La Forêt des Lapins Unusual visit to do with family in the Basque Country

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Tuesday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Wednesday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Thursday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Friday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Saturday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Sunday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Opens Saturday at 02:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • English spoken
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Spanish spoken
  • English
    • Discovering different breeds of rabbits and guinea pigs in an idyllic setting is possible!

      On the heights of ITXASSOU lies a world apart: The Rabbit Forest!
      Come and discover them during guided or unguided walking tours and at the same time observe the fauna, flora, birds of prey, and learn about the fabulous history of the rabbit from 400,000 years ago to the present day...

      After this pleasant visit, do not hesitate to enjoy a few moments of relaxation on the terrace of the refreshment bar, savoring good ice creams and refreshing yourself with drinks served with a smile and good humor.

      Everything is provided: you can even order light meals or have a picnic on site! Enjoy the wooden platform with a view of the mountains of the Basque Country, as well as the presentation of the surrounding mountains. If you feel like it, make one of our friends your pet by buying it, vaccinated, directly on the site.

      PRICES:

      • Adults: €7
      • Children: €4
      • - 5 years: €1
      • Group (more than 8 people) : €5


      MORE NEWS!!

      The Rabbit Forest: offers the “Terra Anima” exhibition!

      Throughout the circuit discover the evolution of the animal world from the Big Bang to the present day!! Information and representations are offered to you...

      NEW THIS SUMMER!!

      • Discover astronomy with the planets on a scale with each other.
      • Starry sphere for observing constellations.
      • Explanatory sheets for recognizing constellations on the circuit
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Traveller Reviews La Forêt des Lapins

4.2 sur 5 299 reviews

  • Ana B

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Ana B on 27/01/2025

    Very friendly welcome. The owners are really there to talk to you about their animals and the love they have for them. The cages are large enough and the forest is super fun to explore. A nice little 1 hour adventure

  • Nestor Inthamoussu

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nestor Inthamoussu on 12/01/2025

    I expected more, its owners are excellent hosts

  • 64 64

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by 64 64 on 27/10/2024

    Family friendly place and beautiful rabbits. The managers are very nice

Traveller Reviews La Forêt des Lapins

3.5 sur 5 119 reviews

  • "Overpriced to see rabbits in cages"

    2 / 5 Reviews posted by Frogflo (Manchester) on 03/09/2015

    The entrance fee is 7 euros per adult. It is basically a walk on a path through the forest, which takes about 15 minutes to complete unless you want to linger in front of rabbits in cages. The...

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  • "Amazing visit ! Very interesting and a lot of rabbits to see!!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by AnnabelleAndreu (Weligama, Sri Lanka) on 14/09/2014

    The forest is really well maintained. The people takes care very well of the rabbits! The rabbits looks happy and healthy! The people are very friendly and knows EVERYTHING about the rabbits. You can...

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  • "Obsolete and sad"

    1 / 5 Reviews posted by cindy r (hettange grande) on 26/08/2024

    Disappointing and poorly maintained. Rabbits caged with many more guinea pigs. The trails are biscornuous, buried under vegetation, very old and past posters, a total mishmash of old laminated...

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La Forêt des Lapins

Address

2690 Urrizmeheko bidea
64250 Itxassou

GPS coordinates

43° 18'53.53"N, 1° 21'57.65"W

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