Visit to the Asinerie du Baudet du Poitou

Leisure activitiesOPEN FEBRUARY/MARCHINCLUDED IN WINTER PASS

Adult €5.00 Child (6 to 11 years old) €4.00 Teenagers (12 to 17 years old) €4.00 Free with the Pass!

On a self-guided tour of the Asinerie (approx. 45 mins), come and meet the donkeys and their Poitevin cousins, draught horses and mules, and take a look behind the scenes at the Asinerie's museum area and outdoor trail.

Located on the typical Saintonge farm of La Tillauderie, a bucolic spot on the edge of the forest and a stone's throw from the charming village of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, the Asinerie opens its doors onto a 55-hectare protected natural area.

Opening hours

OPEN FROM 5 January 2025 TO 18 December 2026

From 5 January to 6 February: Monday to Friday, by reservation.

From 7 February to 22 February: every day from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00.

From 23 February to 31 March: Monday to Friday, by appointment.

From 1 April to 30 September: every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (6.30 p.m. in July and August).

From 1 October to 16 October: Monday to Friday, by appointment.

From 17 October to 1 November: every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

From 2 November to 18 December: Monday to Friday, by appointment.

Annual closure: Christmas school holidays

Access conditions

  • Access by car

    Asinerie car park for visitors.

    ADVANTAGE INCLUDED in your La Rochelle Océan Pass (adult rate only): get €10 off the hire of a Yélomobile car.
    Reach the sites included in your pass around La Rochelle with the yellow-topped Yélomobile car-sharing car: book in advance for 1 hour or several days and Yélomobile cars will make it easier for you to get around near La Rochelle.

    Details of fares and conditions of access to the Yélomobile service