Sheikh Mansour Acquires Historic French Horse Breeding Estate for €26 Million
The vice president of the UAE and Manchester City owner expands his equine portfolio with the purchase of the renowned Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard in Normandy.
- The Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard, founded in 1903, is a legendary thoroughbred breeding estate in Normandy, France, known for producing champion racehorses.
- Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, vice president of the UAE and owner of Manchester City FC, finalized the €26 million purchase on December 26, 2024.
- The estate spans 240 hectares, including 205 hectares of pastures, 12 hectares of parks, and a 640-square-meter château distributed over four levels.
- Previously owned by prominent figures such as industrialist Marcel Boussac and shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, the estate boasts a storied history in horse racing.
- The acquisition was handled through Al Wathba Stud, Sheikh Mansour's equine enterprise, which aims to restore the estate's international prestige.
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