Living in Paris means giving up a little of the green, the nature, the forest and the countryside. And even if we don't regret our daily life in the capital, sometimes we feel the need for a little getaway in the fresh air. So what could be better than spending an afternoon, or even better, a day on a farm?
For children, it's the perfect opportunity to see, touch, stroke and sometimes even feed farm animals (apart from the educational farms at the inevitable Salon de l'Agriculture, or certain events such as the Transhumance de la Villette , which return every year). Goats, sheep, ewes, pigs, chickens, rabbits, ducks, horses... It's a true immersion in the daily life of a farm, with, depending on the location, milking of the cows not to be missed, feeding of the animals or animations to learn all about the lifestyle of these furry two- and four-legged residents! A must for the whole family, and especially for little ones, who can really discover how a farm works.
Some even offer guided tours or creative and culinary workshops to keep you entertained all afternoon. Whether in the city, the countryside or just a Navigo pass away, a visit to a farm is also a great way to spend an afternoon with the whole family!
So, why not spend an afternoon or a day on one of the region's farms this Wednesday or this weekend ?
Our selection of farms in Paris and the Ile-de-France region:
La ferme de la Mercy: camping, animal discovery and local produce in Chenoise (77)
Near Chenoise, in the Seine-et-Marne département, Ferme de la Mercy is a small family business run by Jean-Claude and Sylvie Cackaert. [Read more]
Tractor rides, children's entertainment and farmers' market at Ferme de Grignon (78)
In Thiverval Grignon, in the Yvelines department, Ferme de Grignon will be holding its Open House on Sunday June 9, 2024, to mark the Journées nationales de l'Agriculture. [Read more]
Festival de la Bergerie de Rambouillet: guinguette spirit and aperitif concerts in June and July
What are you doing in June and July 2024? No plans yet? Then you're in luck, because at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, the Festival de la Bergerie is back every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July. [Read more]
Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris
Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Stores and shopping centers open in Paris and Île-de-France, Easter Monday, April 1, 2024
Want to take advantage of a public holiday for a shopping spree? Find out which stores and shopping centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region are open this Easter Monday, April 1, 2024. [Read more]
Easter Egg Hunt 2024 at Gally Farm in Sartrouville (78)
Come and take part in a big egg hunt at the Ferme de Gally in Sartrouville, on Saturday March 30 and Sunday March 31, 2024! On the program, you can also discover the farm's animals, attend demonstrations, take part in a workshop... It's the place to come with the whole family to celebrate Easter! [Read more]
La Ménagerie Saint-Baudile, a bucolic educational farm in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)
Near Neuilly-sur-Marne, in the Seine-Saint-Denis département, the Saint-Baudile menagerie invites you to take a stroll in the countryside and discover its residents. [Read more]
Easter vacations 2024: milking cows and madeleines workshops at Viltain Farm
For the Easter vacations, scheduled from April 6 to 21 for Parisians, the Ferme de Viltain in Jouy-en-Josas is going into "vacation" mode, offering activities and visits to the animals, so you can spend a day in the great outdoors, less than 1 hour from Paris. [Read more]
Salon de l'Agriculture pour les enfants 2024, les bons plans
The Salon de l'Agriculture returns to Paris from February 24 to March 3, 2024. A not-to-be-missed event for families, this gathering of goats, sheep, rabbits and animals of all kinds also offers a wealth of entertainment for children. [Read more]
Edentera, the exotic educational farm at Isles-les-Meldeuses (77)
Walking around Paris and the Île-de-France region with children, the educational farms so [Read more]
Château Soubiran's free educational farm, a bucolic interlude near Melun (77)
Just a few kilometers from Melun, in the Seine-et-Marne town of Dammarie-les-Lys, you'll find Château Soubiran and its large park, home to a small educational farm. [Read more]
Spend a morning in the shoes of a farmer, at the Saint-Cyr l'Ecole farm (78)
During the February vacations, the Gally farm in Saint-Cyr l'Ecole offers your children the chance to become budding farmers for a morning. [Read more]
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]
La ferme de Chauvry, alpine goat farm and farmhouse cheese store (95)
In the heart of the Montmorency forest, in the small village of Chauvry, you'll find a goat farm where you can discover the farm's animals and buy delicious farm products made on site. [Read more]
Discover Téliane en famille, a dairy donkey farm in Chennevières-sur-Marne (94)
Donkeys in Paris? Yes, they do exist, just a little further away from the capital, and it's a farm of dairy donkeys, designed to produce milk for artisanal cosmetics, that you're invited to visit in the Val-de-Marne. [Read more]
The Saint-Hilliers educational farm, for a family outing near Provins
Less than ten kilometers from the medieval town of Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, in the hamlet of Savigny, in Saint-Hilliers, there's an educational farm where many furry and feathered residents live. It's the perfect opportunity to discover them on a day out with the kids! [Read more]
Discover the Ferme de Clamart and its animals with your family, Wednesdays and weekends
In Clamart, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the city farm welcomes young and old to the Maison Blanche park on Saturdays and Wednesdays for family workshops and to discover its animals! [Read more]
La ferme du Bel Air, for a family outing in the countryside near Villiers-le-Bacle (91)
At Villiers-le-Bâcle, in the Essonne département, Ferme du Bel Air invites you to meet its little furry and feathered residents for a family outing in the fresh air. [Read more]
Sleep among the animals at La Ferme des 4 étoiles, the country campsite of Greater Paris
Just a few kilometers from Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, you'll find one of the most original campsites in the whole region. Located in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley, the Ferme des 4 Etoiles is the perfect place for a day or weekend getaway on a farm. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Francilianes asinerie (94): donkeys and an organic farm for the whole family
Every year in September, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) sweeten up the autumn with free family visits and events! Need a dose of greenery? Visit the Francilianes donkey farm in Val-de-Marne (94) on September 16 and 17, 2023, to find out all about donkeys and organic farming. [Read more]
The Viltain Farm, where you can discover the breeding of dairy cows with your family, in Jouy-en-Josas
The Viltain Farm, with its market of local products, its dairy cows and its fields where you can pick your own food, is the ideal place to spend a day in the fresh air and discover the breeding of cows or to make your market of dairy products from the farm. [Read more]
Family tip: Hi-Han, the low-cost animal park in Roissy-en-Brie (77)
Near Roissy-en-Brie, in Seine-et-Marne, a small animal park welcomes you and your children from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm, for an afternoon of immersion on the farm. [Read more]
Malowe Nature, permaculture farm and fishing ponds: what's new in 2024
On a 6-hectare site, bordered by the Vaucouleurs river, Malowe Nature is made up of 3 ponds where you can fish for trout without a license. The site is laid out in such a way as to welcome you comfortably, whether you're on your own, with your family, or in a group. [Read more]
Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley
Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round. [Read more]
