Denis and Sophie's little farm

There are several ways to reach us at the farm:

• By car: from Cambrai or Valenciennes, head for Le Favril (59550). Our address is: 15 rue du Bois. Parking is available on site, in a peaceful country setting.
• By bike: if you're coming from the surrounding area, enjoy a "two-wheeled" ride to the farm, taking in the Avesnois countryside.
• By train + shuttle: you can arrive by train via the nearest station (to be specified according to your point of departure). If you prefer, we can pick you up at the station and drive you to the farm. Just let us know in advance and we'll arrange for you to be picked up.

This flexibility allows everyone to choose the mode of transport that suits them best, and enables us to welcome you in the best possible conditions.

Located in La Favril, in the heart of the Avesnois region, La Petite Ferme de Denis et Sophie is an organic dairy sheep farm nestled in an unspoilt bocage landscape. The site combines rural authenticity, biodiversity and respect for natural cycles.

A former wet meadow that has been converted into a breeding and transmission center, the farm has been designed as an open space that is at once agricultural, educational and ecological. The wooden farm buildings blend harmoniously into the landscape, and the surrounding hedges, ponds and orchards provide a haven for a variety of flora and fauna.

La Petite Ferme stands out for its respectful approach to life: seasonal monotraitement, natural feeding, preservation of meadows and gentle water management. Every choice is guided by the quest for balance between production, the environment and animal welfare.

It's a lively, welcoming place, where ewes, lambs, chickens, fruit trees and visitors curious to discover another face of agriculture - closer to nature and people.

Our eco-responsible commitments

At La Petite Ferme, we place respect for life and the natural balance at the heart of everything we do. Our farm is committed to organic farming, which guides both our livestock and our landscaping.

• 🌿 Preserving biodiversity: hedges, ponds and natural meadows are maintained without chemicals, encouraging local flora and fauna. A willow hedge has been planted to manage the site's humidity while providing shelter for biodiversity.
• 🐑 Respectful breeding: seasonal monotraite, grass- and hay-based feeding, and respect for the ewes' natural rhythms guarantee their well-being and milk quality.
• 💧 Reasoned water management: the farm, located in a wetland area, implements natural solutions (flat ditches, absorbent hedges, no artificial drainage) to limit the impact on ecosystems.
• 🔁 Circular economy and sobriety: organic waste is composted, packaging limited, and the materials used favor the local and sustainable.
• 🌞 Transmission and awareness-raising: we welcome visitors, young people and groups to share our practices, showing that human-scale agriculture, respectful and rooted in its territory, is possible.

Our farm aims to be a living, exemplary and coherent place, where every daily gesture contributes to preserving nature and transmitting values of respect and joyful sobriety.

La Petite Ferme de Denis et Sophie is located in La Favril, in a typical Avesnois bocage setting of meadows, hedges and orchards. This undulating, green and peaceful landscape offers an unspoilt natural environment, ideal for recharging your batteries and discovering rural life.

The surrounding area abounds in natural and heritage treasures:

• The Parc Naturel Régional de l'Avesnois, nicknamed the "Little Switzerland of the North", offers numerous hiking and biking trails and remarkable viewpoints.
• Nearby, you can visit Maroilles and its famous cheese factory, the Musée du Bocage in Sains-du-Nord, or the Familistère de Guise, a landmark of industrial and social heritage.
• For nature lovers, the Helpe valleys and the Mormal and Trélon forests offer superb shady walks.

We also recommend local activities such as farmers' markets, discovering local craftsmen, eating in local inns or visiting other farms committed to sustainable development.

In the event of bad weather, several options are available:

• In wet weather, visitors can explore the farm interior, discuss farming practices, take part in sheltered workshops or visit nearby covered sites (museums, craft workshops, built heritage).
• During heatwaves, shaded and ventilated areas are provided on the farm to cool off, and walks can be replaced by quiet or creative activities indoors.

This rich, lively and welcoming environment means you can enjoy the Avesnes countryside to the full, whatever the season.