The mini chateaux park just outside
Amboise is probably one of the
first stops you should consider on
your visit to the Loire Valley with children as not only will it impress the kids
(the younger ones anyway, no computer generated effects for the
older ones) but it will give you the chance to preview
the chateaux to allow you to decide which ones to visit. The one
thing for sure is it won't be them all!
You
will view miniature models of the most famous chateaux of the Loire
region and admire the quality of the reproductions.
The park spread
out along a route of 1.5 km and in addition to the chateaux there are miniature railways, with the whole site landscaped with small
shrubs and bonsais trees to complete the effect. The kids have the
choice of period costumes to wear during their visit -which can add
to the general fun! Can be an expensive day out for a large family
and you need to take your own drinks /snacks with you.
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Tip:
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Bit overpriced so save money by buying joint-ticket for here
and Aquarium de Loire.
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Location: On D31, 3km S of Amboise
General Info: La Menaudière,
37400 Amboise. Tel No: 0(8) 25 08 25 22.
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Adults |
€14.00 |
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Children |
€10.50 |
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Combined Ticket
Adult Mini-chateaux + Aquarium |
€22.00 |
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Combined Ticket Child Mini-chateaux +
Aquarium |
€17.00 |
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Opening hours
From 29/03 to 31/05: daily from 10:30 am to 7pm
From 01/05 to 13/07 and 16/08 to 31/08 every day from 10 am to 7pm
From 14/07 to 15/08: daily from 10am to 8pm
External links:
Official
website.
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