Jumping, cantering, stroking… everything for the equestrian in you.


This is the 36th edition of the Salon du Cheval, being held at the Porte de Versailles exhibition space, and nearly 200,000 visitors are expected.

Several events are planned during the 9 days:

Le Jumping de Paris
This includes for the first time the Paris Pony Jump, open to under 16s

Le Défilé de Paris
A parade through Paris unlike any other you have ever seen, with over 300 horses! The march is on Sunday 2nd December, from 10am to 1pm, starting from the Bois de Boulogne and going right through the city. You can check the route here.

La Nuit du Cheval
This is a special show (two and a half hours long) with horses doing tricks. Three performances are planned, Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December. Check below for full details of times and entrance fees.

The Arab Horse World Championships
With the King of Morocco as patron, this is held at 10am on 7th, 8th and 9th December. Entrance is included in the general fee for the salon, but places are limited.

The Kids Village
Lots of children love horses, and this is where they can see the cowboys and indian villlages, try stunts on horseback (with the help of a professional stuntman), and get a free snack (Wednesdays and the weekend at 4.15pm). There’s also a horse drawing contest currently open, where you can win free entrance to the salon for a family. Click here for more details (in French only).

Here’s all the essential information for the Salon du Cheval 2007:

When: 1st – 9th December 2007
Where: Paris expo, Porte de Versailles. Metro Porte de Versailles (line 12) or Balard (line 8). Buses 80 and 39. Tramway T3
Opening hours: 10am – 7pm, late night opening on 4th December until 10pm
Entrance fee: Adults 12.50 euros, children 6-12 yrs 8 euros, children under 6 go free. Groups (minimum 15 people, with proof that they are together): 10.50 euros

Official site: www.salon-cheval.com (unfortunately, all in French)

Le Jumping de Paris
Hall 4 at the salon, Friday 30th November and Saturday 1st December at 8pm (entrance costs 33 euros and does not include entrance to the rest of the salon), Sunday 2nd December at 10am (entrance costs 43 euros and does include entrance to the salon)

La Nuit du Cheval
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th December at 8.30pm (entrance costs 35 euros and does not include entrance to the rest of the salon), Sunday 9th December at 4.30pm (entrance costs 45 euros and does include entrance to the salon). Free for children under 3 years old (but they must sit on their parents’ knees)

Bigger map here