Place to visit
Zoo de Doué, France: what it is and when to go
Zoo de Doué is a zoo in France (Doué La Fontaine). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in France · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- France · Rue de Cholet 103, 49700, Doué La Fontaine
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 262 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Feb,Mar 10:00-18:00; Apr-Jun 09:00-19:00; Jul-Aug 09:00-19:30; Sep 09:00-19:00
- Website
- bioparc-zoo.fr
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 47.18862, -0.29755
What it is and where
Zoo de Doué is a zoo in France (Doué La Fontaine).
It is in Doué La Fontaine, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 4 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.18862, -0.29755; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 262 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Zoo de Doué is March to October.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecPossible8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Zoo de Doué has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Écurie du Château de SoulangerCastle884 m
- Moulin à vent des BleucesHistory2.8 km
- Domaine Armand DavidWinery6.2 km
- Domaine de l'Eté et château des RochettesWinery6.8 km
- Château d'ÉpinatsCastle6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: With kids
- Disneyland Paris: theme park resort in France, partially owned by The Walt Disney Company
- Europa-Park: theme park in Germany
- Jardin d'Acclimatation: amusement park in Paris, France
- Cité de l'espace: French theme park
- Parc Astérix: amusement park in France
- Disneyland Park: Theme park in France in Disneyland Paris
Every France place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zoo de Doué?
It is a zoo in France.
When is the best time to visit Zoo de Doué?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Zoo de Doué?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 262 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Écurie du Château de Soulanger, Moulin à vent des Bleuces, Domaine Armand David. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Doué La Fontaine27 places to see in and around Doué La Fontaine, France: Château de Montreuil-Bellay, Château d'Épinats, Château de Martigné-Briand. Best time: March to October.
- With kids712 places for with kids in France, from Disneyland Paris to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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