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Winter holidays are tomorrow, and you're in Gironde (excellent choice!)? Are you looking for ideas for outings with your children? Here are some leads.

Masked ball at the Château de Vayres – February 17, 24 and 26

Children from 3 to 12 years old (accompanied by a parent) are expected in disguise in Vayres for a Grand Ball on the theme of the “Aristocats”. Also on the program: guided tour of the Château (Historic Monument, former property of Henri IV) and mask workshop.

  • Fruit juice and sweets offered, but bring a snack!
  • Compulsory arrival at 14 p.m. End of the afternoon at 18 p.m.
  • €12 per child and adult entry

Reservation on 05 57 84 96 58 / 06 12 13 29 38 – Castle of Vayres – Vayres

The heritage of Saint-Emilion told to children

Two visits to introduce your children (5 to 11 years old) to the heritage of Saint-Emilion in a fun and educational way.

Investigation in the underground – Wednesday February 17 and March 2

An original way to understand the fabulous troglodyte heritage of Saint-Emilion!

  • Departure at 11 p.m.
  • From €5 (€16 2 adults/2 children)

Pierre, the stonemason – Wednesday February 24 

To learn all about the life of a child in the Middle Ages, the role of fortifications and freestone.

  • Departure at 11 p.m.
  • From €5 (€16 2 adults/2 children)

Greater Saint-Emilion Tourist Office – 05 57 55 28 28 – Place des Créneaux – Saint-Emilion

Welcome to the Brandacot Lama Farm – February 18, 2016 15:30 p.m.

This educational farm presents around twenty llamas (stallions, females and their young), some of which have won prizes in European competitions. With two house specialties: the herding llama and the brushcutter llama!

  • Adult €6 – from 3 to 12 years old €4 – free for children under 3 years old.
  • Provide waterproof shoes (wet meadows).

Reservation on 05 57 42 20 61 or 06 20 89 70 15 – The Brandacot Llamas - St.Paul

Nature and discoveries in Ares

Labeled Station Famille Plus, Arès offers several activities specifically dedicated to families.

Budding naturalists – Prés Salés Reserve, Arès – February 17 and 24

With the help of a booklet of games and riddles, children (5/12 years old) accompanied by a naturalist guide discover the inhabitants of the nature reserve.

  • Duration 2h – 4km
  • 5 € per child – Free for accompanying adult
  • Mandatory reservation.

Discovery of the secrets of the Prés Salés – February 17, 20, 24 and 27

Sometimes it is enough to walk in good company to discover the wonders of the reserve!

  • Mandatory reservation.
  • For the Sunday outing, register before Friday 12:30 p.m.

Great treasure hunt in Ares – February 18, 25, March 3

To do with the family, with puzzles for young and old. Roadmap available at the Tourist Office from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m.

Reservations: Arès Tourist Office – 05 56 60 18 07 – Place A. Weiss – Arès

Guided tour of the citadel of Blaye (UNESCO) and its underground passages

To discover the entire defense system of the fortress designed by the brilliant Vauban. Exciting !

  • Duration 1h
  • €6 adult and €4 child (5-12 years old).
  • Meet at the Tourist Office at 14:15 p.m.

Blaye Tourist Office – 05 57 42 12 09 – Rue des Minimes (in the Citadel) -Blaye

All at the Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon

Welcome to the largest zoo in Aquitaine (22 hectares), with 600 animals from 5 continents: black rhinos, orangutans, giraffes, lions and white tigers...

  • Adult (from 13 years old) €16,90 – Child (from 2 to 12 years old) €12,90
  • Open every day from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. during the holidays.
  • Please note: dogs not allowed!

Arcachon Bay Zoo – 05 56 54 71 44 – Route de Cazaux – La Teste de Buch

“Inflated” Carnival of the Two Banks – Bordeaux – Sunday February 28

From one bank to the other of the Garonne, join the parade in the streets of Bordeaux at any time!

  • Departure 14 p.m. Allées Serr.
  • Route: stone bridge, Cours Victor Hugo, Cours Pasteur.
  • Arrival at 16 p.m. Place Pey-Berland for a finale with inflated shows and surprise entertainment for everyone.

To find out more about the Carnival of the Two Shores