Less than an hour from Paris, this 16th-century château and its 150-hectare park are home to a thousand animals and offer a break from the norm.
At Thoiry, you will find:
A castle: The furnished rooms tell the story of its famous residents, such as Machault of Arnouville, naval minister of Louis XV. Costumed guides lead the tours and regale you with family anecdotes. A booklet with puzzles makes the tour fun for younger visitors.
Remarkable gardens: Autumn garden, perfume garden, rose garden, French flowerbeds, English garden... Thousands of trees and flowering plants bloom with the seasons and captivate you with their colours and scents.
A zoo and African reserve: Zebras, giraffes, elephants, bison, bears and lions... The animals roam freely through the African reserve. Thoiry Park lets you admire these wild animals in an unusual way – you drive around the pathways like you're on safari! A little further away but still within the Thoiry site, the zoo is home to even more animals, which you can view in their vast enclosure from walkways and glass tunnels. Help to feed the wolves and tigers every day at 16:00.
Activities: Children will take away unforgettable memories from the mini-farm and the interactive maze. And not forgetting the Mysterious Island adventure trail – a giant rabbit warren with sound effects and a large climbing frame with slides.
L'arche des petites bêtes :This new conservation centre for small endangered animals spanning 500 m² is home to several invertebrate and amphibian species which are close to extinction.
Highlights:
Suitable for everyone.
The biggest plant maze in France.
The zoo: The safari and animal reserve.
Note: Educational and ecological games in the park, talking trees in the gardens, animal feeding.
Facilities and services:
Admission ticket for the African reserve, the park and the château
Free parking
Gift shops Self-service and table-service restaurant for groups
Picnic areas
Fun activities: play areas, maze, teaching cabins.
Events and entertainment:
Venue hire: seminars, receptions and business events
Educational workshops: tours and workshops in the château and the park for school groups
Special tour: Tour and tasting in the château
Children's birthdays (6–12 years)
Ecology commitment :
Being conscious of the fact that protecting endangered species is inextricably linked to protecting the environment, Thoiry Château and Park has been committed to a sustainable development policy for several years. The site has its own environment department in order to be able to implement its environmental policy.
The role of this department is to establish a programme of ecological practices and ensure this is implemented, whilst raising awareness of environmental issues among staff and visitors.
Opening and closing times
From 01/01 to 31/05, daily between 10 am and 5.30 pm.
Park closing time at 17:00 or 18:00 between april and June depending on dates.
Closed on Monday and Tuesday in February and March.
From 01/06 to 31/08, daily between 10 am and 6.30 pm.
From 01/09 to 31/12, daily between 10 am and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
Group adults: 20.50 € Group children (3-11 years): 13 €.
Free entry for children < 3 years. Group rate available for > 25 people.
From 01/06 to 31/08/2021 Adult: 30 € Child : 24 € Disabled: 16 €.
From 01/09 to 31/12/2021 Adult: 30 € Child : 24 € Disabled: 16 €.
From 01/01 to 31/05/2022 Adult: 30 € Child : 24 € Disabled: 16 €.
Free entry for children < 3 years. Child entry valid for 3 - 11 years. Group rate available for > 25 people.
Payment methods accepted
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Reception
Types of customers
Children
Groups
Minimum number of people : 25
Animals
Animals accepted
Additional information
For individuals: Le Jardin d'Hiver self-service restaurant, open daily 12:00 – 15:00. Open-air and covered picnic areas available.
For groups: Have lunch in the lovely setting of Le Jardin d'Hiver either in the restaurant or on the terrace. Only for groups of 20+ people. Booking required 3 weeks in advance, subject to availability.
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