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Route Du Poisson
The Route du Poisson is a sporting and competitive horse-driving event between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Paris in northern France. Created in 1991 thanks to the help of the national Stud farm, haras (stud-horse farms) at Compiègne, this 24-hour competition of endurance is organized in September. It is open to draft horses who, traditionally, transported the fresh fish to Parisian markets before the opening of the railroads. Originally biennial, it became triennial starting in 2005. The largest horse-driving competition of its kind in Europe, it attracts about 300,000 spectators and is distinguished by the displays of the power and versatility of the draft horses, including the traction of small boats. History The Route du Poisson has its origins in a historic function of draft horses since the Middle Ages, bringing fresh fish from the coasts to large cities. The ports of the English Channel, such as Boulogne-sur-Mer, supplied Paris among other things. Horses were harnessed, alone, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Route Du Poisson - La Croix Saint Ouen
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