L'arche Desnoe

L'arche Desnoe is an animal park in Saint-Berthevin spread across open grounds that house various species from around the world. Walking through the paths, visitors observe mammals and birds from three continents, including domestic animals and uncommon European breeds.

The park opened in 2011 as a project to make wildlife and rare livestock breeds accessible to people in the Pays de la Loire region. Since its founding, it has become a place where visitors can observe animals and learn about them.

The park shows how people have lived alongside animals throughout history by displaying traditional livestock breeds side by side. Visitors see daily how diverse these species are and how they are cared for.

The park opens during afternoons on weekdays and has longer hours on weekends starting in the morning. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since walking paths cross open grounds that can become slippery in wet weather.

The park houses four unusual animal types, including sheep with four horns and miniature cattle breeds that visitors can feed by hand. These rare breeds are barely known outside expert circles, making them a surprising discovery for most guests.

Location: Saint-Berthevin

Address: Le Grand Gravier, 53940 Saint-Berthevin, France

Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 14:00-19:00; Wednesday 11:00-19:00; Thursday-Friday 14:00-19:00; Saturday-Sunday 11:00-19:00

Phone: +33625039537

Website: https://arche-desnoe-parcanimalier.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.08304,-0.86899

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:22