Accommodation near Lamotte-Beuvron equestrian park for riders

During championship weeks, beds in Lamotte-Beuvron go fast. Our house in Romorantin-Lanthenay sleeps 6 people, 43 min (41 km) from the Parc équestre fédéral, the French Equestrian Federation's showground. One thing to know before you book: the cottage houses people, not horses. There are no stables and no paddock on site.

Where can you stay when Lamotte-Beuvron is full?

Widen your search to towns 30 to 45 min away by car, Romorantin-Lanthenay among them. Clubs without a pitch on the showground stay off site and drive in each day.

The Parc équestre fédéral has 520 permanent stables, 200 beds in 85 rooms and camping areas. During the big events that is not enough, and the federation itself publishes a list of lodgings in the surrounding area.

Staying in Romorantin keeps things simple: horses stay stabled at the showground, riders and supporters drive back to a quiet house for the night.

How long is the drive from Romorantin to the showground?

Allow 43 min for 41 km, with no motorway and no toll. The route follows the D922 through Millançay and Neung-sur-Beuvron, then the D923 into Lamotte-Beuvron.

For an early class, take your start time from the official schedule and work backwards: 43 min on the road, parking, the walk to the stables, tacking up. In 2026, the day car park for clubs staying off site was open from 7 am to 8 pm during the Generali Open de France. Check the arrangements for your own event on its website.

The road runs through the Sologne forest. Deer and wild boar cross at dawn and dusk, so drive carefully.

What does a team need from its accommodation?

Three things: separate beds, a kitchen you can use at any hour and easy parking. The house covers all three.

• 3 bedrooms for 6 people: 2 double beds and 2 single beds, handy for splitting coach, parents and young riders.
• A fitted kitchen (oven, dishwasher, Dolce Gusto coffee machine) for very early breakfasts and late dinners.
• Free private parking at the house.
• Bed linen and towels provided, so there is less to pack.
• A terrace with a barbecue and a table for 6, an enclosed garden, table football and board games for the evenings.
• Wifi, to follow start lists and results.

There is 1 bathroom for 6, so plan a rota on competition mornings. Check-in is from 5 pm and check-out before 10 am. If you travel with a trailer or a horsebox, or have a specific need, ask us before you book.

What are the main events of the year at the Parc équestre fédéral?

The season peaks between May and July, with shows during the rest of the year. These are the events that fill local accommodation:

• Grand Tournoi, in May: horse-ball, pony games, mounted archery and paddock polo (15 to 17 May 2026).
• Game Fair, in June: a hunting and countryside show, not an equestrian event but held on the showground (11 to 13 June 2027).
• Generali Open de France, pony championships, early July (4 to 12 July 2026).
• Generali Open de France, club championships, mid-July (18 to 26 July 2026).

Dates change every year: confirm them on the showground's events calendar. Two guides go into detail: where to stay for the Generali Open de France and accommodation for the Game Fair.

Why stay in Romorantin for a show in Lamotte-Beuvron?

Because you get a whole house and a town with shops, 43 min from the showground. The town centre is a 5 to 10 minute walk away, with everything you need for a week's food shopping.

After a day of competition, the team comes back to a living room with a fireplace, a table that seats everyone and an enclosed garden. Pets are welcome, so the family dog can come too.

Allow €130 a night for 4 guests, taxes and fees included, for the whole house. Check rates and availability as soon as you know your competition dates.