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Stud farm founded in 1843 with a cultural, heritage and tourist centre linked to the horse, equestrian demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy
Built in 1843, the Haras de la Vendée covers over 4.5 hectares in the heart of the Vendée prefecture, La Roche-sur-Yon. Designed by the architect Malet, the stud features two landmark buildings, all set in a pleasant, well-kept English garden, a veritable green lung in the heart of the Vendée prefecture. The Haras de la Vendée is home to a cultural, heritage and tourism center dedicated to horses. A visit with the whole family will reveal the skills of the saddlers and farriers. You'll also be able to watch work sessions and observe the various stages in the creation of an equestrian act. The guided tour gives you a glimpse of the horses, donkeys and ponies, as well as the mares. In July and August, the whole family can join in the fun with equestrian demonstrations, interactive educational workshops for adults and children, an equestrian tale for children (aged 4-10), and costume visits for children. You'll also experience the main stages in a pony's day at the Haras de la Vendée, as well as carriage rides. As a family, enjoy self-guided tours with adventure books and question boxes, where children can follow Martin and Laura as they discover the Haras. New for 2025: grand equestrian show from July 6 to August 31. Christmas at the Stud: from December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The gardens are accessible free of charge outside the Stud's opening periods.
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Opening time and information on HARAS DE LA VENDÉE
From 08/04-07/05 & 01/07-31/08. Low season: open Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm; weekends from 2pm to 7pm. High season: every day from 10am to 7pm. Reservation required. Free until 11 years old. Adults: from 7 to 9€; Young people 12-25: from 5 to 6€, Free for children under 12. Vendée pass : adult 25€ Young people 12-25 years old : 18€. Children welcome. Animations.
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Located in a 4.5 hectare park in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Haras de la Vendée is dedicated to the equestrian arts. It reveals the secrets of the horse's life with original equestrian shows, interactive educational workshops, master classes
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Certains spectacles ne se font pas le Samedi.
Démonstration de dressage, présentation de différentes espèces, exposition de calèches/voitures, et une autre expo sur les selles/harnais.
Il y a en temps normal des balades en calèches, un spectacle "Alice", mais pas le Samedi.
Un petit coin restauration est présent au cœur du site, ainsi qu'un coin boutique.
L'entrée est accessible aux fauteuils roulants comme quasiment tout le site, les WC je ne suis pas sûre...
Visite le Samedi, 2 animations "seulement", cela nous a pris environ 1h30.
Une visite qui change des autres.