About this tour
Spend seven hours at Émilie's 18th-century farmhouse in the Seine-et-Marne countryside, just 80 minutes from Paris. Cook and eat lunch built around vegetables and herbs from her garden, sip her homemade wines, then help feed and walk the two horses across the property. Émilie, a former teacher and naturopath, guides you through the henhouse, greenhouses, and surrounding woodland. Children and all fitness levels welcome.
Highlights
- Collect eggs from the henhouse and tend the vegetable garden
- Feed and walk two horses through the paddock
- Four-course lunch featuring garden produce and local cheese
- Taste Émilie's homemade wine and French wine pairing
- Forest walk with countryside views and herb identification
- Stone farmhouse dating to the 1700s, still family-run
What to expect
You'll arrive at a working farm tucked behind a long forest drive. Émilie meets you with tea and conversation—she speaks fluent English and enjoys sharing her knowledge of plants and traditional methods. The kitchen work is minimal; she handles most preparation while you watch and ask questions. Lunch arrives unhurried, eaten family-style with wine and her own preserves. Afterwards, you'll handle the horses (no riding), collect eggs if season permits, and walk the property's quieter edges. Expect genuine rural rhythms, not polished instruction.
Good to know
March to September offers the fullest experience (greenhouses and gardens in bloom). Train from Gare de l'Est costs €2.50 each way; book Uber in advance from Coulommiers station (€25) or arrange the included driver option. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for light farmwork. Bring a phone for navigation once you're in the village.
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