Activities all year round
1900 Festival at the Vichy Bellerive racecourse
he horse-drawn carriage takes part in the Vichy-Bellerive racecourse festival: it reflects the Belle Epoque, with its horse races and sophisticated 1900s toiletries, much to the delight of the public.
A day at the races in 1900 at the Bellerive racecourse
A very fit Galopin in the running
Belle Epoque elegance with members of the Vichy Imperial Court
A day at the races in 1900 at the Bellerive racecourse
Napoleon III days
he elegance of the horse-drawn carriages is a perfect match for these sumptuous days of historical re-enactment.
Rides are available, with or without commentary depending on your requirements, and Second Empire dress is on offer for a carriage tour of Vichy in celebration.
Les deux calèches vis-à-vis sont de sortie pour le bonheur de tous
Crinolines et haut de forme
Romantisme et galanterie assurés
Promenade romantique au frais sur les bords de l'Allier
Le cortège du défilé s'ébranle avec Madame la Préfète et Monsieur le Maire en habit d'époque…
...et Isidor fend la foule tranquillement en direction de l'ancien Casino Théâtre de Napoléon III
Le Père Noël part à la rencontre des enfants
Isidor s'est transformé en renne pour l’occasion
La calèche toujours attendue par les petits et les grands au village
Le Père Noël part à la rencontre des enfants
Christmas markets and village festivals
hat could be more wonderful for children than to see a horse and carriage arrive to the tinkle of bells on its collar: pure magic! And grown-ups love it too!
The arrival of the horse-drawn carriage is always eagerly awaited by the inhabitants of a village or district: the horse brings life along and provide joy among all.
Events to promote draught horse breeds
The Sommet de l'Elevage in Cournon d'Auvergne in October
Galopin, the Poitevin line, presented to the public
Presentation of modern animal-drawn equipment: here a front train
Presentation of the Poitevin line and two Poitevin mules
Day of the Mulassière breed competition at Dampierre sur Boutonne
Driving competitions: take care not to drop the balls as you drive by
Isidor to supply water in 2023, still harnessed in the traditional way
Galopin, the Poitevin line, presented to the public
his agricultural event in Auvergne provides an opportunity to explore all aspects of agriculture.
Les Calèches de la Rive have been taking place for several years to promote the Poitou draught horse breed. They have been part of the breed syndicate (Les Races Mulassières du Poitou) since around 2010, and showcase their horses in a variety of ways:
- at work distributing water at the equine centre with a water tanker
- riding
- driving
- in hand
Promoting the breed in all its forms!
Equitalyon
he aim is always the same: to promote the Poitevin breeds, which are highly endangered due to low numbers and low birth rates (around 60 per year).
So there will be various demonstrations, and of course, the party that goes with it in the evening!
Presentation to the public