Family Fun

Cueillette de Viltain:
Viltain Farm is a safe bet. Since 1954, it’s been a 50-hectare livestock and dairy farm in Jouy-en-Josas and Saclay. The picking season runs from April to October, offering tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants, peppers, as well as peas, carrots, onions, cucumbers, European columbines, pumpkins, strawberries, black currants, raspberries, and blackberries. Additionally, depending on the season, you can find tulips, irises, fragrant carnations, lilies, and aromatic roses.

Cueillette de Torfou:
Located in the Junee Valley between Arpajon and Etréchy, spanning 20 hectares, it’s been owned by the Poupinel family for four generations. In winter, early vegetables like radishes and lettuce await curious visitors, followed by strawberries and spinach in the open fields. Next up are tomatoes, potatoes, and lilies, while the mid-June sky garden boasts strawberries, raspberries, and black currants. From mid-July onwards, you can discover the first batch of apples and several types of plums in the orchard.

Cueillette de Cergy:
La Cueillette de Cergy opens from May to October in a 40-hectare agricultural area behind the Cergy-le-Haut train station. Here, you can pick strawberries, raspberries, black currants, apples, plums, tomatoes, eggplants, zucchinis, mashed potatoes, beans, and more. Additionally, you can also pick tulips, sword lilies, dahlias, roses, and wildflowers.

Switzerland boasts vast grasslands and numerous farms. When visiting here, besides enjoying the scenic beauty of lakes and mountains, if you want to gain insight into local life, participating in a farm experience tour is definitely a great choice.

Praz-Romond Farm is open to the public and offers such visits. Located in Puidoux-Chexbres near Lake of Bret, along the road between Vevey and Moudon.

No matter where you come from, along the way, you will see vast fields, dotted countryside, and small towns. As you approach the farm, as far as the eye can see, the lush greenery stretches out across the land, seemingly endless and extending like a quiet tide towards the horizon.

During the visit to Praz-Romond Farm, in addition to enjoying the green life of the farm and the growth of various flora and fauna, and learning about the traditional Swiss way of life centered around herding cows and sheep, the Chevalley family also delights in offering you a taste of their handcrafted farm products.
They will personally take you on tours of the estate and farm, inviting you to participate in fun “milk games” and witness how the fresh creamy milk is refined into rich dairy products. The entire tour concludes with a tasting of dairy products. Ice cream, yogurt made from sheep’s milk, and various sheep cheeses are sure to leave you pleasantly surprised and satisfied.

If you’ve never set foot on a farm after arriving in the UK, then you absolutely can’t miss the opportunity to explore farms in London! It’s a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and get up close with nature and farm animals.

Vauxhall City Farm:
Vauxhall City Farm is one of London’s oldest urban farms, home to over 100 adorable animals. It’s a place where friends can interact closely with animals and experience the beauty of nature. In addition to animal interactions, Vauxhall City Farm also offers a variety of activities, projects, tours, and workshops to give you a deeper understanding of farm life and agricultural practices. Moreover, they host family fun days and large group events, allowing you to spend quality time with family, friends, and loved ones.
Address: 165 Tyers Street, London, SE11 5HS

Surrey Docks Farm:
As one of the finest farms in London, Surrey Docks Farm is a charitable farm that educates urban Londoners about agriculture, nature, and food production. The farm offers training and gardening courses, and houses a variety of animals including goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys, poultry, bees, and wildlife, as well as green spaces and gardens.
Address: South Wharf, Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5ET

Kentish Town City Farm:
Established in 1972, Kentish Town City Farm offers a diverse range of farm experiences, animal interactions, and special events suitable for families and friends to enjoy together. Visitors can get up close with animals, take farm tours, enjoy farmyard fun, and participate in seasonal special events. It’s a joyful, fun, and scenic place to be.
Address: Cressfield Close (off Grafton Road), London, NW5 4BN

There might be many who want to experience the joy of picking by hand. Here’s a roundup of farms around Paris. Let’s make plans for the weekend!

Cueillette de La Grange:
You can pick and collect over 50 varieties of fruits and vegetables on over 35 hectares of land. Depending on the season, you’ll find strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, cabbage, zucchinis, beans, peas, apples, raspberries, plums, cherries, and more.

Cueillette de Rutel:
Rutel’s picking offers 20 hectares of fields bordering the woods. These fields, along with the Dujardin family farm, have been open to the public since 1976, maintained by the family for 6 generations. With over 70 varieties of fruits and vegetables to choose from based on their taste quality, they are grown sustainably. The farm often hosts family activities, so keep an eye out if you’re interested.

Cueillette de Servigny:
La Cueillette de Servigny was born in the 1980s. For nearly 40 years, the Signolle family has been providing residents of Île-de-France with the opportunity to pick their own fruits, vegetables, and flowers near Sénart.

Cueillette de Gally:
Admission to La Cueillette de Gally is free. With 60 hectares of fields near Versailles, you can pick your own fruits and vegetables there. Strawberries, apples, tomatoes, lettuce, and potatoes are available at different times of the year. According to their website, this farm offers a rich selection of fruits for picking, as well as the option to pick fresh flowers.