Bretonne Pie Noir cattle, Ouessant sheep and other domestic breeds share Menez Meur’s discovery trails with wildlife. A moorland backpack introduces the plants and birds of the heath through an interactive route. The Koad Kit adds woodland activities, while a clue hunt about farm animals and Breton nature has booklets for different ages.
Tag: farm-visits
Blackcurrant Weekend at Ferme Fruirouge
Ferme Fruirouge explores blackcurrants through three tastings in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. A savoury aperitif pairs kir bourguignon and cassis condiments with cheese, charcuterie and gougères. A copper-pot workshop visit follows family recipes into preserves, while the final tasting ranges from buds and hydrosol to crème de cassis, with stories of the farm’s organic orchards and Ribesthèque collection.
Experimental Breton Orchard Visit in Renac
This experimental orchard in Renac brings together more than 1,500 varieties of fruit trees, aromatic plants and edible flowers selected for a diverse seasonal harvest. Its kilometres of edible hedgerow are managed through species symbiosis, nitrogen-fixing plants, syntropic agroforestry and plant-based care, with synthetic chemicals excluded. The guided visit and tasting connect those methods with Breton climate, cider-apple culture and the flavours produced by a deliberately varied living landscape.
Breton Horse-Drawn Ride at Le Botrai
A horse-drawn carriage carries passengers through the countryside surrounding Le Botrai under the steady pull of two Breton postier horses. The breed belongs to Brittany’s long working-horse tradition, once central to farm transport and heavy rural tasks. Here the animals, harness and measured pace make that heritage tangible within the landscape of the educational farm at Saint-Trimoël.
Honey at Les Ruches d’Armalia
Les Ruches d’Armalia is a small beekeeping farm built around the Breton black bee, a native strain closely tied to the region’s rural ecology. The beekeeper harvests honey from the hives and transforms it by hand into a range of food and wellness products. A direct visit connects the finished jars and preparations with the bees, craft and green farm setting behind them.
Mahalon Discovery Trails
Chemins de découverte presents Mahalon as a rural commune to explore through hands-on culture and landscape. Farm visits, cider-house tours, artisanal jam making, Breton games and a guided walk around Poulguidou pond link craft, food and place. Practical countryside knowledge emerges as heritage in its own right, shared through the routines and skills of everyday Breton life.
Automnal Gourmand Farm Visit
Denise welcomes you to her farm, where you can learn all about her Limousin cows and barn-drying techniques. The visit concludes with a tasting of beef terrines, accompanied by a glass of friendship
Oyster Farm Tour in Carantec: A Regional Experience
Professional guide Michèle François leads this visit to the oyster farms of Carantec in the Bay of Morlaix. The tour explains oyster cultivation and ends with a tasting on site. A game booklet for children is available on request from the Carantec Tourist Office, where reservations and payment can also be arranged; booking online is another option.
Open Day at Durbois Farm in Billancelles: Pig Festival
Ferme de Durbois opens its pig farm in Billancelles for visits and activities around livestock. The programme includes encounters with farm animals, horse-drawn carriage rides and activities for children. A local producers’ market accompanies the farm opening, followed by a spit-roasted pig meal with music; the meal requires a reservation.