Groth — Google review
Second visit here, it's an amazing and unique place. Definitely worth a visit. I would recommend going on a weekday if possible, our second visit was on a Sunday and unless you have the VIP option you will be in for much longer waits and may miss out on your chosen shows altogether.
Charmain Cockings — Google review
Trip of a lifetime. Just wow. So very professional. Superb in every way. Highly recommend. Definitely book the fast track tickets, it is so well attended. We went midweek and it was hammered. Well done to all involved 👏
Liss Stevenson — Google review
Such an awesome experience for my first time in France! The shows were beyond belief and wish I had more time to see them all! A must go if you are even close to this area of France. Definitely worth the trip.
Terry Kaphingst — Google review
What a special place! You haven’t lived until you have been here. We have been twice now. The stagecraft is exceptional, the animals are cared for so well and the food was delicious. I tell everyone about this place, it’s worth staying for three days to see it all. Also worth pre booking dinner and lunch as the restaurants get fully booked out. It’s set in a forest and is the most amazing theme park (although it has no rides!) so many highlights for us. It is truly a place like no where else. The staff were so friendly and helpful too. We can’t wait to come back!
Richard D — Google review
Amazing theme park. All the shows are spectacular from stunts to special effects. The hotel "La citadelle" was a nice and pleasant hotel to stay in thanks to the helpful staff, wonderful decoration and breakfast included.
The restaurant "La table des ambassadeurs" was mind-blowing. The decoration and atmosphere send you back to the 17th century. The food and the all-you-can-eat buffet were amazing (local French products).
The park is worth being visited for at least 2 days if you want to see the best out of it. It also includes animal pens. The atmosphere (villages, stalls, music, decoration, characters, shows) keeps you amazed.
Guillaume — Google review
Seriously awesome. One of the best theme parks you'll ever go to, and certainly the best one without any "rides". All the shows and attractions are very well done, the sets are spectacular, the actors are all great, and all of the site staff are friendly and helpful. The food and drinks are reasonably priced. Our son had the best day!
Jarrod Hunt — Google review
Absolutely loved it, there’s nothing like it. The shows are spectacular, very well done! Be prepared for lots of walking and some long queues and pack lots of water. I would recommend booking 2 days so you can see all the shows but one day is still very satisfactory.
Jessie — Google review
Amazing shows. It is just the perfect parc for kids and grown-up. 2 days is recommended to see everything and a fast pass on your day 1 to skip lines for biggest event. (To be ordered on line the day before as it is often sold out). Night shows are to be booked few month before your stay and are a must see.
(Translated by Google) Fun immersive experience. An adventure that holds its share of surprises. A nice and dynamic game master. We lost but without great disappointment because we had a great time and experienced the cohesion and effectiveness of our friendship. Don't be discouraged by the price, it's quite worth the service. I recommend.
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Expérience immersive amusante. Une aventure qui réserve son lot de surprises. Un maître du jeu sympa et dynamique.Nous avons perdu mais sans grande déception car nous avons passé un très bon moment et avons éprouvé la cohésion et l'efficacité de notre amitié. Ne vous laissez pas décourager par le prix, c'est tout à fait à la hauteur de la prestation.Je recommande.
Fanouch Ka — Google review
(Translated by Google) I advise +++.
The scenarios are super well constructed, the evolution in the game is super interesting and the premises are great.
Everything is really well done.
The reception is at the top and the explanations are clear.
Thank you for this great moment.
(Original)
Je conseil +++.
Les scénarios sont super bien construit, l'évolution dans le jeu est hyper intéressante et les locaux sont géniaux.
Tout est vraiment bien fait.
L'accueil est au top et les explications sont claires.
Merci pour ce super moment.
Celine L — Google review
(Translated by Google) We had a great time as a family, with an extra and professional welcome! We really liked the mission, very immersive atmosphere. Everything was perfect ! Thank you !
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Nous avons vécu un super moment en famille, avec un accueil extra et pro ! La mission nous a beaucoup plu , ambiance très immersive. Tout était parfait ! Merci à vous !
Delphine Vrignaud — Google review
(Translated by Google) Great welcome, warm and caring staff, everything is well explained and things are stored in a locker for which we have the key. The atmosphere is super immersive, each escape game has its own atmosphere, the puzzles are not that simple (for those who are afraid of getting bored), there are several difficulty levels to suit everyone. Good luck to you !
(Original)
Super accueil, personnel chaleureux et bienveillant, tout est bien expliqué et les affaires sont rangées dans un casier dont nous avons la clé. L'ambiance est super immersive, chaque escape game à sa propre atmosphère, les énigmes ne sont pas si simple ( pour ceux qui auraient peur de s'ennuyer ), il y a plusieurs niveaux de difficulté pour convenir à tout le monde. Bonne chance à vous !
Kerocli — Google review
(Translated by Google) Always an incredible experience, the settings are really magnificent, the stories are diverse and all the game masters we had were really top notch.. I really recommend 😍
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Toujours une expérience incroyable, les décors sont vraiment magnifiques les histoires sont diverses et tout les games masters qu'on a eu on vraiment été au top.. je recommande vraiment 😍
Cécile Foure — Google review
(Translated by Google) I did the room "Doctor Wattson's office" the room was really great, one of my favorites so far!
There were 3 of us, we're almost finished, but the settings and the puzzles are ultra original and truly sublime!
I really recommend this room, and congratulations to the Game Master who helped us a lot haha
I will come back to try the other rooms very soon!
(Original)
J'y ai fait la salle "Le cabinet du docteur Wattson" la salle était vraiment super, l'une de mes préférées jusque ici !
On était 3, on n'a presque terminé, mais les décors et les énigmes sont ultras originales et vraiment sublimes !
Je recommande vraiment cette salle, et bravo à la Game Master qui nous a bien aidé ahah
Je reviendrais tester les autres salles très bientôt !
Akkirot — Google review
(Translated by Google) A big thank you to Loïc for his welcome, his kindness and his good humor. A great moment with my daughters for a birthday 🎉
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Un grand merci à Loïc pour son accueil, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur. Un superbe moment avec mes filles pour un anniversaire 🎉
Virginie Fevry — Google review
(Translated by Google) We did “En Danger à Rio” in English here and were thrilled by the elaborately designed rooms and the level of the game.
Very nice location in an old mill, in the middle of nature and a nice team.
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Wir haben „En Danger à Rio“ auf Englisch hier gemacht und waren begeistert von dem aufwändig gestalteten Räumen und dem Niveau des Spiels.
Sehr schöne Location in einer alten Mühle, mitten in der Natur und ein nettes Team.
Georg Kaiser — Google review
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Le Moulin de la rivère - L'Oie, 85140 Essarts-en-Bocage, France
The Church of the Sacred Heart is an excellent destination, catering to not just Christians but individuals with a curiosity for churches, culture, and architecture. It is an exquisite place of worship that unfortunately couldn't be explored internally due to ongoing renovations. Its magnificence is awe-inspiring, and it holds immense significance in its religious community. The church's grandeur attracts visitors from all walks of life who appreciate its splendid design and historical importance.
Very Beautiful church, we didn't get to go inside because they are working on it!!!
Nazila Indira Mais — Google review
Very good place, not only for Christians, but must for everyone interested in churches and culture and architecture.
12th-century castle with a 700m defensive wall, medieval war machines, a crypt & explanatory shows.
I've brought several groups of friends and family to Castle Tiffauges over the years. It is a great learning environment and fun for the younger children with their exhibits and jousting. We spent several days in and around the area exploring places and learning about the area and the history here.
The staff was extremely helpful and the castle itself was imposing and covered well with informative placards to explain what happened or why the people in the past did things in the past.
If I were to go back to Europe to lead another group on a vacation this place would certainly be on my short list of must see sites in France.
Jeff Schmidt — Google review
Beautifully well maintained. With a very nice and complete Christmas market.
Alain Grdm — Google review
Great small scale history park with battle reenactments and castle history explained through short plays/shows. Helpful staff, nice refreshments stall, not too pricey, and cool kids area where they can get 'knight training'. Good fun day out!
Brechje Klok-White — Google review
Great time in this castle
Kids loves the shows and activities
You will definitely spend a longer period that previously planned
Nice area for picnic
I recommend to arrive at opening time to pick the activities and be able to plan accordantly
Gustavo Ribeiro — Google review
Medieval castle lay in ruins but amazing replica ancient siege equipments and “Mortal Kombat” show is worth the €8😄
teng john — Google review
It’s closed in Feb, but you can still admire the castle walking around it.
HL — Google review
We went here last weekend to see the marche the noel ( christmas market) and omg it's so magical. You can check our youtube channel : Angeline Thomas for the full video of our visit. Merci we enjoyed our tour.
Ein jel Line — Google review
Somehow we paid twice for entry. Tried using Apple Pay but it didn’t work so used credit card and PIN which seemed to work as tickets appeared to be produced but apparently it hadn’t, so paid with cash. On checking online later, I could see the credit card had worked.
That aside, the castle was impressive and had we arrived earlier in the day and not 5pm, I think we would have really enjoyed the Scheduled activities.
Zoe Edwards — Google review
Very nice to visit. The show is very nice. Don't miss this castle.
Steeped in history and an interesting place to visit. Easy to walk there from the town centre. The views from the castle are great as well. I would recommend anyone to visit, but be aware that the castle is closed from 13.00-14.00 the days that the castle is opened.
Marcia S — Google review
I was surprised at how much of the chateau was still standing. I loved the visit!
Robyn Deshayes — Google review
We recommend taking the guided tour
There’s a beautiful path from the historic town into a nice picnic area by the water.
Ana Turkienicz — Google review
Set in the centre of the beautiful town of Clisson, this imposing château is well worth a visit - there is a walk around the ramparts, along the river and you can visit the inside of the walls in the morning and afternoon ( it is closed for lunchtime though!)
Annette Khan — Google review
Chateau de Clisson is the centrepiece of Clisson proper with a wonderful array of old cobbled streets, undercover market & lovely walks along the Sevre river. It is in the middle of quite extensive wine making region & should be added to any itinerary when visiting the Nantes area.
Ian Rogers — Google review
Beautiful, rare historical village, old fortress with many towers. Old church, medieval and Italian style architectures. Romantic streets and bridges. Beautiful views of the river. Try the parking at the castle
Veronique DOREY — Google review
Charming small city Clisson, magnificent views, château it is mostly ancient walls but anyways very interesting to visit. Must see.
Polina Miloserdova — Google review
A great old piece of architecture, still being repaired, wonderful views over the river and down the valley. The original château fell into disrepair and was purchased by an artist who turned it into a feature of the gardens so it's basically lots of walls and very few rooms.
Keef Hinton — Google review
So happy we decided last minute to stop at this castle, especially considering it was a special weekend with free entry and demonstrations. These are ruins, so you cant really enter a building and there isnt anything available to offer explainations so if its possible, you should take a guide.
Morgan Walesh — Google review
Interesting ruined chateau to visit in a small town. Gives a good impression of it's former self. Friendly and welcoming staff. Good photo opportunities. Good way to spend a spare 40 mins to 1 hour.
Animals from 5 continents, plus a conservation program, public feedings, petting farm & restaurant.
Great Zoo with a wide variety of animals. V good bird show every day. Well sheltered so especially good for the young in v warm weather. Not crowded and v easy to get arround
Liam Sweeney — Google review
We were there on 4th September, as most of the schools already opened, the zoo was not at all busy. We brought our own picnic. Most of the animals were sleeping because of the extreme heat but I particularly loved the African plains, but 5 kilometres to cover the entire zoo on foot is ver hard with a little one without a pram, I am hoping they will work on providing electric buggies to travel in the zoo or provide good tree cover for the summer months for us to enjoy the zoo.
Neelima Guntupalli — Google review
Wonderful small zoo
Jan Drooghmans — Google review
An absolute corker of a zoo...so lucky to have found it! All the usual animals plus a whole group of Orangutans and brown bears!
Plains of Africa was stunning too!
Jude Thwaites — Google review
Beautiful zoo with happy animals. There's also a playground for children. A year pass costs like two visits, so if you live anywhere around it is worth buying.
Florin Bicher — Google review
Edit: For some reason my review got 1 star while this should definitely be 5 stars.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this zoo. It is not necessarily one of the best-known zoos in France, but this zoo should definitely be on your list of good zoos in France. Obviously its a different scale compared to the big zoos like Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine or Zoo beauval, but there is some proper zoo design quality to be found here.
Most zoos have at least some enclosures that are not quite up-to date anymore, but we had a hard time finding such enclosures in this zoo. Even the former bear enclosure was already of a respectable size, yet now the animals got a huge and beautiful enclosure.
Our favourite enclosure was without doubt the south-america enclosure (Iguazu park): it was a lush aviary with plenty of birds, several free-roaming primate species, armadillos, margay and an indoor enclosure with free-roaming sloths and some terraria. A perfect example of clever enclosure design, interesting species, visitor immersion and efficient use of space.
In general the collection is impressive with some favorites for the general public (gorilla, orang utan, lions and a fullblown africa savannah), but also plenty of rare species (snow leopard, margay, bat-eared fox, blesbok and rock-wallaby).
The latest expansions are huge enclosures that are highly impressive. Undoubtedly fantastic for the animals and as such an impressive new part to the zoo.
We were less excited by the tiger enclosure. This enclosure was also huge, but as these animals don't live in groups we had a hard time finding the animals in the enclosure (we found one tiger all the way in the back hidden in the grass and another one pacing the fence to the side). Also the enclosure was quite open and in my opinion lacking trees that would have made it better match the natural habitat. Personally we would consider a different choice of species that make for a more attractive group-based species. We could see a nice group of painted dogs or Dholes make for a huge improvement.
So despite the big zoos in France i would highly recommend visiting zoos!
elwin kraaij — Google review
Beautiful zoo with amazing views. The animals have a big space for living. There are also attractions with some animals during the day. The whole area is really nice. I recommend.
Alena Ďaďová — Google review
Easy access,free parking, food is nice & cheap,..lot of animals to see & show with the bird,very good
Bruno Vielle — Google review
Good zoo offering fairly decent enclosure for animals and good for viewing. Very good daily birdshow and also has feeding times for all animals. Recommend a visit.
Mark Micheau — Google review
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2 La Châtaigneraie, 44430 La Boissière-du-Doré, France