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VILLAGE DES TORTUES
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DESCRIPTION : LE VILLAGE DES TORTUES (TORTOISE VILLAGE)
Le village des tortues (Tortoise village) is an animal park situated at the foot of the “massif des maures”, in the heart of the Provencal swamp land and country side. Its 3 hectares are open for the public to come and admire and learn more about tortoises in their natural habitat, especially the Hermann species which is the most endangered reptile in France.
The village studies, houses and protects tortoises with the aim to save some of the endangered species. More than 2500 tortoises are bred and looked here before being put back into their natural habitat.
The village and its tortoise hospital make the headquarters of the non profit making organisation called SOPTOM, whose aim is to study and protect tortoises and their natural habitat. It has 800 members and 12 000 people who have chosen to adopt a tortoise.
The park’s visitors may observe these friendly little creatures by following a path with bridges that leads over swamp and wood land. Volunteers are on hand to give you information and answer questions throughout your visit. You can also visit the tortoise hospital and nursery.
The village is a great venue for a fun and educational family day out with the children.
Why not join the 12 000 others who have chosen to adopt a tortoise? You’ll leave it in its natural habitat but will be able to name it and follow its progression and you may even become an eco-volunteer!
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- Beautiful, natural, Provencal landscape
- A noble cause for saving an endangered species
- A pathway to admire the tortoises in their natural habitat
- Emotional encounters in the hatching area and nursery
- Learn all about tortoise life and even adopt a tortoise
- A family friendly environment with play area and picnic tables.
One can adopt a tortoise at any age; however it is mostly children who like the idea of having a shelled friend 
the most!
When you adopt a tortoise you will be given an adoption certificate with a number, the characteristics and photos of the chosen reptile. You can ask for information when ever you wish and come and see it on a regular basis if you are near by.
For those who are interested in dinosaurs, the village has also put on a journey through time during which you can discover tortoises that disappeared in dinosaur time.
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- Shaded car parking
- Play area
- Café – snack bar
- Picnic tables
- Internet shop
Restaurant 
Boissons 
Pique-Nique 
Parking 
Air de jeux extérieur 
Chiens en laisse 
Accès poussette 
Accès chaise Roulante 
Toilettes
The tortoise village « Le Village des Tortues » is located in Gonfaron, 10km from Luc in Province, 40km from Toulon, 61km from Cannes and 108km from Nice.
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83590 Gonfaron
Var - Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
+33 (0)4 94 78 24 27 Javascript is required to view this map.
Coordonnées GPS : Latitude : 43.319433 Longitude : 6.317825
Horaires et tarifs
The Village des Tortues is open all year, every day, from 9am to 7pm.
The entrance fee is 10€ for adults and 6€ for children during the peak season (April to October) and 7€ for adults and 4€ for children during the low season (November to March).
If you would like to adopt a tortoise the price is 30€. This is a great and unusual gift idea for a child.
The best times to visit :
- During the summer, in the morning, at feeding times or at the end of the afternoon.
- The rest of the year, from 11am to 4pm, when the tortoises breed and are the most active.
