TURTLE VILLAGE

CARNOULES, VAR

Observe more than 50 species of turtles from all over the world, in a natural and preserved area!
Learn more about the tortoise of the Moors, so dear to the region.
During your playful journey, you will learn how to better protect the turtles, contribute to their conservation, and discover their mission. Children or adults, this village is dedicated to you! This conservation center is located 1 hour from Toulon.

Playful turtle trail

The natural park of the turtle village

On 2 hectares, come and explore the terrestrial and aquatic turtles. The course is entertaining with their educational spaces.

Educational spaces in the Turtle Village

These areas offer children the chance to discover these reptiles and learn how to protect them, while having fun at the same time.
The guided tour is free of charge and conducted by enthusiasts, so make the most of it!

Turtle Village Turtle

400 m2 of tropical greenhouse for land and water land and water turtles

In a tropical greenhouse of 400m2, you will see these animals in their terrestrial and aquatic environments.

TERRESTRIAL TURTLES

Approach the giant tortoises of the desert (C.sulcata); the biggest are between 60 and 80cm.

Admire the South American coal turtle (C.carbonaria) in a tropical area among frangipani, banana and rubber trees. It is a turtle with a black shell, hence the name "Charcoal".

Tropical greenhouse of the turtle village

AQUATIC TURTLES

Observe the incredible soft-shelled turtle and the Bornean batagur as if at the bottom of a river. The latter is a critically endangered species. In all, more than 50 species from all over the world are presented to you.

Aquatic turtle of the Turtle Village

did you know that

The sex of the newborns is determined by the temperature of the ground during incubation. Females hatch if the temperature reaches or exceeds 29°C, otherwise they are males. 

An unusual museum, an intelligent and recreational outing

The Turtle Village Museum with these 3 collections.
Explore more than 3,000 unusual shell objects: sculptures by the artist Van apple, turtles of different and whimsical shapes and materials.

3 exceptional collections made during more than 60 years are exposed. This place is a unique space in the world.

The Turtle Village Museum with its 3 collections

A veterinary pole, a care center for wild turtles

Attend the care given to the turtles: identification, injectable treatments, small surgeries...
A visit of this space is possible in winter.
Private consultations for turtles can be organized by appointment.

did you know that

These vertebrates are among the longest living.
The marine turtles live between 60 and 90 years.
The record is held by the giant land tortoise of Galapagos which can reach 150 years!

Our tips for visiting according to the seasons

Winter and summer, it is possible to see the turtles.

Summer period, from March to October:

The turtles come out of hibernation.
The park closes its doors 1 hour later: 10am to 6pm.

Our advice:
Come in the morning, the turtles are more active. At 10:30 am, there is the feeding (except on Wednesday)

The educational team offers you guided tours, to better understand these oviparous animals:
- Tales of the history of the turtles,
- Their mission to protect them

Winter period, from November to February:

Although the turtles hibernate, you can see them.
In an entertaining tour, you will discover different species:
- in the large greenhouse and outside: terrestrial turtles
- in the aquarium room : aquatic, tropical, exotic turtles and their conservation actions in France and in the world.
At this time, do not miss the meeting with the caretakers.

The meeting with the caretakers 

Exclusively during this period, visit the veterinary pole (for about 2€ extra)
Each visitor has the opportunity to meet and discuss with the team of veterinary caretakers
A cheaper winter entrance fee is also available.

Veterinary centre of the Turtle Village

Break time: snack and playground

The Snack " La Tortue Gourmande

La Tortue Gourmande snack bar is open in July and August, every day.
A beautiful shaded terrace awaits you to enjoy the nature in summer.

Restoration site at the turtle village

Playground " Cabanes Tortues " (Turtle huts) 

The village provides a secure playground.
Located next to the snack bar, your children will be able to take advantage of it during the lunch break or for a relaxing break.

Accessibility with a dog

Dogs are not allowed inside the Turtle Village, even on a leash. Free daycare is available in the veterinary center, just before entering the village.

Opening hours

The Turtle Village is open all year round.
Think to plan between 1 and 2 hours to visit and enjoy the village.

The park is open every day:

- from March 15 to October 15:
open every day from 10:00 to 18:00

- from October 16 to March 14:
open every Saturday and Sunday, during school vacations
from 10:00 to 17:00

In case of severe weather (strong wind, heavy rain, hail ...), the park will close its doors to ensure the safety of its visitors.

in a natural park in the heart of the Var The turtle villages

Schedule of guided tours

Schedules are subject to change.
There is no reservation for the guided tours (without reservation)
- from September 1st to May 1st : 10:30 am and 2 pm
- from May 2nd to July 3rd : 10:30 am and 2 pm
- from July 4th to August 31st : 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm and 4 pm

Our little tip

GOOD TO KNOW: the hours of affluence
High: from 10am to 12pm - Medium: from 12pm to 3pm -- Low: from 3pm to 6pm
Do not come later than 4:30pm, 5pm to visit the site serenely

Prices

From November 6th to March 14th
Adult : 14.00
Children from 3 to 10 years old : 9.00
Children under 3 years old : Free

From March 15th to November 5th
Adult : 15.00
Children from 3 to 10 years old : 10.00
Children under 3 years old : Free

Prices for one day (on reservation only) :
- Adult: 95€ per person
- Children from 7 to 10 years old : 80€ (accompanied by an adult)

YOUR VISIT FINANCES THE PROTECTION OF TURTLES.

Contacts

1065, Route du Luc, D97
83660 Carnoules
04 89 29 14 10

accueil@villagedestortues.fr