In Maisons-Laffitte, in the Yvelines (78), the horse still leads the pack. On Thursday, July 2 and Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Cité du Cheval brings the animals back to center stage with two equestrian shows staged at the Carrières Molière of the hippodrome. Two dates, two atmospheres, but one setting: an open-air arena, riders, horses in action and an audience seated right up close to the track.
Horse racing, show jumping and equestrian shows in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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On Thursday, July 2 at 7:15 p.m., the opening act takes the helm of the story with a horse show dedicated to the history of France. Audiences will witness a journey through the centuries carried by the horses, the costumes, and the traditions of the equestrian world. A more vivid way to revisit the great chapters of the past, far from a lecture, paced by the horses' gaits, maneuvers, and in-ring work.
On Saturday, July 4 at 8:00 PM, the tempo shifts with Jean-François Pignon, the renowned specialist in liberty dressage. The artist returns to Maisons-Laffitte with 11 horses for a performance built on listening, precision, and the bond with the animal. In the arena, the horses move freely, guided by a language cultivated over years. A mastery that reveals itself in the smallest details, and it’s this quiet dialogue that truly captivates the audience.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
In Maisons-Laffitte, the horse is never far from the action; at the start of July, it will clearly take center stage.
Dates and Opening Time
From July 2, 2026 to July 4, 2026
Location
Careers at Molière
Avenue Molière
78600 Maisons Laffitte
Prices
Free
Horse racing, show jumping and equestrian shows in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
