Fête de la Laine at the Saint Denis Open Farm

Educational farms

Fête de la Laine at the Saint Denis Open Farm

Offered by :

Ferme Ouverte de Saint Denis

4.9 (14 reviews)

Saint-Denis (93)

2 hours
Up to 20 people
From 3 years old

Instant booking

Join us at the farm on June 08, 2024 for Wool Day! You'll not only be able to watch the shearing, but also: transform raw wool, dye it with freshly-picked plants, and make little woolen objects to keep as souvenirs.

You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the date of the activity.

Activity description :

Sheep shearing is open!

Discover all the secrets of wool through demonstrations and fun workshops, on the farm, for children and adults alike. Several workshops and demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday, June 8, from 10am to 6pm.

On the program for the day:

10:15 am: animal care
Children and their parents are invited to help our caretaker look after the animals.
From 11am to 1pm, children are invited to :
- Dress a paper sheep with wool
- Workshop to color wool with plants collected together
- Transform freshly shorn wool into a wool souvenir
2pm to 5pm:
- Transforming freshly shorn wool into a little wool souvenir
- Workshop to color wool with plants collected together
3pm to 5pm : Guided shearing demonstration.
5:15pm : animal care. Children and their parents are invited to help our caretaker look after the animals.

Discover or rediscover ancient tools: the carding machine for brushing wool, the spinning wheel for spinning, and the shearing forces for shearing sheep.
You'll even be able to use some of them, just as you used to!

Prices

Zero booking fees

Children's entrance

With access to all workshops

€7.50

Adult Admission - Full Price

€5.09

Adult admission - Reduced rate

Residents of Plaine Commune, large families, students, people with disabilities.

€3.20

full

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4,9 (14 reviews)

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5/5

Great for kids, picnic area on site

Fatima,

16 jun 2024

5/5

I went with my granddaughter and sister-in-law and we had a great time, everyone was friendly and we had a great time with our children and the animals.

Lucie,

16 jun 2024

5/5

Beautiful day at the farm. First time I'd seen sheep shearing. The team is always top-notch and very attentive.

Elodie,

11 jun 2024

5/5

Superb activity on the farm: the workshops were very interesting, interactive and varied. Big up to the organizers - my 4-year-old daughter had a memorable afternoon. We learned a lot about spinning and fleece.

Asmae,

11 jun 2024

5/5

It is superb ⭐️ also my children very happy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Aurélie ,

11 jun 2024

Location

Meet at 114 avenue de Stalingrad, 93200 Saint-Denis, France

Access & Public transport :
- Saint-Denis Université stop at the end of line 13 of the Paris metro! 7 min walk.
The farm is less than 10 minutes' walk from the metro (line 13 - Saint-Denis Université stop).
- Bus 253 (Henri Barbusse stop)

Know before you go

Ticket valid ALL DAY, on presentation.
Workshops included in admission.
Possibility of picnic or snack on site.
You need to print out your Funbooker reservation voucher or present it on your smartphone.
The visit to the Farm is free for children under 3.
E-tickets are not ticket-cutters. Please allow for waiting time at ticket control.
Children remain the responsibility of their parents or carers.
Please do not feed or carry pets for their well-being.
Dogs are not allowed on the farm, except for assistance dogs.