Le Grand Parquet Equestrian Stadium from 16 to 26 April 2026 the 5th edition of the Spring Equestrian Sports, In just a few years, the event has become a major fixture on the international equestrian calendar. Created in 2022 by GL events Equestrian Sport, this year's event marks a historic milestone with two consecutive weeks of competition at the highest world level.
All competitions are offered in free access.
Four days dedicated to the art of dressage, culminating in the Nations Cup CDIO 5*-NC, This is the first time that the French Equestrian Federation has entrusted the Grand Parquet with the role of French Dressage Official. It is one of only two 5* Officials in the world, along with the Falsterbo Official in Sweden.
Labels programmed: CDIO 5*-NC, CDI 3*, CDI 1*, CDIYH, CDIU25, CDIY, CDIJ, CDICH, CDIP, CPEDI 3* and 2* (para-dressage, disabled riders).
Five days dedicated to show jumping, with a major new feature: the CSI 5* and Master Pro FFE take place on the Field of Honour, the Grand Parquet's historic grass track. Among the riders expected to take part are the team bronze medallists from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Olivier Perreau, Julien Epaillard and Simon Delestre.
Labels scheduled: CSI 5*, CSI 2*, CSI 1*, CSIYH 1* (Young horses aged 7 and 8), CSI Amateur Gold Tour, CSIP (Ponies), Master Pro FFE Championships (Pro Elite, Pro 2, Pro AS Young Riders, Criterium Pro 1).
Highlights The GL events Grand Prix CSI 5* on Sunday 26 April, with a prize fund of €308,600, bars at 1.60m.
Saturday evening, April 25: Fences Performers Auction, auction of around fifteen sport horses and embryos.
The events are spread over three separate areas, all open to the public: the Field of Honour (grass track, CSI 5* and Master Pro Élite), the Carrière des Princes (Young Horses, CSI 1*) and the Petit Parquet (CSI 2*, Amateur, Ponies, Master Pro 2).
The Discovery Village offers pony rides supervised by the École Militaire d'Equitation, a Mini Grand Prix on stick horses, a treasure hunt organised by the Fontainebleau Cheval Association (several levels, every day), a drawing workshop and demonstrations by the Garde Républicaine.
Renowned saddlers (Hermès, CWD, Devoucoux, Bruno Delgrange, Butet, Forestier, etc.), equipment manufacturers, equestrian fashion designers and animal nutrition specialists. On-site catering: public restaurant, food trucks and stands.
Timetable starting at 8 a.m., finishing depending on the event
Rate free admission
Car park free of charge
Accessibility ground-level site, disabled access
Free shuttles on weekends, between Fontainebleau-Avon SNCF station, the town centre and the Grand Parquet (every 30 min)
Address : RN 152 Route d’Orléans, 77300 Fontainebleau
Contact : [email protected]
👉 Read our complete guide to the Printemps des Sports Equestres 2026 on Fontyblog day-by-day programme, details of each event, shuttle bus timetables and tips on how to make the most of it.
Official website: leprintempsdessportsequestres.com
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