Horses

Christmas has come to the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack... and it's magical!

This winter, experience an unexpected and magical Christmas at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack: thrilling races, magical entertainment, and the holiday spirit like you've never experienced before in Paris!

The winter season at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: Sundays when Paris trots with pleasure

When the cold weather sets in over Paris, Sundays come alive again at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack. From November 16 to February 22, the winter season returns with a simple promise: to enjoy unique moments to the rhythm of the world's most spectacular trotting races, in a festive, gourmet and warm atmosphere. Download your free tickets!

Paris Eiffel Jumping 2026: the show jumping competition on the Champ-de-Mars

Paris Eiffel Jumping is back at the Champ-de-Mars from June 19 to 21, 2026. For three days, the world's best riders and horses will compete in the capital in high-level show jumping competitions.

Everyone on the track! Maisons-Laffitte (78): ponies, horse-drawn carriages and free equestrian shows at the château

Ponies, horse-drawn carriage tours, equestrian shows... Maisons-Laffitte looks forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 14, 2025, for a festive day dedicated entirely to the world of horses! For the second edition of "Tous en Piste!", the Château de Maisons is transformed into a must-see venue for all horse enthusiasts, with free events and activities for the whole family.

Hippodrome de Maisons-Laffitte (78) reopens: pony races and free events

Maisons-Laffitte takes the reins again! After a six-year hiatus, the largest racecourse in the Île-de-France region reopens its gates for a festive gallop on the occasion of "Fête Vos Jeux", on September 14, 2025. On the Manson straight, pony races await young and old alike, as they (re)discover the Cité du Cheval between competitions, events and age-old equestrian traditions.

Horseback riding with Henson Horses in the Fontainebleau forest, we've tried it!

Dreaming of an authentic horseback ride near Paris? We've tested the Espace Equestre Henson in the Fontainebleau forest. This unique equestrian experience with the famous Henson horses awaits you in Seine-et-Marne - 77.

Les Chevaux dans la Ville: free equestrian parades and events on Place de la Concorde

Horses are coming to the Place de la Concorde on September 5 and 6, 2025 for a free, festive weekend of horse racing. Activities, demonstrations and encounters await you at the heart of the equestrian world.

Concours Hippique Cossé-Brissac 2025: free show jumping at the Bois de Boulogne

From September 18 to 21, 2025, join us in the Bois de Boulogne for the 93rd edition of the renowned Cossé-Brissac show jumping competition, bringing together France's top show jumpers.

L'Hippodrome en famille: free weekend events for children in 2025, in Paris

From March 30 to November 15, 2025, it's possible to take the whole family to the racecourse! Every weekend, France Galop offers pony christenings, sack races, lots of horse-related discovery games, and for parents, horse racing at Ile de France racecourses.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Grosbois equestrian training center near Vincennes.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Grosbois training center, the trotters' last stop before racing at the Vincennes racecourse, where equestrian activities and historical heritage meet in the heart of the Val-de-Marne region.

Horse Day: free equestrian events for children across the Ile-de-France region

To mark Horse Day, the Fédération Française d'Equitation is organizing events across the Ile-de-France region on Sunday, September 15, 2024, opening the doors of pony clubs and riding schools to young and old alike!

Paris 2024 Olympics: why is this the last time we'll see horseback riding in the pentathlon?

Enjoy the pentathlon with horseback riding at these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, because it's the last time it's on the program! The reason? Numerous controversies about animal mistreatment since the Tokyo Games.

Alexis Gruss, father of Folies Gruss and master of the equestrian art, has died

Alexis Gruss, circus legend and master of the equestrian art, passed away at the age of 79, leaving behind a priceless legacy that profoundly influenced the world of show business. A look back at a life dedicated to the circus arts.

Cabaret de l'Exil - Persian Women, the equestrian show by Bartabas at the Théâtre Zingaro

Bartabas presents his new show, this time featuring Persian women and their exile, with Iranian artists, at the Zingaro equestrian theater in November and December 2024.

Casamaas: a nature break in country houses less than an hour from Paris

Close to the Rambouillet forest, enjoy a few days' rest in the countryside, in country houses with hotel services, to get closer to nature and share moments of serenity with your loved ones.

Republican Guard: why do we sometimes see the gendarmerie on horseback in Paris?

It's not unusual to see gendarmes on horses roaming the streets of Paris. They are officers of the Garde républicaine, an armed force that originated in the capital in the 13th century and now resides in the Célestins district.

Equestrian show and World Arabian Horse Championship at the Parc des Expositions du Bourget

Passionate about horseback riding and magnificent horses? Go to the Parc des Expositions du Bourget from November 17 to 19, 2022 to have the chance to see the most beautiful Arabian thoroughbreds in the world.

A weekend on the farm at the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet

Let's take a trip to the farm! On the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2019, head to the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet for a weekend of agro-ecology activities and games.

Quintessence, Cirque Alexis Gruss’ show

From October 14, 2017 to March 4, 2018, Cirque Alexis Gruss presents its new show “Quintessence”. Gathering three generations of the Gruss family and working with the Farfadais company, the circus offers an exceptional moment on three levels with 40 horses and 23 artists. A bold show perfect for the Holidays.