Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet

Located at the heart of the Rambouillet national estate, the Bergerie Nationale dates back two centuries to the reign of Louis XVI.
At that time, it was created to improve wool production and farming in France and to this day, it continues to serve for agricultural trials, training and innovation, involving and supporting farmers and applying a sustainable development approach.

Life on the farm

But that’s not all, because the Bergerie Nationale is also a working farm open to visitors for a fun and informative way of seeing what farmers do and how the animals live. Take a tour at your own pace or follow one of the guided visits held every afternoon. Depending on the season, there is a series of workshops and events for all the family: hand-milking of the goats, milking the cows, horse & carriage rides, taking care of the animals, shearing the sheep – including the historical flock of Rambouillet Merinos – Easter egg hunts and more! Enough to keep visitors of all ages entertained!
And don’t miss the new arrivals each year: the baby goats are born in spring and the lambs from September to February. And you can see calves, piglets, bunnies and chicks all year round.

Before you leave, stop off at the Bergerie’s boutique which sells a range of goods from the farm and other French farm produce.

The Bergerie Nationale celebrates Christmas

From December 8, 2021 to January 2, 2022, Santa Claus and his elves pay a visit to the children at the educational farm with a rich programme of activities for all ages. To celebrate an ethical Christmas Eve, take part in the " Récup' Noël " workshops during which the little ones can create their own decorations to hang on the tree. For those who love stories, every day during the school holidays, take a carriage for storytelling tours to the tune of "The Nutcracker".
On 12 December, the Christmas market at the Bergerie offers you the chance to buy local arts and crafts and food before enjoying a performance of "Beauty and the Beast" (online booking recommended).
But also, meeting with Father Christmas, gourmet food, nativity scene, milking of cows and care of sheep for end of year outings with your family in rural mode.

Discover the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet through one of the treasure hunts in the Paris Region Adventures application specially designed for families and downloadable free of charge.