Parc animalier du Hérisson, Animal theme park in Doucier, France
The park spans across a natural area with peat bogs, featuring large primitive herbivores including Aurochs, Highland Cattle, and Tarpan in their natural habitat.
The Regional Conservatory of Natural Areas of Franche-Comté established this park to protect and maintain the fragile ecosystem of Val Dessous low marshlands.
Educational programs through the park school enable children and adults to learn about wildlife conservation while interacting with resident animals.
The park opens daily from 10 AM to 6 PM in summer and 10 AM to 5:30 PM in winter, with adult tickets priced at 7.90 euros.
Visitors can participate in falconry sessions, stay overnight in trapper tents, and experience archery on horseback within the park grounds.
Location: Doucier
Address: Val Dessous, 39130 Doucier, France 39130 Doucier
Opening Hours: Wednesday 10:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33630085169
Website: http://parc-heria.com
GPS coordinates: 46.62121,5.82181
Latest update: April 2, 2025 21:14
The Jura department features varied landscapes with mountain ranges, limestone plateaus, and forested valleys. The terrain has shaped notable geological sites: the Hérisson waterfalls stretch over nearly 4 kilometers with 31 waterfalls, the Baume-les-Messieurs Reculée forms a closed valley with 200-meter-high walls, and the Langouette Gorges show a canyon carved by the Saine between vertical cliffs. Historic towns reflect the past of the region: Dole preserves its collegiate church and 16th- and 17th-century houses with arcades, Arbois hosts the Louis Pasteur house and wine cellars, while Salins-les-Bains displays its old salt production facilities listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Jura vineyards produce specific wines, including the yellow wine made in Château-Chalon, a village perched on a rocky spur overlooking the vineyards. The Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park offers hiking trails and cross-country skiing routes. The ski resorts of Les Rousses and Métabief welcome winter visitors at over 1100 meters altitude. Glacial lakes such as Chalain allow swimming and water activities during the summer.
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