Sports & Leisure activities
Fancy a trip to a family park, an escape game in nature, a round of golf, a hot air balloon flight or a nature getaway? Here is our selection of the best sports & leisures in Touraine!
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ZooParc de Beauval - ChildrenPrice: €35.50 (public price: €36) The 4th most beautiful zoo in the world*, the ZooParc de Beauval invites every visitor to take a trip around the world and meet over 35,000 animals. From the unmissable giant pandas to the adorable koalas, not forgetting the okapis, manatees, elephants and many more, there are more than 800 animal species for you to discover, some of them unique in France, or even in Europe! In 2025, to celebrate the ZooParc's 45th anniversary, the rare golden monkeys, considered to be Chinese national treasures but highly endangered, were welcomed to Beauval. During your visit, you can explore the extraordinary facilities, designed with animal welfare in mind, as well as the comfort of staff and visitors. Don't miss the impressive Equatorial Dome, covering an area of almost 1 hectare, or the Nuage de Beauval gondola lift, the only one of its kind in a French zoo, which towers 40 metres above the park. You can also attend two different shows, L'Odyssée des Lions de mer and Les Maîtres des Airs, to learn more about sea lions, but also birds of prey, parrots, pelicans and storks... and better understand the importance of protecting them and the actions taken by the ZooParc and its association Beauval Nature to achieve this. To extend the trip, you can also stay for several days in one of the park's eight themed hotels. *TripAdvisor ranking 2018
Mini-castles Park - AdultPrice: €15 (public price: €17.50) Enter the incredible world of miniature castles! You will be captivated by an exceptional park where you will discover 41 miniature castles, the most beautiful jewels of the Loire Valley. In this green setting, you can contemplate the richness and diversity of French architecture.
Loire Valley Aquarium - Child from 4 to 12 yearsPrice 11€ ( public price : 12€) How about a fabulous journey through the richness of the world's waters? Through its themed rooms with original decorations, the Grand Aquarium of Touraine takes you on a surprising journey where you can admire different kinds of fish living in fresh waters and in the oceans. You will be amazed by the tunnel allowing you to admire the great species of our regions, sturgeons, pike, zander ... The tropical fresh waters will immerse you in the world of piranhas, caimans, archers fish ... Without forgetting the show electric eels and the rare group of American spatula fish.
A Day-Long 2CV Road Trip to Explore the Loire ValleyDuration: 1 day - Price: €310 How about traveling back in time and spending a whole day exploring the roads of Touraine in the legendary 2CV? Let the roadbook guide you to Touraine’s most iconic sites. A unique day to share with family or friends! Highlights A flexible itinerary guided by a roadbook that takes you through historic sites, villages, and the landscapes of the Loire region A retro and fun-filled day to share with family or friends The timeless charm of the legendary “Deudeuche”
