the academy
Since 2003, in the heart of the Equestrian Academy at the Palace of Versailles, the The national equestrian Academy of Versailles has been embodying an exceptional project: combining traditional French horsemanship with contemporary creativity. Founded by Bartabas, this company-school aims to welcome rider-artists and horses in order to train them in the equestrian arts, with absolute respect for oneself and others. Transmission, high standards and excellence are the hallmarks of their daily routine.
Spectators are invited to discover a world apart, combining light, discipline and poetry, allowing everyone to discover all aspects of equestrian work. Every weekend, the Academy opens its doors for a unique experience: the discovery of its repertoire show, La Voie de l’écuyère, followed by a tour of the stables.
shows
"La Voie de l’Écuyère" : a repertoire show that comes to life
Emblematic of the Academy, La Voie de l'écuyère presents Haute École dressage in the service of sensitivity and emotion. The narrative thread remains faithful to the spirit of the original creation: the scenes evolve with the expertise of the riders and horses over time.
This repertoire show features a dozen scenes showcasing equestrian disciplines that are as artistic as they are varied. All of them enrich and pay tribute to the relationship of trust between humans and horses.
Every visitor is invited to come and experience a rare emotion, where horses, light and music come together to tell the story of a timeless art.
AN EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION
Designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart at the request of Louis XIV, the restoration of the Grande Écurie was entrusted to architect Patrick Bouchain when the Académie arrived, transforming the Manège Royal into a veritable showcase of wood and light, Bartabas's favourite stage setting.
practical information
Duration : 1-hour show, followed by a self-guided tour of the stables.
Times : Saturdays at 6pm, Sundays at 3pm, and Wednesdays at 3pm during school holidays in Île-de-France.
Prices : €16 to €35
Location : Royal Riding School of the Grande Écurie at the Palace of Versailles
Seating is unreserved. Parking is available at the parade ground.
For all enquiries (groups, schools, accessibility, etc.) : +33 (0)1 39 02 62 70
Entrance ticket + horse show
This ticket gives access to the whole of the Estate and also to the Equestrian Show presented at the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
Entrance ticket + horse show
This ticket gives access to the whole estate of Versailles and to the show of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
It gives access to the palace at 9:30 am and to the show, depending on the day you choose: Saturday at 6 pm or Wednesday and Sunday at 3 pm.
It includes :
- the Palace with timed entry;
- the estate of Trianon;
- the temporary exhibitions;
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (every weekend until 31 October only);
- the Royal Tennis Court;
- the Gardens (until 31 October, single admission during the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show, ticket valid for one entry);
- the Park.
To make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm, the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm.
The gardens close exceptionally at 5.30pm on Saturdays during The Night Fountains Show from June 7th to September 20th, as well as on Saturday May 24th, Monday July 14th, Friday August 15th and October 26th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st.
Rates
