Janvry: Animal Park, Church and Village Traditions

Janvry brings together wildlife watching, historical details and local traditions. The animal collection takes center stage at the animal park, while Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel Church brings together several features with clearly documented dates. The Fête de la Pomme and Janvry Plage add seasonal attractions. Travelers looking for a suitable hotel should therefore distinguish between a visit at any time of year and events tied to a specific season.

Animal Park in the Village

Parc animalier de Janvry is a six-hectare green enclave in the village and is home to more than a hundred animals. It is open to the public free of charge every day year-round, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. This means you can include a visit in your travel plans independently of any particular event. The park's opening hours provide a concrete framework, without requiring you to tie your stay to a specific festival date.

The park includes a children's playground and picnic tables. These facilities add other options on the grounds alongside the animal area. Opening hours and facilities may change; check the latest information before your visit.

Church and Heritage

Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel Church was rebuilt in 1639. Inside are a 17th-century wooden altarpiece and the tombstone of Jehan de Baillon, who died in 1567. Building history, furnishings and a specific tombstone thus represent distinct historical aspects.

The Stations of the Cross, a gift from Napoleon III, and the painting of the Virgin and Child are part of the heritage collection. For those interested in cultural history, these two works broaden the view of the church's architectural and decorative features mentioned above.

Seasonal Traditions and Janvry Plage

The Fête de la Pomme takes place in September. Schoolchildren pick the apples, and the village community presses them. The apple juice produced is sold door to door in the village during the festival. The harvest, communal pressing and sale are therefore all part of the tradition as described. If you would like to plan your trip around the Fête de la Pomme, check the specific event date in advance.

Janvry Plage is another seasonal attraction. In the 2026 season, it opened on June 27 and ran for more than two months. The site included a sandy area with 190 tonnes of sand, palm trees and coconut palms, sun loungers and tables, ping-pong tables, a bar, gentle music and a large inflatable swimming pool. Barbecues were scheduled every two weeks.

For 2026, daily opening hours were listed as 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; swimming ended at 6:30 p.m. This difference matters when planning your day: the event's opening hours were not the same as the swimming hours. The times given apply to the 2026 season and are not general opening hours for other periods.

Planning Your Stay

If a seasonal event is a key part of your stay, check its specific date before finalizing your travel plans.

A reservation is required for La Table des Gaulois, and you can make one by phone. If you plan to visit, call to book and check in advance whether a suitable time is available.

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