La savonnerie de l'asinerie des Varennes Discovering a traditional method in Charente-Maritime

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Opens Saturday at 03:00 pm

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Useful information

  • Agriculture Bio

Location : In the countryside

Province : Pays d’Aunis and the coastline, La Rochelle, Rochefort and Marennes

Services

  • Disable access
  • Farm produce
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • English
    • We offer a range of donkey milk soaps made on our farm.

      Our soaps are made using the cold process method with a minimum of 20% donkey milk and natural ingredients from organic farming.

      Cold process soap making is a traditional method based on a chemical reaction achieved by mixing fats (such as vegetable oils and butters) with a strong base (lye for making solid soap). It produces superfatted soaps rich in vegetable glycerin, resulting in soaps with moisturizing, nourishing, and softening properties.

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Traveller Reviews La savonnerie de l'asinerie des Varennes

4.9 sur 5 248 reviews

  • Léana Chatelin

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Léana Chatelin on 03/03/2026

    I always look forward to visiting Clarisse and Antoine! Their animals have plenty of space and seem truly happy. The visit is incredibly interesting and varied; Antoine wonderfully shares his passion and knowledge. Thank you for these precious moments spent so close to the animals. 😊

  • Samantha Gardner

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Samantha Gardner on 27/02/2026

    Fantastic visit to the donkey farm! I visited with my 4-year-old son, and we got to pet and brush the donkeys, feed the chickens, and taste donkey milk! It was truly excellent value for money: 5 euros for 2 hours, and the owners were welcoming and knowledgeable, providing lots of information about the donkeys and the farm. We absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back!

  • marielaure deniel

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by marielaure deniel on 21/02/2026

    A wonderful welcome and a guided tour by Antoine, who was incredibly kind and patient. We got up close to the donkeys for some truly lovely cuddles. Go for it, it's great for both adults and children, and don't forget to give Rosita a pat if you see her!

Traveller Reviews La savonnerie de l'asinerie des Varennes

4.9 sur 5 64 reviews

  • "A great afternoon"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by MGray53 (Wokingham, United Kingdom) on 13/07/2018

    We visited Asinerie de Varennes last week and had an amazing time. The owners were very friendly and took us on a comprehensive tour. We were allowed into the field and enclosures and able to pet and...

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  • "Asinerie à visiter absolument"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by mickael078 (Versailles, France) on 30/07/2023

    Une visite faite au début pour faire plaisir à mon fils de 4 ans, mais qui au final a séduit toute la famille, grâce à la gentillesse et la pédagogie des propriétaires et de leur amour des animaux...

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  • "un bon moment en famille"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Amélie E (Saint Cyr l'Ecole, France) on 29/07/2023

    Les enfants adoreront et les parents aussi! :) Nous avons pris la découverte de la ferme avec un enfant + une petite balade à dos d'âne. Très enrichissant, pédagogique pour les enfants. Personnel au...

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Ride around

Esnandes : un village au bord de la réserve naturelle de la baie de l'Aiguillon

Esnandes : un village au bord de la réserve naturelle de la baie de l'Aiguillon
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8,7 km - Esnandes

Walking

Circuit Vélo - De la ville au Lac

Circuit Vélo - De la ville au Lac
Circuit Vélo - De la ville au Lac

12,4 km - Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis

Bike / road

Thairé : un village en Aunis

Thairé : un village en Aunis
Thairé : un village en Aunis

12,5 km - Thairé

Walking

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La savonnerie de l'asinerie des Varennes

Address

Fief des Varennes
17139 Dompierre-sur-Mer

GPS coordinates

46° 10'31.58"N, 1° 4'23.58"W

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