INAUGURATION ROUTE EQUESTRE D'ARTAGNAN - BEAUPRÉAU

Discover the route of the Route Européenne D?Artagnan and meet the key players in the Mauges horse world. Throughout the day, demonstrations, shows and family events will enliven the village. A grand equestrian show at night will bring the inauguration day to a close. Free for all! On the program for Thursday, May 9, 2024: 8:30-9:30 am departure for a 13km walk along the Evre river. From 11 a.m. onwards, meet the various players in the equestrian world: riding schools, farriery craftsmen, leather craftsmen, cosmetics made from mare's milk, professional saddlery, equitherapists, sport horse enhancement? A foodtruck will be on hand to serve lunch. At 2 p.m., the equestrian trail dedicated to riders and carriages will take you on a tour of the Route around Beaupréau en Mauges. Follow this link to register for the trail ride: https://tinyurl.com/REArtagnan For the public, the afternoon will feature a wide range of activities: initiation to musketeer fencing, pony christenings, carriage rides, creative workshops for children, acrobatics and other surprises... At 9 p.m., as night falls, a grand equestrian show of cloaks and swords will bring the inauguration day to a close: acrobatics, foil duels on horseback, stunts by riders, fire-eating, etc. will transport you back to the 17th century! Enjoy a full day of horse-related activities open to all. The inauguration continues on May 10 and 11, 2024 in Rochefort sur Loire and Saumur. To find out more about the 3-day inauguration, click on "website" in the Contact section The Route Européenne d?Artagnan is the first equestrian route to be awarded a European label, in the same way as the Route de Compostelle for pedestrians. In Anjou, the Route Européenne D?Artagnan runs between Touraine and Vendée. Starting from the town of Montsoreau, it will join the south of Sèvremoine, passing through Saumur, Angers, Brissac-Quincé, Rochefort sur Loire, Chalonnes sur Loire, Mauges sur Loire, Montrevault sur Evre and Beaupréau en Mauges.