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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 ...
Read carefully all the information about our tours. Once you have chosen your ride, contact us to check the availability.
We will send you a booking form, you just have to fill it and send it back.
Payment is done very easily through wire transfer or credit card. You will receive the voucher and all necessary information as soon as the booking and payment has been completed.
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 - Welcome
You will arrive between 6.30pm and 8pm at the equestrian farm, where you will have some time to settle down in your room and have a first look of our equestrian farm and its environment before a homemade dinner.
Day 2 - Introduction to our approach of ethology and western
We will start our stay with a day of introduction to our approach of ethology and western riding. The morning will take place between talks and practical ethology workshop with school horse herd observation ! The specific ethological optics constituting the framework of the interactions with our horses on foot as well as in the saddle, will be presented to you with passion by Laetitia, who will then accompany you for the creation of the rider-horse couples.
We will continue with the preparation and the western equipment of the horses, following by a sequence in career. Thus, we will allow the necessary time for you to familiarize with our approach to western ethological riding and the specific technique associated with it, and for you to bond with your horse before the outdoor rides. A short ride may be possible to end the day.
Day 3 - The Gallo- Roman remains
After returning to our horses and revised according to the needs the learning of the day before, we will leave at the rhythm of the horses and riders towards the North-East until the border between Monédières and Plateau of Millevaches, to appreciate the landscape at the orientation table of the Col de Lestards.
On this first day of riding, you will be able to soak up the calm atmosphere and typical natural places of the regional natural park and the Massif des Monédières. On the way, we will stop at the Gallo-Roman site of the Col des Géants, and we will ride along one of the last ZNIEFF (natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest) of landes des Monédières !
Day 4 - At the Corrèze ford
This loop will lead 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 will ride through the Puy Charrin sectional forest, and the undulating plains pastured by the Limousine cows. In the afternoon, we will ride through different rural and forests landscapes. Some of them are wild and others are more civilized. Finally, we will be able to make a detour to see the waterfalls formed by the river in the Gour du Farandou rocks...
Day 5 - The abandoned village
This day, we'll ride to Puy Charrin, which faces our valley, to discover its wooded areas. We'll then go around it and take a combination of its many paths to reach the magnificent panorama that stretches from north to south-east! We'll continue over hills and valleys, passing Puy Blanc and its vast hardwood forest (mainly beech, oak and chestnut), as well as the little village of Chastagnol, the meaning of which you can perhaps already guess ?
Day 6 - Bruyères and blueberries
This last day is placed under the sign of the most wonderful natural spaces in the Massif des Monédières. We will ride on the Suc au May up to its orientation table located in a Natura 2000 zone emblematic of its blueberry moors, its heathers and its open landscapes.
If the weather is good, we will even be able to see the Massif du Sancy and the Monts du Cantal in Auvergne ! We will then cross the moor to reach the Monediere organic farm. Here, the farmers value the breeding of Limousines sheep, the picking and transformation of wild blueberries, as well as a market gardening, respecting this preserved environment. We will find space in our saddlebags to bring home local products !
Then, back at the equestrian farm, we'll take one last look after our mounts and escort them back to their meadows. Then it's time to say goodbye.
It's possible to stay an extra night on site (extra night and/or dinner to be booked preferably when registering).
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 - 2025 | ||
| July 15 to 20 | 810 € | available > book now |
| August 4 to 9 | 810 € | available > book now |
| August 18 to 23 | 810 € | available > book now |
| Supplements and special fares - 2025 | |
| Single room supplement - for everyone travelling alone (to be paid on the spot) | 75 € |
| Small-group supplement- If the final group consists of only two riders on the day of departure, a supplement will apply, payable on site. | 256 € / pers |
- The above described tour on a full board basis
- The financial guarantee of funds deposited in Ride in France, (see "why ride with us ?")
- All drinks
- Transport to arrive at the meeting place
- Booking fees 15€/person
- Local tourist tax payable on site (€1.60 per person per night)
- Transfers from and to the Bugeat train station
- Extra charge for a single bedroom
- Personal expenses
- 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 1m40 and 1m60. 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. |
Logistic You have saddlebags to carry your material and picnic. |
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Accommodation You will be staying in the equestrian gîte close to the centre. It has three bedrooms sleeping up to 4 people. The rooms have separate entrances and each has its own shower room and WC. Meals We carry our picnic in the saddlebags, and have it in full nature. |
Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide
Group size: For a group from 2 to 8 riders maximum
Arrival airport / train station:
First day
Meet at the equestrian farm.
No transfers. Possibily to rent a car at the Uzerche train station.
It's possible to have an extra night.
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. |
"The horses are very well in their heads, very well treated. Guide very available and approachable and listens to the riders." - Caroline F. (2021)
"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 G. (2019)
"It was a pleasant riding trail in full nature. Our horses and guide were trustworthy." - Valerie P. (2017)
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