Looking for a place to stay near Le Pal animal park? Discover the best accommodation options for staying near Le Pal animal park and discovering the surrounding area.
Le Pal wildlife park is the most visited leisure site in the Rhône-Alpes region and one of the top 5 most visited amusement parks in France, with 640,000 visitors in 2018. Located in the heart of the Haut-Allier region, 30 minutes by road from Moulins, Le Pal is part of the commune of Saint-Pourçain sur Bresbre. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay at Le Pal wildlife park, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from: hotels, campsites, vacation cottages… and even lodges in the African savannah! Find out more about your accommodation options now.
Lodges near Le Pal wildlife park
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To extend the zoo experience, you can sleep in the heart of Le Pal animal park, in stilt lodges built in the pure tradition of southern African animal reserves. In the 24 African savannah-themed lodges, you can observe the animals of the Great Plains. Impalas, zebras, wildebeest, kudu and ostriches evolve in semi-liberty right before your eyes.
The 7 lakeside lodges overlook a two-hectare hippo pond. They share the space with pelicans, herons and birds whose harmonious songs will punctuate your stay. Binoculars and information sheets are provided to help you get to know the different species. You can spend hours watching the animals evolve naturally from your balcony, and at night, go on a walking safari with the Pal’s guides.
The lodges are designed and decorated with traditional materials in pure African style, and their names echo the echoes of the savannah: Kruger, Mangetti, Samburu… They are equipped with air conditioning and include a children’s bedroom with three beds, a master bedroom, a bathroom and a 12-square-meter terrace overlooking the savannah. Tanganyka is a waterside restaurant with the same African atmosphere as the lodges. After a quality dinner, you’ll return home to enjoy the wildlife from your terrace, then fall asleep to the harmonious sounds of the animals that live at night.Sleeping at Le Pal wildlife park is a unique activity in France, and an experience you won’t soon forget.
Mills
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The charming town of Moulins is the prefecture of the Allier department and capital of the Duchy of Bourbonnais. Situated on the banks of the River Allier, it has a population of around 20,000 and is the largest city for accommodation near the Le Pal animal park. It is a must for visitors arriving from the north, via Paris and Nevers, from the west via Montluçon or from the south via Clermont-Ferrand. It’s an ideal place to stay after a long journey to the Le Pal wildlife park. You’ll find plenty of bed & breakfasts right in the heart of the historic district and on the banks of the Allier, in a charming 18th-century house or a Napoleon 3-style mansion with swimming pool.
For larger groups, weekly gîtes are available. The town also provides special parking areas for those wishing to sleep near the Le Pal wildlife park in a motorhome. While in Moulins, you can admire the cathedral and the Sacré-Coeur church, visit the Centre National du Costume de Scène and stroll along the banks of the Allier. Moulins has the region’s largest restaurant offer, and you can enjoy the nightlife in the city center’s bars.
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Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre
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Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre is a village with an interesting historical heritage. As well as staying near the Le Pal wildlife park, you can discover two medieval buildings, the Château de Thoury and the Château de Beauvoir. The accommodation on offer is limited, but you’ll have the advantage of being in the immediate vicinity of the various attractions. A two-bedroom gite for 4 people and a 3-bedroom gite for 10 people are available for a peaceful stay.
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Dompierre-sur-Besbre
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Dompierre-sur-Besbres is 5 kilometers from the park and less than 10 minutes by car. It’s a quiet village with two hotel-restaurants. With 17 and 18 rooms respectively, they welcome you in a friendly country atmosphere. You’ll discover a rustic cuisine that honors the products and specialties of Auvergne and Bourbonnais gastronomy. The SNCF train station is served by lines linking Moulins to Lyon and Montluçon to Montchany. A rental company offers pleasure boats for sailing down to the Loire, a great day out if you’re staying overnight near the Le Pal wildlife park. A motorhome park and a campsite on the banks of the Besbres are other options for staying near Le Pal animal park.
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Bourbon-Lancy
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On the other side of the Loire, in the Burgundy region, lies the medieval town of Bourbon-Lancy. Just 30 minutes from the park by car, this small medieval town is renowned for its spa, one of the last in operation in the département. It boasts a full range of hotel facilities, including spa residences of course, but also 3-star hotels, bed & breakfasts and a campsite. You’ll discover numerous monuments such as the Sarrien and Puzenat castles, as well as the ancient ramparts. Don’t miss the Aligre hospital, an architectural gem. After an active day, the Bourbon-Lancy thermal baths are the ideal place to relax and sleep near the Le Pal animal park.
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