ZooParc de Beauval is in Saint-Aignan, in the Loire Valley: 2 hours 15 minutes from Paris, 1 hour from Tours and 45 minutes from Blois. From the UK, you can get there by car via the ferry or Eurotunnel, or by Eurostar and train. Here is the exact address, every route, parking and public transport.
Open every day of the year, from 9am.
Dated tickets online
Cheaper than at the gate, to buy by the day before at the latest.
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From the UK: your options 🇬🇧
| Option | Crossing | Then to Beauval |
|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel Le Shuttle Folkestone - Calais |
about 35 min | about 515 km, 5h45 by road |
| Ferry Dover - Calais | about 1h40 | about 515 km, 5h45 by road |
| Ferry Newhaven - Dieppe | about 4h | about 440 km, 4h45 by road |
| Ferry Portsmouth - Caen | about 6 to 7h | about 340 km, 3h45 by road |
| Ferry Portsmouth - St Malo | about 9 to 11h | about 375 km, 4h15 by road |
| Eurostar London - Paris | about 2h20 | train to Blois or Saint-Aignan, then bus or taxi |
Road distances and times calculated from each port to the ZooParc on 8 October 2026, without stops or traffic. Crossing times as listed by the operators for 2026.
Full details: driving from the UK (ports, tolls, rules of the road) and by train from London (Eurostar and French trains).
By car, within France 🚗
| From | Time given by the ZooParc | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2h15 | A10, A71 then A85 |
| Tours | 1h | A85 |
| Blois | 45 min | D675 |
| Vierzon | 1h | A85 |
On the A85, take exit 12 Saint-Aignan, then follow the signs for the "Zoo".
In your sat nav, enter "ZooParc de Beauval, Avenue du Blanc, Saint-Aignan". Coming via the capital: getting to Beauval from Paris.
South or North entrance? 🚪
The ZooParc has two entrances. The South entrance is the main one. The North entrance is near the Equatorial Dome.
Inside, a 1 km path links the two entrances. Outside, the walk between them is 600 m.
Parking 🅿️
- 8 free car parks, 4,000 spaces in total
- Spaces reserved for disabled visitors, bicycles and motorbikes
- Paid EV charging points (€0.40 per kWh): 100 spaces at the South entrance, 50 at the North entrance
- A motorhome car park, for one night, with no water or electricity
All the details: ZooParc parking and motorhomes.
By train 🚆
| Station | To the ZooParc |
|---|---|
| Saint-Aignan - Noyers-sur-Cher (regional TER) | 8 km away, no shuttle: taxi or car |
| Blois | 45 min by car, or the Rémi shuttle bus in season |
| Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (Tours) | 55 min by car |
Show your French train ticket (SNCF) at the ZooParc ticket office: it gets you €2 off your entry.
All the options without a car, from London: by train from London.
The Rémi shuttle bus from Blois 🚌
- Period: March to November, according to the ZooParc, not every day
- Journey: about 1 hour from Blois station
- Price: €3.40 one way
- Bonus: €2 off your entry when you show your Rémi ticket
- Information: +33 2 54 58 55 44
In 2026, a shuttle also ran from Loches from 6 July to 31 August. Days and times change with the season: check them on the Rémi Centre-Val de Loire website before you go.
Coming from far away?
Stay a 5-minute walk to a 10-minute drive from the ZooParc.
Staying nearby 🏨
From the UK, a night nearby is almost essential. There is no shuttle between the hotels and the park: only Les Jardins and Les Pagodes are within walking distance.
Compare every option in our Beauval hotels comparison and our where to stay guide.
Information checked on zoobeauval.com on 8 October 2026.