Created in 1975 to unite the ancestral agricultural heritage of Villiers-le-Bâcle with the modernity of the Plateau de Saclay, the Ferme du Bel Air is a socio-educational project run by local residents to revitalize the area. Since then, many animals have joined the farm's enclosures and large vegetable gardens have been cultivated: welcome to this little haven of greenery and nature!
At Ferme du Bel Air, you can stroll, discover and take a family walk to meet the funny residents of the place: you'll meet Praline the rabbit, Jean-Baptiste the peacock and his sweetheart Isabelle (turkey),Hansel and Gretel the pigs... But also Quenouille, Saucisse, Mistinguette the sheep, Salsa and Hico the donkeys, Michonne the goat, and so on. Yes, it's busy at the Bel Air farm, and that's without counting the bees from the educational apiary, which quietly forage on the Saclay plateau.
A large orchard is cultivated on site with large fruit trees (apple, cherry, pear...), there's also a barefoot sensory trail where you have to take off your shoes and, occasionally, the orchard turns into a picnic area in fine weather! Continue your stroll to the vegetable and aromatic gardens, where you can observe seasonal fruits and vegetables, or take part in special events.
For families, the Ferme du Bel Air opens its doors every Sunday, from 2pm to 6pm insummer and 2pm to 5pm in winter. You can also join the farm's association to come every Saturday all day long (€20 per family per year): workshops are scheduled every week! Let's discover this lovely educational farm less than an hour from Paris?
Dates and Opening Time
From October 1, 2023 to December 26, 2027
Location
Ferme du Bel Air
19 Route de Gif
91190 Villiers le Bacle
Prices
Free
Official website
fermepedagogiquedubelair.com
