Château de l'Aulée à Azay-le-RideauA sensitive natural area, the Bois des Rouchoux has 3 orienteering trails of varying levels. The leaflets for these routes are freely available at the entrance to the site. It’s up to you to find the markers. Not always easy to interest, but teenagers are very keen on this type of activity!
ENS Les Rouchoux, in Semblançay.
Le safari train de la réserve de Beaumarchais.
Emeu Safari Train Reserve Beaumarchais
Bison Safari Train Reserve Beaumarchais
Safari Train Reserve BeaumarchaisA safari? Yes, but with fallow deer, wild boar, hinds and red deer, ostriches, Corsican mouflons… not forgetting the wallabies and the impressive bison! Take the little train and discover this large breeding park on a guided tour suitable for all ages. Before or after the tour, you can eat at the inn, where the cuisine of these great game animals is given pride of place.
If you’re looking for a participative activity, you’ve come to the right place. All the members of your little family will have to roll up their sleeves to complete, for example, the Monument Game in the royal fortress of Chinon or the sparkling game in the heart of the cellars at Domaine Lacheteau. On the same principle, Les Secrets d’Amboise and L’enquête tourangelle (Tours) will take you on a mystery tour of these 2 towns.
For a number of years now, the Vazereau and Cabri-au-lait goat farms have been revealing the secrets of their delicious goat cheeses to the general public, with a permanent trail for the former and regular events for the latter.
In the south of the département, there’s also Ani’Maurice, home to over a hundred animals. Here you can buy products directly from the Maurice cheese dairy! In the north, head for the mini-farm at Domaine de la Borderie!
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Accrobranche de Saint Benoit Aventure
Accrobranche de Saint Benoit Aventure
Birthday party: Baud'Rille tree climbing course.It’s a holiday classic that’s as popular as ever. From tree to tree, children follow routes adapted to their age, in terms of difficulty and height. Parents too, to show they’re not afraid either!
Is it going to rain? No problem, theaquarium will keep you dry in the middle of millions of litres of water. Introduce your children to the many local species of freshwater fish, as well as fish from much further afield. For example? Sharks, but also a little clown fish, which has become quite famous in recent years… 😉
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La vie de château - Easter at Château du Rivau
Jardins du Château du Clos Lucé à Amboise
Château de Gizeux
Langeais CastleWhile all the châteaux offer special facilities (game booklets, histopads, etc.) for young visitors, a few stand out:
There’s also the Chanteloup pagoda, with its fine collection of wooden games for young visitors.
Discover an unusual facet of past centuries that has remained in the shadow of the great châteaux. The memories of kings and queens live on in history books, but what about the peasants of yesteryear? Well, this very attractive site sheds light on this past, through the life of a troglodytic farm and its animals.
Troglodytic valley of Les Goupillières
Grand Pressigny Prehistory Museum
Grand Pressigny Prehistory Museum
Grand Pressigny Prehistory Museum
Grand Pressigny Prehistory MuseumA number of sites offer regular events during the school holidays, starting with the Musée de la Préhistoire in Grand-Pressigny, with fire-lighting demonstrations. Master craftsmen also share their skills, with the Centre d’Art autour de l’Osier (Villaines-les-Rochers) and Poterie en Folie (Chargé).
If you feel that your children want to let off steam in the open air, head for Family Parc and Lulu Parc, with plenty of inflatable games and merry-go-rounds. Is it raining? Youpimom is a good alternative, as are Arkose, Block Out, Newjump and LaserMaxx. With teenagers in tow, EVA is sure to delight e-sport fans!
