La Cité des Oiseaux
A privileged rendez-vous in the heart of nature!
The Cité des Oiseaux welcomes you to the heart of the Vendée bocage.A 56-hectare sensitive natural area, the site is made up of two ponds that attract numerous sedentary and migratory wild birds.
In 2026, the Cité des Oiseaux will be offering :
- Access to the observatory, during opening hours, to observe wild birds, as well as the free loan of binoculars.
- The "Origami Sauvage" exhibition by origami artist Jonathan Rebouillat, open to the public outdoors and in a dedicated indoor area.
- The "Phoenix Quest" treasure hunt to follow in the footsteps of this legendary bird - €3 per family
- Workshops and nature outings for all the family! Detailed programme on the Cité des Oiseaux website
- Open-air cinema: Friday 21 August from 7.30pm - screening of the film "Vivant" by Yann Arthus Bertrand
Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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Practical information
Opening times
from 11/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
Sunday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Monday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Thursday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Friday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Saturday
from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Museum theme
Ecomuseum
Environment and nature
Natural sciences
Access map, location
Road (national / local)
Puy du Fou : 20.6 km
Spoken language
English
French
Facilities
Picnic area
Equipped conference room
Further information
Groups accepted starting from 10 persons
Pets allowed (Chiens tenus en laisse)
Visible point of interest without tour
Rates and payment methods
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
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