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The is situated in the village of Le Pin-au-Haras, and is located on the RD926, 180 km west of Paris, 72 km south of , 40 km north of Alençon and 15 km east of .

Le Pin National Stud may be reached via : the A28 motorway (2 exits) : Gacé (no. 16), then follow Exmes or

Chailloué (no. 17), then follow Nonant-le-Pin, Conseil départemental de l’ Société des courses du Pin, Vilquin, Gilles Tourisme, du Pin , Haras Dollar, Leligny, Cerise,JM Commenchal, D. CAGNOLI Créations - Photos : Créations : the A88 motorway (2 exits): Argentan (no. 13), then follow the direction of Dreux or Mortrée (no. 15), then follow Médavy, Almenèches, La Cochère. Haras national du Pin - 61310 LE PIN AU HARAS - GPS coordinates: longitude: 0,14 / latitude: 48,74 / city: “Le Pin-au-Haras” Tél. +33 (0)2 33 36 68 68 - [email protected] www.haras-national-du-pin.com

The Orne in AN EXCITING VISIT A MAGNIFICENT PARADE OF HORSES - LES JEUDIS DU PIN ! Discover the world of th Every Thursday afternoon, from June to mid- horses, stabled in the 18 September, the horses are presented in hand, Century buildings, by taking mounted, in harness or in liberty, by the a guided tour. You will grooms, along with the artistes in residence. walk around the heart The impressive parade of the historic Haras of the stables, which national du Pin carriages, proudly displaying their house horses of different traditional red and black colours, and blending breeds, and visit the tack in perfect harmony with the coats of the horses, room, and the exceptional closes this wonderful show. collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

Your visit can also include the Discovery Trail in Stable Number 1, where you THE MAGIC OF THE SHOW IN DISCOVERING THE HARAS can fi nd out more about NEW THE INDOOR SCHOOL horses, and the Haras Pony Ride national du Pin. In the heart of the 18th Century indoor school, the NATIONAL DU PIN Manège d’Aure, the Haras grooms, accompanied by the artistes in residence, present various numbers in a unique and funny show... there are plenty of thrills and surprises waiting for you to enjoy!

A CENTRE OF EQUESTRIAN EXPERTISE CHÂTEAU LIFE FOR ALL ! On weekdays in summer various visits and There are over 300 years of equestrian history at the Haras national du Pin, which was workshops can be organised to demonstrate created by King Louis 14th in 1665, and built in the 18th Century by the King’s architect, Robert Visitors to this bright château can the different areas of equestrian skills, such as de Cotte. Nestled in a green haven which covers more than 1 000 ha (2,471 acres), the Haras see the equestrian trophies won traditional carriage-driving, the forge, and the national du Pin is today sometimes fondly called the «Versailles for Horses». by horses born on the Pin estate, saddlery workshop. This presents a wonderful Today the Domaine works with various partners in order to develop training, research, as well as sitting rooms, where opportunity for visitors to enrich their tour by competitions, and racing on site... always featuring - the Horse! animal paintings watch over the seeing places usually only open to the staff and th One of the most famous studs in the world welcomes you to step in through the beautiful superb 17 Century tapestries. pupils of the Haras national du Pin. wrought iron main gate.