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  Le
Vallée des Singes
Highly recommended!
Location:
About 45km south of Poitiers in the direction of Saintes. Take the N10
south of Poitiers as far as Couhe, then follow signs from the village
centre to Vaux, Romagne and on to the Valle des Singes. Near the
Labyrinthe
Vegetal.
General
Info:
Website. Open daily from 2nd April – 13th November, from
10AM to 7PM in peak summer months. 2011 Entrance prices €16 for an adult
and €10 for a child aged 5-12.
Description: This excellent and unique zoo provides the chance to
walk through different zones, surrounded by more than 30 different
species of monkey. The more aggressive monkeys are safely separated,
whilst the safer breeds are free to roam around you. You can take your
own picnic (don’t forget to ask for a monkey proof rucsac at the ticket
kiosk and to return it in the shop after your visit) or purchase a snack
in one of two pleasant snack bars.
Our
recommendations: Allow at least 3 hours for your visit. The regular
talks are in French only, although they provide an excellent chance to
see more of some species and to rest your legs!
For the
children: We believe this attraction will appeal most to children
who are fond of animals, especially in the age range 5 – 15. For
toddlers there is a nice kiddies farm and a play area especially for
them.
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