Ferme pédagogique, Educational farm and zoo in Simiane-Collongue, France
The Ferme pédagogique is an educational farm in Simiane-Collongue with spacious enclosures housing various farm animals including cattle, sheep, and horses. Visitors can observe and interact directly with these animals throughout the property.
The farm continues the long agricultural tradition of Provence, where farms have served educational purposes since the early 1900s. This role remains part of the region's rural heritage.
The farm teaches traditional handcrafts like bread making and cheese production through hands-on activities that visitors can try themselves. These practical experiences connect people to farming methods that have shaped life in the region for generations.
The farm is easy to navigate with open access between different animal areas so visitors can move freely among the enclosures. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection or rain gear depending on the season.
Visitors can participate in seasonal harvest activities depending on the time of year, such as grape picking in autumn or honey gathering in spring. These activities offer a real sense of how farm work follows nature's rhythm.
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