A family break on the banks of the Lot riverThese are the children’s favorites*, young and old alike, because it’s always the kids who choose! But also because there’s something for everyone, from the youngest to teenagers, and because even grown-ups like to keep their childlike spirit and have fun or play at being scared!
It’s not every day you get the chance to come face-to-face with a deer or an alpaca who may (or may not) be about to play a bad joke on you! Because observing animals is always synonymous with wonder, come and experience fabulous moments at the heart of our two animal parks, each offering you a unique and immersive experience in their daily lives.
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Raton 2If you like funny little goats, birds of all kinds, free-roaming pigs and intrigued monkeys, or reindeer and fennecs and animals of every coat and beak, come to the Jardin des bêtes! All along the lovely tree-lined path, you’ll be able to observe them and, for some, even feed or stroke them!
And for all the thrills, run to the amusement park. Get lost in the labyrinth, scare yourself in the mine train and the boat, cool off with the water jets and jump in the castles!
Do you too admire the beauty of deer and hinds, and would like to be able to observe them as if you were in the forest? Then come along to the Saint Hubert caravan in the heart of its huge park and see them up close! If you keep quiet, these majestic animals will come right up to you. They’re so graceful with their big eyes and beautiful antlers, and sometimes there are even little ones! You’ll see different species of deer, and even mouflons and wild boars. In autumn, watch the deer bellow, an impressive spectacle of nature.
And to let off steam safely in the middle of the forest, head for the entrance. You’ll discover the TrampÔforest®, an amazing net park where you can laugh and jump under the canopy!
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Archery demonstration at Château de Calmont d'Olt
Medieval equipment at Château de Calmont d'Olt
Family At Chateau De Calmont D Olta Arnal Tourism Aveyron 2Oyez preux chevalier, oyez gente damoiselle, are you ready to take up the challenge of the Lords of Calmont d’Olt? You’ll be able to follow their knight’s trail with the “My Adventure in the Middle Ages” booklet, and watch shooting demonstrations and fights. At the entrance you’ll even find costumes to dress up in!
There’s plenty to do throughout the day, and during the vacations you can take part in the castle’s events:
Did you know thatprehistoric man has lived and left his mark here, or that our landscapes are millions of years old and have seen volcanic eruptions? And that it was here in Espalion that the first diving suit was invented? If you know Tintin or Captain Nemo, their creators drew inspiration from them.
So if you like learning while having fun and making discoveries, visit our museums, which will always have objects to amaze you, workshops to create and discovery notebooks to rack your brains!
Archaeological dig workshops
During the school vacations, the Espace Archéologique Départemental offers workshops on the theme of Prehistory or Roman times.
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Family downhill scooter Are you ready or not to soar over the Dourdou? Crossing the canyon on a tyro is so stylish! But once you’re on the other side, you can do it all over again – you’ll love it!
Ready for a relaxing canoe trip? Motivate your brothers and sisters for a day of fun! With Elsa Canoë from Espalion or Saint-Côme-d’Olt, or from Entraygues-sur-Truyère with ASV’OLT.
So get ready to hit the trails on your all-terrain scooter! Join your guide at the Entraygues-sur-Truyère departure point. Don’t worry, you can also take it easy for the davalada – the downhill!
