FRANCE ON HORSEBACK |
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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Ride in France has been created in 1998 by Sabine et Thomas Grataloup, two horse lovers.
Today 8 experts help you to choose the best ride for you in France : Anne, Claire, Dominique, Julie, Laurie, Mathilde, Sabine and Thomas!
| Western ride in Corrèze (5 days riding) - 2017 | ||
| April 18 to 23 | 750 € | confirmed > book it |
| May 02 to 07 | 750 € | available > book it |
| July 02 to 07- 1 rider interested | 750 € | available > book it |
| September 04 to 09 | 750 € | available > book it |
| Supplements and discount Réductions - 2017 | |
| Single room if required (to be paid on spot) |
75 € |
| Children between 8 to 14 years old | - 50 € |
- Trail ride as described on full board basis in shared bedrooms, from dinner day 1 until lunch day 6,
- Total and unlimited financial guarantee (APS) of all payments made to us (see "why ride with us ?"),
- Protection of the French Law for travel consumers who book through French travel agencies (see "why ride with us ?").
- drinks outside of meals,
- any other services or optional visit entries, personal expenses,
- tips,
- transfers from and to Bugeat Train station (10€ round trip to pay on site),
- single room supplement per person (70€ to pay on site),
- optional insurances.
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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. The region abounds in unique and protected natural sites. On horseback, from lakes to waterfalls, from plains to forests, a thousand paths cross what looks like a thousand-year-old landscape. |
Day 1
You will arrive late afternoon to 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
On this first day, we will check the good relationship between riders and horses. We leave toward south through diverse rural landscapes and discover typical villages of the regional Natural reserve, like the Tourondel and its original bakery. For lunch, we take out our picnics from our saddle bags and enjoy a nice relaxing moment. Then, after a ride at the bottom of the Massif des Monédières, we return to the farm in the late afternoon.
Day 3
Today we ride towards the north, passing through the country’s beautiful and typical mountain range. At Lestards, we visit one of the rare thatch covered churches of Europe. This small church of the XIIth century has exceptional acoustics… In the afternoon, we pass by the Gallo-Roman site of the Col des Géants and discover another amazing natural environment. Once we arrive at the farm, we will later on have dinner “Chez Monique” at Lestards.
Day 4
This two days loop horseback riding on the Massif des Monédières and the plateau of Millevaches starts by discovering beautiful ancient stone villages.
After lunch, we will go walking around the trail to the Tine waterfalls. At the end of the afternoon, we will arrive at Chadebec near Bonnefond, where we will leave our horses.
Day 5
After this ride on the plateau de Millevaches, we head back toward the Massif des Monédières. At noon, we picnic in the middle of Larfeuil national forest. We will visit the abandoned village of Clédat, which has been rehabilitated by a local association. One of its volunteers will join us and present us some initiatives led by the group in order to protect and animate the site. Following this patrimonial discovery, we will cross back the Corrèze to arrive in the afternoon to our accommodation and have dinner in Chauzeix.
Day 6
Today, the highlight of the ride, should be the remarkable landscapes of the Massif des Monédières. We climb to the summit of “Suc au May” to its orientation table located in the Natura2000 zone. If we have a good weather, this ride should offer an amazing view point over the Massif of Sancy and the Mounts of Cantal in Auvergne.
We will also visit the organic farm of la Monédière where you will be free to buy some local products.
After taking care a last time of our horses and share a goodbye appetizer, the departure is scheduled by the end of the afternoon.
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Horses
The riding centre has 12 horses. Quarter horses, Half Quarters, mostly born at the farm. They are well-trained and experienced between 1m45 and 1m65. they live in herds all year long and like to go on a ride. According to your level, you will find your perfect horse. Western saddles. Saddle bags are provided. Recommended riding experience |
Maximum weight :
110 kg
Maximum height :
1m95
Children are welcome from 8 years old if they are with an adult and from 14 when they are on their own.
Helmets are optional (exept for underaged children). You can borrow one at the riding centre.
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To discover Corrèze, you will be guided by professional and passionate guides, who will pass on their love for their region and for western riding. |
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Accommodation Meals |
Language: English / French speaking guide.
Group size: For a group from 2 to 9 riders maximum
Closest airport / train station:
First day
Meeting in front of Bugeat station at 7.15pm if you need to be transferred or directly at the equestrian farm to settle down in the room.
Last day
Transfer or individual departure by the end of the afternoon after 6pm.
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Laurie's reportA plesant ride with all the western equipment to enjoy the regional park and learn about the local culture and history.Contact LauriePhone : +33 (0)437 02 2000 |
"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)
+33 437 02 2000
