Le Gureau
NOUVELLE AQUITAINE - Romagne, France, 86700

Phone: +33 549 872 020

Website

La Vallée des Singes is the first free-roaming primate park in the world. The park, well known for its three species of great ape, they first obtained the gorillas in 1998, and first obtained its chimpanzees from the TNO in 2004. La Vallée des Singes is famous for its group of bonobos; with the largest group in captivity as of 2016 numbering at 20 individuals. The zoo has had five successful births for this critically endangered species.

Hours of operation: The days open varies widely, check website. When open, the minimum hours are 10.00 (10:00 am) to 17.00 (5:00 pm). Closed November 12th to February 6th.

Admission: You must pay admission to access the machines. Adult €23.50, Children (3-12 years old) €15, Children under 3 years old are free. Plenty of parking.

Machine 1 (Placed 2021) is inside the park at the Gorilla area. Cost to press €1.05 each design (1€ coin and a 5 Eurocent coin). Designs all have a beaded border with 'Conservatoire La Protection des Primates':
1. (V) Gorilla holding a baby with 'Gorille De Grauer'.
2. (H) Head of a lion with 'Tamarin Lion Doré'.
3. (V) Two Titi monkeys sitting on a branch with 'Singles Titis'.

Machine 2 (Placed 2021) is inside the park at the exit. Cost to press €1.05 each design (1€ coin and a 5 Eurocent coin). Designs all have a beaded border with 'La Vallée Des Singes Romagne (86)':
1. (V) Gorilla head with 'La Gorille'.
2. (H) Squirrel Monkey and baby with 'Les Saimiris'.
3. (V) Ring Tail Lemur with 'Le Lémurien'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 46°14'33.2"N Longitude: 0°17'22.5"E
Google Maps coordinates: 67RR+9H Romagne, France

03/10/2025. Machine 1 was defective during my visit (the nice saleswoman sent it to us, we had left money there) but is now repaired. Coins all have great images. Antje Engel