La Folie de Finfarine

Nature is buzzing with wonders!

The wonderful world of tiny creatures awaits you just 20 minutes from Les Sables d’Olonne.

Bring the whole family along to discover the role bees play in preserving our biodiversity.
Put on your finest pair of wings and become a bee for a day thanks to the immersive and interactive visitor trails. In the centre of the giant hive, right at the heart of the bees’ daily lives, young and old alike learn through play!
Are you ready to venture into their secret world?

Set within a 10-hectare eco-friendly park, take a stroll through unspoilt nature. A unique spot in the Vendée where little creatures thrive and children can wander around in complete safety!

On your way back from La Folie de Finfarine, young and old alike will never look at bees in the same
way again!

Have we piqued your curiosity?
The beekeepers at La Folie de Finfarine are waiting to reveal the micro-world around you.

Opening dates and times for 2026:
- 5 April to 28 June*: 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm. 10.30 am to 6.30 pm on 5, 6, 8, 15, 16, 22nd, 23rd and 29th April, 6th, 13th, 15th, 20th and 27th May, and 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th June
* Not open every day
- 1 July to 28 August: 10.00–19.00
- 2 to 20 September*: 13.30–18.30. 10.30–18.30 on 2, 9 and 16 September.
* Not open every day
- 21 and 28 October: 10.30 am to 6.30 pm
- 18 to 31 October: 1.30 pm to 6.30 pm

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