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| Country |
France, F |
| Use (country) |
These days the tradition is only used as a tourist attraction and as ancient custom |
| Description |
On the island Ré, of the French Atlantic coast near La Rochelle, an old tradition is in place. The donkeys are given „trousers to wear, a kind of long gaitor made from plain or checked material. These trousers are to protect the donkey from mosquito bites. |
| Contact |
M. Léau - les Anes en Culotte, 32 bis, route des Chaignes, F-17740 Ste Marie de Ré, Tél. : 06.08.57.25.94 (GSM), Fax/répondeur : 05.46.27.19.74, |
| Hyperlink |
http://www.ane-en-culotte.com/default.htm |
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