Wednesday 1 july from 10:00 to 11:30 / Wednesday 8 july from 10:00 to 11:30 / ...

The Dombes ponds, a visit by horse-drawn carriage

Les attelages de la Dombes, Maréchal, 01400 Sandrans

Description

Discover the Dombes ponds at the pace of a horse, a poetic and authentic experience for young and old.
Settle comfortably into a horse-drawn carriage and let yourself be guided through the Dombes ponds at the gentle pace of the horses. Horse-drawn carriage rides invite you to slow down and observe the Dombes landscapes. Here, in a preserved natural setting, take your time. A fabulous living spectacle unfolds before you: admire this land shaped by the ponds where nature reigns supreme, and discover the region's rich birdlife. Eurasian coot, common pochard, great crested grebe, red-crested pochard, and even white stork... Did you know that more than 200 bird species inhabit the Dombes? Enough to fill your eyes with wonder and leave with unforgettable memories! During this timeless ride, your guide, Clément, will reveal the workings of the ponds, the secrets of fish farming, and the traditional autumn fishing, perpetuating a unique expertise.

Booking

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 4 Person (s) mini
  • 25 Maximum number of people

Opening times

Each wednesday from 24 June 2026 until 22 July 2026
  • 10:00 at 11:30
Each wednesday from 5 August 2026 until 26 August 2026
  • 10:00 at 11:30
Each wednesday from 2 September 2026 until 30 September 2026
  • 15:00 at 16:30

Subject to favorable weather

Location

The Dombes ponds, a visit by horse-drawn carriage
Les attelages de la Dombes, Maréchal, 01400 Sandrans

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 23 June 2026 at 16:18
by Dombes Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 6478947)
Report mistake
Filter search
Page types
  • All
  • Articles
  • Agenda
  • Lists