Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Francilianes asinerie (94): donkeys and an organic farm for the whole family

Every year in September, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) sweeten up the autumn with free family visits and events! Need a dose of greenery? Visit the Francilianes donkey farm in Val-de-Marne (94) on September 16 and 17, 2023, to find out all about donkeys and organic farming.

The Journées du Patrimoine are back on September 16 and 17, 2023 in Paris, and beyond! The cultural event is making inroads in the regions, particularly in Île-de-France, where a range of free visits and events are on offer to the public. From architectural treasures to emblematic museums, castles and lush gardens , join the discovery trail as close to home as possible, and let yourself be lulled by the anecdotes and secrets hidden in these exceptional places.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 en famille (Heritage Days 2023 as a family): great ideas for children in Paris and the Île-de-France region
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are an opportunity for families to discover the cultural heritage of Paris and the Île-de-France region. With free tours, activities for children and entertainment of all kinds, there's something for everyone on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023. [Read more]

Instead of rushing straight to the capital, the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 also have some wonderful surprises in store for you in other parts of theÎle-de-France region! Like theasinerie Francilianes, founded in 2009 and taken over in 2014 by a passionate couple, which stands out as the first certified organic farm in the Val-de-Marne (since 2010). On 20 hectares of land leased from the Conseil Départemental du Val-de-Marne and the Région Île-de-France, the farm is dedicated exclusively to the well-being of donkeys, donkeys and colts, with an emphasis on grazing and hay production. The asinerie has since evolved to offer a range of activities, from companionship to eco-pasturing and asinotherapy. This educational farm open to the public also created its own dairy in 2018. Part of its production is intended for sale, and the rest is supplied to a soap-maker for cosmetic products. A visit to the Francilianes asinerie will leave you spellbound by these gentle-looking animals, by the Île-de-France region, and by nature itself.