Ranch Paradisio

A pony farm on the heights of La Côte

Near Begnins, in the district of Nyon, Ranch Paradisio is a small family stable where children approach the animals gently. The spirit is that of a human-scale farm: you stroke, you observe, you learn to look after the animals. The ranch is very much active and regularly offers programmes for children. Not to be confused with the Manège de Begnins, which is a separate establishment. For the exact address and prices, the simplest option is to call the ranch directly.

What your children will discover

The ranch brings together ponies and horses, but also a whole little world that is always a hit with young children: goats and kids, rabbits, guinea pigs, hens and chicks. Plenty to multiply the encounters and let toddlers and older children alike find their favourite animal. Contact with the animals, well supervised, is a lovely way to learn gentleness and respect for living things.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

The programme revolves around pony rides, courses and camps for 4-12 year-olds (beginner and intermediate levels), and farm birthday parties for 3-12 year-olds. For a birthday, children usually go through a pony ride, grooming the horses, a small gymkhana and meeting the farm animals (goats, kids, rabbits, guinea pigs, hens and chicks). The atmosphere is family-friendly and welcoming, designed so the little ones feel at ease among the animals. The exact content and prices are confirmed at the time of booking, by phone.

Before you go

• Recommended age: 3-12 years for farm birthdays; 4-12 years for courses and camps (beginner and intermediate).
• Duration: varies by programme (ride, course, camp, birthday).
• Booking: by phone on 079 271 59 36; contact the ranch for availability.
• Price: paid; prices to be confirmed directly with the ranch.
• Stroller accessibility: farm ground, not very suited to a stroller.
• Transport: Begnins is reachable by TPN bus from Nyon; exact address and access to be confirmed at the time of booking.
• What to bring: closed shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
• Best season: all year round, depending on the programmes offered.

Parents' tips

• Call the ranch on 079 271 59 36 before heading out: exact address and prices are to be confirmed.
• Ask for the details of the programmes (ride, course, camp, birthday) and the ages accepted.
• Dress the children in closed shoes: this is a farm, not a pavement.
• Check the weather conditions: part of the activities take place outdoors.
• For a birthday, ask early about the number of children accepted and what is included.

Useful information

• Address: Begnins, district of Nyon (exact address to be confirmed with the ranch; not to be confused with the Manège de Begnins).
• Phone and booking: 079 271 59 36.
• Hours: depending on the programmes; to be checked directly with the ranch.
• Access: Begnins, district of Nyon; precise route to be confirmed.

Why we recommend it

Because a family farm with ponies and small animals is often a favourite with young children. Between pony rides, grooming, gymkhana and cuddles with the goats and rabbits, Ranch Paradisio ticks all the boxes of a nature outing near you, and it makes a lovely setting for a birthday. All that's left is to call the ranch to confirm the address, the prices and to book.

In a nutshell

An active family stable in Begnins, with ponies, horses and small animals (goats, kids, rabbits, guinea pigs, hens, chicks). Pony rides, courses, camps and farm birthday parties for 3-12 year-olds. Booking by phone; exact address and prices to be confirmed with the ranch (not to be confused with the Manège de Begnins).