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Children need to reconnect with nature and discover animals. Provence, with its landscapes and terroir, is an ideal playground for this. Around Aubagne, several educational farms offer authentic experiences for the whole family. From our campsite in Aubagne, these educational and fun outings are easily accessible.
The essentials of your visit to Provence
| Farm name | Location | Bonus for children |
| Ferme du Collet des Comtes | 137 Bd des Libérateurs, 13012 Marseille | “Nature Workshop” activities (ages 5-12) |
| Ma Ferme | Le Valadet, 1165 Rte de Berre, 13510 Éguilles | “Little Farmers” activities (ages 2 and up) |
| Ferme Animalière d’Auriol | 124 Chem. de la Barrière, 13390 Auriol | “AquaSplash” and “Espace caresse” |
| Pastorale du Regagnas | 5553 Rte de Saint-Zacharie, 13530 Trets | Discover the Rove goat |
What are the benefits of visiting a farm?
An educational farm is a living learning space. These visits introduce children to agroecology, biodiversity and the importance of animal welfare. Animals play a key role in this process.
For families, discovering educational farms near Aubagne is an enriching experience: it stimulates children’s curiosity and develops their environmental awareness, far from screens.
Municipal farms: the reliable option
The City of Marseille has several municipal farms, renowned for their reliability and accessibility.
The Collet des Comtes Educational Farm (13012) stands out with its three hectares dedicated to organic farming. Families can discover a place of learning and sharing, with regular workshops such as the Nature Course for children aged 5 to 12, or ceramics classes, while meeting horses, donkeys, pigs and rabbits.
The Ferme du Roy d’Espagne (13009) is also appealing with its herd of goats and sheep, ideal for an educational family outing.
Focus on workshops for toddlers
Some educational farms are dedicated to stimulating the youngest children. At Ma Ferme in Éguilles, fun workshops welcome children from the age of 2.
With “Les Petits Fermiers” (Little Farmers), toddlers can approach, feed and brush the animals, a first encounter full of discoveries.
The “Les Petits Jardiniers” workshop introduces children to repotting and discovering vegetables, giving them direct contact with nature.
These specially adapted activities are perfect for sharing a special moment with the family while discovering the educational farms near Aubagne.
When the farm becomes a playground
A family outing is also synonymous with fun. La Ferme Animalière d’Auriol, near Aubagne, combines a visit to the animals with a petting area where you can get up close and cuddle the residents.
In summer, a secure play area with bouncy castles and AquaSplash offers slides and water jets for fun and refreshment.
A complete package that combines discovering the animal world with fun activities, perfect for a family day out.
The ‘Bienvenue à la ferme’ label: a guarantee of quality
For an authentic experience, the “Bienvenue à la ferme” network, managed by the Chambers of Agriculture, is a trusted benchmark.
This label promotes farmers who open their doors and share their expertise.
Near Trets, the Pastorale du Regagnas is a fine example, with its Rove goats, a local breed emblematic of the Provençal terroir.
When you visit the educational farms near Aubagne, this label guarantees that you will meet genuine, passionate producers and receive a warm welcome.
The area around Aubagne is full of educational workshops, games and opportunities to discover the local area. After an active day in Marseille and Provence, our campsite is the ideal starting point for exploring educational farms.