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In a few lines, here is a brief presentation of our members, their work
with donkeys and the ideas they stand for.
is a non-profit organisation . It was founded by a group of "donkey enthusiasts" in 1990. It currently consists of approximately 80 centres . The FNAR has members over the length and breadth of France - from Brittany to the Mediterranean Alps, from the Jura to the Pyrenees.
What we do :
Association for Donkey-Trekking), and specializes in introducing people who like country walking to donkeys who like people.
All FNAR members have had at least two years' experience in hiring out donkeys for accompanied or unaccompanied walking tours, and cater for the requirements of a wide variety of walkers, from your experienced trekker to the leisurely rambler. And they are all well-acquainted with the needs of families with young children
Why we do it !
* The rescue of a charming and useful animal
Donkeys have often been misrepresented and misunderstood. They are hard workers and very useful , despite their reputed stubbornness.
We work hard for the promotion and preservation of donkeys.Through the increasing numbers of people who enjoy holidays with donkeys, they get new status in a motorised world.* The promotion of a different tourism
We encourage people to prefer exploring the by-ways, rather than the highways; No record-breaker for speed , a donkey is a docile and intelligent companion, who gives a special rythm to walking ; you'll have the time to appreciate the beauty of landscapes and meet inhabitants ...*The upkeep of environment
We keep forgotten paths in repair, our donkeys are really the best ecological lawnmowers you could dream up. They do their bit
for landscape maintenance and protection against fire, while limiting the extension of fallow land.* The development of rural areas
You'll find that most FNAR centres are located in lonely places where economic activities are rare. They are family businesses, well integrated into the local community ; they they contribute to maintaining the unique quality of life in rural France and the survival of their villages ....
and rucksacks
* a way to avoid a nervous breakdown: to discover fabulous places, to be moved by charming donkeys, to enjoy the conviviality of donkey-owners
