2026 Wool Festival at La Villette Farm: Herding, Sheep Shearing, and Family Activities

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Margot de Sortiraparis · Photos by Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 24, 2026 at 09:00 p.m.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, 2026, La Villette Farm will host the Wool Festival, a major family-friendly event featuring free activities and, best of all, the chance to see a flock of sheep right on-site!

It's an event just as essential for kids as it is for parents—a quirky gathering that brings a touch of nature back to Paris. On the weekend of April 11 and 12, 2026, don’t miss the Wool Festival held at La Villette Farm, in the 19th arrondissement.

The sheep and lambs are taking over the farm’s fields, much to the delight of the little ones. This lively scene offers a perfect chance to learn more about the role of , as well as insights into how wool is used—from the fleece of sheep to the cozy garments made from spun wool.

This weekend, the focus is on farms and rural life at La Villette, with a packed lineup of free activities for all to enjoy! Visitors can take part in creative workshops, watch live demonstrations of sheep shearing, and, most exciting of all, witness the spectacular transhumance of the Vernopâture solognote sheep flock transported through the region!

Once again this year, visitors can come see the flock of around forty Solognese ewes and their lambs on display at La Villette for the weekend. This seasonal migration also signals the arrival of spring and the start of a new cycle in nature.

Be sure not to miss out on a visit to the Villette Farm during your trip! Rabbits, donkeys, goats, chickens... A variety of animals of all kinds await you there. Head over to Villette Farm with your family this April weekend in 2026.

The Schedule for the 2026 Wool Festival at La Villette Farm:

  • HERDING TRADITION
    Open to all audiences
    Join a walk through the park with a flock of sheep and watch the shepherds and their dogs in action.
    Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. - Departure from the sheep paddock in front of the Philharmonie
    Sat & Sun at 4 p.m. - Departure from La Villette Farm Duration approximately 1.5 hours.

  • FAMILY ACTIVITIES
    Open to all audiences
    Learn about eco-grazing practices. Discover the journey of wool, from cleaning to weaving, with the spinners and weavers: washing, plaiting, weaving, dyeing…
    Sat & Sun from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  • SHEEP SHEARING
    Open to all audiences
    Watch the process of harvesting wool with the shearer and the shepherd.
    Sat & Sun at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
    Duration approximately 1 hour.
Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 11, 2026 to April 12, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    211 Avenue Jean Jaurès
    75019 Paris 19

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    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.lavillette.com

    More information
    Activities from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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