The Eagle’s Aviary

Let yourself be approached and tamed by the most astonishing birds of prey in the world in the ruins of a medieval castle listed as a historic monument at the Volerie des Aigles! Located in Kintzheim, Alsace, near Colmar, the Volerie des Aigles invites you to experience a unique 2-hour encounter with birds of prey up close.

Nestled in the heart of the Massif du Haut-Koenigsbourg in Alsace, the Volerie des Aigles is an open-air observatory that has allowed several generations of visitors to let themselves be approached and tamed by the most astonishing raptors from all over the world for over half a century.

Today, the first falconry in France created in 1968, the Volerie des Aigles in Kintzheim protects under its wing a large family of over 80 birds of prey from 30 different species and offers unique experiences with direct contact with the caretakers through guided shows, free-visit trails, and thematic activities.

The Volerie des Aigles offers you the opportunity to discover the agility of eagles, the acrobatics of kites, the dizzying speed of falcons, the silent flight of owls, the closeness with vultures, and the ingenuity of the secretary bird.

The immersion into the world of raptors, previously unexplored by visitors, is total! Plan about 2 hours to fully enjoy your discovery. So don’t hesitate any longer and book your entry to the Volerie des Aigles in Kintzheim, near Colmar in Alsace, to experience an exceptional encounter with the birds of prey!