Les Jardins Animaliers Biotropica

The ornithological and botanical park of Clères presents more than 1300 animals mostly free roaming. Created in 1919 by Jean Delacour a french naturalist, the zoo is located in a romantic 19th century wooded park that surrounds a castle dating mainly from the Renaissance. This place offers, all year round, various activities and events for the whole family.

Thoiry is a rare example of esoteric Renaissance architecture where the sun rises or sets in the central arch following the solstices. Home since 1559 of the Counts of La Panouse, the drawing rooms offer visitors fine family portraits, furniture and tapestries presented by costumed guides. The 300 acre gardens: Rhododendron woods, Maze, Autumn, Rose, and Perfume Gardens, perennial borders give year round pleasure. Thoiry's world famous 350 acre animal reserve is open year round.