the academy
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’Écuyère” show across France and abroad. The troupe puts on original shows in unusual locations and in collaboration with artists from different backgrounds.
shows
La Voie de l’Écuyère
Choreographed by Bartabas and the equestrians of the Académie équestre de Versailles, La Voie de l'écuyère - Opus 2025 illustrates the spirit and sensibility of the school-company, which has been based in the Grande Écurie of the Palace of Versailles since 2003.
Based on the transmission of knowledge, the show sees the new class of equestrians evolve on new choreographies and revisit the emblematic tableaux of the Academy, such as the fencing on horseback, the ballet of sorayas with long reins, or the singing carousel.
The performance is followed by a free tour of the stables.
For the well-being of the audience and the safety of the performers and horses, children under 3 years of age are not allowed access to performances of La Voie de l'écuyère, as the show is not suitable for children. The show is not suitable for children under 5.
Unheated carousel.
Free seating.
Every weekend, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 3pm. Exceptional performances on Wednesdays during the short school holidays, at 3pm.
Please note that on Wednesdays and Sundays from July 6 to August 3, the show will take place at 5pm instead of 3pm.
Duration : 1 hour followed by a free tour of the stables
Price : from 16 € to 35 €
Palace ticket + equestrian show
This ticket gives access to the Palace and to the show of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
Palace ticket + equestrian show
This ticket gives access to the Palace at 9:30 am and to the show of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles, depending on the day chosen, on Saturday at 6 pm or on Wednesdays and Sundays as well as December 24, 26 and 31 at 3 pm.
It includes access to:
- the Palace with timed entry;
- the temporary exhibitions in the Palace;
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Royal Tennis Court;
- the Gardens (from 1 November to 30 March only) - to access the Gardens before 1 November, you need a Passport ticket or a Gardens ticket;
- the Park;
- the Esquestrian Academy of Versailles show.
The Passport + Equestrian show guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and their Gardens).
Full price
Passport + equestrian show
This ticket gives access to the whole of the Estate and also to the Equestrian Show presented at the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
Passport + equestrian 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.
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