The best animal parks and farms France

A farming family for several generations, it is by vocation and with passion that Patrick and Isabelle Darrigade perpetuate the regional tradition of duck breeding with foie gras and the cultivation of corn. Fitted out in the century-old barn, the family cannery, a modern tool, approved to European standards, allows them to work efficiently and traditionally. Label Rouge quality, traditional force-feeding. Only by reservation.

Laurette's farm extends over 5 hectares perched on a cliff facing the ocean. It offers guided or free visits with educational panels and audioguides. To see pigs, goats, ducks, donkeys, chickens and ornamental hens. But also ostriches, emus and rheas. Take part in the activities of the farm, from the breeding to the cereal part. Half-day and full-day activities are planned for schools and groups. She makes tasting plates. Direct sale of meat, skins, fat and feathers. Picnic areas.

This park is the largest green space in the 13th arrondissement and it is here that an educational farm has been set up where Ouessant sheep, ewes, dwarf goats, chickens, turkeys and rabbits live. Numerous activities are regularly offered, and on Sundays, two guided tours in front of the hutches and other hen houses are offered to raise awareness of urban farms and the ecological services provided by animals. Play areas and refreshment bar.

A few kilometers from Chazelles towards the Chevrière, make a stop on the pedagogical farm of Val Fleury. Michel and Isabelle Poncet take you to discover their herd of cows and their fields. Observation of animals (participation in trafficking, playful approach around games…), manufacture of bread, butter and compote and discovery of local flavors with tasting (buffets or tasters). Throughout the year, students in schools and leisure centers come to discover the life of a family on this dairy farm in organic farming. The farm is not home to cows, goat and pig.

Two facilitators to welcome the children of CP to the sixth.

La Manade des Chanoines is a tourist agency based in Arles, in the Camargue. It offers quad bike excursions to discover the region in an original and unusual way. Tours last around 2h30 and are led by qualified guides. The quads used are approved and can accommodate two people. A type A or B driving license is required to take part. Children aged 7 and over can be passengers. Rides take place only on authorized paths and respect the fauna, flora and regulations in force. Manade des Chanoines also offers other activities such as 4x4 safaris, horse-drawn carriage rides and electric bike rides. Reservations can be made all year round on request.