Unexpected Paris: Training of the French Horse Guards
Paris, France
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 90 minutes
Get an up-close look at the horsemanship and military precision of the French Republican Guard with a behind-the-scenes visit to their training facility. Listen to the cavalry band, see the horses that march in national parades, or admire the skill behind dressage, depending on which training is taking place the day of your visit.
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Get an up-close look at the horsemanship and military precision of the French Republican Guard with a behind-the-scenes visit to their training facility. Listen to the cavalry band, see the horses that march in national parades, or admire the skill behind dressage, depending on which training is taking place the day of your visit.Do you want to enter in the heart of the French culture? Come to know their beloved Republican Guard - as important as British Royal Guard - and feel yourself at the presidential tribune at the place of the Concorde, waiting for the parade to go along the Champs-Elysées.
This visit will enable you to see the backstage of one of the most prestigious symbols of France. You will attend one of the Guards training freely, however your guide will be there to answer your questions during all the time.
During your visit, you will have the chance to see the Republican Guards train for one of their major missions. You may witness the Cavalry band training, which represents the French Republic in important moments such as honoring a fallen soldier, performing national songs for sportive, cultural or politic events.
You may also attend the public safety demonstration and have the opportunity to see the backstage of the horsemen practices situation and exercises.
Finally, the Republican Guards may train for what we call “la reprise des douze”: twelve cavalrymen under the command of a NCO (non-commissioned officer). The special guard team will perform dressage exercises and you will experience the principles of the French riding.
All of these options will definitely offer you a great experience of what the prestigious Republican Guard looks like. You will have the chance to be in intimate circumstances, attending the behind the scenes of an elite core army.
Please note: The different teams programme is not communicated in advance, therefore it is not possible to choose which training you will attend.
You will be free to watch the training. However, the guilde will be there all the time in order to answer your questions either in French or in English.
This visit will enable you to see the backstage of one of the most prestigious symbols of France. You will attend one of the Guards training freely, however your guide will be there to answer your questions during all the time.
During your visit, you will have the chance to see the Republican Guards train for one of their major missions. You may witness the Cavalry band training, which represents the French Republic in important moments such as honoring a fallen soldier, performing national songs for sportive, cultural or politic events.
You may also attend the public safety demonstration and have the opportunity to see the backstage of the horsemen practices situation and exercises.
Finally, the Republican Guards may train for what we call “la reprise des douze”: twelve cavalrymen under the command of a NCO (non-commissioned officer). The special guard team will perform dressage exercises and you will experience the principles of the French riding.
All of these options will definitely offer you a great experience of what the prestigious Republican Guard looks like. You will have the chance to be in intimate circumstances, attending the behind the scenes of an elite core army.
Please note: The different teams programme is not communicated in advance, therefore it is not possible to choose which training you will attend.
You will be free to watch the training. However, the guilde will be there all the time in order to answer your questions either in French or in English.
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