Follow the guide to visit a place out of time.
If stones could talk, they would tell us the fascinating story of Tarbes through its Haras. Nestled in the heart of the city, this listed historic site is the cradle of Anglo-Arabic and a veritable living museum, created by Napoleon in 1806!
On its eight hectares, this exceptional place conceals museum treasures which make us realize the importance of horses in the development of Tarbes. Witness of a garrison town, which, for its hussar riders, experimented with skilful crossbreeding from the Tarbes horse, thus giving birth to the Anglo-Arab.
Guides Manuela and Cécile invite you to delve into the history and secrets of the Empire architecture stables, the collection of horse-drawn carriages, the saddlery of honor and the magnificent Maison du Cheval. Depending on the day of your visit, you can meet the blacksmith, beating iron in his forge, or witness the prowess of the equestrian artist in residence. You can also admire the horses in action, whether during demonstrations by the military section or the Tarbes mounted police.
Haras de Tarbes is much more than a simple museum, it is a place where history comes to life, where you can feel the equestrian soul that has shaped this town. Horses transport you to a time when their presence was inseparable from daily life. Book your guided tour now and get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Haras de Tarbes.
Convenient
Paying guided tours from Wednesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (followed by an equestrian activity around 4 p.m.). Reservation required on 06 14 12 30 30/ 06 32 44 87 13 guide.haras@mairie-tarbes.fr. Adult: 7 € – 10 € if animation – Child from 3 to 12 years old: 2 € – Student, rider, group: 5 €. Open doors: free admission the last weekend of each month (Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.).
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