Access and parking

Access and parking

Address: Le Haras national du Pin - 61310 Le Pin-au-Haras (France) 

The National Stud (which is in the commune of Le Pin-au-Haras) is located on the RD926 road, around 180 km from Paris, 40 km north of Alençon, 15 km east of Argentan and 20 km from the A28 motorway exit (no. 16 Gacé-Exmes). The Haras national du Pin can be accessed from Paris via motorway (A13, then A28, exit no. 17: Chailloué/Nonant-Le-Pin) and via train (Argentan railway station, which is on the Paris-Granville line). 

GPS coordinates: longitude 0.14 / latitude 48.74

Parking
The Haras national du Pin has free parking available for visitors.  There is a car park opposite the ticket office and shop, and another larger car park behing this can hold around 100 cars.  We also have parking available for camping cars, which are allowed to spend one night here for freePart of our larger car park is designated for use by coaches.  Disabled parking is available in the car park opposite the ticket office, and there are also recharging units available for electric vehicles.  All our parking is free.

Picnic areas

There are several of picnic spots around the haras.
- At the back of the larger car park is a pleasant area, with tables, a nice view and 4 large wooden horses
- Opposite the main entrance to the Haras
There areas are not covered.

Disabled access
The Haras national du Pin extends a very warm welcome to disabled guests.  We offer designated parking near the ticket office.
Inside the shop/welcome centre we have disabled toilet facilities, and it is possible to reserve a wheelchair for use during the guided tour, if necessary.

We have ramps which can be put in place in order to allow entry to Stables 2 and 3.

Within the museum, it is possible to explore the upper floor as we have an elevator.

Facilities for babies and toddlers
A changing table is available in the toilets located in the Haras reception area.
The guided tour is accessible with a pushchair.
The museum space is suitable for children.

Foreign visitors
Unless specifically requested, individual guided tours are in French.

Before the departure of the tour, do not hesitate to request a foreign language translation. They are given out on loan and allow you to have essential information on the Haras, its history and the different places you will visit.

Animals
Our friends the dogs are allowed to follow the guided and non-guided tours of the Haras provided they are kept on a leash.

Unfortunately, they will have to wait outside the Museum, as they are not allowed in.

The shop
Have you just visited the Haras national du Pin? Would you like to remember this visit for a long time? Go through our shop to buy a small souvenir.
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Need a gift idea for a wedding, a birthday, or simply to please your relatives or friends? We have to have a product for you!
Nearly 10,000 references, textile products, bookstores, stationery, local products, decorative objects ... For all budgets and always linked to the site or the horse.

Café Degas
Café Degas is a fast and light restaurant offering seasonal snacks for lunch and afternoon tea. You can come and spend a moment in this friendly and colorful space in summer for a more complete offer or during short school holidays.
As fast food is provided by a third party, we are not directly responsible for opening hours, which may change or be revised downwards in the event of low attendance, mainly during the low season.