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L'Elevage de Saint-Bernard

St Bernard breeder & kennels, open for visits to see these beautiful dogs

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This kennels is home to around 20 St Bernard dogs, and they quite often have puppies for you to pet.

Have your picture taken with the dogs, buy some souvenirs and learn about why they look the way they look.

All ticket sales go towards the upkeep of the kennels and to feed these large dogs.

You don't need to book to make a visit, just turn up. A car is advisable to get there or speak to your tour operator to see if they make trips down there.

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No need to book but the opening times are as follows -

In July-August and during school holidays, it is open from 10:00 - 11:30 and 14:30-18:00. Apart from these periods, it is open from 10:00 - 11:30 and 14:00 -17:00.

CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY MORNING.

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