Château Soubiran's free educational farm, a bucolic interlude near Melun (77)

Looking for a day out in the countryside? Head for Dammarie-les-Lys, in the Seine-et-Marne département, to discover the park of Château Soubiran. Here, in the heart of this natural setting, you'll find a large educational farm with over 200 animals.

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Founded in 1899, the farm is one of the oldest in the Île-de-France region (according to Dammarie-les-Lys town hall)! On site, you'll see the feathered and furry residents of the château farm: chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, horses... But also more exotic animals, such as wallabies (from the kangaroo family) or wild boars (from the pig family)!

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To discover this educational farm in Dammarie-les-Lys, the Château Soubiran park is open weekdays, weekends and public holidays! Admission is free and open to all, with no need to book in advance. Throughout the year, local schools and colleges can take part in workshops on nature and animals, and families can discover the farm during its public opening hours (see below).

Let's get away from it all, to the farm!