Les ânes en Culottes, Ile de Ré
During your camping vacation on the Ile de Ré, come and meet the famous “Ânes en Culottes”, famous in Charente-Maritime and the whole Poitou Charente region!
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A real must-see attraction for all holidaymakers, you can meet them in Saint-Martin-de-Ré’s Parc de la Barbette, just before the harbor. From April to October, they welcome you for short strolls through the park: every day during the Easter vacations, in July and August, and on weekends from May to June and from September to October. They’re also there on public holidays, depending on the weather. Unforgettable fun for young and old alike. Whether it’s a ride on their backs or a simple photo, the donkeys in their breeches always welcome you peacefully.
Come and discover the donkeys in knickers
When they’re not working, you’ll find the Île de Ré mascots (without their knickers) on the ramparts of Saint-Martin. But then, why do they wear knickers?
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In the 19th century, donkeys were used for work in the fields and salt marshes…
So, to protect them from insect bites, the inhabitants of Ile de Ré decided to make them breeches! Among all these donkeys, you’ll recognize the famous Baudet du Poitou thanks to its long hair. It’s a rare species that the Léau family has managed to preserve and integrate on the island of Ré. Today, the donkeys’ milk is also used to make artisanal soaps at the Loix soap factory.
