The city of Nantes situated at the mouth of the Loire River is a tourist destination worthy of being explored. Besides the fact that Nantes boasts of a great many attractions and a rich history, which can be learned during tours (be sure to take the kids with you - they'll find it interesting for sure), it also has a lot of entertainment centers. Entertain yourself and the kids by visiting water parks, zoos, swimming pools, playgrounds, museums, parks.
One of the most popular places in the region is Planète Sauvage, a safari-style zoological garden. Here you can see giraffes, gazelles, fallow deer, pandas, flamingos, elephants. The most interesting part for children is dolphin shows, which receive only enthusiastic reviews. It'd be a good idea to take food with you - the park provides a picnic area where you can eat with the whole family. On-site there is a souvenir shop with safari paraphernalia, which people buy to keep some material evidence of the great time they spent together.
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