Dear knitters and aspiring knitters, welcome to the charming town of Rambouillet for the 12th edition of the Shepherd, Shearing, and Wool Festival! From March 28 to 29, 2026, dive into the fascinating world of wool and Merino sheep. Here, you’ll discover the secrets of wool work, from shearing demonstrations to creative workshops. Surrounded by agile herd dogs and fairy-tale-like sheep farms, you’ll be transported by the friendly atmosphere of this festival. So, grab your needles and come celebrate the beauty of wool!
Practical information — Fête des Bergers, de la Tonte et de la Laine
- Location : Rambouillet, Yvelines
- 2026 dates : 2026-03-28 → 2026-03-29
- Price : Moins de 3 ans : gratuit
- Opening hours : Billetterie de 11h à 17h30
- Program : workshops, demonstrations
- Official website : www.bergerie-nationale.fr/evenement/fete-bergers-tonte-laine
Getting to Rambouillet
By train
- Le Perray
- Rambouillet
- Les-Essarts-le-Roi
By bus
- Collège Racinay
- Faure
- Constellation
About Fête des Bergers, de la Tonte et de la Laine
The Château de Rambouillet, founded in 1474, is located in the city of Rambouillet, the capital of the Yvelines department. This chateau, a former royal and imperial residence, is situated in the heart of a vast park covering 980 hectares within the Rambouillet forest. For more information, visit the chateau’s official website: www.chateau-rambouillet.fr.
Source : Wikipedia
Things to see on site near Rambouillet, Yvelines
- Poteau des Rocréaux
- Office de Tourisme
- Statue
- Château de Rambouillet
- Bienvenue sur le Parcours des Glacières
Where to stay near Rambouillet, Yvelines
- Hôtel Mercure Relays du Château — 1 Place de la Libération 78120 Rambouillet — +33 1 34 57 30 00
Where to eat near Rambouillet, Yvelines
- Limonaia — 1 Rue du Général de Gaulle 78120 Rambouillet — +33 1 34 85 28 79
- Le Cheval Rouge — 78 Rue du Général de Gaulle 78120 — +331 30 88 80 61
- Poke One — 117 Rue du Général de Gaulle 78120 Rambouillet — +33 1 30 46 26 27
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