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.
A ride with a donkey in the Vexin nature park, a guaranteed change of scenery just 40 minutes from Paris!
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]
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18, 2025
Location
Donkeys in Vexin
3 Chemin des Marais
95450 Longuesse
Access
From Paris: via the A15 or A13 motorways
Official website
www.anesenvexin.fr



A ride with a donkey in the Vexin nature park, a guaranteed change of scenery just 40 minutes from Paris!














