Vendée stud farm

In a 4,5 hectare park in the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Haras de la Vendée, cultural site of the Department of Vendée, makes you share the passion of the horse.

In the heart of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Haras de la Vendée, cultural site of the Department of Vendée, shares with you the passion for horses. In a 4,5 ha park dedicated to equestrian arts, set off to meet the horse in all its majesty and diversity.

Discover dressage, attend work sessions and discover the different stages of creating an equestrian number. Attend equestrian shows, guided tours or interactive educational workshops, and enter into the intimacy that unites man and his horse.

The Haras gardens are open for free tours, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m. from January to April, from May to June and from September to mid-December (closed on public holidays).

Paid access on days of activities and shows according to the agenda. Access can also be closed for the purposes of preparing events.

Agenda 2025:

Equestrian activities: from April 05 to May 11
Music Day: June 21
Summer at the Stud Farm: July 5 to August 31. New show "Emperor's Horse," every day at 17 p.m., Sunday through Friday.
Heritage Day: September 20 and 21
Christmas at the Stud Farm: December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026

• Group reception from 15 person (s).
• Guided tour
• Possibility of having a group guided tour on request
• Individual free visit
• Educational visit
• Possibility of having an individual guided tour on request

Visit languages

• French
• English

free Free for under 6 years.

Adult group rate On consultation

Payment method

• Bank cards
• French bank and postal checks
• French "Chèques vacances"
• Cash

Equipment

• Picnic area

Services

• Shop
• WiFi

Activities on site

• Specific thematic animation
• Workshop for adults
• Children's workshop
• Temporary exhibitions
• Sound and light