Category: Animals & Nature

If you are an animal lover this park is a MUST SEE – whether you have children or not. Not a fence in sight – streams and rivulets very cleverly separate all species of primate (including humans) where required Continue reading Vallée des singes (Monkey Valley)

There is a “Centre Equestre” at Pressignac which takes all-comers for hacks and lessons. With small shetland ponies for smalls, up to mature horses for adults. Open all year-round. Horse-drawn buggy trips are also available. A great morning or afternoon.
Website: http://www.gite-equestre.fr/

This small aquarium is situated in an old underground reservoir in the centre of Limoges. Easy to find by following the ring road. Good selection of marine and freshwater fish from piranhas to shark, and Nemo and Dorey for the kids. Continue reading Limoges Aquarium

A great couple of hours to spend walking around this animal park. The animals are exceptionally friendly and chatty. Good use of a cloudy day.

 

Discounts possible from local tourist board – see owners for vouchers.

The big lakes of the Haute Charente possess nature reserves and some dedicated bird-watching facilities. Fishing licenses are available from the local offices of tourism (or by arrangement with the owners).

Website: http://www.lacharente.com/les_lacs_de_haute_charente

The zoo at La Palmyre is excellent. Too much to mix with a trip to the beach at La Palmyre (Royan) if you are travelling from far away just for the day – too little time to do it justice.
Website: www.zoo-palmyre.fr

This is a great half-day outing to a zoo with reptiles as well as typical predators (mongoose, meerkat and they also have a family of otters). Closes for lunch, though, so suggest a lunch-over at Montmorillion.

Website: http://www.ileauxserpents.com/