Site/monument
at LES ORMES

La Poste aux Chevaux

This 18th century coaching inn is listed as a Historic Monument for the purity of its style and its state of preservation.

This cultural site is impressive in its size: a vast quadrilateral measuring 70 meters on each side surrounding a very large circular stone footbath almost 20 meters in diameter. It is the largest and one of the best-preserved in France.

Open to the Public 40 days in summer and for Heritage Days.


Possibility of receiving groups between March and October on request.


Free tour, with comments, of the places, exhibitions on the operation of Post Office relays in France and on the Relai de Poste des Ormes with maps and authentic Post Office objects

Permanent exhibition of Coutelle sculptures

Temporary exhibitions varying each year (To see on the site)

Organization each year of concerts and conferences (SITE) in particular each year the Chamber Music Festival “Aux Ormes Mozartiens!”

Jazz concert in August

Open: from June 1 to September 30 every day except Tuesday, from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.

We speak English

Rankings and Labels

  • Listed historical sites and monuments

Themes:

  • Services

Location details

  • In the village

Costumed

Minimum group size: 10 people
Minimum group size: 30 people

Language(s) of the visit

French

Opening

Opening hours from July 11 to August 12, 2025
MondayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
TuesdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
WednesdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
ThursdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
FridayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
SundayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
Opening hours from September 13 to September 21, 2025
MondayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
TuesdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
WednesdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
ThursdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
FridayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
Open on SaturdayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm
SundayOpen from 11 am to 17 pm

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Full price
6 €Not disclosed
Reduced price
3 €Not disclosed

Free
(for children under 18 years old)

Payment methods

  • French bank and postal checks
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Accessible by stroller
  • Auditorium
  • Screening Room
  • Meeting room (s)

Services

  • Kiosk
  • Wi-Fi
From 6 € / adult

Address

25-27 route Nationale 10
La Poste aux Chevaux
86220 LES ORMES
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