By Pierre Puisaye Tourisme, May 25, 2024
Reading time: 3 min.
Welcome to the Castle Farm de Saint Fargeau, in Puisaye, where young and old can live an unforgettable experience in the heart of the department of the Yonne in Bourgogne. Children will be able to immerse themselves in the shoes of a farmer for an afternoon and discover the many activities of a farm of yesteryear.


Discover the little farmer course
During your stay in Puisaye-Forterre, the “little farmer” course offers children the opportunity to discover life on the farm in a fun and enriching way. An extraordinary moment for them during your vacation in Puisaye. Supervised by professionals passionate, they will have the opportunity to participate in various activities:

- Animal care
- Creating enrichments for animals
- A sensory journey
- A pony ride
- Treasure hunts
- Carriage ride
- And lots of other activities…
In addition to the daily tasks of the farmer, educational games and creative workshops are organized to stimulate the curiosity and imagination of budding small farmers, for half a day on the farm. It is a real immersion in the daily life of farmers, where every moment is an opportunity for learning and discovery for children.
What age to participate in the course?
This learning is intended for children from 6 to 12 years old, who wish to participate in farm activities during this time.
What are the training hours?
It takes place every Friday afternoon during school holidays (all areas combined) from 13:30 PM to 17PM.. During the winter holidays, you can participate on Tuesday afternoons.
How to book and what are the prices?
Reservation is compulsory. (Minimum number of 5 and maximum of 12). Price: 30€ per half day (5€ reduction for siblings). Snack included.
“Give your child a unique day taking care of farm animals!”
A unique and authentic setting
Take advantage of these workshops to visit this extraordinary place with your family. Saint Fargeau. The many events are planned throughout your visit to make you experience a moment unique on the spot. Take part as a family in feeding newborns, harnessing the draft horse, baking bread, and taking a carriage ride together. Discover a farm operating as it did back in the day in France, in a natural, wooded and preserved region: La Puisaye-Forterre.
Gîte, caravan, unusual accommodation…
Stay and accommodation at the Farm
This is the ideal opportunity to disconnect from everyday life, reconnect with nature and create unforgettable memories during your vacation in Puisaye-Forterre between Yonne and Nièvre. You will be close to farm animals for this return to basics in Puisaye, so take advantage of it and go on an adventure.
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