We have heard there is a place in France where monkies roam free and would like to find it. The name Lanede was mentioned and also mention of a monkey forest in Rocandour (Racamadour???). Anyone have any information on where this is located??? <BR> <BR>Thanks

Not 100% sure, but I think what you are talking about is in Alsace, in the Vosges mountains somewhere, close to Colmar.

The Foret des Singes is located just outside of Rocamadour. There are about 150 Barbary apes and macaques in the forest. There are guided tours (last about 1 hour) and the area is open 10-noon, 1-6. Weird, but true...

Thank you. That was exactly what i was looking for. <BR> <BR>

Thank you. That was exactly what i was looking for. <BR> <BR>

OK, now I'm curious. So how did these monkeys get there? Escapees that thrived?

Bringing this to the top, as I too, would like to know how they got there etc. etc. <BR>

I don't know how they got there but I do know that the Rock of Gibraltar also has Barbary Apes roaming free. Many people think Gibraltar is a waste, but I liked it for a day's stop.

Does anybody know how they got there???

Looks like you and I will never know Dayle unless someone out there has a good guide book. How did Sydney find out about these monkeys. Denise <BR>

I found out about the Foret des Singes while researching for a trip I'm organizing for this fall. It's briefly noted in various guidebooks in the "near Rocamadour" sections, but absolutely nothing about who, when or why. I found one website (in French) with the hours and a description...but no explanation other than "a recently established preserve". I'm still digging into the Net for more info for the tour, and if I run across any more on this peculiar place, I'll post. If not, I'll try to remember to post when I get back from the tour (believe me, I'll be hounding the "Accueil" people with questions).

Thank you Elvira, <BR>I intend touring France next year, so this is very interesting to us. I too am looking into thenet for this, but no luck so far. Will let you know if I find anything. Denise <BR>

The following URLs all mention a "monkey forest" or "monkey park" near Racamadour. They are all in English and may give you threads to follow or tourist offices to contact: <BR>http://204.73.77.37/lot/discover.html <BR>http://www.maison-de-la-france.com:8...ncenfants.html <BR>http://focusmm.com/france/fr_tu_32.htm <BR>http://www.bowhills.co.uk/lot.html <BR>http://www.fgtousa.org/activites/family3.htm <BR>