ZooParc de Beauval
One of France's most popular zoos, home to about 35,000 animals, famed for its giant pandas and tropical greenhouse.
ZooParc de Beauval, in Saint-Aignan, is one of the most-visited zoos in France. It houses about 800 species and 35,000 animals, and features an equatorial tropical greenhouse under a dome, sea lion and raptor shows, an aerial cable car and the Panda Territory. The zoo became well known among Chinese visitors through the giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zai, which were sent to France from China, and their offspring. Check the official website for the current status of the pandas. The park is very large, so allow a full day. Entry costs about EUR40-50, and online booking is recommended in peak season. Themed hotels sit beside the park. It is about 30 km from Chenonceau.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Château de Valençay
- Château de Cheverny
- Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Château de Chenonceau
- Château de Beauregard
- Château de Blois
- Maison de la Magie Robert-Houdin
- Royal City of Loches