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

Published by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 1, 2025 at 01:54 p.m.
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.

In your stirrups! On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Maisons-Laffitte will awaken to the rhythm of hooves for an equestrian celebration that will exalt the Yvelines. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the second edition of"Tous en piste!" will transform the Château de Maisons into a veritable playground for all lovers of horses and horse racing.

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For the occasion, get ready for an avalanche offree activities: pony care and baptisms for young adventurers aged 8 and over, majestic equestrian shows and guided carriage tours for an instructive and memorable journey back in time.

Maisons-Laffitte, the famous"Cité du Cheval", has been the cradle of French equestrian history since the 17th century. With its prestigious training center and history-laden château, this event celebrates a centuries-old tradition of passion for horses.

Programme for "Tous en piste!" 2025 at Château de Maisons, Maisons-Laffitte (78) :

  • Baptisms and pony care
    Families are invited to learn to ride withEpona club nature

  • Guided carriage tours
    Come aboard the Versailles horse-drawn carriages and discover the history of the town of Maisons-Laffitte, the Château de Maisons and the northern cellars, in the company of tour guides.

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  • Equestrian shows
    All day long, Récréation équestre offers three musical shows for young and old. Each will showcase different equestrian practices, performed by riders in 17th- and 18th-century costumes.

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  • Horse exhibition at the Ancienne Église, organized by France Galop
  • Café rencontres
    Equine connoisseurs and enthusiasts, come and meet racehorse professionals.

  • Catering will be available on site, with a varied selection of sweet and savoury dishes.

So, are you ready to gallop towards a festive day at the heart of the world of horse racing?

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On September 14, 2025
From 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    2 Avenue Carnot
    78600 Maisons Laffitte

    Route planner

    Access
    RER: line A, Maisons-Laffitte station
    SNCF: train from Saint-Lazare

    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    From 8 to 99 years old

    Official website
    www.chateau-maisons.fr

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