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Collections hippiques du Château de Maisons-Laffitte

Versailles tourism and trips around Paris: On your visit to the Yvelines or your excursions from Paris, allow yourself to be seduced by the excitement of the world of horses, horse riding and racing! As one would expect, this museum devoted to the sport of kings is in Maisons-Laffitte, the historic centre of the racing world, not far from the racecourse. By means of displays of models, works of art, archive material, cups and other period items, the museum recounts the story of racing in France from its early beginnings. After this weekend spent studying the world of horses near Paris, you will know that the first races in France were in 1830 on the nearby fields bordering the Seine, and will understand all about the famous red jockey’s cap and silks.

Guest facilities

Groups welcome
Group from 20 pers.up to 25 pers.

Equipment

On the premises :
Exhibition hall, Viewing theatre

Practical informations

2, avenue Carnot

78600 Maisons-Laffitte


maisons.monuments-nationaux.fr
Information : 01 39 62 01 49
Information (fax) : 01 39 12 34 37

Distances

Distance from Paris: 22 kms
Distance from Orly: 38 kms
Distance from Roissy: 37 kms

Languages spoken

English

Languages of audioguides

English

Languages of guided tours

English

Languages of information panels

English