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Fondation St-Barthélemy

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Fondation St-Barthélemy, a non-profit centre in St-Barthelemy near Echallens, Vaud, with an animal park of nearly 300 animals.

What's on here

Why go

  • The animal park, with nearly 300 animals, draws families, schools and visitors.
  • The terrace of the Le St-Bar restaurant, which has a play area for children.
  • Workshop products at the Le St-Bar’tisanal shop on the site of the Ferme, or at markets.
  • Meals at the Le St-Bar restaurant, which holds the Fait Maison label.

What's inside

  • Le St-Bar’tisanal shop, on the site of the Ferme, selling products made in the foundation’s workshops.
  • Workshops whose products are sold in the shop and at markets.
  • 74 residential places at the foundation.

Tickets and box office

  • The site is open Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.
  • The animal park can be visited during the opening hours of Le St-Bar.
  • Phone: +41 21 886 23 30.

Interesting facts7

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  1. 200 staff

    About 200 staff work there, equal to 118.4 full-time posts.

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  2. It is subsidised by the Canton de Vaud and recognised as public utility.

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  3. Its stated values are RESPECT, ÉQUITÉ and SOLIDARITÉ.

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  4. The foundation obtained the Cyber-safe label after months of collective work.

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  5. It published the first issue of its own journal.

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  6. Donations help adapt the environment to residents' changing needs and fund projects for them.

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  7. Volunteering is possible, sometimes a few hours a week.

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Sources: Fondation St-Barthélemy · checked 13 Nov 2026

Where
Le Château, St-Barthelemy, 1040

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Fondation St-Barthélemy?

The site is open Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00. The animal park can be visited during the opening hours of Le St-Bar.

Is there an animal park at Fondation St-Barthélemy?

Yes. The animal park holds nearly 300 animals and is a main attraction for families, schools and visitors.

Are children welcome at Fondation St-Barthélemy?

Yes. The Le St-Bar restaurant has a play area for children and a large terrace, and families come to the animal park.

Where is Fondation St-Barthélemy and how do I contact it?

The address is Le Château, St-Barthelemy, 1040, near Echallens. The phone number is +41 21 886 23 30.

Is there a restaurant at Fondation St-Barthélemy?

Yes, Le St-Bar. It has a large terrace and holds the Fait Maison label. Another venue, Le St-bar, operates under the same roof.

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