Generali Open de France

The Generali Open de France: The Great Horse Festival in Sologne

The Generali Open de France is the unmissable event for French equestrianism. Every summer, the Parc Équestre Fédéral in Lamotte-Beuvron, the largest equestrian park in Europe with its 400 hectares, hosts the French Championships in the Pony and Club categories. The event takes place over nearly a month, from early July to late July.

Over Twenty Equestrian Disciplines

The Generali Open de France brings together an exceptional range of disciplines:

• Show Jumping: The premier discipline of French equestrianism
• Dressage and Para-dressage: The art of communication between rider and horse
• Eventing: Cross-country, dressage, and show jumping combined
• Endurance: Long-distance races through the Sologne forest
• Vaulting: Acrobatics and figures on a galloping horse
• Horse-ball, Pony-games: Spectacular equestrian team sports
• TREC: Trail Riding Competition Techniques
• Western riding, Hunter, Equifeel, Equifun: Various disciplines for all profiles

A National-Scale Event

With over 15,000 riders and tens of thousands of visitors each year, the Generali Open de France is the largest equestrian event in France. Riders, accompanied by their families, clubs, and horses, take over the park for the three weeks of competition. The atmosphere blends high-level competition and conviviality, with exhibitor villages, entertainment, and equestrian shows that liven up the evenings.

The Parc Équestre Fédéral: An Exceptional Site

The Parc Équestre Fédéral is a unique facility in Europe. Owned by the Fédération Française d'Équitation, it features numerous arenas, riding halls, cross-country courses, and reception areas. Located in the heart of Sologne, near the Lamotte-Beuvron train station, it offers an exceptional natural setting between pine forests and ponds.

A Stepping Stone for Young Riders

The Generali Open de France plays an essential role in the training of young French equestrian talents. For many riders, these championships represent the first major national event of their career. The French champion titles awarded in Lamotte-Beuvron are a major step in the riders' sporting journey, leading them on to international competitions.