La Vallée des Singes, Primate park in Romagne, France

La Vallée des Singes is a primate park in Romagne, Vienne, covering about fifteen hectares with a wood of oaks and chestnuts at its centre. Visitors walk marked paths among roughly thirty primate species, from pygmy marmosets to gorillas, on large vegetated islands separated by water channels that act as natural barriers. A mini-farm ends the visit.

The park was created to house primates in open spaces and has become an important place for breeding and caring for these animals. Since it opened, hundreds of primates have been born there and the facility partners with organizations worldwide.

The place allows visitors to watch primates in settings that reflect their natural ways of living, observing how different species interact and behave. You can follow feeding sessions and see how the animals function as groups within the open territories.

The park is open to visitors during the warmer months, and it is wise to wear comfortable shoes and plan time for walking between the different zones. Bring water and sun protection, as you will spend hours outdoors.

The park is one of the few places outside Africa where a larger group of bonobos lives, making it something special in Europe. These rare apes can be watched here because the facility focuses specifically on their care and protection.