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La Bourbansais
Pleugueneuc · Ille-et-Vilaine
Between Rennes and Saint-Malo, in Pleugueneuc, La Bourbansais brings together a listed château and gardens and a zoo with more than 60 species.
- Suggested time
- A full day
- Type of place
- Zoo, château and gardens
- Atmosphere
- Heritage and nature.
- Getting there
- Check booking, minimum age, weather, times and equipment directly with the operator.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 4/10
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About
The La Bourbansais estate in Pleugueneuc, halfway between Rennes and Saint-Malo, combines a château and gardens listed as historic monuments with a wildlife park. More than 60 species live there in semi-freedom: Colombian spider monkeys, tamarins, Siberian tigers, hyacinth macaws, giant anteaters and Ethiopian geladas. The park takes part in European breeding programmes, and three maned wolf pups, a threatened South American species, were born there. The estate also offers experiences: keeper for a day (from age 8, with an adult) or falconer for a day (from age 12), as well as events around the garden and cooking.
What you will see
- Château and gardens listed as historic monuments
- More than 60 species in semi-freedom
- European breeding programmes
- Keeper or falconer for a day
Tips on the spot
- Allow a full day for the zoo, the château and the gardens.
Frequently asked questions
How many species can you see?
More than 60.
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