Jacquotte's farm
Le Monde de Jacquotte and its creator Eric Blanchot are returning to the Nyon plateau this summer.
A place of entertainment: "LE MONDE DE JACQUOTTE"
This place wants to be a place of meetings and animations to have fun and learn about the fauna, the flora, the mountain pastures.
In addition to the activities offered last summer, some great new features are on the program, such as an entertainment area with the theme of milk and mountain pastures or even an educational area with the theme of bees.
For the little ones, a mini-farm to approach in complete safety: rabbits, hens, ducks, goats.
For older children, a unique "life-size board game" about shepherds, herds and their life in the mountains: "In the footsteps of the shepherd…"
Discover the life of a shepherd:
Through educational presentations of the role of the sheep dogs and the life of the shepherd in the mountain pastures. The meeting with the shepherd on site will allow you to go behind the scenes of the breeding and the transhumance (moving of the livestock to different pastures in different seasons).
Special animation: « the shepherd's morning »
Welcoming, meeting with the shepherd's dogs, waking up the herd, presentation of the ewes and goats, basic shepherd's practices, walk in the mountain pastures (about 40 minutes) to discover the herd of cows, history and practice of transhumance.
Breakfast on the way back (hot drink, fruit juice, pastries).
Presentation of the birds of prey on site.
Price: 40 €/ person (20 € for children aged 6 to 12).
Meeting with an animal photographer, an animal ethologist, the creator of Jacquotte ... depending on the dates.
Special event to be booked at the Morzine Tourist Office or by calling +334 50 72 72 26 (Maximum 10 people, adults or children).
"The dog, man's best friend" - Free access
July 29th, August 05th and August 19th: ethological meetings, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Discovery of the behavior of dogs in the company of the shepherd and his dogs: history of domestication, selection of dog breeds according to their use, behavior of the sheepdog (guide dog and protection dog), practice with sheep and geese, education of dogs (and animals in general) for cinema or entertainment, study of particular cases possibly proposed by participants.
Free entertainment, with prior registration on +336 62 76 92 01
Visit of the aviaries of birds of prey
Visit of the bird of prey aviaries - for the older ones
"In the footsteps of the shepherd"
outdoor game "in the footsteps of the shepherd" - for older children
News for summer 2022
In addition to the activities offered last summer, some great new features are on the program, such as an entertainment area with the theme of milk and mountain pastures or even an educational area with the theme of bees.
"ON THE TRACKS OF MOUNTAIN ANIMALS"
Every day from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Presentation of the main traces of mountain animals; taking footprints on the edge of the forest; cast of an impression; presentation of other animal identification clues.
Single price €9.
FREE EXPO...
From today and throughout the season, the Nyon leisure area is offering an educational exhibition to dive into the heart of the biodiversity of the flowers of our mountain pastures by learning to observe and identify them.
"The flowers of our mountain pastures: Photography exhibition - Directed by Mattéo Caroulle and Jean-François Verpaele
This exhibition will also present educational posters, particularly on the role of the flower and some of their particularities.
A quiz is offered to the youngest as well as botanical coloring boards.
An educational booklet presenting the particularities of the different alpine biotopes (alpine meadow, rocky areas, alpine forest and wetlands) can be downloaded on site using a QR code so that it can accompany you on your hikes.
Exhibition with free access to the activity area at the Pointe de Nyon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special group program:
A program specially designed according to your expectations, contact us on +33(0)4 50 79 00 38
