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Meeting the turtles
Carnoules

Take kitesurfing lessons on the peninsula of Giens. Treat yourself to a jet-ski trip in the bay of Agay or a parasailing flight over the beach of Saint-Aygulf. Go to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez by bike from Saint-Raphaël. Go on a hike in the Massif des Maures. Visit remarkable monuments such as Fort Brégançon, a holiday resort for heads of state. Have fun with your family at the Aqualand de Fréjus or the Magic World in Hyères, an amusement park for young and old. Decidedly, during your camping holidays in the Var in one of the South East Vacation Rentals, you will not be bored. Looking for tour ideas for the whole family? Discover the Carnoules village in Carnoules, a fabulous reserve less than 30 km north-east of Toulon.

Discover alone or with family, this new village of Turtles in the town of Carnoules, where you can observe 1,500 turtles from around the world of water or land in a natural environment to participate in the conservation of this species through your visits.

Through these acres, you can enjoy a guided tour to learn more and participate in fun activities for children to mix discovery and eco-responsibility. Because the village of Turtles is above all a center of protection and conservation. This year, he inaugurated new educational spaces and hosts a very beautiful exhibition called "The Turtles of Colombia, the big greenhouse of exotic turtles".

To be able to observe the turtles, it is recommended to visit the park in the morning. Guided tours take place several times a day, starting at 10:00, and the last one starts at 16:30. In the afternoon, the founder of the village, Bernard Devaux, gives a speech to share with visitors his experience and his love for turtles. Do you own a turtle? The park offers courses to help you understand and take care of your pet.

Did your children love the visit and want to see other animals? Take them to the forest of Mont Faron in Toulon!