the academy
The Academy is an institution dedicated to excellence, built on the transmission of expertise and fertile exchange between different artistic disciplines. A place of creativity and sharing with the public, it was born of a unique adventure shining a spotlight on the equestrian arts in a contemporary way.
Bartabas, the founder of the project, transformed the Royal Stables into a stage. The horseman dreamed of creating his own equestrian ballet company, an exceptional troupe in which each artist could reveal their own talents and excel in original and unusual scenarios.
Outside of Versailles, the Academy also performs its “La Voie de l’Écuyère” show across France and abroad. The troupe puts on original shows in unusual locations and in collaboration with artists from different backgrounds.
shows
La Voie de l’Écuyère
Choreographed by Bartabas and the equestrians of the Académie équestre de Versailles, La Voie de l'écuyère - Opus 2023 illustrates the spirit and sensibility of the school-company, which has been based in the Grande Ecurie of the Château de Versailles since 2003.
Based on the transmission of knowledge, the show sees the new class of equestrians evolve on new choreographies and revisit the emblematic tableaux of the Academy, such as the fencing on horseback, the ballet of sorayas with long reins, or the singing carousel.
The performance is followed by a free tour of the stables.
All ages from 5 years old.
Unheated carousel.
Every weekend, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 3pm. Exceptional performances on Wednesdays during the short school holidays, at 3pm.
Duration : 1h followed by a free tour of the stables.
Price : from 16 to 28 €.
Palace ticket + equestrian show
This ticket gives access to the Palace and to the show of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
Palace ticket + equestrian show
This ticket gives access to the Palace at 11:30 am and to the show of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles, depending on the day chosen, on Saturday at 6 pm or on Wednesday and Sunday at 3 pm.
It includes access to:
- the Palace with timed entry;
- the temporary exhibitions;
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (every weekend);
- the Park.
- the Esquestrian Academy of Versailles show.
Your visit to the Palace must take place on the date indicated on the ticket. In order for you to make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm., the Gallery of Coaches and the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery from 12.30pm.
Tickets can be purchased on site subject to availability.
Full price
Passport 2 days + equestrian show
This ticket gives access to the whole of the Estate for 2 consecutive days and also to the Equestrian Show presented at the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
Passport 2 days + equestrian show
This ticket gives access to the whole of the Estate for 2 consecutive days and to the show of the Equestrian Academy of Versailles.
Book online and enter to the Palace in the half hour following the chosen time and to the equestrian show on Saturday at 6pm.
It includes access to:
- the Palace;
- the estate of Trianon;
- the temporary exhibitions ("Louis XV, passions of a king");
- the Gallery of Coaches (every weekend);
- the Sculptures and Mouldings Gallery (every weekend);
- the Musical Gardens or Musical Fountains Show in the Gardens;
- the Park;
- the Equestrian Academy of Versailles show.
Your visit to the Estate must be made on the date indicated on the ticket. In order for you to make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 10 am. in July and August., the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm.
Please note that the opening hours of the groves are different from the opening hours for water and music. Please check in advance on this page.
The Gardens close exceptionally at 5:30 p.m. on days of Night Fountains Shows from June to September as well as Friday July 14, Tuesday August 15 and Saturday September 23. The Passport ticket with timed entry does not guarantee access to the Night Fountains shows.
Ticket valid for one entry into the Gardens, through the Honour Courtyard of the Palace or the gates of Little Venice, the Menagerie, Neptune or the Dragon. Please note that a second entry is possible, but only through a different gate than the one used for the first entry.
Tickets can be purchased on site subject to availability.
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