Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou

Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou

Come and discover this site of Echappées Nature, meet its donkeys and their cousins (Poitevin draught horses and Poitevin mules) from their first steps to their various uses (pack, traction, harnessing). Spend an unforgettable day with us!

A bucolic place, on the edge of the forest and close to the charming village of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, this site of Echappées Nature plunges you into the universe of a typically Saintongean farm and offers you the opportunity to get closer to the Baudet du Poitou, the oldest breed of donkeys in France. Historical place of the safeguard of this emblematic animal, the Asinerie proposes you ludic and educational activities, free and guided visits, hikes with a pack-saddle donkey, walks in carriage, 1 hour to take care of the donkeys... all that at your rhythm, in a natural and protected space of 55ha. Don't forget to book your activity !

Opening period

From 08/01 to 16/02/2024 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

From 17/02 to 03/03/2024 between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 04/03 to 31/03/2024 between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

From 01/04 to 30/06
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

From 01/09 to 30/09
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/10 to 18/10/2024
Opening hours on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 19/10 to 03/11/2024
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 04/11 to 20/12
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
By reservation only.

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