Things to do

 

 

The sheer number of museums and galleries can be overwhelming, so set your sights on just a few that are sure to be a hit with the kids. Here are just a few suggestions to explore, learn or simply to have great fun with all the family.

•   Family Fun Experiences !

Alligator Bay

 

You will be amazed! 

• The Farm with 300 tortoises: The African tortoises are expecting you to visit and pat them,
• Crocodiles, Caymans, Alligators Come and see them and be impressed in complete safety!
• The Great Maze of Lizards and Snakes go into a 1000 square meters room with tunnels and glass towers without any risk and see boas, pythons, giant lizards, chameleons...
• The feeding of Iguanas, giant lizards and crocodiles Every day from April to September

You can shop and rest in a tropical glass-house
Equipment is provided for disabled people

 

REPTILARIUM - 62 route du Mont Saint Michel - 50170 BEAUVOIR
Tel: 02 33 68 11 18 / Fax: 02 33 58 07 93
Web : www.le-reptilarium.com/

 

 

 

 

Champrepus Zoo 

 

50 animal species in an exotic environment. Safeguard of rare species in process of disappearance, 7 hectares of landscapes with monkey bars, Educational and playful course. Park of contact with lemurs and animals of the farm.

 

Direction of Granville - 50800 Villedieu les Poëles
Tel. : 02 33 61 30 74 / Fax : 02 33 61 71 43
Website : www.zoo-champrepus.com/

 

 

 

Zoo de Jurques

Come and meet the WHITE LIONS, there are only 32 in the world and 3 of them are in Jurques. Set in 37 acres with beautiful trees, rhododendrons and shrubs, these zoological gardens have more than 500 animals from all over the world. Enjoy close contact with the animals at the shows organized throughout the day: parrots show, contact with the snakes, penguins feeding and big cats.,. We offer a new show: the raptors show, it will lie the only one in Normandy. 

 

20mn from Caen - 14260 Jurques
Tel. : 02 31 77 94 12 / Fax : 02 31 77 77 64
Website : www.zoodejurques.fr/ 

 

 

Bienvenue à la Ferme 

Ideal for children and teens, as part of their school programme or simply as an educational experience with their parents or guardians, educational farms offer activities opening young people's eyes to the realities of farm life. The majority of our educational farms have been accredited by the Inspection d'Académie. 
 
Website : Bienvenue à la ferme

 

 

 

Parc Zoologique de Cerza

 

60 hectares reserved to the breeding and conservation of more than 400 wild animals (90 species).
2 walking paths curving wild landscape, 4 hours minimum to spend in the zoo, at the meeting of wonderful, rare animals.
The safari train (during 30 minutes), discovering bears, rhinoceros, wolves, white tigers, girafs...

Picnic areas, bars and restaurants open all day.

7km from Lisieux / Hermival les Vaux
Tel. : 02 31 62 17 22 / Fax : 02 31 62 33 40
Website : www.cerza.com

 

 

Festyland

 

Vikings, Pirates, William and Mathilde, the road 13 and "La Côte de Nacre", all the geography and history of Normandy blend in the biggest regional amusement park. In 2005, discover the "1066 - Spirit of Conqueror" and set out to conquer the castle of William the Conqueror.
 
Also, find the Piratak (pirates boat Drakkar Express the sensory cinema, the Dôme (the cinema 180°)... All in all, more than 30 attractions for all the family wait for an unforgettable day.
 
Festyland : 14760 Bretteville-sur-Odon. Tél. : 02 31 75 04 04.
Site web : www.festyland.com/

 

 

 

La Cité de la Mer

 

Situated on the exceptional site of the Cherbourg Transatlantic Terminal. La cité de la Mer vast touristic, scientific and cultural centre entirely dedicated to the human undersea adventure has open its doors in April 2002.

 

Two major areas are shown to the public : 

• The Ocean Area : with the Abyssal Aquarium hosting 4 000 fish (at 10.70 metres, it's the tallest in Europe), an interactive exhibition presenting the human underwater odyssey and the bathyscaph
• The Submarine Area : the largest submarine visitable in the world "Le Redoutable" a long time kept "secret of defense", and the exhibition describing the history of submarines and the life of submariners.
• Transatlantic Destination: week-ends and bank holidays only. The opening of the Boarding Room, prestigious witness of the Transatlantic Epic.

• Come and dive ! : First dives, exhibitions, films and activities in the Abyssal Aquarium.

 

Gare Maritime Transatlantique

50100 CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE
Tel : 0825 33 50 50 - Fax : 02 33 20 26 27
Web : www.citedelamer.com/

 

Ludiver

 

10km from Cherbourg, discover the stars and planets in the Ludiver astronomy centre. Dynamic planetarium show commentated by a guide. 

Flottemanville-Hague / Tonneville
Tel : 02 33 78 13 80
Mail : ludiver@lahague.com
Web : www.ludiver.com (French)

 

 

 

The Elves Forest

The Dauntless Elf advanced trail ("black"), for 16-year olds and over, is the new addition to the 3 original trails. Open to the public since last summer in 10 hectares of natural woodland. Beginners' trail for those new to the activity. The Mischievous Elf trail ("white") for 6-year olds and over. The Adventurous Elf trail ("red") for 13-year olds is semi-athletic with a new 80 m windmill. New Far West paint-ball zone open all year round.

 

Route départementale 35 

50510 Cérences  ( 20mn drive south of Coutances) -

Tel : 02 33 76 77 41

Website : La Forêt des Elfes (French)

 

 

 

Le Village enchanté de Bellefontaine

 

From 3 to 10 years old -In a natural park, now further developed around wells and brooks, let yourself be lulled into a child's imaginary world : the valley of fairy tales, the fountain gardens, enchanted waterfalls, ride on the miniature railway, watch automated shows about the legend of Charlemagne, the elves forest, play area for both children and adults.

 

citadel D33 - Axe Mortain - Villedieu-les-Poêles
50520 Bellefontaine
Tél. : 02 33 59 01 93 / Fax : 02 33 69 52 60
Site web : www.village-enchante.fr