Entre bastidores "Establos reales de Versailles"

Información

At the end of the 17th century, Jules Hardouin-Mansart built the Royal Stables at Versailles. It was home to the king’s horses, as well as the horsemen, grooms, pages and so on. Two hundred years on, the Grande Ecurie houses the Equestrian Arts Academy, directed by Bartabas.

Over the course of your visit, discover the stables with its 40 horses, including the famous Lusitanians, a favourite of Louis XIV. Wander through the schools and admire the magnificent, wooden, Italian-style arena, where you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the riders in training. You will also learn about the history of the “Haute Ecole”, whose primary ambition is to provide top-level training combining equestrian dressage with other artistic disciplines.

Meeting/pick-up point: Inside the "Cour d'honneur", in front of the porch under the arches. Metro Versailles Rive Gauche (RER C).
Duration: 1.15 hours.
Min. Age: 5 years.
Others: Any latecomers cannot be compensated with neither a postponement of the tour nor a refund. No flash photography. Horsemen are not obliged to train during the visit. For security or technical reasons, the itinerary can be modified on the day of the tour, if so instructed by Grande Ecurie of Versailles, without this giving rise to a refund. For preferential rates related to age, proof of identity will be required. Access may be refused in case of non-compliance with the age limits.