Deer bellowing at the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix
Experience an exceptional moment at the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix, Moselle. Every autumn, nature comes alive with a breathtaking spectacle: the bellowing of the stag. It’s the perfect opportunity to observe this fascinating ritual of the mating season up close, right in the heart of an unspoilt natural setting.
The park’s educational program will give you a better understanding of deer behavior, with explanatory panels, activities led by the park’s caretakers and strategic observation points. The trail is free, safe and suitable for all, allowing you to enjoy this rare experience at your own pace.
Although the deer are most active in the morning and evening, the bellowing is audible and visible throughout the day. The park’s quiet, wooded setting makes for total immersion in this wild atmosphere, with its raucous cries and impressive confrontations.
Don’t miss this unforgettable encounter with one of the world’s finest wildlife spectacles. An ideal experience for families and nature lovers alike.
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Average duration 4 hours
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Languages spoken French
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Difficulty Suitable for all
From 21.09.2025 to 13.10.2025
Brame evenings: Children (3-11 years): €30.50 – Adults: €49 (€10 supplement for a day in the Park)
Brame mornings for the general public: Children (3-11 years): €30.50 – Adults: €44.50 (€10 supplement for a day in the Park)
Brame mornings for photographers: Children (3-11 years): €30.50 – Adults: €44.50 (€10 supplement for a day in the Park)
- Accompanied by an expert guide to observe and understand the brame du cerf.
- Breakfast or dinner
- Park day-access option
Brame evenings: Fridays (6:30pm to 10:30pm), Saturdays and Sundays (6pm to 10pm)
Brame matinales for the general public: Sundays from 7:00 a.m., at dawn, the plaine des cerfs is illuminated by light and morning mist!
Special photographer’s Brame matinales: Saturdays The Park opens at 7am. At dawn, you can set up your equipment and start shooting wildlife. Nature guides are on hand to share their passion for the Big Deer. This nature discovery is combined with a buffet breakfast (from 8:00 am).
- A unique immersion in the Brame du cerf
- A gourmet experience
- An offer tailored to nature and photo enthusiasts
Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix
With over 350,000 visitors a year, the Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix has become a benchmark in France and Europe over the past 40 years for the presentation of European fauna and globally threatened species. In a 120-hectare green setting, 4 discovery trails lead you to meet over 1,500 animals from 100 species living in semi-liberty. Bears, deer, lynx, wolverines, lemurs, red pandas and several packs of wolves will no longer hold any secrets for you! To extend your visit, 46 Nature Lodges offer a unique experience: sleep in the heart of a large animal park, close to the wild animals.
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