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Base de Loisirs in Lot-et-GaronneLot-et-Garonne & Tarn Attractions  - spread over a wide area and perhaps overshadowed by its more famous neighbour (the Dordogne), however the region still has plenty to interest you during your holiday, with enchanting towns and villages, spectacular rivers, chateaux, caves and more besides.  Also, although a long way from the sea, there are no shortage of swimming lakes (Base de Loisirs) where you can cool down in those hot summer months.

African Safari near ToulouseAfrican Safari

Location: About 18 kms west of Toulouse on the south side of the D82 between Fonsorbes and La Salvetat Saint Gilles. Well signposted.
General Information: Website
Tel No: (0)5 61 86 45 03.  Opening times – 1st April to 30th September 9.30-20.00. Rest of year 10.00-18.00. Adults €11.50 and children aged 2-10 years €7.50.
Description: A touch of the African sub-continent in France with more than 500 animals! This is a safari style park split into two sections. The first part takes you (in the comfort of your car) on safari through the reserve with many animals to see including ostriches, zebras and rhinos and not forgetting the African lion. The second part is the zoo which is accessed on foot, where animals from other continents can be seen.
Our recommendations: This is something that will appeal to most children and makes a good day out. Come with a picnic to make a day of it. It has the added bonus of providing lots of shade.

Our favourite attractions in Lot-et-Garonne & Tarn:

         - African Safari
         - Airbus Factory
         - Bleu de Lectoure
         - Cap Découverte
         - Chateau de Cassaigne
         - L'Azinet Donkey Rides
         - Musée du Plein Air

         - Space City
         - Tepacap
         - Walibi Theme Park

In the hot summer months, why not cool down at a Base de Loisir?!

External websites on Lot-et-Garonne & Tarn:
- Lot Tourist Authority
- Tarn Web Guide
- Aveyron Tourist Authority

You may be interested in our section on the Dordogne which is within a day trip's reach from Lot-et-Garonne.
Chosen by our children:

     - Top Attractions in the Lot-et-Garonne
     - Top ten Holiday destinations in France