Haras National de Rodez

Le Haras National de Rodez has been establish for over 200 years in the city centre of Rodez, on the road to Santiago, following the reorganization of the administration established by Napolean. The first horses arrived on the site in 1809, in a former carthusian style monastery dating back from the 16th century, standing in the middle of a peaceful and verdant of six hectare park.

Amongst the 50 residents of the Haras National de Rodez (ten different races) one can find world renowned chief breeder « Pur sand Arabe Dormane ». Come and discover, as a family, the tasks and the daily life of Haras National de Rodez. You can also do many organized activities on the theme of horses. They will be a visit to the horse warehouse with a presentation based on the different breeds of horses. A visit to the 16th century monastery and a series of different demonstrations such as harnessing, grooming, weighing, dressage technique.. is available.