Zen & Animal Afternoon

A mother and her son participating in the Zen and Animals Afternoon ©Amélie R. Photographies

Take a mini-farm, add a masseuse with magic fingers, and mix it all together with a good dose of family relaxation. The result? The Zen & Animal Afternoon! Between a "chicken scratch" massage and a back kneading like a donkey, get ready for a session that's as fun as it is relaxing!

⭐ Nature Cottage at Domaine de Puy Le Comte
⏱️ 1h30
🗓️ All year round, on Sunday or Monday afternoons
💰 €35/person (for a workshop of 3 people) / €25/person (for a workshop of 4 to 6 people) / €5/person discount for guests of the gîtes
🎂 From 6 years old
🎟️ Reservations required: 06 70 77 22 84

Rescue mission

But where did this idea come from? It all started with Michèle, who already owned a property with holiday cottages. One day, she decided to transform part of her land into a mini-farm to offer a refuge to animals rescued from abuse or the slaughterhouse. The result? A little paradise where donkeys, sheep, chickens, cats, and dogs happily coexist! Why not come and see them up close?

A mother and her son participating in the Zen and Animals Afternoon©Amélie R. Photographies

Take the paw

No need to be a massage pro here, we're just imitating our animal friends! Ready? Let's go! Like the rabbit, we gently tap with our fingertips on the back. Like the tortoise, we slowly move forward with the palms of our hands. Suddenly, the owl makes large circles on the shoulders with its wings (well… its hands!). And watch out, here comes the bear rolling onto its back like a big ball of fur!

In summer, settle down outside on soft mats to enjoy the beautiful weather. And to make sure you don't forget anything from this experience, you'll leave with a booklet to recreate all the massages at home! Will you prefer the kangaroo massage or the ladybug caress?

In the afternoon

In table!

After relaxing, it's time for a treat! Michèle delights young and old alike with a local snack: crispy biscuits and homemade fruit juice. Then, it's off to the mini-farm to cuddle the goats, greet the chickens, and give the donkey a treat.

And to finish in style, games galore: swing, sandbox, badminton or ball depending on the season.

I'm trying the experiment!