La Tanière Zoo-Refuge, Chartres
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La Tanière Zoo-Refuge is on Day 5
Tickets ~€98.4 · Transport ~€62.7 · Hotel ~€450 · Food ~€187.5
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About La Tanière Zoo-Refuge
La Tanière is a 20-hectare animal sanctuary near Chartres that houses around 600 rescued animals from over 70 species. Unlike traditional zoos, every resident here — from tigers and elephants to sea lions and primates — was either seized from illegal ownership, retired from circuses, abandoned, or rescued from laboratories. Founded by Patrick and Francine Violas, who invested approximately €30 million into building the facility, the refuge operates on three principles: rescue, care, and socialization.
La Tanière Zoo-Refuge — Planning Your Visit
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RecommendedChildren 3-11: €16.90. Disabled persons receive 50% discount (proof required): adults €11.95, children €8.45. 2026 special offer: 1 adult ticket purchased = 1 free child ticket (3-11) at reception.
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The founders Patrick and Francine Violas built their fortune by selling 270 mobile phone shops to the French telecom operator SFR for approximately €330 million in 2009. They then invested around €30 million of that into creating La Tanière, making it one of the largest private investments in animal welfare in France.
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