France's regional theme parks, zoos and aquariums

The short answer

These eight parks are spread across six regions, so choose the region first and the option second. XTOUR's place records put Puy du Fou and Terra Botanica in Pays de la Loire, ZooParc de Beauval in Centre-Val de Loire, Vulcania and Safari de Peaugres in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Amnéville Zoo and Le Parc du Petit Prince in Grand Est, and Nausicaá in Hauts-de-France. Each ticket admits you to one park; the options change the number of days, add a family bundle or swap the day visit for an evening show.

Puy du Fou: one to four days of shows

The Puy du Fou Ticket has four options, 1 Day Admission to 4 Days Admission, and SkyGate says multi-day tickets must be used on consecutive days and only on the dates you select. Children aged 3 to 11 book a child ticket and under-3s go free.[1] The operator says its shows are designed for all ages and that the few scenes that may alarm very young children are marked in its app and visitor guide. It also says the shows go ahead whatever the weather, and that the next day's show schedule is published at 5:30 pm.[9]

In October 2026 the operator's calendar alternates open and closed days, and on some open dates it says the Les Noces de Feu night show is included in the ticket price.[10] Check that calendar before you pick a date, because SkyGate's options are non-refundable.[1] XTOUR's place record puts Puy du Fou at Les Épesses in the Vendée, in Pays de la Loire, not among the Loire châteaux. See the Puy du Fou page on XTOUR.

ZooParc de Beauval: one option, two entrances

The ZooParc de Beauval Ticket is a single Zoo Admission option that, according to SkyGate, includes the Equatorial Dome, the Beauval Cloud cable car and the seasonal bird and sea lion shows. Adults are 11 and over, children 3 to 10; SkyGate says under-3s are free with a ticket from the official website. SkyGate's listing says the North entrance by the Equatorial Dome is used on bank-holiday weekends, in August and from November to February, and the South entrance the rest of the year.[2]

The zoo says it opens every day of the year from 9 a.m., but is closed to the public on 10 and 11 October 2026 for a private event.[11] The ticket is non-refundable. See the ZooParc de Beauval page on XTOUR.

Terra Botanica: the park by day or Terra Nocta at dusk

The Terra Botanica Ticket has two different products under one name. Terra Botanica Admission is the park in Angers with its themed areas and attractions; Terra Nocta Admission is an evening sound-and-light route through the World Tree, about an hour long according to the option. For Terra Nocta, SkyGate says you exchange the voucher at the park ticket office for a session time, and sessions start at dusk every 15 minutes. Children 3 to 17 book a child ticket, and SkyGate says the tethered balloon flies only when the weather allows.[3]

The operator lists an Autumn Festival from 3 October to 1 November 2026, every weekend in October and during the All Saints' holidays.[12] On 3 October 2026 SkyGate showed 19 open dates for the park option and 16 for Terra Nocta, all ending by 1 November.[3] See the Terra Botanica page on XTOUR.

Vulcania: one day or two

The Vulcania Ticket comes as Vulcania 1 Day Admission or Vulcania 2 Day Admission, valid from 10:00 AM until closing on one date or two consecutive dates. The SkyGate child ticket is for ages 6 to 16; SkyGate says tickets for children aged 3 to 5 must be bought on the official website. SkyGate's listing says the dynamic attractions have minimum heights of 80 cm to 120 cm and lists the rides pregnant visitors should not use.[4]

Vulcania's 2026 calendar runs from 25 March to 1 November and closes the park on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 September to 13 October 2026.[13] The ticket is non-refundable. See the Vulcania page on XTOUR.

Safari de Peaugres: drive and walk

The Safari de Peaugres: Entry Ticket is one Admission option for a park with a drive-through safari in your own car and a walking circuit.[14] SkyGate says soft-top convertibles and motorcycles are not allowed on the drive-through route, last admission is two hours before closing, and under-18s must be with an adult.[5] The operator says it is open all year and may close the car circuit for weather or veterinary reasons.[14] SkyGate's listing warns that the walking park has steep slopes. Adults are 11 and over, children 3 to 10, and the ticket is non-refundable.[5] See the Safari de Peaugres page on XTOUR.

Amnéville Zoo and Le Parc du Petit Prince: what "fast track" means

The Amnéville Zoo Fast Track Ticket has a 1 Day Pass and a 2 Day Pass for consecutive days, both covering all public animal areas and scheduled animal presentations. "Fast track" is in the title only; no option text describes a separate entrance.[6] The zoo itself says no advance booking is needed and that tickets bought online avoid waiting at the ticket counter.[15] Children aged 3 to 11 book a child ticket, and SkyGate allows a full refund up to 24 hours before.[6] See the Amnéville Zoo page on XTOUR.

Le Parc du Petit Prince: Fast Track Ticket has Admission and Family Admission (2A + 2C); for the family option SkyGate asks you to select one adult, and it covers two adults and two children. The product description says fast-track entry helps you start exploring without delay, but neither option repeats it. SkyGate says children under 100 cm go free and that height rules for attractions are on the official website.[7] The park gives its address as Rue de l'Espoir, Ungersheim, in Alsace.[16] On 3 October 2026 SkyGate showed open dates only until 1 November 2026.[7] See the Parc du Petit Prince page on XTOUR.

Nausicaá: entry or the audio-guide option

The Nausicaa: Skip The Line Ticket lists skip the line among its inclusions, and its Admission option covers all exhibition routes with daily activities and feedings, for adults, children 3 to 12 and seniors 60 and over.[8] Nausicaá says that visitors who buy online go straight to the entrance gates once they have passed the security gate; XTOUR has not confirmed that a SkyGate voucher is treated the same way.[17] The Audio Guide option's text describes a guide in English, French, Dutch and German and does not say whether entry is included.[8] Nausicaá's home page says the Lagon area is closed for renovation.[18] Both options are non-refundable. See the Nausicaá page on XTOUR.

How to choose

• For live historical shows over several days, Puy du Fou; pick the number of days, and check the calendar first.[10][1]
• For pandas and a cable car, ZooParc de Beauval, avoiding 10 and 11 October 2026.[11][2]
• For gardens and plant attractions, Terra Botanica by day, or Terra Nocta for the evening route.[3]
• For volcano science rides, Vulcania; younger children's tickets are bought from the park.[4]
• For a drive-through safari with your own car, Safari de Peaugres.[5]
• For a zoo over two days, Amnéville Zoo's 2 Day Pass; for a family of four in Alsace, Le Parc du Petit Prince's family option.[7][6]
• For an aquarium near the Channel, Nausicaá's Admission option.[8]

Before you book

• Puy du Fou, Beauval, Terra Botanica, Vulcania, Peaugres and Nausicaá tickets are non-refundable on SkyGate.[8][5][4][3][2][1]
• Terra Botanica, Vulcania and Le Parc du Petit Prince showed no SkyGate dates after 1 November 2026 on 3 October.[7][4][3]
• Height rules are stated only for Vulcania's rides and Petit Prince's free entry; check each park's own site for the rest.[7][4]