Things to do at Manot: Keeping the kids entertained

Created at 21:27 on Thu 19 Mar 2009. Written by David Jarvis

Here's two guaranteed fun-filled days out for children coming to Manot area: MonkeyWorld (or Vallée des Singes) and Futuroscope.

MonkeyWorld is a unique collection of over 350 different types of monkeys, chimps, guerillas and baboons all allowed to roam with plenty of freedom amongst the French countryside. The park is part tourist attraction and part conservation project, with over 30 new births in the year 2007 alone. Video footage shows the park in action.

MonkeyWorld is an hour's drive to the north of Manot.

Futuroscope is just the thing for any budding Einsteins or Richard Attenboroughs in your family. A celebration of the natural world, science and technology, this theme-park-of-sorts features 25 "experiences" designed to inform, educate and entertain. Alongside a giant IMAX 3D cinema featuring tales from the deepest oceans, you're also invited to explore the Vienne region of France by train, hang-glider and Formula 3 car in a crazy rock and roll ride hosted by Guerliguet, the mischievous tree goblin.

If you like the sound of that, then you're sure to have a good time! Futuroscope is located in Poitiers which is about a 1.5 hour trip by car. See our Google Map for details.