Come and discover this Nature Escapes site, meet its donkeys and their cousins (Poitevin draft horses and Poitevin mules) from their first steps to their various uses (packaging, traction, coupling). Spend an unforgettable day with us!
A bucolic place, on the edge of the forest and a stone's throw from the charming village of Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, this Echappées Nature site plunges you into the world of a typical Saintonge farm and offers you the chance to get closer to the Baudet du Poitou, the oldest breed of donkeys in France. Historical place of the preservation of this emblematic animal, the Asinerie offers fun and educational activities, free and guided tours, hikes with a pack donkey, carriage rides, 1 hour to take care of the donkeys... everything this at your own pace, in a natural and protected area of 55ha. Don't forget to book your activity!
- ACCESS
- by A10 motorway, exit 34 (22 km) or exit 33 (28 km)
- by RD115 and RD150 4 km from Dampierre-sur-Boutonne
- by RD 950 (6 km from Aulnay)Please note that our dog friends are not accepted on the tour circuit and during activities
Excluding assistance dogs and guide dogs for the visually impaired.Groupsfrom 10 people
Average length of visit : 45
Average visit duration for groups : 45
- Prices
Free for less than 6 years.
Group rate from 10 people.
Free tour :
Full price: 4 €
Reduced price: €3 (6-18 years old, job seekers, people with disabilities, students)
- 6 years old: free (outside the group)
Group rate (from 10 people): €3
Guided tour:
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: €4 (6-18 years old, job seekers, people with disabilities, students)
- 6 years old: free (outside the group)
Group rate (from 10 people): €4
Museum space and shop: free entry.Method(s) of payment acceptedBank / credit card Cheque Vacation check Cash Contactless payment
OpeningsFrom 08/01 to 16/02/2024 between 10 a.m. and 18 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
By reservation only.
From 17/02 to 03/03/2024 between 10 a.m. and 18 p.m.
Closed between 12 p.m. and 14 p.m.
From 04/03 to 31/03/2024 between 10 a.m. and 18 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Only by reservation.
From 01 / 04 to 30 / 06
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Closed between 12 p.m. and 14 p.m.
From 01 / 07 to 31 / 08
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Closed between 12 p.m. and 14 p.m.
From 01 / 09 to 30 / 09
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Closed between 12 p.m. and 14 p.m.
From 01/10 to 18/10/2024
Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Closed between 12 p.m. and 14 p.m.
From 19/10 to 03/11/2024
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Closed between 12 p.m. and 14 p.m.
From 04 / 11 to 20 / 12
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
On reservation only.Pet FriendlyNo
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