The Donkeys of Oleron Unusual Visits in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

Opens Sunday at 10:00 am

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Useful information

Location : Sea side

Province : From island to island/ Île de Ré / Île d'Oléron

Services

  • Cash
  • Children playground
  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • Discovery Farm
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Island : Oléron Island
  • On the Farm
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • English
    • Located in the town of St Georges d'OléronLa Ferme aux Ânes is a place to discover with your family.
      From the free visit to the "Little Farmers" workshops, through the donkey tours or the carriage tours, all our activities are adapted to the different public welcomed.
      Created in 2008, the agricultural company "Les Ânes d'Oléron" is mainly based on equids, including the Baudet du Poitou.
      From the annual pension to the training in asinine traction through the reception of the public in situation of handicap, the free visits of the pedagogical farm and the cleaning of the beaches assisted by the donkeys, this structure values the asinine species in all its virtues.
      Moreover since 2022, the structure has developed in the services of eco-pasture with a herd of Poitevin goats and ewes Landes de Bretagne. The various animations on the Farm will allow you to discover our profession of breeder.
      store with organic donkey milk soaps, children's books and cuddly toys will complete your visit to the farm.
      Without forgetting our local organic bar where you can taste our beer "Île et Elle" or our lemonades from Oleron.

      FREE VISIT OF THE EDUCATIONAL FARM

      In autonomy, you will walk on a marked out course along our parks to discover the animals of the farm. Breeders mostly of local breeds, you will approach the Baudets du Poitou, the Traits Poitevins and the Poitevin mules. The educational farm has been expanded since the arrival of the cows from the Marais, the pigs from Gascony, the goats from Poitou and the sheep from Brittany. The only exception in the origin of our animals, you will fall in love with the fleeces of the Swiss sheep, the Nez Noirs du Valais.
      The visit costs 3,5€/pers, count 1 hour

      FAMILY ANIMATION

      This activity allows you to enter the park with your family!
      Imagine 1 guide just for you for 30 minutes or 1 hour.
      From the general discovery of the farm to the feeding animation, you will enjoy this individualized activity for your family.
      Group limited to 8 people, on reservation, 50€ per hour

      DRIVING, A REAL PASSION AT THE DONKEY FARM !

      Accompanied by an experienced driver, you will ride along the paths around the farm to discover our livestock. It will also be the occasion to exchange with your guide on our jobs and our and our animals.
      This is an activity to be done with the whole family. Our carriages are equipped to be driven in all weathers (rain or shine).
      Our donkeys, our draft horses or our mules are trained to this practice. We adapt the number and the size of the animals according to the load and the duration of the activity.
      The price is 40€ for a 30 minutes circuit for a group of 4 to 5 people. Possibility to take up to 12 people.
      Activity on reservation.
      This year, we are opening a new activity : the apéro-plage en attelage !
      (More information on request)
      It is also possible to book a Escargoline, a real tricycle pulled by a donkey guided by us.
      Activity adapted to families with young children.
      Information and reservation at 0681602983.

      THE ESCARGOLINE

      Giant tricycle pulled by a donkey, discover the farm with a passionate guide.
      Initially created for people with reduced mobility, this small cart is particularly adapted for families with young childrenYour guide will suggest you to enter the parks of the educational farm for an unforgettable session of cuddles with your family.
      Maximum 4 people.
      35€ per half hour, 60€ per hour depending on availability.
      Activity on reservation

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Traveller Reviews The Donkeys of Oleron

4.7 sur 5 264 reviews

  • Anne MA

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Anne MA on 23/06/2019

    Animals are very well looked after. The lady is welcoming and caring. Beautiful place well located. Highly recommanded. Recommand calling before if out of high season. Will come back for a ride to the beach next time.

  • Sabrina P

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Sabrina P on 22/08/2019

    Top !

  • Julie Ambert

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Julie Ambert on 20/07/2024

    The whole family loved this little moment of sharing. The children were able to ride a donkey and get up close to the animals accompanied by a guide who is passionate about animals. We recommend without hesitation. Thank you for this lovely welcome and thank you to Ugo for this lovely walk.

Traveller Reviews The Donkeys of Oleron

4.5 sur 5 63 reviews

  • "Nice experience in nature"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 329corinnac (Beauvechain, Belgium) on 06/05/2023

    Wonderful experience with children (or grand-children). Direct contact with animals and walk through landscapes of Oléron. The animals are well treated and respected. Pleasure for parents and...

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  • "Perfect."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by am129 (Paris, France) on 12/08/2024

    Great experience for our 8 year old son and our family! The mini educational farm is simple and effective! The donkey ride is at the top with very friendly and welcoming staff! The ride is...

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  • "Unique experience to recommend without hesitation"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Elea R on 13/05/2024

    A great welcome Bérénice takes great care of her animals and her customers We learned a lot Great experience to do guided and with family My mother-in-law in a wheelchair was amazed.

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The Donkeys of Oleron

Address

Le Placin
17190 Saint-Georges-d'Oléron

GPS coordinates

45° 57'42.44"N, 1° 21'14.86"W

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