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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Concarneau to Turin?
The direct drive from Concarneau to Turin is 756 mi (1,216 km), and should have a drive time of 11 hrs 14 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Concarneau to Turin, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Lyon, Geneva, Nantes, Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, Annecy, Chamonix, Amboise, Clermont-Ferrand, and Angers, as well as top places to visit like Vulcania and Puy de Dôme, or the ever-popular Bourges Cathedral.
The top cities between Concarneau and Turin are Lyon, Geneva, Nantes, Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, Annecy, Chamonix, Amboise, Clermont-Ferrand, and Angers. Lyon is the most popular city on the route. It's 8 hours from Concarneau and 3 hours from Turin.
Nantes is a city situated in the Upper Brittany region of Western France that has a rich history as both an industrial center and port. The Château des Ducs de Bretagne, which was once home to the rulers of Brittany, has been restored and transformed into a museum showcasing local history through multimedia exhibits. Visitors can also walk atop the fortified ramparts surrounding the castle to experience stunning views of the area.
40% as popular as Lyon
11 minutes off the main route, 22% of way to Turin
Saint-Malo is a harbor town located in the northwest region of Brittany, France. The old town is enclosed by lofty granite walls that were once a fortress for authorized pirates known as privateers. At the heart of the old town stands Saint-Malo Cathedral, showcasing a blend of Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles and embellished with stained-glass windows representing the city's rich history.
27% as popular as Lyon
1 hour off the main route, 23% of way to Turin
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Mont-Saint-Michel is a commune situated in Normandy, France. It is a tidal island located about 1 kilometer away from the north-western coast of the country, at the mouth of Couesnon River near Avranches. The island spans across an area of 7 hectares and is renowned for its natural beauty and architectural marvels.
Angers, located in western France along the Maine river on the outskirts of the Loire Valley, is a city steeped in medieval history as it was once the seat of the Plantagenet dynasty. The old town boasts charming half-timbered houses like the ornate Maison d'Adam, now known as Maison des Artisans. At its heart lies Cathédrale St-Maurice with its impressive twin 75m spires and intricate stained-glass rose windows.
Amboise, a charming town in the Loire Valley of central France, is famous for its historical landmarks. The impressive Château d'Amboise, once the residence of King Charles VIII and home to Leonardo da Vinci's tomb, boasts royal chambers, gardens, and secret passageways. Just outside the town lies Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo lived until his passing in 1519.
20% as popular as Lyon
18 minutes off the main route, 38% of way to Turin
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Clermont-Ferrand, located in central France, is a vibrant university city surrounded by the stunning Chaîne des Puys mountains. The Place de Jaude square boasts elegant fountains and statues, while the Gothic Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral and the Romanesque Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port, both built from lava stone, showcase impressive architecture.
15% as popular as Lyon
12 minutes off the main route, 58% of way to Turin
Lyon, located at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is a city steeped in history. Its rich heritage is evident in its diverse architecture, ranging from the ancient Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules to the medieval and Renaissance buildings of Vieux Lyon and the contemporary structures in the Confluence district.
Annecy, a charming alpine town in southeastern France, is famous for its picturesque Vieille Ville with cobblestone streets, canals, and pastel-colored houses. The medieval Château d’Annecy overlooks the city and houses a museum with regional artifacts and a natural history exhibit. As the capital of the Haute-Savoie region, Annecy offers more than just historic attractions.
26% as popular as Lyon
26 minutes off the main route, 77% of way to Turin
Geneva is a Swiss city situated at the southern end of Lake Geneva, surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains. The city provides breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, and it serves as the headquarters for both Europe's United Nations and Red Cross. Additionally, it is a significant financial hub known for diplomacy and banking. French influence can be observed throughout the region in its gastronomy, language, and bohemian districts such as Carouge.
57% as popular as Lyon
26 minutes off the main route, 77% of way to Turin
Chamonix, also known as Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, is a popular resort area situated at the intersection of France, Switzerland, and Italy. It is famous for its exceptional skiing opportunities with access to various peaks through cable cars offering breathtaking panoramic views. The winter season attracts skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts with five different ski areas catering to all skill levels and an abundance of off-piste options.
21% as popular as Lyon
21 minutes off the main route, 84% of way to Turin
Best stops along Concarneau to Turin drive
The top stops along the way from Concarneau to Turin (with short detours) are Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière, Aiguille du Midi, and Lake Annecy. Other popular stops include Vieux Lyon, Café Le Jet d’Eau, and Vulcania.
Bourges Cathedral, erected in the late 12th century, boasts a remarkable design and features an extensive crypt that houses the burial site of Jean de Berry. The edifice's captivating architecture is comparable to that of Notre-Dame and there is no admission fee; visitors may make voluntary contributions towards lighting candles. The cathedral conserves some of the finest stained glass artwork, which can be examined closely to observe its layering techniques.
Art and architecture is mesmerising. Worth visiting the cathedral!
lalithya rani — Google review
One of the most impressive cathedrals of France.
Tourist hint : it is very fresh inside, so if you are visiting Bourges on a very hot summer day, visit inside the cathedral in the middle of your trajectory.
nafiseh mousavian — Google review
Beautiful and relaxed town . Good restaurants at the square in the city centre .
Cathedral is more than worth a visit .
Coen Molenaar — Google review
Worth visiting- the most impressive cathedral I’ve seen, beats even Notre Dame in Paris
Margarita — Google review
Impressive from the outside but quite bland inside.
Stained glass windows were quite impressive
Russ — Google review
Great gothic architecture, but the medieval stained glass is jaw-dropping.
charles robinson — Google review
Gorgeous cathedral, definitely worth making a stop and visiting. The inside is amazing and the immensity is breathtaking. You can buy tickets to visit certain closed areas, definitely will return for those.
Beautiful park next to it. Very calming!
Marie-Eve Leclerc — Google review
A beautiful Cathedral, very impressive architecture can compare with Notre-Dame. It is a free entrance, you are invited to contribute by the lighting if a candle. Well worth a visit.
Peter Dryden — Google review
The most gorgeous cathedral I've ever seen! The place you wanna come back.
Margarita Birardi — Google review
I had wanted to visit ever since reading a book on cathedrals as a teenager. Suffice it to say paper did no justice whatsoever to the awe-inspiring reality of this masterwork of French Gothic. I spent the entire afternoon there and I could have spent a week. Stunning.
Andrew Brown — Google review
Lovely spot to stop for a while. If you understand French then there are QR codes all over for a guided tour. I would have loved to have been able to pick English since my french is just marginally functional for day to day stuff so I had a hard time following it. Absolutely beautiful though.
Ólöf Dröfn Eggertsdóttir — Google review
Wonderful place of worship and serenity - such history .. I wanted to buy my wife a croix de pierre that was in the shop but sadly no one was there 😥
Richard Newton — Google review
Cathédrale has amazing architecture, a must visit place when someone is in the area
eliane kahwaji — Google review
This medieval cathedral seems to rise out of nowhere as you turn the last corner upon approach. It's very hard to describe its beauty: not only its architecture is breathtaking but its stained glass are a superb masterpiece. We couldn't climb the tower, because we lacked the time, but we visited the crypt with a guided tour (the guided tour is compulsory to visit the crypt but it's worth every penny) and it was amazing. The guide gave us a detailed history of the cathedral and the works stored in the crypt. If you are in the region, this is a must-see.
Paola Scarpini — Google review
Huge and detailed cathedral, definitely worth a visit, no wonder it is number 1 in Tripadvisors travellers list.
Tormi Voksepp — Google review
The cathedral lacked the uplifting colours from the stained glass windows that it is famed for on bright days, today was dull. The scaffolding around the outside also spoiled the view of the wonderful exterior. Still awesome, just not at its best.
Peter T — Google review
Fantastic Cathedral to see, inside and out. Cloisters were gigantic, and acoustics superb. Parking available nearby, and easy walking, even on the cobbles.
Ian K — Google review
Very large cathedral
Well worth a visit and a look inside
Serge Kovacs — Google review
Some of the nicest preserved stained glass around. You can get right up under it to see the layering techniques as well. The adjacent garden is also beautiful. Well worth a detour.
Vulcania is a volcanic-themed amusement park and museum located in the heart of the volcanic region around the Puy-de-Do volcano. The park offers a combination of interactive high-tech shows, educational movies, and thrilling rides that provide an immersive experience about the nature and mysteries of volcanoes. Visitors can explore various aspects related to volcanoes, earthquakes, chemistry, geology, and legends associated with them while enjoying fun attractions suitable for both children and adults.
Stayed for the late night openings available through July and August. We arrived at 4pm, had dinner and then took advantage of the lack of queues before heading to the Fireworks show at the end of the night. I'd advise you not to go to the show before the Fireworks or else you may not get a seat in the stand. The show was absolutely incredible. Plenty for kids to do throughout the park - we went with a 3yo and 5yo who really enjoyed the playgrounds too. Would definitely do the late opening again as we break our journey through France.
Emily B — Google review
Un très beau parc que j'ai visité à de nombreuses reprises enfant et qui me passionne toujours autant. Il se fond complètement dans son environnement et aborde des thèmes importants liés à la nature. Chacune des attractions est lié à un phénomène naturel et comporte des explications scientifiques. Une belle façon d'allier loisir et apprentissage ! Je recommande totalement ce parc, pour petits et grands !
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A very beautiful park that I visited many times as a child and which still fascinates me. It blends completely into its surroundings and addresses important themes related to nature. Each of the attractions is linked to a natural phenomenon and includes scientific explanations. A great way to combine leisure and learning! I totally recommend this park, for young and old!
Elvia Ciné — Google review
Is a nice park for family with Kids, however do not come on a day on peak season because they are not ready at all for the price. We came on a cold july day and you have to queue for at least 30 minutes at every activity or spectacle, even to eat. Information about queue is not enough although when stuff is present and friendly but not organización at the en of queue. All info is in French so not friendly for non French speakers, all and all not worth it if the day is going to be busy
Javier F U — Google review
Extremely well done. 3 levels of Disney like entertainment, a great intermediate roller coaster (will feel like astronaut training for you amateurs out there, a blast for 7ish and up, A+ to the engineers), an actual classroom on volcanos that was fun, great architecture and landscape, great staff, steak and fries were yummy and priced reasonable... I got a kick out of the volcano sounds rumbling on the PA everywhere. Really well done gem for the family to spend a day if you're in the Claremont Ferrand area. Looks like a huge planetarium is coming in 2023 too. Bravo to management on continued investment. Thank you Vulcania for such an amazing time!
Rich Gutowski — Google review
Site super pour un moment familial très sympathique !
Parc assez complet pour petits et grands les images des films sont magnifiques. On en prend plein les yeux ! L'accès au parc et aux attractions est rapide. Le personnel est super, toujours souriant. Nous avons aussi aimé les petites expériences ludiques. Parking ombragé, aire de pic nique à l'intérieur du parc. Quasiment pas d'attente aux diverses attractions, bref, un très bon moment passé en famille.
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Great site for a very nice family moment!
Fairly complete park for young and old, the images from the films are magnificent. We'll be amazed! Access to the park and attractions is quick. The staff is great, always smiling. We also liked the little fun experiences. Shaded parking, picnic area inside the park. Almost no wait at the various attractions, in short, a great time spent with the family.
Philippe Bonnet — Google review
I visited the attraction park with my six year old daughter, the entire family enjoyed the experience. Lots of activities, demonstrations, and a fun way to learn and explore our natural surroundings.
Cordova Constant — Google review
I visited Vulcania with my wife and my 10-year-old son. All three of us greatly enjoyed this place. We arrived at 10 AM and only left when the park was closing. It is a great way to learn a lot about volcanoes, earthquakes, chemistry, geology and legends linked to them. Every attraction teaches you something while being a lot of fun. I think this place can be enjoyed by children and adults equally. They really know how to explain complex things with clarity and a lot of fun.
Nautilus (CptNautilus) — Google review
Really nice visit today. Great attraction about the area and fun rides. Worth a visit, even if it's not a rainy day.
JR Armstrong — Google review
Très belle découverte. Très intéressant.
Le plan est indigeste, absolument pas ludique. Incompréhensible pour certaines attractions.
Les horaires sont quasiment les mêmes partout, je n'ai pas pu faire certaines attractions.
La forêt des dragons 🐉 est superbement réussie.
Un parc à voir
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Very nice discovery. Very interesting.
The plan is indigestible, absolutely not fun. Incomprehensible for some attractions.
The times are almost the same everywhere, I couldn't do certain attractions.
The Dragon Forest 🐉 is superbly successful.
A park to see
Celine Beaujean — Google review
My recent visit to Vulcania was an educational and awe-inspiring experience. Situated in the heart of Auvergne's volcanic region, this unique theme park offers visitors a chance to explore the fascinating world of volcanoes.
The park's exhibits and interactive displays are both informative and entertaining, making it an ideal destination for families. From realistic simulations of volcanic eruptions to informative films about Earth's geological history, Vulcania provides a comprehensive understanding of these powerful natural phenomena.
While the attractions are fun, the educational aspect was only average affecting the overall experience. Additionally, during peak hours, the lines for certain activities were quite long, leading to extended waiting times and occasional crowding.
On the positive side, the staff was friendly and helpful, always ready to answer questions and provide assistance.
Vulcania's restaurant offerings ( cafeteria/takeout) were satisfactory, providing a decent variety of snacks and meals, though the prices were somewhat higher than expected.
In conclusion, Vulcania offers a unique and informative journey into the world of volcanoes. While some aspects could use a modern update and crowd management improvements, the overall experience is worth the visit for anyone interested in learning about Earth's geological wonders.
matthias tarabori — Google review
Très déçu......
Attente pour les attractions entre 1h et 1h30. Organisation déplorable, dépassé par le monde de ce pont.
Plan sur 4 niveaux très mal indiqué, horaires quasi identiques.
Les enfants ont appréciés malgré les attentes et des attractions bof.
A tester hors vacances, weekend ou jours fériés.
Dommage le site au pied du Puy de Dôme est magnifique.
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Very disappointed......
Waiting time for attractions between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes. Deplorable organization, overwhelmed by the world of this bridge.
Plan on 4 levels very poorly indicated, almost identical schedules.
The children enjoyed it despite expectations and the attractions were mediocre.
To be tested outside of holidays, weekends or public holidays.
Too bad the site at the foot of Puy de Dôme is magnificent.
Alizée DECROIX — Google review
This a great place if a) you like science b) you like 3d, 4D rides c) your kids aren't too small d) you understand French enough to enjoy this.
Great visit, lots of things to do.
docking of 1 star, because the cantine was just very poor, tasteless and ridden with flies... like dozens of flies on every window. should be easy to fix. I'll add photos so maybe the management can react, because it's bloody disgusting, never seen anything like this before. but don't be discouraged, just bring your own food, save time and money and enjoy more!
Grigori Demotchkine — Google review
Un lieu fantastique, qui plaira aux petits (à partir de 6 ans, disons) et aux grands. Le parc ne cesse de s’agrandir, et les attractions sont inovantes. Le staff est très agréable et aimable. La seule ombre au tableau, ce sont les interminables files d’attente, pour s’amuser, pour manger, pour acheter... Sans gâcher la visite pour autant, ça occupe une bonne partie de la journée... Mon conseil : opter pour un package parc + hôtel, et visitez sur 2 jours, en plus le programme de certaines activités change chaque jour !
Nous reviendrons ... en semaine ;)
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A fantastic place, which will appeal to children (from 6 years old, say) and adults. The park continues to grow, and the attractions are innovative. The staff is very pleasant and friendly. The only downside is the endless queues, to have fun, to eat, to buy... Without spoiling the visit, it takes up a good part of the day... My advice: opt for for a park + hotel package, and visit over 2 days, plus the program of certain activities changes every day!
We will come back... during the week ;)
Damien Pointon — Google review
The staff were great and the facilities were amazing with all the interaction. The only draw back was the service and quality of the food at the 2nd floor cafe. It was very poor value for the money and very poor service and food quality
Phillip McDonough — Google review
Parc très sympa (surtout quand il n'y a pas la foule), adapté à toute la famille, avec de belles attractions et jeux pour les enfants, en intérieur et extérieur.
J'ai trouvé difficile de se repérer sur le site malgré le plan et l'appli.
Le reproche : la seule option pour déjeuner un peu tard à été le snack dont les Sandwiches ne sont vraiment pas terribles mais le prix très élevé ! (cafétéria fermée et point burger aussi !!). Dommage.
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Very nice park (especially when there are no crowds), suitable for the whole family, with great attractions and games for children, indoors and outdoors.
I found it difficult to find my way around the site despite the map and the app.
The criticism: the only option for a slightly late lunch was the snack bar, the sandwiches of which were really not great but the price was very high! (cafeteria closed and burger point too!!). Damage.
Samuel -ne pas répondre- — Google review
I really like what they are doing with the place and they have mostly excellent equipment and friendly staff. In the amazing planitarium the sound on the videos was too loud which made it an uncomfortable viewing experience. My 6 week old baby was in there and my wife had to cover his ears it was so loud. On the documentary about the cosmos the french dubbed voiceover is too quiet compared to the synth music which is probably why they cranked it up even further. The same volume issue exists with the animated film for kids. Its borderling dangerous for a childs ears. What a shame becuase the planitarium is amazing and the live presentation about tonight's sky was relaxing because it is softly spoken. I find the level of quality regarding animation a little weak throughout the park, with todays standards in film I think that they need to try to improve the films they already have rather than installing any new attractions.
I hope that someone reads this and at least fixes the volume problems with the films VAST and NOISETTES for the pleasure of future visitors! Thank you.
Robert Pritchard — Google review
Très beau parc, beaux paysages. Il allie divertissement et présentation scientifique. Beaucoup de personnel très agréable. Le spectacle sous chapiteau avec les expériences vaut le coup.
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Very beautiful park, beautiful landscapes. It combines entertainment and scientific presentation. Lots of very pleasant staff. The big top show with the experiences is worth it.
Dave DUFRENE — Google review
Too expensive for what you get, we paid 93 € to enter, even just a bottle of plain water at the kiosk was 3€... Mainly movies, also 3D and one 4D video but more aimed at children than adults, some of them are nice but also quite short. There are also a train and a few exhibits all showing things about volcanos . Outside there is also a little train and a park but it was incredibly cold so we were happy most of the park was underground. There were some queues.
monica pronzini — Google review
Intéressant pour les enfants.
Longue attente pour les attractions "normal, week-end de l'ascension"
Le plan du parc pour suivre les attractions n'est pas assez ludique à notre avis.
Je recommande de visiter le parc avant d'aller faire des randonnées avec ses enfants dans les magnifiques paysages du Puy de Dôme.
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Interesting for children.
Long wait for "normal, ascension weekend" attractions
The park's plan for following the attractions is not fun enough in our opinion.
I recommend visiting the park before going hiking with your children in the magnificent landscapes of Puy de Dôme.
Biclou Desbois — Google review
This is over hyped attraction for the price we pay. More than the attraction its the garden and the plants which are more attractive. All the so called rides are either 3D, 4D or 5D movies and nothing more. 27€ for an adult is way too expensive. Kids will love it because of many attractions. Do keep in mind that many attractions are for over 0.90m and few are for kids over 1.10m height only.
Puy de Dôme is a remarkable volcano with two hiking trails and a train service leading to the summit. It also boasts a visitor center and options for paragliding. One of its most impressive features is the stunning view point at nearby Puy, which can be reached via a 20-minute walk from where you park your car.
Great place with very well done infrastructures, anyone can get to the peak with the train and there are paved road on the top for wheelchair. The view is amazing, but it could be quite foggy especially for the morning. The parking has a lot of slots and free of charge, but I did not like the crushed stone made ground for the parking, as I was concerned about my tires. There are souvenirs shops and cafe restaurants both at the ground and peak of the mountain. Absolutely worth visiting!
Timo — Google review
Low cloud on our visit but views still fabulous. Train up and down expensive...46 euros two adults and two dogs...you pay for dogs!! Take a packed lunch as cafe also expensive.
SUSAN MONAGHAN — Google review
Great place to have a surround view over the volcanic area in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Only be aware of the weather.
Jürgen Q. — Google review
Beautiful place! You can get there either with a small train or by hiking 30 minutes from the parking Col de Ceyssat.
Amanda Amador-Prache — Google review
cloudy and rainy day on my visit but the view was still amazing (from what i could see when the view cleared up). Would be back when it's much more nicer
Adam — Google review
Def one of the coolest place!
Best view point of the file puy de dome is actually from the nearby puy, park your car and 20min walk to top and enjoy the whole view! We even camped a night to watch sunset and sunrise from the tent.
Puy de dôme itself can be approached from either north (steeper zigzag way all the way to top) or south (gentle ascends followed by well built wooden stairs). Make sure you take a wind jacket! The view from the top to all directions are amazing! Watching tens of craters! Worth the trip! Super easy hike
Nannan Shen — Google review
Amazing nature, the welcoming building is nice. You can go by train or on foot. The top of the mountain has a restaurant with good tasting food and the views are cool.
Anselmo Simões — Google review
It's wonderful. Once the weather is good you will get a very beautiful view.
The only bad thing I gotta say, and that's the reason why I gave 4 stars...
There are 2 trains one is out of nowhere out of order... the second train is now moving. The waiting area is already filled with a lot of people... and there is no information be given to the people.
So please let the people know... for 5he next time.
Cody Serbanescu — Google review
Wonder
rare phenomenon visible in Puy de Dômes Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne France. As the sun warms up another corner of the earth, the majestic shadow of the volcano rises like a pyramid to be reflected in the landscape and even the clouds. Gradually, a ball forms at the top of the pyramid. Would it be the reflection of the sun star itself?
I stand there with my dear friend, lost sight of for so long, admiring this magnificent rare and ephemeral moving fresco, a real gift from Heaven on this first day of the year!
Initials AA (InitialsAA) — Google review
What a great place to spent a couple of days walking biking and learning. Once at the top of Puy de Dome there are many placards explaining about volcanoes and the history of the area. Very interesting reading. In the afternoon the other volcanoes are great for biking down too! There are pathways everywhere so find your own peaceful path or join the crowds up Puy de Dome!
Medieval castle with guided tours, including themed tours on medieval life, plus costumed shows.
Unique castle with lots to bring history to life..incredible views, very exposed on a hot day, steep hill to climb to the entrance, wouldn't take a buggy as not very accessible. Toilets are porta loos and no refreshments apart from a medieval drink vending machine. Take water. Def worth seeing 2 hrs approx long enough for visit.
Alison Biczysko — Google review
Wow very beautiful and very sincere condolences. There is a lot of green trees and stones . Such a beautiful country and places very good wives in morning . I love this place so much there is spreading a lot of greener pastures. When the sun spreading her light on the pastor then the scene very beautiful ❤️
Ch Adeel Ur Rehman jutt — Google review
The drive to get to this castle is equal to the chateau itself. A must visit. views: stunning. History: Inspiring
Rich Geisel — Google review
It's a beautiful castle and there are a lot of things for kids to do. They do a lot of showacts with audience participation.
Dominic Zott — Google review
Castle worth seeing (kids under 10 free adylts €9) but make sure you go on the day there is a show. Great show (45minutes) in French with horses and knights.
Bixon UK — Google review
Fantastic hillside chateau / castle steeped in history & incredible panoramic views of countryside.
john hellier — Google review
Pretty unique, old castle. Lots of old looking devices (a crow cage used for torture for example) and rooms that show how people used to live during the times. There are some small explanations and not too many rooms to see, but just enough and well worth the visit. Look for the little pony and donkey near the bottom!
Loren Brunner — Google review
Your kids are going to love the show with the horses. A local informed me about this place and I do not regret. Entrance fee is average for the region except you have the spectacle as bonus.
Evan Geliz — Google review
Beautiful well renovated Chateau. The guided tour in French- not sure if they offer one in English- was fun and instructive. Very knowledgeable guide. Would definitely recommend it.
Jean Philippe Guy — Google review
Nice Castle. Might need to come early to Park. Taken your meal with you.
Le Pal is a unique French park that combines the thrills of an amusement park with the wonder of a wildlife sanctuary. Spanning 35 hectares, it's home to over 700 animals from more than 100 different species, including lions, tigers, giraffes, penguins, and many more. The animals enjoy spacious enclosures with natural elements like rocks and waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy a variety of water rides and roller coasters without long wait times.
We spent a awesome time in this park with our 2 kids (4yrs and 6 yrs old). Weather was not good , so we had to leave earlier, but we will come back next year! Excellent park and impossible to visit for one day… we love it 😍
Irma Ahmetovic Lanza — Google review
Great attraction animal park! Clean, nice and kind employees and much to do and see! Only when we visited a bit to long waiting time at some attractions. I hope to visit Parc le pal again in the future!
Marco Prins — Google review
We’ve visited this amusement park during our holiday in France. The park itself is big and really nice decorated and maintained. The animals have nice and big environments. On our day of visit the park was busy, however waiting lines were reasonable. Staff was friendly and willing to help and speak English. We even charged our electric car at the parking. Overall we had a great experience!
Jaap Visser — Google review
Grood park! Yukon quad the Intamin family launch coaster is suuuuupeeeeer keep expanding whit this kind off attractions! We love it!
Kim Van Beeck — Google review
I went to the park Le PAL with my teens, my friend and her teens🤩. It was super cool because no long queues and kids got excited to be able to go back to their favorite "attractions". No frustration😅
Very beautiful park (you make easily your 10000 steps). One part is for animals.
It was very hot but there are lots of water sprays (easy to get refreshed). You are free to bring a picnic and to eat on site.
You can find some restaurants...
I regret that water taps to fill up your bottle are placed just outside restrooms.
A place to go more than once. I met a gran-mother 82years old who did all of the attractions💪👏✨🤩
Dassil — Google review
Great amusement park which combines being a theme park and a zoo in one park. The rides are attractive for a broad public as there are both simple, slow rides for younger kids and very fast rides like the Yukon quad.
The animal shows (especially the bird show) are absolutely marvellous with all kinds of birds flying over your head.
Frank Versteegen — Google review
A fun combination of an animal and amusement park. They have thrilling rides for kids 1m and above and some good ones even for the littlest visitor. The rides did not have long lines even when we came in the summer which makes for a better amusement park experience with little ones. You cannot bring your own food but they have many options inside. We ate at the creperie and we loved the food.
Samantha Mathew — Google review
An amazing place to visit with your kids. They have amazing rides for children and adults. They also have exotic animals to see. Bring umbrella or raincoat just in case the weather becomes crazy! Check out the Pics!
Charlyn Soriano — Google review
This parc is really incredible. The animals have so much room to roam around. It’s landscaped beautifully with flowers and trees throughout.
The only negative thing which major is people smoke and it’s not controlled. The whole park is non smoking except for designated areas but people don’t care.
There is a lack of signs throughout the park, signs need to be added by the hundreds to let people know and there should be some control.
This park is filled with kids and it’s often difficult to find a food line or a bench without a smoker even though it’s not legal.
I would really love for this park to focus on this one major issue.
Charles-Etienne Roy — Google review
The best place if you looking for attractions parks, after Disneyland Paris we been so disappointed so we decided to go to Le Pal , and no doubt is million times better, we spend hole day there and just regret we didn't have more time to be there more days, is a big nice Zoo there, and a lot of different roller coasters and the best you don't have to stay an hours for ride it, few minutes and you can repeat how much you want, super lively staff, we are really enjoyed and definitely coming back for stay there a few days. 1000% recommend.
Genevieve co Stroemberg — Google review
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Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre, 03290 Dompierre-sur-Besbre, France
Ruins of a grand medieval Benedictine monastery, with majestic bell tower, cloisters & a museum.
Going there was not super planned for us on our holidays. But it absolutely was worth it! The place is spectacular. Super big with nice explanations and visuals on how it looked once it was build. We were really in the atmosphere of medieval period !
Olga Vanurina — Google review
This beautiful little town has a lot to offer if you're cruising through the back roads of Burgundy, and the Abbey is a spectacular way to spend the day if you enjoy history and ancient buildings. Besides the ruins and restorations, there are 3D films and models to dazzle you. Don't skimp on adding the Tour des Fromages toi your visit (spoiler alert - it's nothing to do with cheese). Don't be put off by the declaration of how many steps there are to climb, the view is worth it.
David Hill — Google review
Senstively done. Creation then destruction of a medieval masterpiece.
Derek Hill — Google review
This place was for centuries of incomparable importance for Western Christian spirituality. Then 90% of it was demolished by the French Revolution. And today it's a monument, an engineering college and a stud. It seems sad that local Christians apparently don't want to revive at least some small form of worship here to remind us all of the One this place was supposed to be all about (though Taizé is just up the road).
Andy Warren-Rothlin — Google review
A beautiful mix of the old and new!
They have many exhibits that use technology to illustrate exactly how the abbey used to look hundreds of years ago.
Get a tour if you can for more information, but not necessary.
Parking is just along the street.
I believe 25 and under is free admission too 😎
Maximilian Shakal — Google review
Absolutely stunning, the largest and most powerful monastery of the Middle Ages. Begun before the year one thousand, and with a cathedral which at its height was 180 meters long with a vault supported by 1200 columns - very impressive dimensions!
Henrik Weiergang — Google review
It is unfortunate that a majority of the place was dismantled and sold off.
The place is in a constant state of renovation.
There was a nice film explaining the history and the audio guide helped walk us through what was left on the place. Stepping outside and seeing where the footings are represented on the ground shows the shadow of the size of the Abby at one time. So little is left that I don’t know if the money to learn about it is worth it.
Lawrence Tom — Google review
There was a 17 minute film on inside about the abbey but was all in French and because of covid we couldn't use the audio devices usually given to tourists. They should've put subtitles on. Directions throughout the abbey could've been more obvious as we had to backtrack to get back to the entrance. It was great seeing the entire history of the abbey and sad to see how much of it got destroyed. Definitely worth a visit.
Jonathan Hodgins — Google review
Such a great museum for one of the most important and iconic places of the Middleages. Really kind lady at the ticket office/bookshop, sadly the ancient complex of Cluny doesn't almost exist anymore but the remains are nicely hosted here. A visit to remember!
Elena Spadavecchia — Google review
A beautiful, remarkable place with such much history inside. A Must Visit
Mike — Google review
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Place du, Rue du 11 Août 1944, 71250 Cluny, France
Zoo featuring many animals & attractions such as a carousel, train, museums & seasonal water slides.
Erg leuke dierentuin voor de wat jongere kinderen. De dieren en het groen staan er goed bij, de attracties zoals de monorail, de paardrail en baby touro river zijn een leuke aanvulling. We hebben niet meer in het waterpark gespeeld maar dat zag er ook leuk uit!
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Very nice zoo for the younger children. The animals and greenery look good, the attractions such as the monorail, the horse rail and baby touro river are a nice addition. We didn't play in the water park anymore but that looked fun too!
Jan Jaap z — Google review
Great day trip for all especially in July and August when the water park is open. New slides in the pool are excellent for kids under 7 and new games are fun. I highly recommend it.
Pierre Chapelle — Google review
We gave this zoo five stars because we had an excellent day. We spent the morning visiting the animals. We got to see some animals we had never seen before: komodo dragon,racoons,capybara and axolotls. Then we spent the afternoon in the small but fun water park. Make sure you take your speedos - board shorts not allowed. We took a picnic that we left in the car but you can leave to get it and come back in. Enjoy!!
Simon Williams — Google review
Wonderful and amazing place
This park is divided into 3 parts
Zoo
Water games
Games for kids
Ramy Deeb — Google review
Fijne combinatie tussen zoo zwemparadijs en attractiepark, ideaal voor gezinnen met niet te grote kinderen (+/-12 jaar). Je hebt er waterglijbanen voor de iets grotere kinderen en voor de kleinste een waterparadijs waar overal waterstralen rondspuiten. In de zoo heb je verschillende dieren waaronder apen, giraffes, olifanten, nijlpaarden, zebra's, vogels, reptielen,... De attracties zijn gericht op de kinderen van klein tot ongeveer 12 jaar. Je mag als volwassene mee in de attracties.
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Fine combination between zoo swimming paradise and amusement park, ideal for families with not too big children (+/-12 years). You have water slides for the slightly older children and for the smallest a water paradise where jets of water spray everywhere. In the zoo you have different animals including monkeys, giraffes, elephants, hippos, zebras, birds, reptiles, ... The attractions are aimed at children from small to about 12 years old. You can join the attractions as an adult.
Ian Bogaerts — Google review
Really nice zoo, lots of animals; white Tigre, lions, elephant, camel, turtle, goats, monkeys, snakes etc. And a few attractions like a train, monorail, Carrousel, water ride. Also a small waterpark with three slides. Also a museum.
Miranda Vermeulen — Google review
Quite a lot to see, the museum is lovely too, attractions and decent food, a great day trip.
Guillaume P — Google review
I really liked it, There were a lot of animals and beautiful animals, from all the globe. But i think they could and can add more fun zones.
Alexandre Alves — Google review
Very nice zoo with a lot to see. The attractions are also great with young kids. Friendly staff. We'll come back.
Julien Jomier — Google review
All of them look healthy and really enjoy with them place , really happy to see them very close
Aiya Apisha — Google review
Great place!!! Very open with lots to see! Large variety of animals along with rides for children and a water park! A must see!!!
The Basilica Notre Dame de Fourviere is a neo-Byzantine religious confection of Roman columns and religious iconography, located in Lyon, France. Its towering exterior is meant to impress with its gleaming marble, gold gilt, fantastic stained glass and hallucinogenic ceiling, making it one of the city's most popular attractions.
Our Lady of Fourvière is an imposing church on the top of the hill with panoramic views of almost the entire city of Lyon. Inside, the rich decoration gives a grandeur to the temple that fixes you. I believe it is the most important attraction of the city without this meaning that this beautiful city does not have many hidden beauties for the traveler. Also for the climb to the hill I highly recommend the picturesque wagon with the cog railway.
panagiotis dimitrakopoulos — Google review
The church is located up the hill of Lyon city, the view is spectacular. You can see almost all the building in Lyon. Also the church and art are beautiful both in and out. It is not crowded by the time I visited. It is easy to get here by train. Recommended to come as it must be the bucket-list for Lyon city!
Pongpisut Thakhampaeng — Google review
Very beautiful place. Just outside is the splendid view o of the city. Try to get the timing. Right so you can see the sun setting over the city. It’s really breathtaking.
Tirthankar Shom — Google review
Great view from this hill. Take F2 line up and enjoy the long downhill stroll through old town. Also check out the amphitheatre nearby before you head down.
Jared Larson — Google review
The Basilica is beautiful inside and out, especially when seen up on the hill. The view looking out over Lyon is even better, you can see for miles and look down on all the other landmarks that you probably walked past on your way to this one. Stunning.
Evan Strain — Google review
A beautiful piece of art. A great location to enjoy the view of city from the height. It is an equivalent of scare couer of Paris but maybe slightly better I feel. You can either walk uphill to this place, or can take a cable train or even a car since the place is well connected with roads.
Shreyansh Jain — Google review
Impressive cathedral overlooking Lyon from the top of the hill. Very particular architecture design. It is quite impressive from both outside and inside. The entrance is free and not much to wait to enter. You can visit both the cripta and the main church.
Luca — Google review
Mosaics, stained glass and paintings are more impressive than many places I have seen architecturally and artistically. The location is very good and you can see Lyon from a bird's eye view. We went on foot, I recommend everyone to go out by walking.
Oguzhan Kocabas — Google review
I think it is the most beautiful place of worship in Lyon and I think it is difficult to say otherwise. It is definitely a place that amazes externally and internally indeed and it can be seen from literally every corner of the city center of Lyon! It can be reached by funicular and from the hill you can enjoy a splendid view! Admission is free and it is possible to take photos.
Andrea Nori — Google review
A beautiful, ornate cathedral that I would highly recommend visiting for anyone who appreciates such places. It probably won't be quiet, as it's a big draw in the city, but it won't matter. And there is a great view from just outside the cathedral as well as a restaurant and café. Parking your bike isn't super easy, is my only criticism, as there doesn't seem to be any dedicated spaces for them. However, I was pretty easily able to put it somewhere.
Alex Jakeman — Google review
Visiting this magnificent cathedral provides an opportunity to appreciate the exquisite beauty of architecture, transcending its purely religious significance.
It is highly recommended to maintain a sense of decorum, refraining from raising your voice, and respecting the solemn atmosphere during Masses when exploring the cathedral.
Upon concluding your visit, you can savor a splendid panoramic view of the city from the nearby lookout point and indulge in a delightful coffee and snack at the outdoor café in close proximity.
Yarob Badr — Google review
While spending the day in Lyon we saw this beautiful white church high on a hilltop. We found an old funicular (one of the only four in the world) to take us to the church. The ride was unique but sadly passed through tunnels without any views. Once we got out, we saw this beautiful church both inside and out. In the crypt area, they had an exhibit about the cloth of Turin. There are also spectacular views of Lyon at the backside of the church. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area...
Jeff Walters — Google review
This is an amazing Notre Dame! One of the best I’ve seen in France. There’s a few way to reach it, there is a metro station stop directly in front, you can climb up the steep steps and the steep hike they Jardin de rosary (which we did) or you can drive up and park nearby. Highly recommended.
Dan Ho — Google review
Very beautiful church. The priest passing by greeted my family and I sitting in the pews and struck up a conversation in my native language, my children loved it. It was a great heart warming welcome for the children as it was their first time in Europe and inside a church.
A side note, as a visitor to any holy place, please be respectful, keep your voice down and control your children. Always make sure you are aloud to take pictures (never assume you are allowed to take pictures just because there are pictures online). While we were there there was was woman who thought that everyone in the church couldn't hear her.
J ?The Engineer? C — Google review
Just had an incredible experience at the Notre-Dame Basilica Fourvière in Lyon! 🙌✨ The journey to reach this magnificent landmark was absolutely worth it. Climbing the steps up the hill, taking in the stunning views of the city along the way, and finally standing in awe of the basilica's beauty – it's a memory I'll cherish forever. Lyon, you never cease to amaze me! 😍🏰 #NotreDameBasilicaFourviere #LyonExploration #UnforgettableViews
Andy Low — Google review
An absolutely gorgeous place to visit with some incredible architecture. A great view of Lyon from above at the back of the basilica.
It was quite busy when we visited in the middle of the day, so it was not the best time to appreciate everything in a peaceful atmosphere.
Shannon T — Google review
About 15 mins after you cross the bridge into Old Town. It’s a long upward ascent to the Basilica, but the view at the top makes it all worth it. The architecture is beautiful and the Priests were also very welcoming when we went inside. Recommended to visit.
Terence Israel — Google review
This is quite simply one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
The Stained Glass windows are wonderful, especially around the altar.
The mosaics around the knave are incredible.
The views are spectacular.
The external building is so well cared for.
Sean O'Neill — Google review
One of the most spectacular places to visit in Lyon during the summer. You are able to see the city of Lyon from the terrace of basilica and in the middle of the summer this place can be quite crowded. If there is no clouds the view can be amazing as most buildings starts to reflect the sunlight, making a unique view. Inside the basilica is spectacular with French architecture is showing its best of times. Good place to pray as well if you are keen on doing so.
Tharindu Athauda — Google review
Absolutely beautiful with amazing views of the river and the city. The funiculaire was quite busy to go up, so I walked instead. The walk was moderately challenging with lots of steps. I took the funiculaire back down, and it was much less busy on the way down. There is so much to see at the Bassilica. Check out the crypt and the chapel for Mary, too. Beautiful
Anthony Mbanefo — Google review
A beautiful cathedral overlooking the city of Lyon. The church is a functioning place of worship so please treat the area with utmost respect. The intricate details on ceilings and walls show how much the people cherish their religion. Downstairs there's a crypt that one can visit. Don't forget to go behind the church to see a beautiful panorama of Lyon. Best way to get here is to take the furnicular.
Ryan Chua — Google review
We walked through both floors and around the Basilica and it was very amazing. Tons of extremely impressive mosaics and lots of gold. A very amazing and dramatic view. They very well explain all the mosaics and art in the hall. The descriptions are only in French so make sure you either have your translating camera or someone to read the descriptions to you if you need as they are quite interesting. The lower floor was super unique showing different countries views on the church which isn’t super common it feels.
Dorian Munro — Google review
Magnificent basilica and not a castle as it looks from afar.
Also spectacular view from the monument's terrasse. A view only beaten by Mont Martre towards Paris in my book so far.
We had the pleasure to participate to the mess on Sunday and it is also breath taking as it is full of visitors participating in the singing.
Hristo Shishkov — Google review
Just stunning - the highlight of Lyon for sure. They call it 'the upside down elephant' because it resembles an elephant on its back and it's strangely apt. The inside is beautiful and FREE to enter which is nice. Also really enjoyed the innovative contactless votive candle payment system. Great gift shop across the street too. Just beware the very steep hill and stairs up to the Basilica - they're no joke!
Nicholas — Google review
This basilica is located in the most strategic point in Lyon to get a great view of the city. Just walk around the basilica to the other side of the plaza and you will see all of Lyon in front of you. You can see the two rivers, and all the areas up to the far mountains.
For the basilica itself, I really liked the lion statue at the entrance, it's a great piece of art.
The candle stands inside are so beautiful with all the colorful candle cups.
I also liked the stained glass and paintings. I'll share some photos here.
This museum is devoted to hyper-realistic miniature scenes and movie props, as well as special effects exhibits. It is another unusual attraction that many tourists find fascinating. The museum has over 400 pieces of movie memorabilia, including costumes, accessories, and sets. Additionally, the museum houses a collection of 120 miniature movie sets meticulously created by artist Dan Ohlmann. Visitors can enjoy posing in front of dinosaurs or walking through a miniature version of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A really great museum and fantastic way to spend an hour or two in Lyon. The first few floors are props, costumes and other items from major films. These are all pretty interesting, but the highlight is in the top floor. A series of absolutely incredible miniature scenes painstakingly created with astounding details. I could look at them for ages, marvelling at the skill. Never seen anything like it. My photos here are all models, no more than 2 feet across.
James Richardson — Google review
A fabulous museum. I last visited in 1998 when it was miniatures only and the highlight was Bible verses on a grain of rice. Now it has a wonderful display of cinematic props and models, costumes, prosthetics, weapons and other artifacts. Wes Anderson has his own gallery. The miniature rooms on the top floor are simply amazing, both intricate and beautiful. Well worth a visit.
Ian Davis — Google review
This is one of my favorite museums in France and is a great museum for a movie fan. You could spend a lot of time there without being bored. There are a lot of nice props, costumes, and film technologies, etc that are amazing. My favorite part of this museum is the miniature part. The miniatures are so incredible, and painstakingly created. I can visit and spend ages looking at all of them, and still not be bored at all. Dan Ohlmann and other artists have done a wonderful job, and I would like to thank them for creating such an amazing museum like this. I highly recommend visiting this museum when you are visiting Lyon.
Mandy my PHN — Google review
Visited this place a little bit before closing and I had to fight myself to believe that it was miniature. The first floor is major film props like Harry Potter, but the top floor is the main standout, A collection of incredibly detailed miniature scenes that were meticulously built. You could be amazed at the skill for a very long time, next to nothing you've ever seen. All of the images of the sets are pressed to the window, no more than 15 cm.
Prince Andrew Ardayfio — Google review
I came to this museum because I had access to it with the Lyon City Card pass (super easy to use when visiting Lyon). I really enjoyed this museum; it had 4-5 floors with 8-9 different exhibits. It’s a nice tourist attraction for cinephile and families that enjoy looking at movie props. I spent probably 1h30 doing all the floors and could’ve spent much longer if I wasn’t on a tight schedule.
There is lineup to get in here, but it wasn’t long (probably 15-20 mins wait). I recommend this museum to all that visit Lyon, especially if you want to escape the afternoon summer heat.
Alex — Google review
A privately owned museum that will delight film buffs and newbies alike! The ticket paid for itself with the ground-floor Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade sidecar (a reproduction that you can get in and photograph), as well as the idol from Raiders (that you can also play and photograph yourself with). I won't spoil your fun with more details: just know it is totally worth visiting 😊
Diana Duque — Google review
It's rare that you go to a museum that's truly different and spectacular at the same time, but this is exactly what this is. You start with visiting various parts of the set of the movie Perfume. Then there are a few floors containing various items used in many popular movies. You finish at the top floor containing lots of absolutely stunning miniatures used in films. Overall a brilliant experience and I'd say this is a must for any movie fans visiting Lyon.
Vlad Schnakovszki — Google review
Brilliant if you are a movie fan. Real sets, props and costumes from some the biggest movies in history. Some of the displays maybe a little upsetting for very small children, but otherwise very family friendly. The building is very old and atmospheric. Loved the Alien Queen as used in AVP and the Predator costume.
Shaun Morgan — Google review
From the outside, the museum looks very small. This place has nine floors, stacked in a beautiful building in Lyon's old town. The miniature exhibits are out of this world. They are meticulously designed and illustrated with lighting. The cinema part of the museum is also fun. Do not miss this place if you are in Lyon.
Fawad Hussain — Google review
A very nice place, located in the center of the old town in an old building. The museum presents many interesting fragments and costumes from different films.
Anna Fedorova — Google review
4 floors. 9 rooms. More than 500 items from Hollywood film studios and other studios from the world! Incredible experience. I literally saw decorations and costumes from original Star Wars, Back to the future, Batman, Spider-Man (all movies that were made before the digital era) - all these amazing things!
These emotions and feelings have to be experienced. Thanks to Dan Ohlmann for collecting it!
Kirill Maksimkin — Google review
This museum was so incredibly amazing, we loved it! So many great movie props, costumes and prosthetics from the actual movie productions - what a collection! I was especially blown away by the miniatures collection on the top floor. I could have spent all day looking at each scene; the talent of the artist who constructs them is otherworldly. Definitely check this one out!
Danielle Kay — Google review
When visiting Lyon, I didn’t have the intention to visit this museum. It was the beautiful reddish building that attracted me and I am very thankful. It was a beautiful experience, many interesting surprises and mesmerising pieces. Totally recommend
Douae Ahmadoun — Google review
Came here over 7 years ago and I returned today. Such an endearing place, a Lyon must and, if you love films/design, you will enjoy it so much.
My only comment is that it lacks accessibility; the elevator was not working and the exhibitions are inaccessible unless you go up and down some slipper stairs over and over again.
Love place!!
Issa Herrera — Google review
Fantastic! Set in an amazing multi story building. Lots of neat movie props and history as well. Information signage is English too. The miniatures on the top floors are lifelike and excellent in the recreation.
Well worth the cost of admission and set inside the old town so lots of great stuff to see nearby too.
Highly recommend!
rodvac — Google review
An enjoyable museum with displays of props and costumes from film and a lovely exhibition of miniatures. The Lyon City Pass allows discounted tickets at €5 instead of €16.
stephen loudon — Google review
What a lovely museum.
I did enjoy it more than I thought that I would.
You need at least 2hrs.
Recommended when in Lyon.
D L — Google review
Definitely a larger focus on older movies in this museum which is only natural. I’d say you need to be 25 or older to understand everything but it’s easy to appreciate for movie fans. Lots of cool props, the sets are rather niche but cool as are the miniature sets.
Evan Strain — Google review
An amazing museum with so many items that would turn the heads of movie addicts. Real items that were used in blockbuster movies. The miniature part of the museum is really unbelievable, the level of details is incredible. A highly recommended destination whenever in Lyon
Vieux Lyon is located on the banks of the Saône River and features historic mansions with terracotta-tiled roofs and hidden courtyards. The Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, built in medieval times, houses an elaborate astronomical clock, while the Movies & Miniature Museum displays miniature models created by Dan Ohlmann. The area's steep streets are lined with upscale bars serving Beaujolais wines and fine-dining restaurants.
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I'll never travel to Turin without this trip planner again
Safari de Peaugres is a wildlife park that offers both drive-through and walk-through zones, featuring animals from 4 continents as well as a petting zoo. The park is situated on the edge of a cliff with breathtaking views. Visitors can enjoy up-close encounters with various animals, including lions, tigers, and bears during the safari tour. The walking part of the safari/zoo is extensive and may take most of the day to explore.
Great place with children. My 7 year old daughter had fun. Car safari took an hour. Moderately crowded for the weekend but manageable. The safari on foot is huge so takes around 4/5 hours to complete with the Animals kept in their natural habitats. A few food and drink options but be prepared to queue.
Swastik Rath — Google review
It is a perfect zoo to spend time with your family...but you realize how people we are and how many species are going extinct...
Carmen Neagoie — Google review
Great experience for a family day out. Note that you ll need to run if you want to do the walking tour (~3hours) and the car tour (~1 hour) in a single visit...especially if you have kids. Make sur to see the penguins, their coming to see you by the windows while in the water will make anyone in your party happy.
Tan-Minh Truong — Google review
A renowned zoo located in Peaugres, this area is one of the largest safari parks in EU and is home of over thousands animals from various species. People can discover the park by car or on foot to see animals like elephants, lions, giraffes and more. It also offers educational activities for children.
Thuha Ng — Google review
A great place to spend a weekend with your kids. Lots of fun, pretty expensive though.
Andrey Katz — Google review
Great place to spent a day with the family. My children loved it. Parking was easy and many picnic tables are there besides the parking.
Wang Mich — Google review
The parc was very nice. A lot of animals to see. In the zoo we loved the mansion with the bats and stuff and we loved the part with the lions and tigers. The safari part of the parc, was great to see too. One of the beats stood up against our car. Luckily no damage, so it was nice to see it so upclose. It was nice that you could park your car in the shade underneath the solarpowered roof. For lunch a lot was sold out. We wanted a sandwich but ended up with chicken nuggets and fries. The waterparc was nice too. On a hot day it was nice for the kids to be able to cool down a bit.
Chantal vd B — Google review
Great safari. The car part of the tour didn't have as many animals as I would like, but it's good enough. The walking part of the safari/zoo is huge.
Expect to spend greater part of the day here. Bring your own food if you don't like food from snack bars (sandwich/hotdogs/microwave pizzas). And bring your own water. Bring a stroller if you have kids. And take the extreme left lane if there is heavy traffic at the ticketing counters.
Besides the usual zoo stuffs, there are other interactive areas like a water play area, a playground with some water, multiple petting zoos, and playgrounds.
Nigel Tan — Google review
A great place to visit with children, friends, family or by yourself. Definitely take the two day pass as it is close to impossible to see everything in one day.
There are decent lunch options available.
Make sure you've got good walking shoes.
Check out timing for feeding.
Worth going anytime of the year. And if you're feeling generous, try out the huts , with wolves and bears roaming at the foot of your terrace!
Marcin Kupiec — Google review
Definitely worth visiting to meet hundreds of amazing animals. Take your time, meditate while observing turtles and don’t loose your time wardering in bat dungeons
Dimitri Hotsyn — Google review
Amazing Zoo!! U can spend full day there with ur little ones without getting bored!! I highly recommend
Ghena Aj — Google review
While booking the tickets safari splash was advertised as open and all the restaurants as open, except one all the restaurants are closed too crowded had to wait 20 mins just for a coffee. Safari splash is closed, at the end nothing great about this parc
Park with huge bird collection including rare species, plus demonstrations & preservation program.
Wonderful experience! The bird park is quite good, clean, safe for kids! I recommend. We even bought annual card for 45 euros.
S. Leenders — Google review
It is beautiful but neglected.
The place is far from Lyon.
I liked the place but it is better to go in the fall because the insects are really annoying.
The animals are clean.
There are restaurants, but I do not know why they are always closed. If you have children, it is better to take your snaks with you.
In general, it is worth a try
Note:
They decorate for Halloween very nice and perfect.
Lina Saig — Google review
Excellent day at the bird park. I was there for the second time and all the family found some interesting things to do including kids. The new area dedicated to Africa is really well presented. Another good point is that there are a lot of places to make a picnic and playgrounds for children. I also recommend the observation tower to have a good overview of the park. Finally, the bird show in the afternoon is a must see.
Julien Bauer — Google review
Good place to spend the day with the family. Make sure to buy your ticket ahead of time or you may be waiting in line for a long time. They are not very organized.
The place is in need of renovations, bathrooms are old, dirty.
Eric Semet — Google review
Our 3rd visit to this park. We love it. Our kids love it. My folks love it. Always something new to see. Always clean. The birds and other animals seem happy and well cared for. Saw one of the shows this time - for the first time - and it was brilliant. We will be going again on our next trip to the area.
Charlie Walker — Google review
THE best bird park/ontological exhibit I have seen. The handlers and keepers of the birds should be commended- they are behind the scenes but they obviously care for their charges. And the bird show was the best I have ever seen- it showed off bird's skills without being a show of talking parrots. WELL worth a visit! And they deserve support
Zoots — Google review
Really impressive seeing large species of birds , the place is perfect is perfect to spend the day discover and relax
Karima Salhi — Google review
Wide area for a bird park (think of a stroller or trailer, when you want to visit the park with your smaller kids). Amazing bird show. Entrance fee is not cheap but its worth a visit. Spent a wonderful day in July 23 there with my family.
Reimar Böhme — Google review
Very nice park. We went there with our boys aged 8 months, 2, 4 and 7 years and everyone enjoyed it a lot. There is even some nice restaurants. We could easily have spend more time there that day.
Sabine Ernst — Google review
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Parking lot, D1083, 01330 Villars-les-Dombes, France
The Cite du Chocolat Valrhona in Tain l'Hermitage is a contemporary museum, shop and cafe that celebrates exquisite chocolate. Owned by renowned chocolatier Valrhona, the facility offers an immersive experience through interactive displays, workshops and exhibits that chronicle every step of the production process. Visitors can indulge themselves in the accompanying boutique which offers an extensive selection of chocolate treats.
Five Stars... Best chocolate ever. I wish I bought more and brought it back to the States. My children were in heaven with their chocolate care package from France. We have yet to find the quality. The staff was wonderful and help to find the perfect gifts for my kids, and the samples were an added plus. We spent over an hour and a half in there, with so many choices. Thank goodness I know what my kids and their spouses like so I was able to remove over half the choices in the store. I really want to go back to France. I need my fix of chocolate, wine and everything French.
Judy Rae — Google review
Lovely chocolates Museum… great for all ages. Kids and adults. After the interactive museum, with sampling in every room then at the end - sampling more freshly made chocolate! Arrive on time, to get a hot chocolate. With your ticket, you have 10 percent off at the store. The ladies at the store was amazing. This is chocolates heaven. I’m a dark chocolate lover and found a new type of that I will continue enjoy- Blonde chocolate is a most have. You will enjoy it and read about how it was made.
Julie Leung — Google review
Amazing experience tasting chocolate and wine. The wine pairing was especially wonderful.
My reflection after this visit:
The pleasure of wine is cumulative. Memories, smells, and experiences are released by a wine. That is why there is often a subjective element to what one tastes in a wine. So the key to enjoying wine, and particularly a complex, fine wine is copiousness: a mature, diverse, and well-stocked larder of life experiences. Tastes, smells, places, memories – life!
For a wine to taste like a pine forest after a fresh rain, you need to experience a pine forest after a fresh rain. For a wine to remind you of grandma’s kitchen after thanksgiving, you need to have taken a second to breath in grandma’s kitchen after thanksgiving.
So do you want to enjoy fine wine? Start by stopping and smelling the next rose on your path.
“51% of the pleasure of wine is not found in the glass, but in the surrounding and associations.”
—Guillaume Rénaud, French œnologue who taught us to pair wine with chocolate at Valrhona
Daniel Foucachon — Google review
Well, I was expecting much better honestly. From how it was described to me it seemed to be the best chocolate in the world, when in reality it is very expensive and full of sugar. The museum is not all this interesting, in fact I find it more suitable for children than for an adult audience
Andrea Nori — Google review
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12 Av. du Président Roosevelt, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
The Royal Monastery of Brou is a flamboyant Gothic-style monastery renowned for its ornate marble royal tombs and oak choir stalls. Founded in the early 1500s as a burial place for the Dukes and their families, it was established by Margaret of Austria. Visitors can explore the vast interior for a small fee, with interactive displays and videos bringing its history to life. The monastery houses a large collection of artworks, traditional wooden toys, and intricate architecture.
A truly beautiful monastery. The vast majority of the interior is open to visit for a small entry fee. Interactive displays and videos bring the history of this great building to life. A large collection of artworks, traditional wooden toys and intricate architecture provides a pleasure filled visit for all. Learn about the history of monarchs who resided here or see how the building was constructed and adjusted over the years. This really is the crowning jewel of any visit to Bourg-en-Bresse. A must visit.
James H (Time to try) — Google review
Amazing place, exceptionally preserved and restored. Not to miss if you are in the area and if you are a minimum sensitive to old church architecture and all associated arts, history and... just beauty!
geoffroy bretzner — Google review
Took my breath away. The artisitic detail on the choir area, the beautiful stained glass windows (whose features included "textured" glass, making the clothes look like velevet or silk!), and the prominent paintings by famous artists, were all so fantastic. This place will delight and surprise any visitor.
Cynthia Knight — Google review
Very nice church and monastery. Right now there is also a Lego exposition with all kinds of famous French sites.
Bas Engels — Google review
This was a gorgeous place to walk around in. We spent about an hour and a half there.
Kirsten Zonnenberg — Google review
A fascinating, breathtaking place to visit.
Romie — Google review
Very well curated church/monastery.
Most of the stuff are in English. Very tourist friendly.
Palais Idéal is a unique and fascinating historic landmark located in Hauterives, Drome. This extraordinary monument was built by a postman named Cheval over the course of 33 years. It is adorned with inscriptions of his poetry and stands as a testament to his dedication and creativity. The site has become a popular destination for visitors, offering an opportunity to explore the surreal construction that embodies someone's dream.
Wow! What a determination and passion to build his dream place. There are so many details. You can spend hours looking around. Jean-Michel Othoniel's exhibition was great too.
Claire J. — Google review
It’s worthwhile to visit this attraction and enjoy the small, peaceful villages nearby. This man is amazing to dedicate his 33 years for building an art work which gives benefits for the town’s government and brings a lots of works for the village as well as the enjoyment for the visitors.
Mai L? — Google review
What a great place to explore the mind of a genius. Every corner of this place has a surprise. Walked around it 5 times, each time I found something different.
Mathias Fonseca — Google review
It is definitely worth the time to drive to this nice monument and learn about the beautiful history behind it. A brilliant mailman built this palace for his daughter in 33 years by himself. There's even a beautiful movie about this true story called “L’incroyable histoire du facteur Cheval”.
There is a museum nearby as well.
It’s a good place for visiting with kids. They would be happy to find all of the objects on a map they get before entering. I highly recommend this destination.
Mandy my PHN — Google review
This is an amazing experience. Walking through one man’s artistic vision is impressive. There is a nice movie about his life you can watch and other artist’s work that are homages to Ferdinand Cheval. You should also to a few moments and go to the cemetery where he built another structure because they wouldn’t allow him to be buried on site.
Anna Zucker — Google review
If you want to get the most exciting experience form the visit of the place I can recommend watching a movie about this place which tells about a romantic idea behind this famous work of art of a postman. It motivates and empowers when you see how one idea may spark the flame of creativity and self confidence. It’s not just a monument of naive art but it’s a story of a person who made the dream come true.
The visit is not so expensive as you also can take a look at the exhibition in the museum and buy some souvenirs. There’re lots of tourists. So better to arrive earlier to have a chance to take a photo of the palace with less people walking around.
Kirill Maksimkin — Google review
Unique building, amazing to believe that one single man, without arquitecture experience can build this master piece alone. Really unique
Carlos — Google review
What a gift to literally walk into someone's dream!
This surreal construction awakened the child in me as well as what it means to be dedicated to something .
The combination with Othoniel's work is perfect . I suggest going whilst still there .
Consider from 0:45 to 2:30 to visit the place (depending on your sensitivity)
There is also grass and benches to rest and hang around .
Bars and glaciers just outside the premises.
Enjoy!
Maud Perbos — Google review
This place is just wonderful, i can't imagine this was built by a single guy who traveled 45km to collect stones from the nearby river and build this naive architecture. A must visit site.
Yuvashankar Muralidharan — Google review
One of my favorites, a must see in Isere. The masterpiece is mesmerizing, reminds me of Sagrada Familia, the difference is this one is achieved by one person...truly admire the great postman !
Siming — Google review
It's hard to review this without partial stars. As the life labor of love of one man, I'd give this monument 4/4.5 stars.
As a destination, one on a little town in the middle of nowhere Farmville france, I'd give it 3/3.5 stars.
So, I'll give it a weak 4 stars. That is to say, if you have nothing to do, it's convenient to you and want to see something cool for 1 to 2 hours. Do it.
The cost is eur9.50 each adult.
I suspect it's FAR busier and more expensive and less pleasant in the warmer months though.
The grounds need maintenance for certain and I wonder if they do light shows and special events. Doesn't look like they do, but they should.
Pro tip... if you're outside the entrance, use the bathroom next to the city hall.
HA R — Google review
The story of the Postmand who build this "Palace" is simply outstanding. The amount of hours and work spend on creating this place is amazing. The Palace it self is a true work of art, and the more you look at it the more you see. We spend about 1,5 hours at this place, and I am still amazed as I write this. This is a testament of will power, dedication and hard work. It cost 9,5 Euro for adults and 6,5 for children. You are not allowed to carry backpacks since it is narrow, but there is boxes for storing backpacks while you visit the site. Parking was relatively easy, but most of parking is for cars below 2,2 meters. All text in the museum is in French, but Google Lens will help you with this. If you are in the area, do not hesitate to go see this, and read the story.
René Holmgaard, Phat Bernies Adventures — Google review
This place is magical. I am amazed at the effort this guy must have put in to build such an amazing monument. We spent over an hour looking at all the words he had written as he grew his work.
What was a little strange was the visit to the museum next to it. I'm not sure the piece about the house (not Facteur Cheval) actually work
Simon Foster — Google review
Visiting the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval is like stepping into a whimsical dreamscape woven from the imagination of a true visionary. This architectural marvel, crafted by the humble postman Ferdinand Cheval, transcends mere description. Every corner boasts a kaleidoscope of intricate sculptures and intricate masonry, a testament to Cheval's unyielding dedication and creativity. The sheer audacity and poetry in the construction, comprising an amalgamation of various styles and influences, evoke a sense of wonder and awe. This enchanting haven transports visitors to a realm where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, making it a destination that defies expectations and leaves an indelible mark on the soul.
Enrique MARTINEZ — Google review
This was suuuuuper cool. Give yourself extra time because there are so many parts to see of this. The staff who sold us our tickets was very nice and allowed us to stay a bit longer (we got there 15 minutes before closing, and didn't stay much longer, but could have)
Laura Pelton — Google review
Perhaps the craziest human adventure in time built by a single man, Mr. Cheval with all his daily poetry offered us what man can do best, the greatness of his imagination in the course of his postal tours. Absolutely great, absolutely wonderful, this guy is just a great poet.
X R — Google review
It is an exceptional place with a beautiful and wonderful story. As the former minister of culture said, the only naive art building in the world.
Amusement park with roller coasters & rides for young children, plus an island-themed water park.
A very nice amusement park that can be done in a day time. The attractions here range from soft and slow to extremely thrilling.
They have several rollercoasters, water rides, chill rides for adults and kids. A dedicated eating spot is also available for when hunger hits.
I should not forget to mention the staff. The staff members are extra nice too.
Overall a very fun place for a family visit.
Roni A. — Google review
It a nice small park good for young children. If you are visiting it for the first or second time then you may feel different however, I have visited it at least once every year and it's been a long time since they have introduced any new rides to the park or any changes if any at all. Food options are very minimal and staff do not speak English 98% of the time. Shops are very basic and shows are very limited.
A. D. — Google review
Don't go there if you're not thin. Above a L or 46, you will not fit in most rides. The staff was really nice and kind about it but I felt thorougly humiliated. They gave me fast passes for other rides instead but I couldn't fit either, and I'm an 48/0XL. It was even more demorilizing as I've lost a lot of weight recently lol
I gave 2 stars for the really really nice staff who were very kind to me and checked that I was doing fine as kids were making fun of me. For context, this never happened in any other parks I did in Europe, including Walibi Belgium and Disney for example. I wish their rides were more inclusive.
Eden Zak — Google review
To visit just once in your life if you are close by. Small park with a few attractions. Good for a very little kids
Irene Proshko — Google review
Nice place to visit for children have lots of rides for all ages. Defiantly deserve to visit
Ibrahim Al-Malki — Google review
We didn’t expect much but our experience was great! It was nog too crowded (monday, first week of july) and well maintained. There were 2 shows which were very entertaining. We got a week dated ticket with a burger for lunch for just under 30 euros per person. It was well worth it.
Pleunie Maas — Google review
I had the opportunity to visit here over the summer and was pleasantly surprised by how charming and fun this little park was. Of all the rides there, my personal favorite was TImber as it felt very fast paced and did a great job combining thrills into a family coaster. Most of the park looks very nice after all the changes in the past couple years and I am very exited to see the new updates next year when they build their newest area!
Theodoros Maheras — Google review
Very clean and well maintained park. Staff is super friendly and helpful and the rides are fun and entertaining for adults, youth and younger kids. Toilets are also very clean. Ride waiting times are clearly displayed throughout the park. The live show we saw was definitely entertaining.
We went on a Friday in July and the queues were generally less than 10 minutes on most rides. Everyone had a blast and I can highly recommend going here for a day.
Small note for Apple users; if you order your tickets online (much cheaper that way) and use the “hide my email” feature (aka private relay) you won’t receive any tickets by mail. This is a known issue on their side. Make sure you save your proof of payment and reservation ID and visit to the service desk at the entrance of the park and they will fix it for you.
Have fun!
Ronald Sievers — Google review
Habla Manotas,
Very cool fun park. The amenities are clean and the rides are quite new.
The shows we attended were amusing and breathtaking.
From 6-45 years old our 7 people crew had lots of fun.
Mighty Manotas — Google review
Fun park with fun rides. Decent food prices. The water rides were a bit of a shock because the water was really dirty. Staff is very friendly. They check your bags at the entrance so don't take any sharp objects with you. Try to buy your tickets minimum 3 days ahead of your visit to benefit from a discount.
caroline eghagha — Google review
Fantastic fun park for the families, not very big but in the same time big enough for a day entertainment. Very clean and looked after. My kids had plenty of fun definitely Will be back soon
Kornelia Desmons — Google review
Had a lovely day out here. Queues weren't too long and most of them had a good amount of shade. The park was clean and tidy and the facilities were clean too. The food was good and not too expensive. If you have younger children or it is a really hot day(which it was when we went) take towels and swimwear as the splash park is a great place to cool down. All in all, a really good day out for all the family.
Rob C — Google review
Purchase tickets at least 3 days before - and you will be in for a treat. Took my son for his birthday, which is just before Halloween. Dr Mystic and his spooky crew made it a day to remember. Yes - the wait was long for some of the rides - but it was worth it.
Great atmosphere, great rides, great day. Thank you to all the lovely staff at Walibi!!
Vicky Sherwin — Google review
Prefer this place than Disneyland, you can comfortably cover all activities without a fastpass (I guess only on low season). Park is nicely crafted and decorated, the rides are just great 👍
Siming — Google review
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1380 Rte de la Corneille, 38630 Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, France
The iconic bus stop for telepherique in Grenoble is an important part of the city's identity. It is a landmark from the 1930s and has been a popular tourist attraction since then. The stop is located on the edge of old town, near the river Isere. It carries tourists across the river and up to Fort Bastille where they can enjoy panoramic views of Grenoble and surrounding area.
Téléphérique Grenoble - Bastille in Grenoble is a breathtaking experience not to be missed. The cable car ride offers stunning panoramic views of Grenoble making it a must-do for visitors. The cable car takes you to the historic Bastille fortress, where you can explore history, enjoy delicious dining options, and even embark on mountain hikes. Whether you're into history or simply seeking natural beauty, this attraction delivers an unforgettable five-star experience.
Kinan Rostom — Google review
I nice experience there , from the mountain top the view is so beautiful
Favour Austine — Google review
Very beautiful view of the city from the mountain top.
The cable car ride was quite a thrill. Really fun spot, easy to navigate with a great scenery for photographs and getaways.
Fun thing is that dogs are allowed on the cable cars. Not sure of other pets though.
You could take a view of the city from the top just by sliding coins into the stationed ‘binoculars’.
Great experience.
Udeme Okono — Google review
Worth every visit! The view is breathtaking as well as the cable car ride. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture every single moment of your ride! When you reach the top, you will remember this review.
Michael K. — Google review
I loved the cable car ride and the nice view that you get. Although the ride is for very short duration, riding it by using day tourist pass is affordable. The view from the hill top is very nice and one can see the entire Grenoble and the snow covered (partly/fully depending on weather) hills. There is a nice meandering jogging way down. If you have time definitely try it to get a different type of hiking experience in the city .
suman kumar — Google review
Surprisingly for a Monday there was quite a queue for tickets. Each cable car bubble is pretty small so it felt a bit crowded but always safe. At the top there are great views of the mountains and the city of Grenoble. A few caves to visit too.
Vojtech V — Google review
Worth the trip up to see this historical city. Make sure you walk down to see so much more. The steps were best unless you have hiking shoes, as the Rick's in the road are sharp.
Cynthia Pyun — Google review
Very nice view from up there. Must visit just to see the whole of Grenoble from up there. Its wheelchair accessible as well, and probably most of the Bastille.
Shaun — Google review
Wonderful experience. It's very cheap to take the cable ride. Highly recommend. Once you reach top, you get to see the panaromic view of the city. Recommend to take one way ticket and walk the other way. You won't regret this at all.
Had a wonderful lunch here! The waiters were very friendly, and the food was delicious and served quickly :) Very generous toppings on the pizza!
Jamille Viray — Google review
Dinner with team after congres day. 2 had filets de perche this fish filets were baked with a tartare sauce nothing to have a waw feeling. 1 penne ciocarna ( see picture) also no real wow effect missong of spices and 1 spaghetti fruits de mer seems was ok. white swiss wine could be better. Service 2 people avetage. Thats why give a 3
Bruno Vandelanotte — Google review
Incredible pizzas, lightning fast service, 10/10 would come again 😍
Josh Scargill — Google review
The food was delicious and the waiters really helpful to translate to English for us. They even had a English menu. The place was warm and the pizza oven in the heart of the restaurant. It felt like an authentic Italian family business.
Lisa k — Google review
Nice neighborhood restaurant. Good selection and very tasty pizza. Highly recommend.
Irina Timokhina — Google review
The non-meat salad options are overpriced but the pizzas are worth every single penny. SO good!
Pranav Savanur — Google review
Friendly service, nice moule et frites... Ask for extra garlic
Sahal Yacoob — Google review
Great Italian food , many things home made, great service and advice by Salvatore the owner and great price vs quality ratio.
Roger Gerhard — Google review
Convenient pizza place with OK food. You can also get it for take away but it’s at the same price as eating there.
The Vieille Ville Annecy, a popular tourist attraction, is characterized by its well-preserved medieval Old Town. Visitors can enjoy wandering around the area without any specific purpose and admire the emerald-green canals that run beneath ancient stone bridges. The pastel-painted buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries are another noteworthy feature of this charming town, which basks in the warm sunlight.
Lake Annecy, located in France, is a breathtaking body of water that offers ample opportunities for swimming and various water sports. The lake is surrounded by mountains and adjacent parks with plenty of bike paths to explore. It's an ideal place to take a stroll with your family or furry friend as all stores are pet-friendly. For the ultimate experience, it is recommended to visit during the end of spring or summer when the weather is perfect for enjoying all that this magical place has to offer.
Beautiful lake with a stunning vista of the snow capped alps in the background. The water is clear and blue. A great place to take a leisurely stroll, but also seems a popular area for running or cycling around.
L M — Google review
My visit to the Lake was so amazing. Annecy is a beautiful and peaceful city. The Lake had amazing views and it was simply picturesque.
The water was very clear and the rumours about the lake annecy having the cleanest water in Europe seemed true.
As a tourist to Annecy you definitely have to visit the Lake. There are alot of beautiful places to take nice pictures and after having a fun time at the lake there are a lot of restaurants and bars around you have a meal or drink at very affordable prices.
I will definitely be visiting again in the future as I love it so much my only challenge with the city is that it's very small so you there are no trains or trams to go around and I dont understand how the buses worked.
Babajide Esho — Google review
Super super bluish lake covered around with mountains. Must recommend to take a boat ride which is worth. You can view
the alps from here in the boat ride.
Shweta Singh — Google review
It was raining therefore not a good time to visit this lake. However this place is amazing with great views and shining blue water.
Great place to visit in summer time for boating and swimming!
Bhagyashree Sawant — Google review
Definitely you cannot visit France without visiting this place “lac d’Annecy”. It is a magic place with these unimaginable views. Here you can walk with your family, your dog… all of the stores are pet friendly. I prefer to visit this village in summer or in the end of spring because the weather is the most important thing to enjoy it till 100%. Also, behind the pics, there is a big park with grass to rest a bit.
Sara Ari?o — Google review
A beautiful lake with a view of the mountain peaks. Crystal clear blue water. A small port located by the lake. The lake is so clear that you can clearly see the mountains reflected in it.
Daniel Mazurkiewicz — Google review
Amazing lake with best city view!
Sun Yong — Google review
What is amazing lake and I wish I stayed long time to try all the activities.
I drove a boat which was new experience for me and I enjoyed it.
Even walking around was cool.
Behind it beautiful mountain that make the place like you are in heaven.
Osama Almatrafi — Google review
Beautiful Lake surrounded by mountains!
Breathtaking views. I recommend visiting this amazing place, it is a very charming town, plenty things to do whole year round, not too far from ski resorts
Marz Mistry — Google review
Wonderful place! One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen! Great for a walk with views of the mountains. Good restaurants and exceptional architecture of the buildings.
Betina Quadros — Google review
Truly stunning. I will certainly be back for a longer stay! There are water activities to try and the little village town has a lot more shops and restaurants than I had expected! Come for no less than a full day because you will want to enjoy the leisurely lunch, do shopping and enjoy lake. The morning market is really good and the locals are very friendly compared to the rest of France. The region is famous for its dairy products.
alekskors — Google review
Such a beautiful lake and lovely walk around the streets of the old town. Well worth a visit if you're in the area 😁
Alana Williams — Google review
Such a beautiful lake with a magnificent view. You can enjoy a picnic with your loved ones while bathing in the lake or taking a sun bath. There is a good restaurant besides the lake but the number of food outlets can be increased to provide food at all times to the tourists.
Apart from that, clear water, blue vibes and the pure environment just makes your day. ❤️
Ayushi Narayan — Google review
A lovely place to spend the day. So pretty and peaceful
Virginie Noro — Google review
Lake Annecy claims the Europe's most cleanest and clear lake! 😍 its such an amazing clear lake with a French Alps view 😍
There are plenty of activities to do on the lake such as kayaking, swimming (the temperature maybe cold thus suggested to swim during summer) , pedal boat, etc.
Must visit lake 👍🏻
Ashvin Karunagaran — Google review
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Les Deux Alpes is a popular ski area located on a glacier, offering 43 lifts and a well-equipped snowboard park. During winter, visitors can take advantage of direct shuttle services to reach the resorts of Alpe d'Huez, Les Deux Alpes, and Chamrousse. These shuttles also connect to other nearby resorts as well as various stops in Grenoble city center, Bourg d'Oisans, and Rochetaillee.
Lake Geneva is a large and curved lake, boasting of luxurious cities, spas, beaches and high-end stores. Its shoreline is renowned for its French-inspired architecture while the Swiss Alps form an impressive backdrop that makes it an excellent place to relax with a peaceful atmosphere and slower pace of life.
One of the most beautiful lakes in the world. You can enjoy taking a walk, lying down, or having a drink with your family. It also has a beautiful fountain that attracts visitors.
Yuka A — Google review
Took a 1 hour tour from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc and back during the summer of 2022. Such a serene, relaxing 1 hour boat ride with amazing views.
Wanjeri Gichuru — Google review
This is a serene and a beautiful spot that you can opt for to spend a quiet afternoon/evening. The lake itself extends for quite a bit and has an amazing backdrop of snow capped mountains. Not to mention that there are also some good photogenic spots all over it. This is a few hours drive from Lyon and is a good place for a weekend getaway.
Balasubramanian G — Google review
Quality lake! Lots of water, excellent clouds, awesome eerie mist action, a surplus of fascinating ducks, plenty of cool water birds doing fancy landings in the water. 10/10 recommend.
Heather Lea — Google review
I could see this view for whole day
??? — Google review
Beautiful place to spend time, relax, swim, walk or take a boat ride. If you are a tourist you will get free Geneva transport pass from your hotel. Yellow boats are included in your pass. Otherwise you can take the flashy electric toy train around the lake
J B — Google review
Beautiful lake. Though a very different city than rest of the Switzerland. Had a great bit of french touch, and landscape wise it was also different from typical swiss cities
Aneef Izhar Ul Haq — Google review
Beautiful place to walk, have a rest, have a drink, something to eat, to have a boat trip.
Super relaxing!
Minerve — Google review
The lake is amazing!!!
You have the most stunning views and landscape in almost every direction. It is highly recommended to get a cruise trip (which is free if you have a swiss travel pass).
Mesmerizing sights of the water jet, the Montblanc, quaint villages, the Dent and Château d'Hoche. One of coolest things to do in Geneva, a cruise trip or just visiting the lake area, you have many public places to swim around or feed the birds etc. great experience
Tayyab Khan — Google review
One of best place in the world for boating every day in summer.... dont miss the annual firework from a boat or the drone show...
Marin LC — Google review
Lake Geneva (or Lac Léman) is a crescent-shaped lake shared between France and Switzerland, and overlooked by the Alps. Geneva, the Swiss city at its southern tip, is a diplomatic hub with luxury shops and a cobbled old town. On the southern, French side, is the spa town and resort of Évian-les-Bains. The chic, palm-studded Swiss Riviera stretches along the north shore from Lausanne to Montreux.
Area Covered: 580 km²
Afaq John — Google review
July is wonderful by the lake. Very suitable for a walk. Exceptionally clean and tidy coast.
Bogdan Marcelan — Google review
Breathtaking! You can ride bikes for hours around this lake. The green mountainous landscape makes this surreal. Reminds me of Park City, Utah.
Robert J. Beck CPA — Google review
One of the most beautiful Lake in Switzerland and one of the biggest in Western Europe.
The Rhône river enters the lake at Bex and comes out at Geneva.
Leman is the biggest source of potable water of Switzerland. It belongs to this country for 60 % and to France for the other 40 %.9
Oliver K — Google review
Very pretty. Wish I was able to spend more time here as the lake is beautiful to walk along side it and the old town has beautiful architecture and views along with some awesome places to eat at. I would recommend an overnight stay if possible and allow yourself 2 days to venture around Geneva.
Catherine Mack — Google review
What a beautiful lake. I have just had a chance to admire it from waterfront close to Geneva train station. There are numerous boat trips to take from there or simply enjoy the truly spectacular view.
Aleksandra S — Google review
Visited on our way to Zermatt, nice place to have a walk around and to grab some food. Found a parking spot on the side of the lake but we should've known it was wishful thinking because we had a parking ticket when we got back to our car. We thought it was free but after we got a ticket we worked out it was free for residents with parking permits 🙈
Alana Williams — Google review
Amazing view and always beautiful at different seasons. The beautiful scenery will change due to the weather condition. So, the portion of the mountains visible by naked eye differs from summary to winter. Definitely worth visiting if ever coming to Lausanne or Switzerland!
pooneh mohaghegh — Google review
This place is incredibly beautiful and reminds me of New Zealand - the clarity of the water and being surrounded by the mountains make it surreal and breathtaking. And it's super comfy to hop on a bike and do a trip around the lake. I would love to stay and live here ^^
Avoriaz is one of the 12 resorts in the Portes du Soleil skiing area. It provides more than 600 km of slopes and is an ideal location for families to learn how to ski. The resort is situated at an altitude of 1800m in the French Alps, and it starts snowing from early December.
Great place to learn to ski 🎿 for all thefamily 👪 Situated at 1800m altitude in the French Alps, snowing 🌨 from beginning of December. The skiing resort has all you need at the door step, ski out ski in, ski rentals, skiing schools for kids and adults, learners and advanced slopes, restaurants, huts 🛖 seling hot drinks and pancakes, shops, supermarkets where you can by anything including reading made hot food. We loved the most the restaurants on the slopes, didn't need to go back on the resort for a drink or food, being able to have hot drinks and food enabled us to stay all day on the slopes.
M Megh — Google review
A beautiful large ski resort. It can be quite steep and difficult to walk around. The weather cannot be helped, however in bad weather it can be difficult to get around. Lots of shops and restaurants, not much night life especially if you're staying below the gondola lift as it stops running at 9pm. Pros and cons, however this is my first ski resort so I'm unsure what to compare it against for now.
Bex Middleton — Google review
A beautiful ski resort, easy access straight from the hotels. Horses pulling couples and families right where you ski ⛷️, amazing sight to see
Koendert Kellner — Google review
Fantastic place for a family ski trip! Horse drawn carriages to get around, plenty of shops , restaurants and super markets. The skiing is diverse with something for everyone. The apre ski has plenty of options too! I hear this place can get busy but not the week before Christmas!
Ziggy Austin — Google review
One of the most beautiful places on Earth. A real Winter Wonderland for a Magical Christmas ⛄️
Kevin Ross — Google review
Avoriaz is a brilliant place in winter. Great skiing and snow boarding. Lots of runs and off piste sections. The resort itself is car free but does have snow mobiles, tracked vehicles and horse drawn slays buzzing about. There is plenty of places to eat and lots of entertainment. The swimming pool is super fun and should not be missed, waving to people on the chair lift while sitting in the outdoor outdoor hot tub is fun not to mention the adult only water slide. There is also Ice skating and a pool hall.
Andy Fenney — Google review
Third summer visit. Brilliant car free resort with some amazing mountain views. Lots to do with teenage boys in the resort but also nearby Morzine and les Gets (great new summer sledge there). Lovely restaurants (booking necessary) and kids can safely hang out in the evening playing football or beach volley with other kids. Perfect for downhill mountain bike. We wanted to try the new electric scooter tours but the whole week was already booked up.
Natalie Pajot — Google review
Avoriaz is great. For families it is almost unrivalled I'd say.
Having no traffic in the town centre is wonderful, although of course it does come with the (minor) inconvenience of having to trudge everywhere through various depths of snow.
The horse drawn sleds are lovely but they are expensive so unlikely that you'll use them a lot.
The Portes du Soleil is amazing BUT it's not very high so you really need a good snow year!
James Gray — Google review
We had an incredible Christmas break in Avoriaz. The festive ambiance, car-free resort, and family-friendly activities made it an outstanding experience. We highly recommend it.
Arianne Clar — Google review
Had an amazing trip with some friends, only issue is the large number of people in this resort, a 30 minute wait time to board a ski lift wasnt to our enjoyment. A lack of services to commend for the number of residents is to notice all the same
Alex BR — Google review
A great vehicle free resort a couple of hours away from Geneva airport.
I recommend the Port de Soleil pass & you can access posted for miles & over to Switzerland.
A G — Google review
Find a better ski resort. Close to Geneva, good altitude, so snow sure, great variety of accommodation. Great runs. What's not to like.
Dick Sloan — Google review
It's a high ski resort so
the rooms are small and very basic
The restaurants supermarkets and takeaways and other shops + pharmacies are incredibly expensive
Just paid 10euros for a large beer, under a pint
Fondue was 52 euros for 2
Most food and consumables are double UK prices
After all that, we had constant snow skiing is good . It was very busy, and at times the occasional 15 - 20-minute queue for a lift which can we worked around if you know where you're going.
My teenage son was in Bronze/Diamante group with Stefan and had a great time whizzing around the slopes and doing jumps in the snow park. He has definitely improved and had a great time. He really liked his instructor too.
I was in Adulte 3 with Matteo. We were 7 adults and Matteo looked after us, encouraged us and helped us to become more confident especially on slopes that were steeper for us. I hadn't had lessons for a long time and found it hard to find adult groups at the right level in the past few years. I felt that as the week went on I was skiing better than I had in a long time! My lack of fitness and confidence has been a real barrier for me over the last few years, but skiing in a nice group with a good instructor made my holiday. I felt so much happier skiing and confident in my ability as the week went on.
I would definitely recommend Prosneige and would book them again for myself and my son.
Rachel Baker — Google review
Had two 2hr private sessions with Mathilde. She was fantastic, really friendly, helpful and a blast to be with. The sessions started and ended on time and everything went smoothly. It's also a great location on the main strip in Val Thorens. Would highly recommend booking your ski lesson with Prosneige!
John Nguyen — Google review
The guys in Prosneige treated me like a king and fitted the new boots with professionalism and care, I needed an adjustment to the right boot and they were great in doing it. Their service, attitude, and professionalism allowed me to have the best ski boots I ever had and if you love skiing and get to Val Thorens do yourself a favor and buy your boots here
Udi Kafri — Google review
Highly recommend using Prosneige for lessons. We had 6 snowboarding lessons with Charly and absolutely loved them! He provided really clear instructions, tips and demos for beginners and made lessons fun and varied, too. He kept the motivation up when I was struggling which was really important for me! Great instructor
Erica Don — Google review
I can't recommend Prosneige highly enough! Jeremy and all the team were absolutely fantastic at fitting some boots for me. I have *very* wide calves, but small feet, and several places in the UK weren't up to the "challenge". Jeremy put me at ease, knew exactly which boots to go for and encouraged me to keep coming back until the fit was perfect.
Being able to buy boots, ski in them the next day and then have any tweaks made there and then was ideal!
Really friendly team, great value service!
Emma Bowyer — Google review
Our kids had a great time there. Claire and the staff are very friendly. Not always easy to manage young children, but they made it look effortless.
Me and my wife had private lessons and had a great time there with Milan. Hope to see you again next year!
Maarten Katoen — Google review
I booked the adults beginner class for the week while staying in VT. This was my first time skiing and thanks to the fantastic instructor and all of the kind staff at Prosneige I cannot wait to come back again!! I left at the end of the week feeling confident with my skiing and overall had the best time, every minute of the class was enjoyable. Plus my group were all so friendly and everyone was there to help one another. It was like a little family by the end of the week.
Big thank you to Philip my instructor & see you again soon :)
Jess
(already looking at flights to come back out)
Jess Potter — Google review
The best ski school and instructors, I arrived as a really nervous absolute beginner and Milan taught me the essentials along with building my confidence. He adapted the lessons as I was progressing and was extremely patient. I can’t rate highly enough. I even booked more lessons throughout the week and I enjoyed them so much. Thanks Milan.
Eve Mulcahy — Google review
The hubby and I came to Prosneige after getting recommendations and got two pairs of ski boots fitted there during our stay in Val Thorens. The experience was beyond excellent.
Erik is a true professional, and the amount of time and attention he spends on each customer to get a perfect fit is astounding.
While we were at the shop we encountered a few returning customers who came for post-purchase micro adjustments, and they shares our sentiments. Needless to say they were given the highest level of service, as were we.
We highly recommend Prosneige Val Thorens. There is no better place to get a properly fitted ski boot.
Naama Millar — Google review
Can’t recommend enough. At the ski shop, the two attendants at Fitz Roy were super helpful and did everything to make sure I got the perfect equipment.
And the lessons with Valerie were simply amazing. She is an awesome instructor!
Fernanda Portieri — Google review
Amazing ski school! I’ve had two days of private lessons, 2 hrs each day with lovely Tatiana. This lady helped me to get over my fear of skiing and made sure I have my confidence back. She was absolutely brilliant! Now I can’t wait to book another ski trip. I highly recommend the school!
klaudia Walczykowska — Google review
Friendly and helpful staff. Had a guide for two days of off trail riding, reasonably priced with rental gear. Trip of a lifetime, hope to make it back.
Morgan O — Google review
My instructor Philippe (in Val Thorens) was amazing! I could notice that he enjoys teaching people and that makes a difference. He was super nice and really helped boost our confidence on the slopes. He knew exactly how to push us just enough to improve while keeping us safe. Even in group lessons, he somehow managed to give personalized tips to each of us. And his reminder to focus on enjoying ourselves made all the difference, which is something easily to forget for beginners. Merci, Philippe , for helping me improve in one week and reminding me to have fun!
Arlene Arias — Google review
We had the best ski 🎿 instructor this week!! Mathaiu (Matt) made learning so much fun! Improved our technique. Mixed it up with some off piste and improved our confidence on the steeper slopes. Thanks Matt - great job!! See you next year 👍 Charlie & Lisa
Charlie H — Google review
I took the adult beginner ski lessons in Val Thorens. The teachers Frederique and Lionel are both very friendly and patient, explained clearly, gave personal advise to each participant in the group. Thank you very much for the great experience! I definitely recommend Prosneige!
Ivanka Nalbantova — Google review
Prosneige School helped me enjoy my ski vacation so much better. I showed up on day one having completely forgotten how to ski. After 3 days taking lessons for 2 hours a day, I was already able to ski down some blue slopes. That's a huge improvement for me. Every day was fun and exciting to see my skill level go up. The instructors were all very friendly. They knew how to push my limits up while still made me feel safe. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat and will definitely come back the next time I go skiing in Val Thorens.
Hai Le — Google review
I always avoid instructors and classes because I tend to be dissapointed by them. This time it was very different and I absolutely loved it.
I had a private instructor for me and my girlfriend who I won't name to increase the changes for him to be available next year when we are coming back. He had very clear and useful feedback during the 6 days.
We were not beginners but were doing many things wrong. In those days we were able to correct our parallel skiing, do some level of carving and go off piste in deep snow. Overall, we couldn't have asked for more.
Cristian Zamfirescu — Google review
That’s our third year with prosneige amazing people and trust worthy
A big thanks to coach MOMO who made my kids even better skiers
almansour80 — Google review
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Galerie Hotel Le Val Thorens, 2 Rue de la Lombarde, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Well-known ski resort featuring a terrain park & other winter activities, plus bars & restaurants.
So much skiing, I had the best of weather, fresh snow and I will be going back.
David Barton — Google review
Great place to ski. Lots of blue runs of varying levels of difficulty. Plenty of restaurants and bars for lunchtime break or evening meal. Easy to get around the various different villages, either by ski lift or bus. Easy access to the whole Paradiski region. Would definitely recommend.
Phoenixpooh — Google review
Lovely resort. Everything you could really want. The food Is incredible! 🤤
Went over new year. Lovely atmosphere on NYE out on the snow watching all the fireworks.
Charlotte Hickey — Google review
Great place for beginner skiers. Huge selection of runs of varying difficulty. Maybe missing the nightlife of some of the bigger resorts, as it's spread out across 10 smaller locations, but after a day of skiing we didn't miss the late nights. Would definitely recommend for anyone new to skiing
Jeff Caro-Nash — Google review
I've been coming here for a few years and have to say it's an incredible resort.
Not only are there vast areas to ski at all levels, but it's the way they continue to keep the resort up to date in terms of lifts and skiing experience.
It almost feels that every time you come back there is a new high-speed chair or a modification to a run to make it that bit more interesting.
The runs are mainly blue, but they are fantastic, long, and interesting. Some being more suited to beginners and intermediates, and some getting a bit steaper to help people progress. The reds are then a welcomed challenge, with some being un grommed to give that mogal field joy we all love ;-)
The blacks are mostly ungroomed, with some being long and pretty steep in places to give a good challenge to those who want it. Granted, the blacks can often be closed depending on snowfall, but that is good to see in a way that they are looking out for the skiers who come here.
There is a vast amount of off piest skiing to be done as well for those who want the challenge.
I've skiied a good few resorts and do find myself comparing to la plagne just because of how well it's looked after and also because of the sheer volume of skiing to be done.
Well worth coming here if you can
Ellie The Goldendoodle — Google review
It was fantastic. This was our first time at La Plagne. It was easily accessible by snow, foot or bus to each of the resorts. It was very family friendly and had great blue runs for our daughter to practice her skiing on!
We will be back as we didn't get to do some of the off slope activities so still plenty to explore for next time!
Emmia Stratford — Google review
It's the 2nd time here for my husband and I. We visited 5 years ago. The villages are all a bit different but It's a massive area with some great skiing. It has something for everyone.
Valerie Robinson — Google review
I spent the last week in March 2024 here. Was excellent. It's a group of small villages spread out over the mountain and all connected via lifts or buses.
The slopes themselves were massive, could easily spend a week exploring the mountain and never take the same run twice. It's geared more towards skiers, and I do wish there was some more green runs to just play around in and slow things down but it's not a deal breaker.
Nightlife is spread out across the villages and it's a couple bars that see most of the action. Nothing crazy.
Supermarkets do have some insane prices given the remote nature of the resort.
Lots of people take their dogs and there always playing in the snow which I love to see.
Great place overall.
Stuart M — Google review
Really wonderful wide slopes and enough lifts to serve all visitors rapidly.
Bart van Dijk — Google review
La Plagne ski resort in France is an absolute gem! I recently had the pleasure of visiting this winter wonderland, and I was blown away by the quality of the slopes, the stunning scenery, and the friendly staff.
Firstly, the skiing experience at La Plagne is simply unparalleled. With over 225km of ski runs, there is something for everyone, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging black runs for the more advanced skiers. The slopes are impeccably maintained, with plenty of snowmaking machines ensuring that there is always a good base, even in warmer weather. The lifts are also modern and efficient, meaning that there are never long queues or waiting times.
Secondly, the scenery at La Plagne is absolutely breathtaking. Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, the resort offers stunning views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and pine forests. Whether you're skiing down the slopes or enjoying a hot chocolate in one of the many cozy mountain cafes, you'll feel like you're in a winter wonderland.
Finally, I have to mention the staff at La Plagne, who truly went above and beyond to make my stay unforgettable. From the friendly ski instructors to the helpful hotel staff, everyone was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. It's clear that they take great pride in their work and in providing the best possible experience for their guests.
Overall, I can't recommend La Plagne ski resort highly enough. Whether you're an experienced skier or a first-timer, you'll love the stunning slopes, breathtaking scenery, and friendly atmosphere of this amazing resort.
Uzik — Google review
Good resort, quite big so plenty to do. Lots of restaurants around as well so you won't go hungry. Lifts are good though none have covers for when it's super cold but that's not too much of a problem. A few nice slopes for beginners but quite a few of the blues are also quite steep.
Kate Busby — Google review
Fantastic ski resort with a wide variety of runs for all ski levels. Never had to wait too long for a lift, and runs were well groomed and sign posted.
Freddie Hemingway — Google review
Lovely ski area which is huge if you include the linked Les Arcs. Lots of nice restaurants and a very wide range of pistes.
There is a problem with queues at pinch points like Plagne Bellacott and 1800 when the ski schools leave and at the end of the day when everyone is trying to get home.
Jeff Bulled — Google review
Fantastic week of skiing, luckily perfectly timed. High enough for snow sure and even on Xmas day only waited 15min for lift.
Average meal with drinks 30-40 euro.
Recommended.
nik w — Google review
First time skiing, and this ski resort is amazing. La plagne bellecote is high up, which means you wake up to snow outside your apartment. There are many runs from bellecote and you can also go into other la plagne villages for more runs!
Luca Hemsley — Google review
One of the best ski resorts with a warm and friendly atmosphere, with lots of blue slops, several villages and great food! You can find everything you need or want there!
Larisa Fnt — Google review
Great ski resort especially for families. We were there in xmas week and we had great time. The snow quality was very good. There are many pistes for different levels and they all end at the same spot. There are many options for cafe and restaurants at the top and bottom of the mountains. There is an indoor galeri/shopping center very convenient for eating,drinking, shopping in the evenings. It also includes a cinema, ice skating area. In every 15 minutes there is a free bus makes it easy to move around la Plagne.
One of the most iconic mountains in Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi is a great place to take in breathtaking 360-degree views of the French Alps. You can reach the peak by cable car from Chamonix year-round, and it's well worth braving the cold for some incredible views.
Cable car will get you straight to top, where you can see beautiful view of nearby mountains and Mont Blanc, this is a clearly must see sight in Chamonix
Aspector — Google review
Breathtaking views everywhere you look, it’s a unique experience being on this mountain. Highly recommend going beyond the beaten path of the cable car tour and exploring (climbing) if you have the time and physical fitness.
Viktor — Google review
It is worth visiting even though the cable car is expensive and you might get instant altitude sickness.
It’s also a great point from which to admire Mont Blanc and it’s glaciers.
The views are very impressive.
Quite amazing
Sorin Careba — Google review
Before purchasing tickets for Aiguille du Midi, consider these factors:
The views are incredible, but if you plan to visit the Panoramic restaurant, booking in advance is essential. Alternatively, there's a coffee shop at the first cable car stop, which doesn't require booking.
Keep in mind that the cable car can shake, which might be challenging for those with labyrinthitis or a fear of heights. If you have heart or lung problems, it's advisable to seek advice before going.
Dress warmly with gloves, heavy clothing, and a hat, as it can be very cold. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen to protect your skin from the cold.
Sue Real — Google review
Go in summer season.
I stayed 4 days and due to strong wind the cable car didn’t run for 3 days. Only at the last day I could catch but only to see 2 hrs of nothing but white clouds.
I could finally have a 15mins window of something, but could be much better in summer. When there’s less wind and snow or rain
Jin Jo — Google review
Reading the negative reviews you gotta laugh. They are about as helpful as complaining about lack of oxygen at the top.
Anyways. It’s a great experience. We thought it a little expensive at 69 euros but afterwards felt it was worth it.
Def check it out.
Jonathan Klippenstein-Epp — Google review
Breath taking view of the Mount Blanc. Very beautiful. Unfortunately it was closed so we couldn't take the telepherique to go Aiguille de midi.
Amal Lallmahomed — Google review
Stunning and truly magical landscapes everywhere you look. Many people have pointed this out throughout all reviews here. And again, the price per ticket to the highest point is 74,- €. Expensive, but worth it for once.
Tobias A. van der Poel — Google review
Visiting Aiguille du Midi was an awe-inspiring experience that left us utterly amazed. This architectural marvel is a true testament to modern technology, offering a breathtaking feast for the senses. The towering height at which it's built is a feat that immediately captures your attention, and its proximity to Mont Blanc adds an extra layer of grandeur.
The journey to the top was just as remarkable as the destination. The two cabins that take you up are a fun and exciting part of the adventure, enhancing the overall experience. Despite the cloudy weather on the day of our visit, the panoramic views from Aiguille du Midi were still utterly breathtaking. The way the clouds enveloped the mountains added a touch of mystique to the scene.
One of the most delightful surprises was the restaurant at the top. Not only does it offer a variety of delicious food options, but the quality was also impressive, considering the altitude. The assortment of beverages available was also a nice touch, allowing us to unwind while taking in the stunning vistas.
A small detail that stood out was the cleanliness of the facilities, particularly the toilets. Even at such a high altitude and remote location, they were impeccably maintained, contributing to the overall pleasant experience.
What added to the charm of our visit was the fact that it wasn't very crowded. We could truly immerse ourselves in the beauty of the surroundings without feeling rushed or crowded by tourists.
Andrei Semen — Google review
Beautiful cable car experience!
We bought our tickets for my daughter's sweet 16 birthday. It was incredible. Just be warned it is quite hard to breathe at the top level. Not so much outside, but inside the buildings it was difficult to catch our breath.
Stunning glacier views. There is moderate hiking trails at the lower level, as well as a outside bar and cafe. Truly an unforgettable time!
Wander_Woman — Google review
White Wonder !!!
Life time experience... Aiguille du Midi is a must see !!
Took a thought bus from Geneva and reached the base of Aiguille... It was an amazing bus ride. From there took stage 1 cable car to station 1 and from there 2nd cable car to station to and then a lift takes us atop of the mountain !!!
What an experience....
These spots are for Skiing points... It has all facilities necessary... Toilets to restaurants guides... Wonderful!!!
Rajapandian Raja — Google review
This ride up to the summit is an incredible, unforgettable experience. I went in April as a family of 4 with kids aged 10 & 8 and we loved it all - especially the Pipe and Step into the Void glass box which was awesome even in the cloud and snow, so doing it on a clear day would be even more amazing. It wasn’t a busy day so we enjoyed no waiting times and plenty of space to look around the different features of the experience - the tunnel and the 360 platforms were a massive highlight. The views are breathtaking and it’s so peaceful to be so high into the mountains. The experience is so well thought out with tonnes of different sections, views and exhibits. We stopped at the Plan d l’Aiguille Terrasse at 2317m the first stop point in the cable car journey on the way up to acclimatise and take in the views at that height before continuing on up and taking the second car up to the Piton Nord summit. My youngest did suffer with the altitude after being at the very top for nearly an hour so it’s worth considering not spending too long up there with kids and to pay attention to how you’re feeling as it can come on suddenly. We ordered croque toasties and a hot dog in the cafeteria which were good, but pricey, so take a picnic up with you if you want to limit the cost of the trip. Overall, given everything you see and how mind blowing it all is to experience in a few hours, the price of the ticket is more than worth it. The journey back down is just as much of a thrill as you look back up to the summit and question whether you were really all the way up there in the clouds - my favourite part on the way up and back were the three sections in the cabling where the car passed through a joining bit and did an unexpected bump and tipped a bit before speeding up an whooshing faster and everyone when woahhh in unison. The whole day was an unforgettable rush!
Natasha Peach — Google review
Just Amazing!!! The Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass includes access and the lift up which is better than paying separately. It also includes train and entrance to Mer de Glacé. Doing both in one day with lunch in between is a great way to spend one of your days in Chamonix.
HowCoolRolls — Google review
Absolutely worth the ticket price to get up high and see the Chamonix valley and the unique Alpine vistas. It will be cold at any time of year (even mid summer) so wrap up warm and enjoy. Climbers with the appropriate gear can step out onto the ridges and explore.
Gareth Nettleton — Google review
The view was amazing! We really loved it there, very informative as well. The ticket is quite expensive but it’s a one time experience where you can see Mont Blanc and many other peaks so clear including Matterhorn.
chick — Google review
The place is magnificent! The cable car ride by itself is already an attraction! It is quite unbelievable the engineering efforts to construct it, and the ride to the top of Aiguille du Midi is thrilling!
The view is amazing and it is a must! The price per person is not the cheapest one, but when you remember the unique experience, the cable car and the infrastructure, it becomes worth it.
Leandro Bigarella — Google review
cloudy day visit, but it was still fun enough. next time I want to be like the guys that took climbing gear outside
僊逸醉 — Google review
This place provided one of the most beautiful views I have seen in my life. The technology behind the building of this cable car station is also fascinating.
Horia Banciu — Google review
Excellent program, buy tickets online (if possible) or go there early. It is a privilege to visit this incredible facility, check weather forecast before you decide to go. You will have time to do sightseeing in Chamonix between buying your tickets and getting into your cabine.
Norbert Till — Google review
This place is, quite literally, breathtaking. If the views don't take your breath away, the altitude certainly will! Jaw dropping views of the highest peaks in Western Europe in the Massif range. One of the most memorable experiences of my life.
Lynda Bowyer — Google review
Highest place i ever been stunning experience and extraordinary view! 🏔🗻the cable car take you from 1000 to almost 4000 that is the highest overpass in the world! Worth visiting a lot!
Jana Grosu — Google review
What a wonderful place ! Worth the tour even if the lift price is … too expensive ! I really recommend to take a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass to have other tours and activities as the price is almost the same than Aiguille du midi !
You may feel a bit « sick » when you arrive but don’t panic, you will just need time to feel better
To have access to the platform View point, you will have to wait 30min to take beautiful pictures
Wear warm and hot clothes ! The temperatures are super cold
You even have a small cinéma to watch the story of High peaks ! Enjoy !
Delito — Google review
We took a cable car from Chamonix to Aiguille du Midi and, as our guide said, it was spectacular.
Absolutely wonderful views (we were lucky as it was very sunny weather). I was able to see Mont Blanc and take some great pictures from the 'window'. We were advised that oxygen would be 40% lower, so we took it easy on the stairs and tried to take deep breaths. I would recommend taking some sunscreen as it is very bright.
I was disappointed with the staff and their attitude - especially the guy who was responsible for letting people in by cable train (very rude, not helpful at all when we needed some support). Similar story with the lady who was taking pictures in the window. There is no need to be rude to people as they only want nice holiday pictures. They should take some customer service course or pretend to be happy.
Apart from that, I would recommend going to the top as it is worth experiencing.
Karol Zyga — Google review
Oh, the views . . . But be careful if you are planning to buy tickets in advance as you might not be able to go up. When we arrived, they were not letting people up due to poor weather conditions, but after a couple of hours' wait, they opened up. Although it was a bit cloudy when up there, I was happy with the views. Be mindful of difficulty to breathe as well as walk when up there, literally breathtaking ✨️ 😊
Dovydas Lilis — Google review
Book online for ease of getting ticket. The gondolas can be quite busy so be prepared for crowds. Once you’re up there it’s amazing. Really enjoyed it
Tom Santini — Google review
Nice views and short descriptions about skiing, climping etc. If you gonna ski down or go to the restaurant it’s worth to visit. But I would not pay 75e for just visit and go down.
Pointe Helbronner is a must-visit alpine summit, standing at 11,358 feet and offering breathtaking valley views. Accessible by cable car in a popular ski area, it provides stunning vistas of mountain peaks and features a glass wall showcasing local gemstones. Visitors can enjoy quality coffee at a charming cafe while admiring the peaks. Despite potential cold temperatures at the observation deck, the various platforms offer spectacular views even on cloudy days.
Unforgettable experience! Must to do and highly recommended to have lunch at Tavolo dell’infinito.
Giuseppe Laudadio — Google review
MUST VISIT ONCE IN A LIFETIME!!!
Beautiful view one of the highest peak of Europe, and the highest of Italy and France!!! 11th Peak in the World!!! Beautiful Panorama and astounding atmosphere... For those who are scared, it's not a big deal... The only thing we felt as a group is lower oxygen intake but not much more... The shelters are so good organized you don't feel like you are outside on one of the 11th peak...
We wen to the restaurant downstairs and it isn't so overpriced Like you can take a Brioches with Cappuccino at 4 Euros!!!
Even in Milan You can't get an offer like that... We ate typical Salumi and cheese with hot chocolate... Great Great Experience!!!
So yeah you can also visit it in every season and in March they also open the way to the France, You can come with your ski and do ski alpinism or throw yourself with the Paragliding with any problem.
The price to reach the peak is only 45 euros per person...
KL0VAN — Google review
Gorgeous view of Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc). The gondola ride is 52€ for two stops (panoramic and punta hellbronner). Worth the price.
Modern facility with a spacious, modern cafe/restaurant at the station. Short walk to Refugio Torino
Kat Beatriz — Google review
Very nice view over Mont Blanc and surrounding peaks. You can spend mode than 1 hour there but is very chilly in the summer so better bring warm clothes.
Sorin David — Google review
Wonderful day trip in summer up this mountain via cable car. Don't miss the Refugio and the area covered in snow beside the Refugio.
Alan Goh — Google review
What an amazing place, after going from Chamonix up the cable car to aguilie de midi and then over then glaciers you arrive at Pointe Helbronner where the scenery is unbelievable!!!! You can also get the cable up from the Italian side too.
GLENN CROSBIE — Google review
Breathtaking views, vertigo, happiness and much more to feel. 🧗♀️ high enough to see… curl of the 🌍
Andrew Maltsev — Google review
What a amazing place. Top of the Europe
Mika Salomaa — Google review
Stunning views of mountain peaks, an entire glass wall dedicated to local gemstones alongside a view of Mont Blanc and a lovely little cafe where you can sip quality coffee while you admire the peaks! Even though during my visit there were quite a few clouds, the various platforms and views from this height were spectacular. It does get cold at the top observation deck (since you are standing around) so I would recommend an ultralight down! To get around the observation decks (external) you do need to do some stairs, but the building (internal) itself with the cafe and viewing areas is fully accessible! From this point, you could pay for the additional trip on the Mont Blanc Panoramic cable car that takes you over to Aiguille du Midi! I would also recommend going early- so you get fewer clouds and crowds!
Carrie L — Google review
Amazing view and easily accessible by gondola! Be sure to take the elevator down to Refugio for the best hot chocolate!
Karen C — Google review
A very good place, view is superior from the top. Low oxygen 😅. You should check the 360° panoramic view.
Pros: 👍
- View is insane.
- Great experience.
- Staff speaks in English.
Cons: 👎
- Nothing i guess.
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Hussein Mkahal — Google review
Amazing station built at 3200+Mt, getting there from Courmayeur is very costly by the Skyway is actually worth it, especially if you add the 40 minutes journey to Aiguille du Midi.
I visited a summer 2022 35C day and it was 0 degrees up there at mid-day.
Visit before the glaciers are gone :(
Sylvain Querné — Google review
Great place to visit. Outstanding and unforgettable view with Mount Blanc and many other peaks reaching over 4000m. The trip starts from Courmayeur (Italy). There is also a walking path to Pointe Helbronner but it takes a lot of time even going down. Climbing trips to Dent du Géant and Aiguille and Dome de Rochefort start from here.
QC Terme Pré Saint Didier is a remarkable thermal bath located at the foot of Mont Blanc, with a breathtaking view and an excellent spa design. Visitors can indulge in multiple hot pools and steam rooms for ultimate relaxation. An entrance fee is required to access this magical place, which also offers impressive massage services that need to be purchased separately. The reception staff might seem slightly anxious during the check-in process, but it doesn't lessen the overall experience.
We got a wonderful day, full of sun.
This place is amazing.
Make sure that you order also an entrance, besides the massage (both have to be acquisted separately)
Shahaf Markowitz — Google review
Best views on the river.. very peaceful to sit and enjoy... loved the quiet jazz music in the background. Food great. Lovely staff...why..because the sweet young waitress on her very first day accidentally spilled the drinks while serving us..(. it's not the end of the world...yes I got wet..) but what impressed me was the supervisors kindness towards making a mistake at work... there was no shouting at her and I'm sure she felt dreadful but no one tried to make her feel any worse. We all had a little laugh and I'm sure she will be an excellent waitress by the end of her first week! Just a side note to the boss...😉 if your staff spill drinks on customers... a kind gesture to your customer would be the offer of a little discount! However it's a beautiful place and we will be back!! 😆 Maybe in my swimwear next time😆
Susan Vermey — Google review
A great terme with many facilities, treats and great view. Outdoor hot bubble pools, indoor pools, salt room and many more.
Michal Peled — Google review
This place is fantastic. We've been here twice, and we enjoyed it. Great selection of saunas. Fantastic mountain views.
The place is quite crowded during the high season. You need to understand you won't be "alone." But still, you have enough space for everyone.
Don't forget to book a day in advance
Leah K — Google review
Magical place. Great view and very well-designed SPA. The only thing that was a bit bothering was the entrance experience and anxious reception staff.
fkanjom — Google review
Nice place to relax yourself. The negative point is that on Fridays the Italian buffet is no longer good as it was before. Too small portions, not enought quantity.
MICHAEL DARNAUD — Google review
Had a fantastic day, facilities are superb and excellent value for money, staff were very helpful
David Roberts — Google review
We visited here for the 8.30pm starlight evening session. The price (€58) included food and some alcoholic drinks, as well as access to all the facilities. It was busy and the changing rooms were a little crowded. We had a great time regardless. We our lost our wives, but sadly we found them again. lol
Richard Probert — Google review
Nice spa to relax at the base of the Mont Blanc. Has multiple hot pools and also steam rooms. The aperitivo is recommended
Elie Samaha — Google review
Avoid at all costs. A likely place to catch COVID. I previously visited the QC Terme in Chamonix and my expectations were based on that experience. This Pré Saint Didier facility is obviously being managed as a cash cow. We got more for 20 euro at the public facilities in Val d'Isere than we got for 77 euro here. The premises were rammed full of tourists and the building is a rabbit warren. It makes adequate physical separation impossible. I understand it is peak holiday season but QC regulates the number of entries so it is up to them. Weirdly, there was a guy with a sweets stand in the spa building taking up even more space. It was so crowded. There was no information on how to use the facilities and no map or way-finding information apart from a few cryptic signs. Most of the people looked entirely confused about where they were going and what they were doing. Mobile phones seem to be permitted in the pools and people were taking photos - great if you want to be famous in your bathing suit on someone else's instagram. The facilities are mediocre bordering on dilapidated. There is no sign of investment to justify the price. No chance of any peace in the sauna with streams of people constantly traipsing in and out. As for wellness, one can never be sure how one acquired a COVID infection but I developed symptoms 48 hours are visiting this facility. If you're doing it for the 'gram maybe go here and snap a pic. If you're interested in wellness, don't bother. This wasn't just disappointing, it was really unacceptable for a 77 euro fee.
Michael Wallmannsberger — Google review
It was nice. You pay for the view that's the stunning point
Phil Fuhrer — Google review
The place is very nice, the pools and outdoor area have fantastic views and overall worth going.
However there are some downsides:
- expensive
- overly crowded at times
- the "included aperitivo" is tragicly bad, the food is really awful (dry industrial pizza and bread, a bag of potato chips, unripe fruit, some low level parmesan cubes and some third rate olives which I would not feed to anyone). Also was annoyed by the time gated nature of the aperitivo, as we were warned quite sternly that we had 45 minutes at our disposal before we needed to clear our table, not that fun to be on a timer, considering this would ideally be a place for rest and relaxation.
Marco Cella — Google review
Outstanding spa with a wide variety of elements and plenty of space. The grounds are expansive and it is a pleasure to explore. Find a private nook, a quite sauna or spa. I would recommend bringing a water bottle, plenty of places to hydrate, but the cups are small.
Hugh Jass — Google review
Price changes so those on the website are not accurate. The buffet was very disappointing. The staff were very annoyed that we were there. The food was horrible and no selection of gluten free was available, nor upon request. The drink service was totally lacking. The water was not hot but luke warm. The changing rooms had a few holes in the floor and the water in the front showers was a drizzle. For the price paid as we were in four was a waste of hard earned money. I would definitely expect more for such an establishment. The scenery is awesome as you see Mount Blanc mountains range. This place a few years ago was much better. Too bad, but I don't think they care so much as tourism is always changing do people come anyways. Having a vacation home in La Thuile makes me almost at home with the Terme, but I will not be back for a while unless I read some very positive reviews.
Joshua Luster — Google review
Place is just awesome, but rating 3 due to poor customer service. Nobody told us to book aperetivo time slot in advance, and we were given time which was too late and we could not stay that long. Zero empathy from the staff and no willingness to even try to look for solution. It would be nice if staff was more friendly and customer-oriented.
Olia Petrovska — Google review
Its a great treat after some long TMB days we had a great time in the place. Its a have to do if you are in the area and especially during the TMB. Its not cheap but definitely worth the money. And the desk man was really nice.
guy gazit — Google review
Maybe the daytime experience is better, but I don't recommend this place, especially for that price. Completely overrated.
We went for the under the stars experience, which was 2 hours, ranging from 19:30 to 21:30, including an appetitive. Besides the amazing scenic views, there's nothing great about this place. The staff is not only unhelpful but beyond rude, more focused on kicking you out than anything else. Completely overcrowded, which is weird as you had to make reservations in advance and it was a week day.
There were no vegetarian options at all and the food overall was so dry it was hard to swallow, mostly bread in different forms, the staff also didn't replenish the very little tasty things that you could eat once they were gone, even if it wasn't enough for the attendees.
There were queues for everything, to check-in, to get the food, to self serve your own drinks, to get into the pools, to take a shower, to use the hair dryer.
The ticket we booked was supposed to give you access to all the facilities during the 2 hours but with no previous indications, half of them were closed so you couldn't even plan ahead to visit them all.
Sol DR — Google review
Beautiful Beautiful place to stay here and the ambiance sooooo woooooow I truly love it
Kabogera Huwag ako — Google review
Great thermal spas, many spaces and good service, it is better to buy tickets in advance because in high seasons there might be no tickets left
Anel Duisenova — Google review
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Allée des Thermes, 11010 Pré-Saint-Didier AO, Italy
La Bottega Degli Antichi Sapori is a great Italian restaurant with homestyle Valdostan dishes, charcuterie and wine. The food is very well cooked and the staff are friendly and welcoming. La Bottega Degli Antichi Sapori offers a nice selection of starters (cold cuts and cheeses) as well as pasta dishes that are wonderfully cooked. The dessert menu is also quite good with some interesting choices, making it a great option for a late night meal.
Geheimtipp! Lokale und sehr leckere Produkte, auserlesene Weine und ein sehr sympathische Bedienung! A must!
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Insider tip! Local and very tasty products, select wines and very friendly service! A must!
Christian Eissengarthen — Google review
Very good quality starters (cold cuts and cheeses) typical from Italy and Spain. We chose Pasta (very Well cooked) accompanied with an artisanal beer. Nice desserts and friendly staff. We loved it.
Didn’t give 5 starts because the restaurant itself is not “wow”, just a simple cozy bottega. But food-wise definitely worth it!!
Guillermo Alonso — Google review
The food was amazing, we tried the cheese and ham plate, that was really good. Beyond that, we tasted the tagliatelle and the polenta that were excellent. But, unfortunately, our experienced was affected by one staff that didn’t treat us very welcoming when we tried to get a table in the restaurant.
Karen Kobayashi — Google review
Had a wonderful lunch with the family today. I definitely recommend the cured meats and cheeses platters, as well as the tagliatelle with culatello and parmesan! But generally speaking we were satisfied with the food and wine. The location is cosy, especially the 'underground' area. Service is nice, and you can purchase most of the products you have enjoyed after eating (which we definitely have done!) - we will come back!
Roberta Maggi — Google review
Cosy undergroud seating area with big selection of wines. Great for apperrativo, amazing Prosecco
Joanita Stander — Google review
Sehr urige Atmosphäre. Wenn man Abends durch den Delikatessenladen zum Restaurant geht, wird man mit vielen interessanten Aromen empfangen. Der Gastraum ist direkt neben der Küche. Große Weinauswahl mit fachkundiger Beratung. Sehr nettes, englisch sprechender Service. Tolle Gerichte. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
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Very quaint atmosphere. When you walk through the deli to the restaurant in the evening, you are greeted with many interesting aromas. The guest room is right next to the kitchen. Large selection of wines with expert advice. Very nice, English speaking service. Great dishes. We'd love to come back.
Ditmar Rose — Google review
Delicious lunch here, a cute little 7 seat restaurant with wonderful local dishes and an amazingly inexpensive wines by the glass list. I only wish we had more of an appetite so we could have tried some of the meats and cheeses they had in their shop, but the tagliolini with butter, parm and white truffles was perfect, and the polenta in the La Carbonade was one of the best I’ve had!
Christopher Zibailo — Google review
Amazing food and wine plus 10/10 service - our favourite meal of the week hands down. If you are in Aosta this is a must!
Ivanka Moravová — Google review
A little pricey and they won't serve you tap water : you have to buy an expensive bottle. Other than that, great food and nice staff!
Thibaud — Google review
Wow, just wow, the zucchini flan!!! The tagliata di Black Angus, the place!!! The service. Just amazing.