For The Kids

A Day Out with the Kids!!

 3G Karting: Kart rental from age 7; 2 and 4 stroke engines. Also 2 wheeler pocket bikes.At Circuit de la Pyramide, Guillac (56).Tel: 02 97 74 13 48

 

Abeille Vivante & la Cite des Fourmis: A bee and ant farm where children can see the insects at work. Also an exhibition of old bee-keeping tools and equipment. Commentary in English. At Kercadoret, Le Faouet. Tel: 02 97 23 08 05

 

Aquarium de Vannes: This aquarium is concerned with conservation and includes species from cold, tropical and warm waters - sharks, eel, crocodiles, turtles and horseshoe crabs. Tel: 02 97 01 64 00

 

Chez Dame Nature: Located at Pencleux, Meslan. Animal park with rare animals, miniature animals, goats, deer, pony riding, picnic area and amble parking. Access for disabled people.  Tel: 02 97 34 26 72

 

Ice Skating - Vannes: Situated at Route de Ste Anne. Open all year. Tel: 02 97 40 91 23

 

Insectarium: Insect museum situated at Rue du Stade, Lizio. Open April to September from 10:00 - 12:30 and 13:30 to 18:30, October to March every afternoon. Free parking. Tel: 02 97 74 99 12

Insectarium de Lizio: Insect World: Discover a world of insects, food, colours and habitat. Open from April through to September 30th every day and by reservation for the rest of the year. Dept 56. Tel: 02 97 74 99 12

La Ferme du Monde: The World Farm situated at Le Bois Brassu, Carentoir (56). Take a journey by foot or by train into a world of animal breeding and rearing. Here, animals from the 5 different continents all live in 25 hectares of meadows and woodland. Disabled access. Tel: 02 99 93 70 70

 

La Maison d'Armorine "des niniches": Learn about the creation of sweets eg salted butter caramel and niniche lollipops. Watch a film about the confectioner's and enjoy sampling the sweets. Open all year Monday to Saturday from 09:30 - 12:30; 14:00 - 18:00. Based ZA Plein Ouest, Quiberon Tel: 02 97 50 24 25

 

 

La Thalassa - Decouverte de l'Oceanologie: Learn about the ships scientific missions, research oceanography and fishing techniques. The visit an exhibition of Lorient fishing and various temporary stands. "Treasure hunt" especially designed for children. Based at Quai de Rohan (56).  Tel: 02 97 35 13 00

 

 

La Tour Davis, Base des Sous-Marins de Keroman: The guides at this submariners' museum are specialists in diving. There's a simulator built in 1942 that was used to train the divers. Open every Sunday September to June from 14:00-18:00; July and August every day 13:30 - 18:30. Tel: 06 07 10 69 41

 

 

Labyrinthe du Corsaire: Maze in a maize field, bouncy castles, giant puzzle, pedal carts, snack/drink kiosk. Open from middle of July to middle of September. In Kerdrien, Guidel, near Lorient (56). Tel: 02 99 81 17 23  

 

Le Clos du Tay: Rent a donkey and discover several paths in the surroundings of the Tay village in La Gacilly. Renting is possible for half a day, a day, a week end or a week. Open all year on reservation at Le Tay, La Gacilly (56). Tel: 02 99 08 04 25

 

 

Musee De Poupees: Doll museum situated at chateau Josselin, Josselin (56).Tel: 02 97 22 36 45

 

 

Oceanis: Situated at boulevard Francois Mitterrand, Ploemeur, Lorient (56). Indoor water complex located south-west of the town. Tel: 02 97 86 41 00

 

Parc Animalier: Animal Park: Close to Meslan (56) stroll around 7 hectares and discover the animals such as deer, wallaby's, goats, pigs, highland cows and pony's. Children can also enjoy the play parks. Tel: 02 97 34 26 72

 

 Parc Aquanature: Vast natural park with buck, aquariums, horse and 4x4 trails, and a "Safari Breton".Open daily from Easter to November.  At Le Sterou, Priziac. Tel: 02 97 34 63 84

 

Parc de Prehistorie de Bretagne: Set in 20 hectares you will find 30 life-size scenes of people and animals starting with dinosaurs - stegosaurus, tyranosaurus.The human evolution from our most distant ancestor Homo erectus to present. Based at Malansac (56) Tel: 02 97 43 34 17

 

Pedagogic Farm of Kerlac: Discover the life of the farm (cows and calves, farmyard animals…) for a day or a stay. The farm is able to welcome groups from six years old, for a day, one week or more. At Kerlac, Molac (56). Tel: 02 97 45 71 21

Poete Ferrailler: Sculptor/creator/artist creates machines, toys, musical sculptures and more from waste material. Open daily 1 April to end October and open Sundays and holidays November to March. Special rates for children up to 14 years. At La Ville Stephant, Lizio (56) Tel: 02 97 74 97 94

 

R Game Aventure Park: Open every day at 2 rue du Houx, Quelneuc have a go at paint-balling or the adventure Park.Tel: 02 99 93 71 00

 

The World Farm (Ferme du Monde): Take a journey by foot or by train into the world of animals, here the animals from 5 different continents all live in 25 hectares of meadows and woodland at Le Bois Brassu.Tel: 02 99 93 70 70

 

Tropical Parc: Tropical and exotic birds (with a special parakeet show), animals and plants in 8 acres of parkland. Also an area fro Asian art. At St Jacut les Pins. Tel: 02 99 71 91 98

 

Univers du Poete Ferrailleur: Located at La Ville Stephant, Lizio. Museum of toys for both adults and children. Open all year. Tel: 0297 74 97 94