Pigeon Loft Van Vanneste-rigole Belgium

For more than 50 years, Frans Rigole and Guillaume Vanneste have built a loft rooted in the legendary Taveirne–Rigole Dream Breed Loft. What began under the guidance of August Taveirne and Frans Rigole has grown into a modern, performance‑driven breeding loft where heritage and innovation come together.

Today, the combination is known as Vanneste–Rigole, continuing the tradition of producing intelligent, durable and proven racing pigeons. This website guides you through our story, our racing history, our breeding philosophy, and the champions that carry our bloodlines into the future.

Pigeon Loft Van Vanneste-rigole Belgium

With almost 15 National 1st Prize winners, National Ace pigeons, Olympiad pigeons, and numerous 1st prizes and Top‑100 National results, we have built a dynasty of racing pigeons that forms the foundation of our lifelong passion for the sport.

The success of today’s winners is the direct result of our dedication, our involvement in the sport, and the strict selection applied to every breeder in our loft. Only the very best pigeons earn their place in the Vanneste–Rigole breeding programme, ensuring that quality, intelligence and durability remain at the core of our bloodlines.

Prestations

Pigeon Loft Van Vanneste-rigole Belgium

Powered by the greats pigeonfanciers of the past, perfected by the champions of today. Stichelbaut, Huyskens–Van Riel, Vanbruaene, Imbrecht, Roossens, Leo Heremans, Luc Wiels, Noël Lippens… Vanneste–Rigole delivers pigeons that win — and keep winning.

The offspring of today’s winners is the result of our lifelong involvement in the sport and the very strict selection applied to every breeder in our loft. This website guides you through our story, our racing history, our breeding philosophy, and the champions that carry our bloodlines into the future.

History

Pigeon loft

Dear Pigeon Fanciers,

We are Frans Rigole and Guillaume Vanneste, and together we have built our pigeon loft over the past 50 years. Our loft was previously known as Taveirne-Rigole Dream Breed Loft, a name that earned worldwide recognition through outstanding racing performances and breeding success.

Through this website, we invite you to discover our story, our racing career, our breeding loft, and the champions we have bred and raced over the years. Our achievements include 15 National 1st Prize winners, National Ace Pigeons, Olympiad Pigeons, and numerous 1st Prize and Top 100 National winners. These accomplishments are the foundation of our lifelong passion for pigeon racing.

The offspring we offer today originates from carefully selected breeding pigeons, chosen over many years for their exceptional racing performances, vitality, and proven breeding quality. Our goal is to continue breeding pigeons capable of competing at the highest national and international level.

If you have any questions about pigeon racing or would like more information about our loft, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for visiting www.pigeonloft.be. We hope you enjoy exploring our website and look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Best regards,

Frans Rigole
Guillaume Vanneste

Pigeonloft & De Reiger @ Fugare 2024

We were at the Fugare Fair in Kortrijk on the 17th and 18th of Februari 2024.

More then 100 exhibitors from 15 countries welcomed thousands of pigeonlovers who discovered new products and who could enjoy award ceremonies for races from all over the world.

More about the fair