National Equestrian Academy of the Estate of Versailles

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National Equestrian Academy of the Estate of Versailles

Created in the Great Stables of the Palace of Versailles in 2003, the National Equestrian Academy is a major innovation in the field of live entertainment. A high-level higher education institution, it attaches huge importance to passing on expertise in creating equestrian shows.

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The Academy is an institution dedicated to excellence, built on the transmission of expertise and fertile exchange between different artistic disciplines. A place of creativity and sharing with the public, it was born of a unique adventure shining a spotlight on the equestrian arts in a contemporary way.

Bartabas, the founder of the project, transformed the Royal Stables into a stage. The horseman dreamed of creating his own equestrian ballet company, an exceptional troupe in which each artist could reveal their own talents and excel in original and unusual scenarios.

Outside of Versailles, the Academy also performs its “La Voie de l’Écuyer” show across France and abroad. The troupe puts on original shows in unusual locations and in collaboration with artists from different backgrounds.

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La Voie de l’Écuyer

The Academy presents its repertory show, taking the form of a new Opus each year combining the art of dressage, singing, stage fencing, kyudo (Japanese archery), and dance.
The performance is followed by an unaccompanied tour of the Stables.

Not recommended for children under 5

• On Saturdays at 6pm : from 15^th of February to 4^th April, on 2^nd and 9^th May, from 13^th June to 8^th August, and from 26^thSeptember to 26^th December 2020.

• On Sundays at 3pm : from 16^th February to 5^th April, from 14^th June to 9^th August, and from 27^th September to 27^th December 2020. Be careful, during July and August, Sundays shows start at 5pm.

• At 3pm, Wednesdays 21^stand 28^thOctober, 23^rd and 30^th December 2020.

Duration: 1hr 10 followed by an unaccompanied tour of the Stables.
Price: from €16 to €28

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Palace Ticket + Tour of the Equestrian academy of Versailles

This ticket gives you access to the Palace of Versailles, including the Palace's exhibitions, the Coach Gallery and a tour of the Equestrian acadamy.

20 € Buy online

2-day Passport + Show "La voie de l'écuyer"

This ticket gives access to the whole Estate for 2 days in a row and it also gives access to the Equestrian show.

43 € Buy

52 € Buy

VISITS

Heritage visit

Discover the King's Great Stables, home to the National Equestrian Academy, a truly contemporary Pages’ school.

Saturdays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm : from 19^th February to 16^th December 2020

Single ticket price: €7
Free for children under 5

Book online

Contact: 01 39 02 62 70

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