There are many outings that you can take with children in the Loire Valley. Some of the major attractions are listed below but full details can be found in our box of tourist information.
The Labyrinth Park
Giant maze constructed with corn and flowers over 2m high, frequented by fantasy artists and magicians.
ZooPark Beauval St Aignan, east of Tours
Zoo at Doué-La-Fontaine, just beyond Saumur
One of France's best zoos set in an old quarry with troglodyte dwellings.
http://www.zoodoue.fr/start.php?lang=en
Parc Mini-Chateaux
All the famous chateaux of the Loire fastidiously reproduced in miniature. Highly popular and only 40 minutes drive from our house.
http://www.mini-chateaux.com/CHATEAUX/english.php
Aquarium de Touraine
Over 10,000 continental and tropical fish in Lussault-sur-Loire.
http://www.mini-chateaux.com/AQUARIUM/english.php
Son et Lumiere Performances
Son et Lumiere performances take place at many of the chateaux of the Loire.
Parc du Futuroscope
Europe’s premier hightec experience is a 40 minute drive from La Chapelle.
http://www.futuroscope.com