How to organize your day.

Morning (opening 10 a.m.) : In your own automobile, or on board your tour bus, discover during a leisurely hour's drive, the life and habits of Thoiry's exotic wild animals roaming free in the African, and North and South American Animal Reserves.
(Remember to ask for the "Billet Promo (Promo Ticket) including the Castle, Reserve, Historical Botanical and Zoological Gardens and the Labyrinthe and save on the total ticket price of all visits for adults and children.

Lunch : For families and individuals, a self service restaurant the "Jardin d'Hiver", a sandwich shop, and drinks stand are available at the entrance of the gardens.(see estate plan)

For groups of 20 or more, and by advance reservation only, a choice of menus is served in the agreable "Jardin d'Hiver" restaurants. Picnic Tents and open air picnic grounds near the exit of the African Reserve.

Afternoon : In the Castle's lovely drawing rooms, an english speaking guide in period costume will amuse you with a multitude of little anecdotes bringing to life the portraits of the Family de La Panouse's ancestors and their collections of superb furniture, sumptuous tapestries and remarkable archives.

Starting with a two to three hour stroll around the historical, botanical and zoological gardens, you may stop to watch the various animal feedings and a challenging and amusing tour of the Maze. Weather permitting, a tour in Thoiry's little train around a part of the gardens could be a pleasant option.

Cross the little stream on the suspension bridge to Mystery Island hidden under gigantic bambous. Slide down into a burrow of special audio effects where the slightest false step will "ring" out the news of your arrival.
Climb the great wooden pyramide and then , schuss! down the slides to other adventures in Thoiry's fun-filled playground.

In Winter, the order of visiting is inversed: Start with a morning stroll in the historical, botanical and zoological gardens and the maze, then lunch and visit the Castle and the Wildlife Park in the afternoon. (N.B. From November 12 to January 31, the Castle Drawing Rooms are open only to groups by advance reservation. )

If you only have a half day to visit :

Start by the Wildlife Reserve, and then visit the Castle and the botanical and zoological gardens and the Maze.

 

or Garden Lovers may choose to visit only the historical and botanical gardens.

The Château also may be visited independently.

For your comfort, we advise you to come equiped for a day in the country and don't forget comfortable shoes. Please note that dogs and other domestic animals are not admitted.