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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Here, you have the possibility to improve your riding ability in jumping or dressage and to relax in a refined environment! Enjoy a XIXth century romantic house renovated with a lot of charm and with confort of 4*hotel. |
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Wonderful equestrian facilities, well-trained horses and a personalized equestrian coaching will allow you to organize your equestrian activities depending on what you desire: jumping or dressage lessons, ride in the 40 hectares park or in the wonderful forests nearby... For the relaxing part, in summer time, you can enjoy the warm outdoor swimming pool, the hammam, the golf (30min away), nice walks or mountain bikes rides. |
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Day 1
Meeting point directly at the castle in the afternoon. You can get installed in your bedroom from 3pm. You will be able to enjoy the castle's wonderful facilities: warm outdoor swimming pool (in the summer), walks around the 40 hectares' park, mountain biking... For diner, menu "Menu du marché" and night in the castle.
Day 2
After breakfast, meeting in front of the magnificent satbles. The equestrian program is "à la carte" (to choose during your registration). The instructor offers dressage and jumping training sessions to perfect your riding abilities or to get back in the saddle. If you wish, small rides around the castle can be proposed. You can build your stay depending on your preferences (choice of discipline, choice of lesson management, choice of duration...). Lunch at the castle is included as well as the diner, menu "Menu du marché". Night in the castle.
Day 3
Breakfast, then, according to your program of the day before, you willfind the horses for your lesson or your ride, or you will enjoy your morning by relaxing at the castle. Lunch then individual departures.
The bedroom has to be free for 12pm. If you have ridden in the morning, you will have the time to take a shower before lunch. Your luggage will stay at recpetion during your meal.
The exemple above is given for a 3 days / 2 nights stay, you can also choose to stay longer to make the most of the top-of-the-range facilities.
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Arrival possible any day of the week (except when the château is closed, see below). The package below is based on 3 days / 2 nights: if you wish to stay longer, please contact us for a detailed quote.
Castle stay - 2024 and 2025 (Rate per person)
3 days / 2 nights / 2x2 hours of horse riding |
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| Double room | Single room* | ||
| Low season - from 14/02 to 27/03, from 1 to 18/10, from 3/11 to 26/12 | |||
| Double "Pavillon" room | 450 € |
530 € |
available |
| Double "Standard" room | 500 € |
670 € |
available |
| Double "Superior" room | 580 € |
830 € |
available |
| All the rest of the year | |||
| Double "Pavillon" room | 500 € |
620 € |
available |
| Double "Standard" room | 550 € |
770 € |
available |
| Double "Superior" room | 630 € |
930 € |
available |
* Single room compulsory for every person traveling alone
Options, Discounts & supplements - 2024/2025
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| Discount for bookings made more than 60 days before arrival | |
| All the year (out off low season) | -15 € / night / person |
| If you bring your own horse | |
| Supplement for his box + hay | +27 € / night / horse |
| Non-rider discount | |
| Per night and per person | -72 € |
| Extra hour of riding | |
To pay on site |
36 € for group lessons 44 € for private lessons (1 rider) |
If you would you like to stay longer, contact us to get detailed quote depending on the disponibilites.
- Night in a double bedroom in the castle, depending on the chosen category
- Full board : from dinner day 1 to breakfast day out. Drinks are not included
- Access to the swimming pool (open from May to September depending on the meteorological conditions)
- One access per person to the hammam on day 1
- 2x2 hours riding with an instructor: choosing between lessons or riding tour
- 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 ?")
- Transport from and to the castle
- Drinks
- Optional activities in the castle (golf, solex...)
- Registration fees of 15 € per person
- An eventual discovery of the other regions in France before or after the riding tour
- Any other service
- Optional insurances : For more information click here
The horses are well-trained and willing. They are French saddle, trotter and Lusitanian breeds. They are particularly well-groomed. You will have a horse perfectly suitable to your level and to which activities you want to do.
For the youngest riders, some Connemara and New-forest horse breeds are available.
We use English saddles.
Suitable riding ability
This riding stay is for every riding ability. The non-riders are also welcome.
Each day, you'll have the choice between trails and horse riding
lessons in the outdoor area with a competent teacher.
Good to know
The riders owning a horse can make the riding stay with their horse.
The non-riders can enjoy the many facilities inside and outside the castle (swimming pool, hammam, on-demand care, mountain bikes, ping-pong...).
6 years old minors are accepted if accompanied and if having the necessary riding level.
Helmet is compulsory.
Rider maximum weight: 90kg
In the castle, a discreet and efficient staff will try to provide you the best possible service.
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Your accommodation is a castle from the XIXth century. You will sleep in one of the 19 nice bedrooms equipped with a private bathroom. Every bedroom is unique and has a panoramic view on the bocage or on the training paths!
Every bedroom is equipped with Wifi and satelite television.
Official classification: 4 stars.
- Pavillon bedroom:
Situated in the garden pavillon, on the side of the castle, the bedrooms are furnished with the countryside style. With a direct access to the gardens, they are very appreciated, as they are open to the castle’s park. They are equipped with a bath or shower, a double or twin bed, a flat screen TV, a minibar and an air-conditioning system.
One of these bedrooms meets the accessibility standards for people with reduced mobility.
- Standard bedroom:
Orientated to the north, they offer a view on the horses’ maneges. They are equipped with a bath or a shower, as well as a free Wi-Fi access, a flat screen TV, a minibar and an air-conditioning system.
- Superior bedroom:
A more spacious bedroom than the Standard bedroom.
- Luxury bedroom:
Large superficie, 5 big windows, a huge bathroom with a corner bath. This beautiful bedroom conserved its original historical decoration. Price on request.
| Facilities In the domain you have an outdoor warm swimming pool (in summer time), Mountain bikes, a fishing pond, a hammam, pool table, a petanque ground, ping pong tables, a music room, library... |
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The castle’s restaurant proposes high quality French gastronomy dishes. Furthermore, this restaurant is referenced in several guidebooks; such as the Gault and Millau, the Bottin Gourmand, the Guide Champérard, or even, the Routard for the high quality dishes. Our menu is elaborated depending on the season and the products available in the market. We favor the vegetable from our garden, the Charolais meat and the cheeses from the farm.
The breakfast is a hearty buffet. For lunch, we have a "rider" menu (starter and main course or main course and dessert). For dinner, you will have a high quality menu with a starter, a main course and a dessert.
Please note : The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On these days, lunch is provided in the form of a "lunch box" and we offer the same table for dinner to all guests, at the same time, with a 4-course menu (starter, main course, cheese, dessert) and 1 glass of wine per person.
Languages spoken by the guide: Our guide speaks English / French and our head waiter speaks
Spanish and Portuguese too.
Group size: Between yourselves. Never more than 6 riders per group, the average size of the group being way below.
Arrival airport / train station: Meeting directly at the castle at 3pm.
If you come by train, the closest train station is Moulins sur Allier.
Chargeable shuttle can be organized at anytime from the closest train station (Moulins sur Allier): 60€ per way per car (maximum 4 people in the car and maximum 8 people in the minibus). Transfer time is approximately 30 minutes.
Three hours driving from Paris, this sumptuous castle allows us to discover the charm of the Bourbonnais countryside in the middle of an exceptional historical heritage. |
"Really nice place, the restaurant is excellent, a lot of eccentric flavors for your taste buds and beautiful plates that make you want to try everything... The staff is very welcoming, the horses are wonderful and encourage you to start riding again." - Sandrine F. (2020)
"We had a great stay my family and I. My husband and my daughter (16 months) can enjoy beautiful surroundings. For my part, I can enjoy two lessons with a very pedagog teacher, Jean-Patrick, and a pleasant horse ride with good paces. Jean-Patrick et his horses know how to give me more confident and adjust his instruction. I recommand this stay to all people who expect a equestrian escape without sacrifing their confort" Amandine H-C (may 2018)
"We appreciated the riding lessons for the quality of the explanations and the very good atmosphere. The whole team is very nice and willing to help." - Isabelle G. (2012)
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