Children's Attractions
We have listed the attractions we think the young, and young at heart, will enjoy in the region. Leaflets for many of these attractions are available in the Tourist Information File in the cottage.
Abeille Vivante and la Cite des Fourmis
A bee and ant farm where children can see the insects at work. Also an exhibition of old bee-keeping tools and equipment. Commentary in English.
At Kercadoret, Le Faouet. Tel. 02 97 23 08 05
Adventure Parc
Action sports park for aerial activities: 85 activities for the children to play on - climbing nets, ropes, rope ladders, abseiling, rapelling and more for age 8 and up. Now includes paintballing!
Open all year, part of a chain with centers all over France.
At La Poupinaie-est, Quelneuc (56). Tel. 02 99 93 78 78
Aquarive
Water park with vast chain of swimming pools (temp 29 to 34 degrees), waves, 60 metre water toboggan, paddling pool, aquagym, Jacuzzis, saunas and sun rooms.
Cafeteria and restaurant. Open daily.
At route de Kerogan, Creac'h Gwen, Quimper. Tel. 02 98 52 00 15
Branféré
The Zoo and Botanical Garden of Branféré is a 35-hectare zoo and botanical garden located in Le Guerno, Morbihan.
Cobac Parc - Entertainment park with water slides and swimming pools, rodeo, pony rides, mini train and boat rides and more. Shaded parking. In Lanhelin, between Rennes and St Malo
Tel: 02 99 73 80 16.
Haliotika - Everything to do with sea fishing. 730m square space near the fish market includes displays of boats, fish varieties, interactive educational for children and boat rides. Terrasse Panoramique de la Criee, Le Guilvinec.
Tel: 02 98 58 28 38
La Ferme du Mond - Vast 25 hectare park separated into areas representing different agricultural parts of the world and animals. Children can interact with the animals. Open April to November. At Carentour.
Tel: 02 99 93 70 70
La Récré des 3 Curés - Karting, roller coaster, bobsled, swing-boat, river splash, boating, mini farm, trampolines, covered playground and more. Picnic areas and restaurant. Open all year. 10 mins from Brest, 40 mins from Roscoff (29).
Tel: 02 98 07 95 59
Labyrinthe du Corsaire - Maze in a maize field, bouncy castles, giant puzzle, pedal carts, snack/drink kiosk. Open from middle of July to middle of September. In Kerdrien, Guidel, near Lorient (56).
Tel: 02 99 81 17 23
Le Marinarium - Marine Centre for oceanographic discovery. Video shows and demonstrations. At Place de la Croix, Concarneau (29)
Tel: 02 98 50 81 64
Les Aquatides - Water park with giant toboggan, water slides, diving pool, paddling pool, Jacuzzis, saunas and more.At les Livaudieres, Loudeac.
Tel: 02 96 66 14 40
Les Balneides - Water park and heated swimming pools (29 deg): toboggans, water cannons, slides, paddling and toddler pools, sauna, and aquagym. Private and group swimming lessons for children. Open daily. At Allee de loc'hilaire, Fouesnant.
Tel: 02 98 56 18 19
Oceanopolis - Vast ocean discovery park with over 1,000 animal species in recreated natural habitats: Polar region, Caribbean, Great Barrier Reef and more. Restaurant and gift shop. At Port du Plaisance du Moulin Blanc, Brest.
Tel: 02 98 34 40 40
Odet Loisirs - Huge park of 7 hectares with games for children: trampolines, bouncy mountains, huge slides, mazes, water features and adventure activities for older kids. Picnic or eat at the restaurant. D15 between Quimper and Coray, Elliant.
Tel: 02 98 59 18 25
Parc Aquanature - Vast natural park with buck, aquariums, horse and 4x4 trails, and a "Safari Breton".Open daily from Easter to November. Stone houses for overnight stays sleep 6 to 8. At Le Sterou, Priziac.
Tel: 02 97 34 63 84
Planetarium de Bretagne - Full demonstrations include: The planet with 1000 Faces; A Voyage through the Solar System and The Southern Sky Mysteries. At the Cosmopolis, Pleumeur-Bodou (22).
Tel: 02 96 15 80 32
Poete Ferrailleur - Sculptor/creator/artist creates machines, toys, musical sculptures and more from waste material. Open daily 1 April to end October and open Sundays and holidays, November to March. Special rates for children up to 14 years. At La Ville Stephant, Lizio (56)
Tel: 02 97 74 97 94
Surf School - Lessons in windsurfing, sailing catamarans, speed sailing and more. Kids clubs for beach and water activities. At 2 ave de la Hoguette, St Malo (35).
Tel: 02 99 40 07 47
Tropical Parc - Tropical and exotic birds (with a special parakeet show), animals and plants in 8 acres of parkland.
Also an area for Asian art. At St Jacut les Pins.
Tel: 02 99 71 91 98
Zoo de Pont Scorff - Birds, cats of the world, African animals and more. Restaurant and open all year. At Kerruisseau, Pont-Scorff(56).
Tel: 02 97 32 60 86
A bee and ant farm where children can see the insects at work. Also an exhibition of old bee-keeping tools and equipment. Commentary in English.
At Kercadoret, Le Faouet. Tel. 02 97 23 08 05
Adventure Parc
Action sports park for aerial activities: 85 activities for the children to play on - climbing nets, ropes, rope ladders, abseiling, rapelling and more for age 8 and up. Now includes paintballing!
Open all year, part of a chain with centers all over France.
At La Poupinaie-est, Quelneuc (56). Tel. 02 99 93 78 78
Aquarive
Water park with vast chain of swimming pools (temp 29 to 34 degrees), waves, 60 metre water toboggan, paddling pool, aquagym, Jacuzzis, saunas and sun rooms.
Cafeteria and restaurant. Open daily.
At route de Kerogan, Creac'h Gwen, Quimper. Tel. 02 98 52 00 15
Branféré
The Zoo and Botanical Garden of Branféré is a 35-hectare zoo and botanical garden located in Le Guerno, Morbihan.
Cobac Parc - Entertainment park with water slides and swimming pools, rodeo, pony rides, mini train and boat rides and more. Shaded parking. In Lanhelin, between Rennes and St Malo
Tel: 02 99 73 80 16.
Haliotika - Everything to do with sea fishing. 730m square space near the fish market includes displays of boats, fish varieties, interactive educational for children and boat rides. Terrasse Panoramique de la Criee, Le Guilvinec.
Tel: 02 98 58 28 38
La Ferme du Mond - Vast 25 hectare park separated into areas representing different agricultural parts of the world and animals. Children can interact with the animals. Open April to November. At Carentour.
Tel: 02 99 93 70 70
La Récré des 3 Curés - Karting, roller coaster, bobsled, swing-boat, river splash, boating, mini farm, trampolines, covered playground and more. Picnic areas and restaurant. Open all year. 10 mins from Brest, 40 mins from Roscoff (29).
Tel: 02 98 07 95 59
Labyrinthe du Corsaire - Maze in a maize field, bouncy castles, giant puzzle, pedal carts, snack/drink kiosk. Open from middle of July to middle of September. In Kerdrien, Guidel, near Lorient (56).
Tel: 02 99 81 17 23
Le Marinarium - Marine Centre for oceanographic discovery. Video shows and demonstrations. At Place de la Croix, Concarneau (29)
Tel: 02 98 50 81 64
Les Aquatides - Water park with giant toboggan, water slides, diving pool, paddling pool, Jacuzzis, saunas and more.At les Livaudieres, Loudeac.
Tel: 02 96 66 14 40
Les Balneides - Water park and heated swimming pools (29 deg): toboggans, water cannons, slides, paddling and toddler pools, sauna, and aquagym. Private and group swimming lessons for children. Open daily. At Allee de loc'hilaire, Fouesnant.
Tel: 02 98 56 18 19
Oceanopolis - Vast ocean discovery park with over 1,000 animal species in recreated natural habitats: Polar region, Caribbean, Great Barrier Reef and more. Restaurant and gift shop. At Port du Plaisance du Moulin Blanc, Brest.
Tel: 02 98 34 40 40
Odet Loisirs - Huge park of 7 hectares with games for children: trampolines, bouncy mountains, huge slides, mazes, water features and adventure activities for older kids. Picnic or eat at the restaurant. D15 between Quimper and Coray, Elliant.
Tel: 02 98 59 18 25
Parc Aquanature - Vast natural park with buck, aquariums, horse and 4x4 trails, and a "Safari Breton".Open daily from Easter to November. Stone houses for overnight stays sleep 6 to 8. At Le Sterou, Priziac.
Tel: 02 97 34 63 84
Planetarium de Bretagne - Full demonstrations include: The planet with 1000 Faces; A Voyage through the Solar System and The Southern Sky Mysteries. At the Cosmopolis, Pleumeur-Bodou (22).
Tel: 02 96 15 80 32
Poete Ferrailleur - Sculptor/creator/artist creates machines, toys, musical sculptures and more from waste material. Open daily 1 April to end October and open Sundays and holidays, November to March. Special rates for children up to 14 years. At La Ville Stephant, Lizio (56)
Tel: 02 97 74 97 94
Surf School - Lessons in windsurfing, sailing catamarans, speed sailing and more. Kids clubs for beach and water activities. At 2 ave de la Hoguette, St Malo (35).
Tel: 02 99 40 07 47
Tropical Parc - Tropical and exotic birds (with a special parakeet show), animals and plants in 8 acres of parkland.
Also an area for Asian art. At St Jacut les Pins.
Tel: 02 99 71 91 98
Zoo de Pont Scorff - Birds, cats of the world, African animals and more. Restaurant and open all year. At Kerruisseau, Pont-Scorff(56).
Tel: 02 97 32 60 86