Dino’s Park, Feeling Forest and West Aventure: 3 parks, 3 atmospheres for a unique adventure in Vendée

Nestled between the pine forests and hedged farmland of the Vendée region, three leisure parks stand out for their complementary offerings: Dino's Park, Feeling Forest, and West Aventure. Far from being mere amusement parks, they are the product of a family history passed down with passion for nearly 30 years. Each park tells a different story while sharing a commitment to quality and a typically Vendée welcome.

Cover photo: ©West Adventure

A family saga: the passion of parents and children

The story of these three amusement parks is above all a human adventure and a transmission of expertise. It all began in 1996, when Jean-Pierre Rousselot and his wife acquired the Saint-Révérend go-kart track. Visionaries, they didn't stop there and expanded their entertainment offerings by acquiring Feeling Forest in 2005, then Dino's Park in 2015.

Today, a new chapter begins with the gradual resumption of activities by their children, thus ensuring the continuity of the family spirit.

• In 2013, their son Stephen took over the reins of the West Aventure karting track.
• In 2021, he partnered with his sister, Cynthia, to buy back Feeling Forest.
• The duo is in the process of gradually acquiring Dino's Park.

This handover ensures that visitors will find, from one park to another, the same local enthusiasm and special attention paid to families.

Dino's Park: an immersive journey to the dawn of humanity

In Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Dino's Park offers a total immersion in a vanished world, spread over two hectares of shaded pine forest. Here, the experience is divided into two inseparable facets: spectacular observation and playful experimentation.

Along a natural trail, encounter strikingly realistic robotic specimens. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, these prehistoric giants of the dinosaurs are not merely imposing. They move, roar, and even seem to breathe in rhythm with the forest. This immersive walk offers a glimpse into recreated scenes of life that will captivate both science enthusiasts and families seeking a change of scenery.

Dino's Park is first and foremost a place where children become the protagonists of their own adventure. The park was designed to transform every young visitor into an explorer or apprentice paleontologist. In the excavation area, brush and tools in hand, they learn the precise techniques of the trade to unearth impressive fossils. Creativity is also encouraged during cave painting workshops, allowing them to leave a symbolic mark in the style of our ancestors. For the more adventurous, the fun takes many forms:

• A modern treasure hunt equipped with metal detectors;
• A circuit for small electric cars ;
• Inflatable structures for siblings to challenge each other…

Need to catch your breath? The adventure continues at a more relaxed pace with captivating documentaries and a 12-hole mini-golf course, perfect for a family outing. To complete this journey back in time, handcrafted dinosaur puppet shows enchant younger visitors with tales from the dawn of time.

It is this blend of robotic technology and manual activities that makes Dino's Park a timeless interlude, where learning always comes through play.

Feeling Forest: a life-size escape

Just steps from the prehistoric world, Feeling Forest invites you to change your perspective by gaining some altitude. Also located in Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, this treetop adventure park was designed to enhance the forest without ever harming it. The atmosphere is soothing, marked by the scent of resin and the tranquility of the canopy. It's a haven of fresh air where every tree becomes a support for adventure, offering welcome natural coolness during the summer heat.

Safety is paramount. The owner has chosen to equip all courses with a continuous lifeline. This system guarantees that adventurers, from age 3 and up, remain attached from start to finish without ever having to handle carabiners. This seamless experience allows them to fully enjoy the challenges: breathtaking zip lines, precarious rope bridges, and suspended nets. The courses are graded by difficulty level, allowing younger children to ease into the experience while more experienced adventurers test their agility on more technical circuits.

On the ground, the fun continues with a landscaped mini-golf course, trampolines, and inflatable structures. These are ideal alternatives for those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground.

West Adventure: the temple of action and collective challenge

Are you looking for an adrenaline rush and a group challenge ? Head to Saint-Révérend!

West Adventure, the historic site of this family saga, offers a more electrifying atmosphere. While Feeling Forest focuses on the serenity of the pine treetops, West Adventure utilizes a more earthy terrain, perfect for the power of motorsports and strategy games. Here, the emphasis is on friendly competition and pushing personal limits, making it a favorite destination for teenagers and groups of friends.

The complex offers a range of activities, with karting playing a central role. The outdoor track promises authentic driving sensations, with karts adapted to all sizes.

West Aventure is also a benchmark for tactical games. Its paintball field, dotted with obstacles and bunkers, is the ideal setting for frantic games where communication is the key to victory.

Finally, explore the Vendée countryside in a different way with quad bike tours, led by qualified guides.

The diversity of disciplines brought together on this same site allows you to move from one challenge to another without ever getting bored.

Why are these three parks the perfect allies for your vacation?

Choosing to discover one or all three parks during your stay in the Vendée region means opting for unforgettable moments. The complementary nature of Dino's Park, Feeling Forest, and West Aventure allows you to cater to all the desires of a single family during a week's holiday. One day for imagination and culture, the next for relaxation in the forest, and the last for pure action. This synergy guarantees seamless planning and the assurance of visiting establishments that share the same values.

For your next stay in Vendée, don't hesitate any longer: immerse yourself in these three worlds and create memories that live up to your expectations!

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