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ABOUT US...WHO ARE WE

France is our country, horses are our passion !

In 1998, Sabine and Thomas Grataloup created Absolu Voyages, a French travel agency dedicated to nature and traditions discovery tours, and horse riding tours all over the world through the brand Randocheval.

Brand of ABSOLU VOYAGES, Ride in France is the fruit of their passion for travels and horses, which urged them to lauch into the adventure more than 10 years ago, since they have been riding in France for more than 30 years... We have been riding all over the world, and now, with Ride in France, we want to enable riders from all over the world to discover the rich landscapes, riding culture and... cuisine of France !!!

Both live to the daily life with horses, because they are owners of Ourique and Sueño, iberian each two who live in a large meadow in the countryside 30 km South of Lyon. The cavalry moreover grew rich recently of Tito, children's pony !

Sabine has been elected as a member of the Federal Directing Comittee of the French Equestrian Federation. We welcomed this election as an acknowledgment for the efforts and the success of Ride in France in the promotion of horse riding tours in France.

Our compagny is now the n°1 in riding tours for French riders all over the world, and we won the "Challenge du Nouvel Entrepreneur du Tourisme" (Prize for new Entrepreneurs in Tourism) in 1999. This prize is very important to us, as it is delivered by the APS, the organism which provides financial guaranty for travel agencies in France.

Ride in France also is a team who have passion for horses, Sabine and Thomas of course, but also :

Dorothée is a horse dentist, she passed a commercial license especialized in horse products. She starts her 8th year serving Rando Cheval. Classic rider from more than 20 years ago, she now combines her passion for animals and travels.

Anne join the team in April 2006 and passed a diploma to guide horse trails (ATE). She worked for one of our guide in France. Her experience in horse riding trails makes she find her way to Randocheval. She'll be pleased to advice you about Provence and endurance rides in France.

Claire join our team in June 2007 after passing a license of Tourism management. Classic rider, she quickly changed for outdoor riding and neverendless landscapes ! She'll be a good consultant on Lot and trail in Bordeaux area.

Laurie started on December 2009 to work on classic program but due to her passion for horses, she joined Randocheval team in June. Thanks to her diploma, her experience in horse trails, and her numerous trips around the world, she'll share with you her abilities and knowledge. In France she's speciallized on Corsica and mountains trails.

Jennifer joins the team in June 2010. Native from Brittany, she left her region to give us her experience of horse riding trails and her knowledge . Issued from a Tourism formation, she'll be able to inform you about Brittany and Normandy.

Chloé left Nantes to join us in August 2010. Advanced rider, owner of a sport horse and diplomed in Master Tourism, she'll share with you her love for horses and travels. She'll be a good adviser on destinations like Atlantic coast trails and Sancerre.

All are in love with horses, it's for you the insurance to receive a piece of good advice !

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