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  6. Haras de Méautry in Touques

 Haras de Méautry in Touques dans le Calvados

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine urbain
Haras
Calvados

Haras de Méautry in Touques

    Rue Louvel-et-Brière
    14800 Touques
Haras de Méautry à Touques
Haras de Méautry à Touques
Crédit photo : Roland Godefroy - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
1875
Fondation du haras
6 juin 1933
House protection
1940
Debacle and spoliation
27 octobre 1948
Extension of protection
29 mai 1967
Royal visit
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Manoir (Case B 184, 185): entry by order of 6 June 1933; Entrance gate; facades and roofs of the adjoining buildings of the mansion (Box B 184, 185): inscription by order of 27 October 1948

Key figures

Alphonse de Rothschild - Co-founder of the haras Created the stud in 1875 with his brother.
Gustave de Rothschild - Co-founder of the haras Brother of Alphonse, involved in the foundation.
Édouard de Rothschild (1868-1949) - Owner and manager Son of Alphonse, owner of the haras.
Guy de Rothschild - Signature owner Directed the haras in the 20th century.
Édouard de Rothschild (1957-) - Current Owner President of France Galop, heir to the estate.
Reine Élisabeth II - Exemplary visitor Lunch at the stud in 1967.

Origin and history

Méautry stud, located in Touques (Calvados) near Deauville, is one of the most prestigious studs in France. Founded in 1875 by the brothers Alphonse and Gustave de Rothschild, it revolves around a 16th and 17th century manor house, inscribed in the historic monuments. The estate, initially of 12 hectares, now extends over nearly 100 hectares of meadows, dedicated to the breeding of exceptional racing horses.

Over the generations, the haras is directed by Édouard de Rothschild (son of Alphonse), then by his grandson Guy de Rothschild, and finally by his great-grandson Édouard, current owner. The haras saw the birth of legendary champions such as Brantôme, Éclair au Chocolat and Exbury, all winners of the Arc de Triomphe Award. During the Second World War, several horses were deported to Germany as captures of war, some of which, like Brantôme, returned after 1945.

The manor house, the historic heart of the estate, has been protected since 1933 for its architecture, while its portal and facades of adjoining buildings have been registered since 1948. The haras also welcomed illustrious personalities, such as Queen Elizabeth II, who had lunch there in 1967. His exceptional award, with 3 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and 11 Prix de Diane, testifies to his influence in the world of horse racing.

Today, Méautry's stud remains a symbol of French equestrian excellence, combining architectural heritage and breeding tradition. The Rothschild family, owner since its creation, perpetuates this heritage by combining modernity and respect for historic sites. The estate, located on National Road 834, continues to attract passionate and professional people from around the world.

External links

Page Wikipedia
Page Monumentum