Here, you will discover the largest collection of venomous reptiles in France: thrills and chills are guaranteed for the whole family! Just 25 minutes from the Hotel du Château, this animal park is dedicated to snakes, crocodiles and other reptiles.
Treat yourself to an original day out at Reptiland. The Gramat animal park, which is a 20-minute drive away, is also bound to be a huge family hit: this zoo is home to over 1,000 wild and domestic animals in the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park.
The site offers all the necessary facilities to allow families to spend an enjoyable day out together. The Forêt des Singes Monkey Park, situated at 1.5 kilometres from our hotel, stretches over 20 hectares and will allow you to observe over 130 Barbary apes along signposted paths in the heart of the lush Dordogne natural countryside. This charming village located in the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park boasts a large number of activities to delight young and old alike.Īt just a few minutes' walk away from the Hotel du Château, the Rocher des Aigles Ecoparkoffers visitors a falconry display in the exceptional medieval setting of Rocamadour, during which you will discover over 60 different breeds of birds and admire the free-flying bird-of-prey show. Rocamadour and the surrounding area make an ideal destination for family holidays. You are sure to admire the superb view offered by this illuminated hillside town. The Rocamadour's tourist train offers visits around the town with historical commentary, the ideal way to discover the beauty of Rocamadour by night. Today, the town again attracts large numbers of pilgrims each year, who come to honour the Black Virgin in Rocamadour's Notre-Dame sanctuary, especially as the town is located on the Way of St. Rocamadour, a land of belief and faith since the 12 th century, when it welcomed one of the four main pilgrimages of medieval Christianity. Climb the 216 steps of the famous pilgrims' staircase to reach this treasure of French heritage. Stroll down the picturesque lanes in the medieval town and admire the many period buildings that can be found just a few minutes' walk away from the Hotel du Château: the Saint-Sauveur basilica and the Saint-Amadour crypt (both World Heritage sites), as well as the chapels, including the Notre-Dame chapel, home to the statue of the Black Virgin. Rocamadour, also known as the "citadel of faith", has been an important pilgrimage site for several centuries and still charms tourists today. One of France's top tourist sites, Rocamadour surprises and charms visitors with its exceptional location on the cliff side, overlooking the Alzou valley. You are sure to be won over by the superb view of the illuminated hillside town. This medieval city steeped in history reveals a host of treasures to visitors. Rocamadour's tourist train offers visits of the town with historical commentary, making it an ideal way to discover the beautiful sites of Rocamadour by day or by night.
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