Set in 4.5 hectares of parkland in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Haras de la Vendée, a cultural site run by the Vendée department, shares its passion for horses with you.

In the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Haras de la Vendée, a cultural site run by the Vendée department, shares its passion for horses with you. In a 4.5 hectare park dedicated to the equestrian arts, come and meet the horse in all its majesty and diversity.

Learn about dressage, watch working sessions and discover the different stages involved in creating an equestrian act. Attend equestrian shows, guided tours or interactive educational workshops, and enter into the intimate relationship between man and horse.

The Haras gardens are open to the public free of charge, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, January to April, May to June and September to mid-December (closed on public holidays).

Admission is charged on the days of events and shows, according to the diary. Access may also be closed in preparation for events.

Agenda 2025 :

Equestrian events: from 05 April to 11 May
Music Festival: 21 June
Summer at the Haras: 5 July to 31 August. New show "Cheval d'empereur", every day at 5pm from Sunday to Friday.
Heritage Day: 20 and 21 September
Christmas at the Stud: 20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026

Contact

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120, boulevard des États-Unis
85000 La Roche-sur-Yon
FRANCE
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Practical information

Opening times

from 20/12/2025 to 04/01/2026
Sunday from 14:30:00 to 19:30:00
Monday from 14:30:00 to 19:30:00
Tuesday from 14:30:00 to 19:30:00
Wednesday from 14:30:00 to 19:30:00
Thursday from 14:30:00 to 19:30:00
Friday from 14:30:00 to 19:30:00
Saturday from 14:30:00 to 19:30:00
Opening days: fermé le 21/12 et 01/01

Site theme

Stud

Architectural style of the site

19th century

Theme of the park and garden

Park

Access map, location

SNCF train station : 0.9 km
Bus station : 0.9 km
Public transport : 0 km

Spoken language

English
French

Facilities

Picnic area

Services

Shop
WiFi

Further information

Groups accepted starting from 15 persons
Pets not allowed
Visible point of interest without tour

Rates and payment methods

Prices

Full adult price from 8€ to 10€ (Plein tarif)
Children's price from 6€ to 8€ (12-25 ans)
Discounted rate from 6€ to 8€ (Porteur d'une carte d'invalidité de plus de 26 ans, demandeur d'emploi....)
Price for large families from 24€ to 30€ (2 adultes et 2 jeunes payants)

Payment methods

Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers

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