travel into the heart of nature only 1 ticket for 2 attractions

A wildlife and botanic park - Parcabout® - Nicolas Hulot School
ONLY 1 TICKET FOR 2 ATTRACTIONS
The wildlife and botanic park + the parcabout®
TRAVEL INTO THE HEART OF NATURE
AND DISCOVER THE MARINE EXHIBIT
The parcabout® has been redesigned and extended with more than 3000 metres of nets in the treetops.
morbihan - south brittany - 30 mn drive from Vannes - 1h from Nantes and Lorient - 1h15 from Rennes
Branféré Park
A place of wonder dedicated to the respect for nature
Branféré is an original concept that groups together in the same place a wildlife and
botanic park, a leisure park (the parcabout®), and an educational centre.
When you visit Branféré park, you can :
- Marvel at a remarkable collection of 120 different animal species,
- Get away from it all in a rich and diverse park with its multicentennial trees,
- Have fun and relax in huge nets hanging on trees : the parcabout®,
- Learn by taking part in nature activities at "Nicolas Hulot School".
Branféré : an unforgettable day of wonder, discovery and fun.
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A founding concept
The idea of acclimatizing exotic
animals dates back to the 30s.
During a journey to India, the
creators of the park, Paul and
Hélène Jourde met the Maharajah
of Kutch who used to allow his
animals to roam free around his
palace. The idea of total freedom
for animals in a park and hence
the idea of total harmony between
man and nature was born. Since
its opening to the public in 1965,
the park has been respecting
and developing this concept in
accordance with the buddhist spirit
and precepts of its founders :
"The garden of Eden".
A strong educational trend
The "Fondation de France" became the
owner of the estate of Branféré in 1989
thanks to a legacy. This state-approved
organization then decided to give an
educational vocation to Branféré park.
The beauty of the park, its botanic
richness and its animal collection make
it a place of wonder and emotion
conducive to discovering, knowing and
respecting nature. In 2004,"Nicolas
Hulot School" was created to give
concrete expression to this educational
ambition. Since then, Branféré park has
been building up educational young
public : awareness programmes towards
the protection of the environment : fun
activities, field trips and summer camps.
An eco-citizen initiative on behalf of sustainable development
With 210,000 visitors per year, Branféré is one of the major tourist
attractions in Brittany. It has been granted a seal of quality by the state
"Qualité Tourisme". In 2013, the park was awarded an international
certification "Green Globe". This tourist accreditation uses an assessment
grid based on 48 criterias and 330 indicators that are monitored every year. This award
acknowledges the work that has been made for many years by this company and its staff.
The company is committed to improving the respect for nature through a social, economic,
cultural and environmental approach : conservation of endangered species, consciousnessraising activities to respect biodiversity, job creation, green purchasing, fair trade, organic
catering, waste sorting, water and energy saving.
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An invitation to travel
Nearly 1000 animals coming from the 5 continents
Discover the harmony and the peacefulness of this unusual place which has nothing in
common with traditional zoological gardens. Come into a universe where nature has
reclaimed its rights, a universe that brings you serenity. Branféré is the ideal spot where
nature and man get together.
The school farm
This new site is dedicated to man’s
relationship to animals. It displays
the history of domestication,
the numerous services provided
by animals, the diversity of
domesticated species and exotic pets.
This educational farm has a petting
zoo with donkeys, sheep, goats,
alpagas, cows, rabbits and so on.
The seal and penguin aquarium
After the bird show in 2002, the plain
of Africa in 2006 and the Parcabout®
in 2006, Branféré is launching an
ambitious programme on the topic of
water that will spread out over many
years. The first stage of this project
enables visitors to walk among the
penguins and watch seals in their
underwater realm.
An active role in the conservation of protected species
Maki Catta, Niger Giraffe, Siamang, Black-headed Squirrel Monkey, Maned Wolf, Red
Panda, Stanley Crane, Brazilian Tapir, Scimitar horned Oryx, Pygmy Hippo, Sika Deer,
White-bearded Gibbon, Greater Kudu, Marabou Stork.... All these names grip people’s
imagination. That is why Branféré park is dedicated to the protection of all these species
through conservation programmes.
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An amazing high-flying show
Do not miss the bird show in front of Branféré manor house. The novelty of this attraction
is to show an unusual collection of 120 birds flying free. Storks, Pelicans, Flamingoes,
Tawny Eagles, Vultures, Kites, Hawks, multicoloured Parrots and Parakeets fly just a few
inches above your head. The grand finale is always dramatic : the birds let their creativity
run wild.
The wide open plain of Africa
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the African savannah and gaze upon a tableau
where many species : Niger Giraffes, Scimitar-horned oryxes, Blue Gnus, Zebras, Greater
Kudus, Pygmy Hippos, Blesboks and so on live together in harmony and in partial
freedom in a 10 acre field : one of the largest areas in Europe within a wildlife park.
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The Parcabout®
NEW
An innovative concept of a treetop canopy tour
Young and old alike can have fun in this treetop adventure trial made of more than 3000
metres of nets. This fun attraction gives you the opportunity of having an excellent bird’s
eye view over the plain of Africa. All the family can move about as long as they wish
between 2 and 8 metres above the ground, without any harness on these safety nets. This
surprising maze is dark enough to let children’s imagination run wild : wrong tracks, dead
ends and traps... The reward at the end of the maze is a wonderful panorama over the plain
of South America in the foreground and Branféré manor house in the background.
The parcabout® has been redesigned and extended for a better comfort of all.
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An unforgettable outing
Immerse yourself into a very special day
Branféré park offers 80 acres of watering places linked together by cascades, wide meadows,
age-old trees, islands and undergrowth where many animal species live free. Take advantage
of the quietness of the place and closeness to animals by coming right to the morning.
Have fun
Enjoy
Discover the Parcabout , an aerial and
entertaining trail which is unique in Europe.
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The bird show, a rare moment of
emotion for the whole family.
Get away from it all
Travel into the very heart of nature and
meet the animal world in a botanic and
landscaped garden.
Get close to wallabies near the manor
house, meet many species along your
stroll and enjoy the wide range of apes
and birds.
Learn
You can attend all along the
season, nature activities at
"Nicolas Hulot School", to have
a better understanding and respect
for nature: animal feeding, guided
tours in carrier tricycles, open
discussions with the "ecoguides".
Have a break
The organic cafeteria offers a panoramic view over the acrobatics
of the lemurs and gibbons.
The snack-bar is located in the shade of the 300 year-old weeping
plane tree.
The "crêperie" allows you to have something to eat just a stone’s
throw from the giraffes and the Parcabout®.
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Location
Opening days and hours 2014
GPS coordinates : latitude N : 47° 35’ 29,782’’ / longitude W : 2° 24’ 8,179’’
Feb 15th - April 11th
April 12th - July 4th
July 5th - Sept 1st
Sept 2nd - Nov 2nd
1pm - 6pm
10am - 6.30pm
10am - 7.30pm
10am - 6pm
Last entry 2 hours before closing time
N 166
PONTIVY
The park is open every day from February 15th to November 2nd
Last entry 2 hours and a half before closing time
RENNES à 1h15
D 767
Catering
LORIENT à 1h
AURAY
N 165
ROCHEFORT EN TERRE
QUESTEMBERT
VANNES
REDON
Branféré
D 20
SARZEAU
D 20
LE GUERNO
PORT-NAVALO
MUZILLAC
DAMGAN
Attractions
LA ROCHE-BERNARD
BARRAGE
D’ARZAL
HERBIGNAC
N 165
PONTCHATEAU
GUÉRANDE
Organic cafeteria,
every day from April 12th to November 2nd.
Snack-bar and crêperie,
every weekend and public holidays in April, May, June and September.
Every day in July and August.
D 774
LA BAULE
NANTES à 1h
ST NAZAIRE
Bird show, every day from April 12th to November 2nd.
Nature activities with "ecoguides" from Nicolas Hulot School,
every weekend and public holidays in April, May, June and September.
Every day in July and August.
Parcabout®
Last entry to the Parcabout® is an hour before closing time.
Wear closed-toe shoes to have access to the Parcabout®.
Special rates and offers on our website
More information
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Crédit photos : M. Gross - G.Délézir - P. Rabiller - C. Tancrez - N. Florentin - Branféré - ENH
BRANFÉRÉ
Parc animalier et botanique - Parcabout®
École Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et l'Homme
56190 LE GUERNO - Tél. 02 97 42 94 66 - [email protected]
www.branfere.com - www.ecole-nicolas-hulot.org