Outgoing
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Terre d'Estuaire

Cordemais

Float 25 meters above the Loire estuary in a tethered balloon, then dive into hands-on exhibits exploring salt smugglers, Viking raids, and the river's hidden ecosystems. This modern discovery center turns nature and history into a playground of experiments, shipwreck hunts, and bird migration tracking that's genuinely fun for curious kids and adults alike.

family-friendly
hot air balloon
hands-on exhibits
educational fun

Tips

🎈"the hot air balloon ride offered us a magnificent view"
"A fun and original outing not to be missed in the region!"
🚲reduced rate if you arrive by train or bicycle

Terre d'Estuaire

Port de, 44360 Cordemais, France

13,50 €

Upcoming at Terre d'Estuaire

Friday, Jun 12
Location de Vélos

Location de Vélos

June 12 at 9am

Explore the winding Loire estuary on two wheels with quality bikes you can grab on the spot: no reservation needed, just show up and ride. Marathon+ tires and smooth Nexus gearing handle the riverside paths while you soak up marshlands, birds, and that big-sky estuary light.

Saturday, Jun 20
CSE & COS - Terre d'estuaire

CSE & COS - Terre d'estuaire

June 20

Take to the skies in a hot air balloon for sweeping views of the Loire estuary, then explore interactive exhibits on the river's wildlife, tides, and history. Kids can hunt for shipwrecks and tackle outdoor obstacle courses while parents soak up the panoramic scenery.

Exposition Playmobil®

Exposition Playmobil®

June 20 at 1:30pm

Step into a world where Playmobil® figures tell the untold stories of the Loire estuary. Collector Dominique Béthune's private collection has doubled for 2026, filling the entire discovery center with intricate new scenes: Viking raids, ocean liners, stork migrations, and Jules Verne balloon voyages come to life in surprising detail.