La Croix Spa is a gite near animal parks: all within an hour’s drive from here.
The most popular without a doubt is Vallée des Signes – Monkey Valley – which is an hour from here and very popular with guests.
There is a friendly zoo La Colline Enchantée – The enchanted hill – just the other side of Confolens, 30 minutes drive from here which is fantastic for smaller children with very friendly and curious animals.
Perhaps you would prefer to visit the Island of Serpents and Reptiles or the Castle of Eagles!
Limoges Aquarium makes a popular trip if you are going to Limoges, or if it happens to be raining.
For wildlife lovers, because La Croix Spa is in a protected area, there is also plenty of opportunity to for bird watching and other wildlife within walking distance from here.
For a gite near animal parks and other nature activities, choose La Croix Spa.
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 within 2km of La Croix Spa, taking all-comers for hacks and lessons. With small shetland ponies for smalls, up to mature horses for adults. Open all year-round.
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. Great day out for the kids. We used to visit regularly when ours were little. Good use of a cloudy day.
Website: https://www.colline-enchantee.com/
Discounts possible from local tourist board – see owners for vouchers.
Falconry an equestrian exhibitions are available through July and August at Le Moulin de la Courade at La Couronne (not far from the Chocolate Making). No reservation is required but you must consult the website at https://equivol.fr/ for the times.
Alternatively a 2.5 hour introductory course on Falconry is available at Le Pont, Lessac. This must be booked in advance at https://equivol.fr/ as places are limited.
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/
