Initial command 1816 (≈ 1816)
Construction for the Duke of Gramont.
1er quart du XIXe siècle
Construction of the ride
Construction of the ride 1er quart du XIXe siècle (≈ 1925)
Edited under Louis XVIII for military training.
18 octobre 1993
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 18 octobre 1993 (≈ 1993)
Official protection of the royal ride.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Royal Manège (AH 78): Order of 18 October 1993
Key figures
Louis XVIII - King of France
Reigns during the construction of the ride.
Duc de Gramont - Initial sponsor
Recipient of the ride for his regiments.
Philibert Delorme - Inspiring Architect
Frame style reproduced in the ride.
Origin and history
The Royal Manège de Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a historic monument built during the first quarter of the 19th century, during the reign of Louis XVIII. It was erected on the initiative of an architect of the king's house, with the specific aim of providing a space dedicated to the equestrian training of military regiments. This building replaces an old palm game, marking a transition in the use of spaces dedicated to the training of royal bodyguards.
The structure is distinguished by its structure inspired by the techniques of Philibert Delorme, a renowned architect of the French Renaissance. This architectural choice reflects a desire for prestige and sustainability, while meeting the functional needs of a ride. The monument was originally commissioned for the Duke of Gramont, highlighting his close connection with the military aristocracy and the royal court of the time.
Ranked a historic monument by decree of 18 October 1993, the royal ride now embodies a rare architectural and equestrian heritage. Its location, on Place Royale in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, and its conservation, bear witness to the military practices and architectural achievements of the early 19th century in Île-de-France.
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