This is the best laid out zoo I have ever been to. It's spacious, responsible and well-designed and…read morethe only animals that look unhappy are the polar bears, which is sad but a hazard of zoos... they won't suit everything they try to do. But it's a beautiful place with a great variety of animals and loose peacocks! You can also feed the giraffes... loads of fun.

They stress the conditions and the care supplied to the animals in the famous zoo of La Palmyre…read morewith its 1600 animals but one can't help feeling somewhat sorry for the likes of the giraffes and lions in their miserable enclosures. Still, the zoo stresses its valuable research work and the value of the its breeding programmes and, after all, how is Joe Soap and the kids ever going to see such animals at close quarters. Entrance fee is EUR14.00 and turns out to be much better value than the EUR13.00 you pay to enter Fota though in some cases, particularly with the giraffes, the animals are better off on the Cork island (of which I am a supporter). Still they have no high platform where you can rub noses with the giraffes, no fascinating show like that of Palmyre's Californian sea lions and the parakeets. The African gorillas, in a relatively spacious compound, are another highlight as are the polar bears, especially if you catch them swimming underwater. Loads of monkeys, tamarinds, chimps, also a reptile house and animals (including a bunch of very lively cheetahs) too numerous to mention. We spent about four hours there and would have gone round again but the time was up! For more info see http://www.zoo-palmyre.fr

I've never left a theme park feeling so wowed and in wonder than I have when leaving Puy Du Fou…read more And I barely even speak French! I would give it ten stars if I could. Being from Los Angeles and being so lucky to have experienced a lot in my lifetime, I'd say I have high expectations and Puy Du Fou far surpassed them! PARK: The park is clean with lots of nature and with many signs to clearly direct you. Each activity is numbered and makes it super easy to get around. SPECTACLES: I saw 6 shows and they were all incredible in their own right. Every time I thought I knew what was coming next, I was happily proven wrong with absolutely unexpected surprises. The stages are actual masterpieces, the music lovely, the stories interesting- and I'm not even a fan of historical things much! The shows did so well in evoking emotion too, you leave each show not wanting it to end. I also have to mention I was absolutely dazzled by the sheer size of some of the stages. Absolutely MASSIVE, blew my mind the thought and care put into every detail. *Tip: definitely stay for the last show of the night, Le Noces Du Fou (9pm) it happens once nightly and it's magical! ANIMALS: There are a lot of animals that are part of each show, especially horses, and I loved seeing the actors give the horses much love after each time they performed and treating them well. There's also a show with HUNDREDS of incredibly cool birds (including owls and eagles and more) that actually fly freely in the sky - BEYOND COOL! (And maybe my favorite show of all? Can't decide!) IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES: The immersive experiences are ones you can walk through at your own pace and they too were true perfection. So much attention to detail. Live actors as well you can interact with. VILLAGES: Each village has its own vibe and is fun to see. We got to see one and it felt very provincial town/beauty and the beast-esque. What's even cooler is there are boutiques that each have their own artisans, creating items just like back in the day. Think real leather bags, pottery, clay antiques, etc. The artisans are creating all day as onlookers can watch, and best of all they are independent with their own boutiques (money earned is theirs, not the parks). FAST FOOD: Inexpensive (compared to other theme parks) and good. Make sure you get some chichi (churros!) they were delish. (Speaking of inexpensive, no extra charge for parking your car!) Gosh I could say so much more but overall this is a park not to be missed!

It is about 4.5 stars theme park. This is theme park with multiple shows and no ride. We enjoy our…read moretime here. The theme park may need to use data from your cell phone for ease of finding thing in the park. You need to download their app will hep you in the park. The app will guide you walking directions, show time, restaurant orders, language translation for the show. You may want to bring the ear phone to listen to English translation live in the show. The theme park 6 main shows need to arrive 30 minutes early. So plan it carefully. They have total 19 shows. Some of the shows is continued all time. I will suggest the bird show (Le Bal Des Oiseaux Fantomes) should not be miss. I have never seen a bird show like this. The sky full of eagle and hawk roam free during feeding time. I suggest go in the park when they open. It will take the entire day. Bring backup batteries for your cell phone. You will need it. Download the app. The park walking time from one end to other is about 20 minutes but plan the walking to each site less than 5 minutes is important to catch the shows. Please use the continuous show for your intermediate blank schedule time.

From the owner: Au centre de la ville, face au Vieux-Port, découvrez l'un des plus grands aquariums privés…read moreeuropéens. En 2018, le site innove et propose une toute nouvelle immersion dans le monde sous-marin. Durant 2h, visitez le coeur de l'Océan, partez à la rencontre de plus de 12 000 animaux marins, et laissez-vous surprendre par la biodiversité de l'Atlantique, de la Méditerranée ou des Tropiques. Des fragiles méduses... aux fascinants requins, un voyage unique pour Rêver et Comprendre la Mer.

Jardins du Monde in Royan…read more Ten euro is the entrance fee to the gardens and they are just about worth it. If you have kids bring them as there is a large children's area plus quite a few of the exhibits are also attractive to the young ones. Highlights are the bonsai pavilion, the orchid and butterfly gardens and the 1800 year old olive tree that stands in the Tuscan garden.