The Versailles Equestrian Academy, established in 2003 in the Grand Stables of the Palace of Versailles, is an institution that represents a major innovation in the field of performing arts. As a leading higher education institution, it places a strong emphasis on passing on the knowledge required to create equestrian shows.
Equestrian Show Program of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles
Show of the season
La Voie de l’écuyère: Every ballet company needs a repertoire
A signature production of the Academy, La Voie de l’écuyère showcases Haute École Dressage as an artistic for sensitivity and emotion. The narrative remains faithful to the spirit of the original creation: the scenes evolve over time, reflecting the growing expertise of both the riders and the horses.
Every weekend, this repertoire performance imagined by Bartabas shows off the Academy’s work. Rooted in the transmission of knowledge, it revisits its iconic acts, such as the horseback fencing choregraphed sequence or the ballet of the Sorraia horses in academic long-reining. Solos, pas de deux, and Carousel are punctuated by texts from the great masters of horsemanship, which attest to the excellence of traditional French dressage. All aim to celebrate the harmony of the bond between human and animal.
practical information
Book online at acadequestre.fr or by phone at 01 39 02 62 70
1-hour show, followed by a self-guided tour of the stables
• Schedule:
February 28–June 30: Saturdays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. during Île-de-France school holidays
July 1–August 2: Saturdays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 5 p.m., and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
August 3 to September 18: Annual closure
September 19 to December 31: Saturdays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. during the Île-de-France school holidays
• Prices: €17 to €36
Recommended for ages 5 and up; children 3 and under are not permitted
For inquiries: info@acadequestre.fr | 01 39 02 62 70
• Location: Royal Riding Hall of the Grande Écurie at the Palace of Versailles
Unreserved seating.
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the performance begins.
Parking available on the Place d’Armes.
Groups welcome
For groups of more than 20 people, guided tours with a tour guide on request.
Contact the Academy : Charlotte De Smet on 01 39 02 62 75
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