La Flèche Zoo – Foulon Caves – Chateaudun Castle

a journey through nature, heritage and time
2 days

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Transport

We organize your transport by coach, train or plane

Circuit découverte et historique

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Groups

All-inclusive prices for small and large groups

With guide

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A complete holiday combining animal discovery and historical heritage

This 2-day getaway offers a rich and varied experience in the heart of Centre-Val de Loire and Western France. From animal immersion at the La Flèche Zoo to underground exploration of the Foulon caves and the Châteaudun castle, this program offers the perfect balance of nature, history and adventure.

Designed for groups, this holiday combines guided tours, immersive activities and conviviality.

La Flèche Zoo: an immersion in the heart of biodiversity

La Flèche Zoo is one of France’s most renowned animal parks. Here you can discover animals from all five continents in spaces designed to encourage immersion and respect for animal welfare.

Visitors can observe :

  • Lions, tigers and cheetahs
  • Giraffes, elephants and rhinoceroses
  • Polar bears and wolves
  • Rare and endangered species

The park also offers educational activities and animal presentations to help visitors better understand conservation issues and behavior.

This first stage offers a spectacular immersion in the animal world, ideal for all audiences.

The Foulon caves: a fascinating journey underground

Located in Châteaudun, the grottes du Foulon are an exceptional natural site, formed millions of years ago by the erosion of water in limestone.

These caves are distinguished by their geological and paleontological richness.

Visitors discover :

  • Impressive underground galleries and chambers
  • Giant marine geodes containing fossils
  • Traces of the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary, linked to the disappearance of the dinosaurs
  • Prehistoric remains and ancient tools

The tour, which must be guided, lasts around an hour and offers complete immersion in a fascinating universe.

The experience often concludes with a spectacular illumination of the caves, revealing the full beauty of the site.

An adventure between science and discovery

The Foulon caves offer an original educational approach, combining geology, history and natural science.

They allow you to :

  • Understanding the formation of underground cavities
  • Discover the history of the Earth
  • Observe rare natural phenomena

This stage adds a scientific and fun dimension to the trip.

Château de Châteaudun: a fortress between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Overlooking the Loir valley, the Château de Châteaudun is one of the earliest Loire Valley châteaux, blending medieval architecture with Renaissance elements.

Located in the town of Châteaudun, in the Eure-et-Loir region, it is an emblematic site of the region’s heritage.

The château is distinguished by :

  • Its impressive medieval keep
  • Its elegant Renaissance wings
  • Its richly decorated chapel
  • Panoramic views over the valley

A dive into history and architecture

A guided tour of the château takes in several periods of French history through its architectural evolution.

Visitors explore :

  • Historical rooms
  • The defensive elements of the Middle Ages
  • Renaissance transformations

This richness makes it a particularly interesting site for history buffs.

A complete experience combining nature, science and heritage

Combining the Zoo de La Flèche, the Grottes du Foulon and the Château de Châteaudun makes for a complete and balanced experience.

This holiday offers :

  • Immerse yourself in the world’s biodiversity
  • An exploration of the underground world
  • Discover France’s historic heritage

This diversity makes the program particularly rich and attractive.

Ideal for groups

This program is perfectly suited to groups, with structured organization and guided tours.

It offers :

  • A turnkey holiday
  • Varied and complementary activities
  • Alternating between discovery and relaxation

The diversity of our experience means that we can satisfy every profile.

Why choose this trip between La Flèche and Châteaudun?

Choosing this getaway means living an immersive and varied experience across several universes.

It enables :

  • Discover one of France’s leading zoos
  • Explore unique natural caves
  • Visit a remarkable historic castle
  • Share a convivial moment in a group

With its blend of nature, history and adventure, this holiday offers a real escape for everyone.

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Questions fréquentes (FAQ)

Why combine La Flèche Zoo with the Grottes du Foulon and Châteaudun Castle?

This program allows you to discover three complementary worlds: biodiversity with the zoo, geology with the caves and history with the castle. This diversity makes the trip particularly rich and suitable for all ages, alternating fun, educational and cultural activities.

What can you see in the Foulon caves?

The Grottes du Foulon offer an immersive guided tour of an underground network formed millions of years ago. You'll discover impressive galleries, geodes containing marine fossils and traces of the disappearance of the dinosaurs. It's a unique site combining geology, prehistory and science.

Why visit the Château de Châteaudun?

The Château de Châteaudun is an emblematic monument combining medieval and Renaissance architecture. Its rooms, dungeon and defensive features enable visitors to discover several periods of French history. Its dominant position also offers superb views over the Loir valley.

Les jardins du château royal de Blois

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Ils peuvent être modifiés, se combiner, ou s’associer à d’autres demandes conçues sur-mesure pour vous, consultez-nous !

Informations

This price includes

  • Transportation in a luxury coach
  • Driver’s accommodation and meals
  • Motorway tolls
  • Coffee and pastries on Day 1
  • Guided tour of the Grottes de Foulon
  • Lunch at the Foulon caves
  • Guided tour of the Château de Châteaudun
  • 3-star accommodation, buffet breakfast included
  • Dinner at a restaurant near the hotel and Blois castle
  • Day pass to La Flèche zoo including guided tour of the animal park and lunch

This price does not include

  • Personal expenses
  • Single room supplement per person
  • In general, everything not mentioned in this price includes

Lunch at the zoo’s safari camp

  • Kir and mise en bouches
  • Foie gras mounted on crispy 4-spice shortbread, mushroom cream and red onion confit
    Or
    Prawns and fresh citrus fruit on spice-scented tabbouleh
  • Fillet of pollack with hollandaise sauce, cuttlefish ink lace, seasonal vegetables and rosette of
    potatoes,
    Or
    Rack of pork French style, early vegetables and pommes dauphine.
  • Cheese platter (chèvre, brie, cantal) and salad.
  • Assiette gourmande :Chocolate variation or Fruit variation
  • 1 bottle of wine for 4 people, carafe of water and coffee