The Chèvrerie du Brabant is a family-run goat farm at the Col du Brabant, in La Bresse, high in the French Vosges mountains. It welcomes visitors from February to mid-October to meet the herd, watch the afternoon milking around 5.30pm and taste cheeses made right on the farm.
A real working farm
This is not a tourist attraction built for show: it is a genuine working farm perched in the hills above La Bresse. The farmer welcomes visitors in person and explains the life of the farm, the herd and the surrounding mountain pastures. The goats’ milk is turned into cheese, made and matured on site.
How a visit unfolds
The visit follows the farm’s natural rhythm:
- In the afternoon: meet the goats and kids in the enclosure, feed them with corn provided on site
- Around 5.30pm: goat milking, with children welcome to take part
- At the end: tasting of all the farmhouse cheeses, then sales at the dairy
Allow about an hour for a standard visit. Children especially love stepping into the enclosure to meet the baby goats and helping with the milking.
Practical information
Getting there from La Bresse: the farm is at the Col du Brabant, a few minutes by car above the village. The road climbs steeply, so check conditions before heading up in snowy weather.
Season: February to mid-October. Times vary with the weather and snow.
Who it suits: families, and above all children who love getting close to the baby goats and joining the milking.
Booking: recommended, and available online at a reduced rate. Groups of more than 10 are asked to book ahead. For up-to-date prices, exact times and conditions, see the official site chevreriedubrabant.com.
Educational visits for schools
The farm also welcomes school groups on dedicated morning or early-afternoon slots. These longer educational visits cover rennet, the milking machine and cheese-making, plus the much-loved “bain de cabris” (kid-goat cuddle session). Arrangements and the per-child rate should be confirmed directly with the farm.
The Brabant goat cheese
Every cheese is made from the farm’s own herd, crafted and matured on site. You can taste them during the visit before taking your favourites home. A real Vosges product to bring back to your chalet for a mountain-style aperitif or meal.
Combine it with
A farm visit pairs naturally with a wider taste of Vosges country cooking. To go further, see our guide to the farm-inns around La Bresse and our pick of addresses for farmhouse Munster cheese. For children, find every idea in our guide to family activities in La Bresse.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chèvrerie du Brabant?
The Chèvrerie du Brabant goat farm sits at the Col du Brabant in La Bresse, high in the French Vosges mountains. It is a family-run farm a few minutes' drive above the village centre.
When can you visit the goat farm?
Farm visits run from February to mid-October. Opening times can change with the weather and snow conditions. The goat milking, around 5.30pm, is the highlight of the visit.
Can children take part in the milking?
Yes. Around 5.30pm children can join in the goat milking. During the day they can also enter the enclosure to meet the kids and feed the goats with corn provided on site.
Do you need to book to visit the Chèvrerie du Brabant?
Booking is recommended and can be done online for a reduced rate. Groups of more than 10 people are asked to book ahead. Check current times and conditions on the official site chevreriedubrabant.com before you go.
Can you buy goat cheese on site?
Yes. The goat cheeses are made and matured on site from the farm's own herd. At the end of the visit you can taste them and buy your favourites directly at the farm dairy.