The Donkey and Mule Fair in Lignires is the most important event dedicated to the Grand Noir du Berry donkey in France.

Every year, the Lignires Donkey and Mule Fair hosts about 300 donkeys and 100 mules, as well as related competitions, and around 80 professionals in the field and around a hundred exhibitors and craftsmen.
Lignires is the cradle of the Grand Noir du Berry donkey, a rustic and robust breed that is particularly appreciated for its docility and its qualities as a draft animal. The Lignires Donkey and Mule Fair is an opportunity to discover this exceptional breed, as well as other breeds of donkeys and mules. The event also features a market with exhibitors and craftsmen offering various products related to donkeys and mules, as well as competitions and demonstrations, making it a must-see event for donkey and mule enthusiasts.

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