Printemps de l'âne 2025: two days to discover donkey trekking

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis · Updated on April 14, 2025 at 11:20 a.m. · Published on April 10, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.
On the weekend of May 17 and 18, 2025, donkeys will be celebrated in the Paris region and throughout France, with the Printemps de l'Âne 2025 event.

On Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025, the Fédération nationale âne et randonnée (FNAR) is organizing the2025 edition of Printemps de l'Âne, a special weekend during which the general public can discover donkey trekking at numerous locations in France.

Interested inhiking with a donkey? From short walks accessible to all (even the youngest) to longer hikes, via initiations, meetings and workshops, this weekend of May 17 and 18, 2025, the donkey is in the spotlight! And with good reason: it's an opportunity to discover these strange beasts very close to mankind during an unusual outing: hiking with a donkey. A true companion on the road, the donkey is a patient animal, perfect for a leisurely stroll. So, during this Printemps de l'Âne 2025, French donkey farmers invite you to discover all the secrets of this species: how to understand its behavior, how to drum properly, farrier demonstrations, how to prepare a donkey to carry luggage (or not) during a hike...

In the Paris region, only one donkey farmer is taking part in the event: Sandrine Lemaire, manager of Âne en Vexin, in the Val d'Oise département.

On the program for Printemps de l'Âne 2025 at Ânes en Vexin:

  • Donkey care (brushing, etc.) at the Vexin fair in Pontoise (95)
  • When ? Sunday, May 18

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Want to get away from it all without going too far? Head for Terres de Seine, the perfect haven for a mini-retreat in the heart of nature, less than 40 minutes from Paris. Here you can take a donkey ride through the magnificent landscapes of the Vexin nature park. An unusual adventure for the whole family or a group of friends! [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 18, 2025

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

    Location

    3 Chemin des Marais
    95450 Longuesse

    Route planner

    Access
    From Paris: via the A15 or A13 motorways

    Official website
    www.anesenvexin.fr

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