Once a royal farm, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr l' École stillretains a certain panache from that era, as the site is adjacent to the park of the Château de Versailles. Of the three Gally farms in the Ile-de-France region, Saint-Cyr 's is the largest: and with good reason, as there's so much to do here, it's a great place to spend the day, with or without children!
We start with the educational farm, perfect for toddlers and older children with its multitude of activities: you can discover the farm's furry and feathered residents with barnyard birds, goats that can be petted directly in their enclosure, ewes and their lambs, pigs or even, on a larger scale, horses, cows and donkeys. The animals roam freely on the farm or in their enclosures: all are perfectly accustomed to the presence of children and adults alike, and it's a real pleasure to stroke and observe these farm animals on a daily basis. In the distance, you'll be able to see the 200-odd beehives at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'École: this is where the farm's honey is produced, and you can buy it in the store! You can also climb aboard a real tractor and drive it (for real), in the farmyard.
Then it's off to the Bois de Gally, where three trails await you for a fun and educational stroll. You can transform yourself into a tiny insect by slipping into the skin of a little beast, and discover the wild animals of the Ile-de-France region... Then off to the educational farm for a workshop (at extra cost) to discover, depending on the season, how to make homemade apple juice, butter from the churn or bread!
Next, head to the cueillette de Gally, just a kilometer away, to stock up on fruits, vegetables, aromatic herbs and even flowers grown in Saint-Cyr usingsustainable agriculture methods. Here, the kitchen garden covers over 60 hectares, with varieties to pick according to the season. Apples, plums, strawberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, tomatoes, eggplants, zucchinis, squash, onions, blueberries, gherkins... Many (many) varieties are grown here at Ferme de Gally, and if you don't know anything about vegetable gardening, don't panic: we'll explain everything to you before you leave for the picking fields!
After a sporty harvest, we're off to Café de Gally, the farm's cocooning spot, for a hot drink and a delicious cake. Next door, don't miss the delicious crêpes and galettes made with local ingredients at the brand-new Crêperie de Gally during your lunch break.
La crêperie de Gally, the new gourmet and local address on the Saint-Cyr l'Ecole Farm (78)
Food lovers take note: a few months ago, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr l'Ecole opened its long-awaited crêperie, with a seasonal menu featuring fresh produce. For lunch or a snack, come and treat yourself at the farm! [Read more]
Finally, before you leave, take a trip to the huge Farm store to stock up on fresh produce (yoghurts, cheeses, butter, cream), groceries (honey, jams, cakes, cookies, local beers), wines (from Cave de Gally), fruit and vegetables for the whole week: enough to eat local, seasonal and responsible all week long! If you've got a bit of time left over, the store features a beautiful "garden center" section, with countless potted plants at very attractive prices, and a second-hand decorating section that's entirely second-hand. It's a great place to find nuggets for your garden, outdoors or indoors!
So, shall we spend a day at the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr l'École soon ?
Dates and Opening Time
Starts August 3, 2023
Location
Ferme de Gally Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole
Route de Bailly à Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole (D7)
78210 Saint Cyr l'Ecole
Prices
tarif enfant de 3 à 11 ans: €4.2
tarif adulte, dès 12 ans: €4.6
Official website
www.lesfermesdegally.com
Booking
www.funbooker.com
La crêperie de Gally, the new gourmet and local address on the Saint-Cyr l'Ecole Farm (78)
