Les Rivages de Beauval: our review of the Mexican-themed hotel

Les Rivages de Beauval hotel in Saint-Aignan, near ZooParc de Beauval

Les Rivages de Beauval is the Mexican-themed hotel of Destination Beauval, opened in 2023 on the banks of the River Cher in Saint-Aignan. 138 rooms, two restaurants, an 8-minute drive from the ZooParc. Here is our view.

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At a glance 🌮

  • Theme: Mexico
  • Opened: 1 April 2023
  • Access: 8-minute drive to the ZooParc, in Saint-Aignan
  • Size: 138 rooms, for 1 to 4 people (+ 1 baby)
  • Food: Le Veracruz and Le Yucatan restaurants, Le Mexico bar
  • Price: from €96 per person, including the night, breakfast and ZooParc entry (checked on 07/10/2026)

A hotel on the River Cher 🌊

Les Rivages de Beauval is at 67 rue Rouget de Lisle, Saint-Aignan, on the banks of the Cher. The ZooParc is an 8-minute drive away.

There is no shuttle, so plan to drive. The hotel car park is secure, with a maximum height of 2.05 m: worth knowing if you are travelling in a van or a tall vehicle.

The location's advantage: you are in town, a short walk from the streets of Saint-Aignan. For an evening or half a day out, see things to do near Beauval.

The rooms 🛏️

  • Double Room: 1 to 2 people + 1 baby
  • Double Room, river view: 1 to 2 people
  • Quadruple Room: 1 to 4 people + 1 baby
  • Quadruple Room, river view: 1 to 4 people

Double bed or 2 single beds, shower, hairdryer, TV, free wifi, seasonal air conditioning. Cot on request.

4 rooms are adapted for disabled guests. See also our ZooParc accessibility guide.

Good to know: the maximum is 4 people (+ 1 baby) per room. For 5 or more, look at Les Hauts or Les Hameaux.

Two restaurants and a bar 🍽️

Le Veracruz serves an evening buffet from 7pm: €27 per adult and €12 per child aged 3 to 10.

Le Yucatan is also an all-you-can-eat buffet, open from 7pm. Le Mexico bar is open from 3pm to 11pm.

Guests at the Beauvilliers hotel, a minute's walk away, also have their breakfast at Les Rivages.

Mexico on the banks of the Cher
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Día de los Muertos 2026 💀

From 17 October to 2 November 2026, the hotel becomes "Les Rivages de Los Muertos" (announced by the ZooParc on 21 September 2026).

  • Themed décor and a large ofrenda (traditional altar)
  • A "Wall of happy memories"
  • A treasure trail with the "Pasaporte de los Muertos"
  • Meet-and-greets with La Catrina
  • Pan de Muerto at the restaurant and an "Élixir de los Muertos" cocktail or mocktail at the bar

These dates cover the late-October half-term week in most of England and Wales, and the start of MonstroZoo, the ZooParc's event from 17 October 2026 to 8 March 2027, included in the ticket.

Prices 💶

The ZooParc lists a stay at Les Rivages from €96 per person (checked on 7 October 2026). Based on: low season, 2 adults and 2 children aged 3 to 10, one night with breakfast and ZooParc entry.

That is about €384 for a family of four in low season.

On 7 October 2026, the ZooParc was also offering 25% off the room at Les Rivages on selected dates (limited offer): check the current offers when you book.

Our view: who it suits, who it does not ⭐

We have not stayed at Les Rivages: this view is based on the ZooParc's information and on a comparison with the other Beauval hotels.

Strengths

  • The newest themed hotel on the estate (2023)
  • River-view rooms
  • Two restaurants, including a buffet with a published child price
  • In town, in Saint-Aignan

Weaknesses

  • No pool, no spa
  • A car is essential for the ZooParc
  • 4 people maximum per room
  • Car park height limited to 2.05 m

Who is it for?

Couples and families of four with a car, who like a festive atmosphere and want to enjoy Saint-Aignan in the evening.

Who is it not for?

Families of 5 or more, and those who want to walk to the ZooParc (choose Les Pagodes or Les Jardins).

Les Rivages or the other Saint-Aignan hotels? ⚖️

Les RivagesBeauvilliersLe Grand Hôtel
StyleMexican theme17th-century buildingBelle Époque
To the ZooParc8 min by car8 min by car8 min by car
Max. per room4 + baby66
Restaurant2 buffetsBreakfast at Les RivagesBreakfast on site
From€96 pp€99 pp€91 pp

Discover Le Grand Hôtel and Beauvilliers, or compare all 8 places to stay with our Beauval hotels quiz.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Les Rivages de Beauval hotel?

At 67 rue Rouget de Lisle, 41110 Saint-Aignan, on the banks of the Cher. The ZooParc is an 8-minute drive away.

Is there a pool at Les Rivages de Beauval?

No. The Beauval places to stay with a pool are Les Jardins, Les Pagodes and the Les Hameaux residence.

How much is the Le Veracruz buffet?

€27 per adult and €12 per child aged 3 to 10, from 7pm.

When did Les Rivages de Beauval open?

On 1 April 2023. It is the newest themed hotel at Destination Beauval.

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Information and prices checked on zoobeauval.com on 7 October 2026: check them when you book.