Mondial du Lion 2027: the young horse eventing world championship and where to stay

From Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 October 2027, the Mondial du Lion makes Le Lion-d’Angers the world capital of eventing. The best 6- and 7-year-old horses compete over four days at the Parc départemental de l’Isle-Briand, around 20 minutes from Angers. Riders, owners, teams or enthusiasts: the Château des Forges, a boutique hotel in Angers, welcomes you in peace and quiet.

The world championship for young eventing horses

The Mondial du Lion brings together the elite of young eventing horses from around the world. Over four days, they complete the discipline’s three tests: dressage, cross-country and show jumping. The cross-country course, laid out in the Isle-Briand park – a 180-hectare Natura 2000 site that is also home to the Haras national du Lion-d’Angers – draws thousands of spectators every year.

The Mondial du Lion at a glance

• 6- and 7-year-old horses, in eventing;
• 4 days of competition, from 21 to 24 October 2027;
• more than 40 editions since it began;
• an exhibitors’ village and activities for the public.

Practical information

• Dates: Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 October 2027.
• Venue: Parc départemental de l’Isle-Briand, Le Lion-d’Angers (Maine-et-Loire).
• Programme and tickets: on the official Mondial du Lion website.
• From the Château des Forges: about 20 minutes by car.

Staying at the Château des Forges during the Mondial du Lion

Between two days by the arena, return to the calm of a château surrounded by private woodland, overlooking the Basses Vallées Angevines. The Château des Forges is a boutique hotel with 20 rooms and lodges, between Angers and Le Lion-d’Angers.

Why it’s convenient during the Mondial:

• about 20 minutes from Isle-Briand by road;
• on-site parking;
• an earlier breakfast on cross-country or dressage days;
• dinner on site, by reservation;
• Angers city centre 12 minutes away for an evening in town.

Coming with your yard, your owners or your partners? The château can be booked exclusively for up to 40 guests. Discover our group offers.

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During the Mondial, accommodation around Le Lion-d’Angers and Angers is in high demand: book as early as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Mondial du Lion 2027?

From Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 October 2027, at the Parc départemental de l’Isle-Briand.

Where does the Mondial du Lion take place?

At the Parc départemental de l’Isle-Briand in Le Lion-d’Angers, around 20 minutes from the Château des Forges.

Where to stay for the Mondial du Lion?

The Château des Forges, a boutique hotel with 20 rooms and lodges between Angers and Le Lion-d’Angers, with on-site parking.