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Horse riding tours and equestrian holidays in France |
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Since 1998, Ride in France is dedicated to horse riding tours and equestrian holidays in France.
Ride in France is part of Randocheval, the leading French equestrian agency, which offers rides in more than 50 countries. We even have our own travel agency in Mongolia!
No need to say that our team of French horse lovers has the best knowledge about horseback holidays in our own homeland!
Be ready for the equestrian adventure of a lifetime in France!
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Whether you are dreaming of fairy castles or enjoying French cuisine and wines, we have a ride for you! Discover our "special interest rides" to find your dream equestrian vacation in France ...
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It is important that you prepare your riding holidays to make the most of your equestrian adventure!
The following pages should answer all your questions about France, French horses and how to prepare your horseback vacation. Feel free to contact us if you need more detailed information.
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The department of Corrèze is located in the region of Limousin and is the ideal place for beautiful horse rides in the middle of a preserved nature. |
This region is full of singular and preserved natural sites. You will ride between rivers and falls, through bogs and forests, and through a thousand of paths running across millennial landscapes... This is idyllic scenery for a riding tour in full nature. |
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Day 1
You will arrive in late afternoon at the equestrian farm, where you will have some time to settle down in your room and have a first look around the place and its environment before getting to know the rest of the group around a homemade dinner.
Day 2 - Build up to ethology and western
We start our stay by a half-day of introduction to our approach of ethology and western riding. The ethological view, a component of the interaction with the horses on foot or in the saddle, will be presented to you with passion by your guide, who will accompany you in an original approach for the creation of the riders-horses couples! We will continue with the preparation and the western equipment of the horses, and a session in the manege to acquaint ourselves with our approach of ethological and western riding. The morning will end by a short trail. In the afternoon we will leave for a longer trail in the Massif des Monédières. The paths from the farm will lead us from valleys to volcanic peaks, from hamlets to villages, from fields to forests... Something to enjoy a first insight of the typical heritage of the Nateural Regional Park of Millevaches. Back to the equestrian centre at the end of the afternoon.
Day 3 - The Church with a plant-covered roof
Today, we ride towards the north. We ride through wonderful typical landscapes in Middle Mountain. We have a small break in Lestards, where we visit one of the latest churches covered with thatch in Europe. In the afternoon, we discover other preserved sites, as well as the Col des Géants Gallo-Roman site.
Day 4 - At the Corrèze ford
This loop leads us to La Goutte to have a picnic lunch in the cavity of a green valley. Here, we can relax; we can ford the Correze River and wade in it in hot weather. To arrive at the Correze River, we ride through the Puy Charrin sectional forest, and the undulating plains pastured by the Limousine cows. In the afternoon, we ride through different rural and forests landscapes. Some of them are wild and others are more civilized. Finally, we make a detour to see the waterfalls formed by the river in the Gour du Farandou rocks...
Day 5 - The abandoned village
After this excursion in the Millevaches hilltop, we ride back to the Monedieres massif. We have lunch in the Larfeuil state-owned forest. In this granitic chaos environment, the astonishing abandoned village of Clédat has been rehabilitated by a local non-profit organization. After discovering this part of the French heritage, we ford the Corrèze River again and arrive at the equestrian farm in late afternoon.
Day 6 - Bruyères and blueberries
Today, we ride through the most wonderful natural green spaces in the Massif des Monedieres. We ride on the Suc au May up to the orientation table located in a Natura 2000 zone. This is the culminating point of our riding tour! If the weather is good, we can also discover the Sancy Massif and the Cantal Mountains located in Auvergne. We ride down again and visit the Monediere organic farm. Here, the farmers value the breeding of Limousines sheep, the picking and transformation of wild blueberries, as well as the vegetable cultivation, respecting this preserved environment. We find space in our saddlebags to bring home local products! After having groomed our horses for the last time, and after a last drink, everyone say goodbye in late afternoon.
Important: The above itinerary is provided on an indicative basis and our guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary depending on the condition of paths and the seasons.
| Western ride in Corrèze (6 days) - 2021 | ||
| February 02 to 07 | 750 € | available > book it |
| February 09 to 14 | 750 € | available > book it |
| February 16 to 21 | 750 € | available > book it |
| February 23 to 28 | 750 € | available > book it |
| March 02 to 07 | 750 € | available > book it |
| March 09 to 14 | 750 € | available > book it |
| March 16 to 21 | 750 € | available > book it |
| March 23 to 28 | 750 € | available > book it |
| April 06 to 11 | 750 € | available > book it |
| April 13 to 18 | 750 € | available > book it |
| April 20 to 25 | 750 € | available > book it |
| April 27 to May 02 | 750 € | available > book it |
| May 04 to 09 | 750 € | available > book it |
| May 18 to 23 | 750 € | available > book it |
| June 01 to 06 | 750 € | available > book it |
| June 08 to 13 | 750 € | available > book it |
| June 15 to 20 | 750 € | available > book it |
| June 22 to 27 | 750 € | available > book it |
| June 29 to July 04 | 750 € | available > book it |
| July 06 to 11 | 750 € | available > book it |
| July 20 to 25 | 750 € | available > book it |
| July 27 to August 01 | 750 € | available > book it |
| August 03 to 08 | 750 € | available > book it |
| August 10 to 15 | 750 € | available > book it |
| August 24 to 29 | 750 € | available > book it |
| August 31 to September 05 | 750 € | available > book it |
| September 07 to 12 | 750 € | available > book it |
| September 14 to 19 | 750 € | available > book it |
| September 21 to 26 | 750 € | available > book it |
| September 28 to October 03 | 750 € | available > book it |
| October 05 to 10 | 750 € | available > book it |
| October 12 to 17 | 750 € | available > book it |
| October 19 to 24 | 750 € | available > book it |
| October 26 to 31 | 750 € | available > book it |
| November 02 to 07 | 750 € | available > book it |
| November 09 to 14 | 750 € | available > book it |
| November 16 to 21 | 750 € | available > book it |
| November 23 to 28 | 750 € | available > book it |
| November 30 to December 05 | 750 € | available > book it |
| December 07 to 12 | 750 € | available > book it |
| December 14 to 19 | 750 € | available > book it |
| December 21 to 26 | 750 € | available > book it |
| December 28 to January 02 2022 | 750 € | available > book it |
| Supplements and special fares - 2021 | |
| Single room supplement - for everyone travelling alone (to be paid on the spot) |
75 € |
| Children between 8 and 10 years old | - 37 € |
- The above described tour on a full board basis
- The financial guarantee of funds deposited in Ride in France, (see "why ride with us ?")
- Protection of the French Law for travel consumers who book through French travel agencies (see "why ride with us ?")
- Personal expenses
- Transport to arrive at the meeting place
- transfers from and to the Bugeat train station
- Extra charge for a single bedroom
- Optional insurances: more information
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Horses
We have a dozen of Quarter horse and half Quarter breeds. Most of them were born in the farm. They are well-trained and experienced. They size between 1m45 and 1m65. They live in herd and love trailing! Whatever your level is, you will find your perfect partner for this riding tour. Tack
Western saddles with classical or western bridles. Recommended riding ability |
Good to know
Children are accepted from 8 years old if accompanied, and alone from 14 years old if they have the suitable riding ability.
Helmets are recommended for adults and compulsory for minors.
Equestrian helmets can be provided by the equestrian centre.
Maximum rider size: 1m95 – Maximum weight: 110kg.
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Professionnal and Corrèze lovers guides will make you discover the region and western riding. |
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Accommodation Your accommodation is a guesthouse in the equestrian farm with a possibility to have a double, triple or quadruple room. Meals We carry our picnic in the saddlebags, and have it in full nature. Logistic You have saddlebags to carry your material and picnic. |
Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide.
Group size: For a group from 3 to 9 riders maximum
Arrival airport / train station:
First day
Transfers possible from the Bugeat train station (about 30 minutes driving). Please, plan to arrive at 7pm on the first day and to leave at 6pm on the last day (about 30 min driving). About 15 € round-trip by person.
It is possible to have an extra night from 50 € / person.
Please, report to your travel book if you want this service.
A plesant ride with all the western equipment to enjoy the regional park and learn about the local culture and history. |
"Rewarding trail, nice environment, Laëtitia and Patrice have strong human quality. The horses are well-dressed, voluntary and balanced. Diner is pleasant at the guest table. The guesthouse is really clean and pleasurable to live in. A destination to recommend without moderation!" - Isabelle (2019)
"It was a pleasant riding trail in full nature. Our horses and guide were trustworthy." - Valerie P. (2017)
"Comfortable accomodation near the stables, really warm welcome by an amazing family who pampered us. We tried several horses, paint, quarter, appaloosas, all big-hearted. A human and equestrian adventure. A lot of demonstrations and work beside the horse. Riding comes only at the end and is the high point of the last 2 days." - Clothilde M. (mai 2014)
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