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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| Always sunny, blue sky, light without equal, the singing cicadas, the hills punctuating the horizon, the endlessly olive tree fields...
We offer in this region from 2 to 3 days horseback trails to discover the Bauxites lake, the Peiroou lake, the Baux lake, the Alpilles crests... so let's ride! |
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The meeting point is planned the first day at the riding centre around 9:30am with a welcoming coffee to get to know the team and the other riders. After the riding day, you will be asked to brush, saddle, unsaddle, feed and shower your horse. Then, you will have the occasion of seeing a projection of your photos or videos of the day on a big screen. In the evening, our special canteen welcomes you for the bivouac step! An old firefighters' vehicle transformed in a kitchen and a canteen tent to taste a delicious hot meal. Nights in tents or tepees. On the last day, after the ride, back to the ranch and individual departure of the riders after 4:30pm.
Every riding days depends on the climate, the level of the riders... We have a few indicative itineraries that we can give you on demand.
Our different itineraries
Today, we're going along wonderfull cliffs of white rock, we ride between garigues and pine forests to get to the Peiroou lake. Peiroou is the Provençal name of the cauldron which refers to natural cavities of rocky grounds due to erosion. At midday, picnic under the pine shadow. Back on the saddle, enjoyable shady paths border our trail at the heart of the Alpilles natural park and offer exquisite panoramas.
The Bonelli eagles majestic flight lead us to a magic place this morning. The entire landscape is red colored, we could think that we are in Colorado. Suddenly appears a majestic turquoise water lake, the contrast is striking! In the spectaculary setting we eat a good and copious picnic before going back riding accross olive groves and pine forests.
We go riding at the heart of the Alpilles regional natural park and take the path which leads to the Alpilles crests. This highest point offers a breathtaking 360° view on the entire region. We can glimpse the Saintes Maries de la Mer, the Luberon, the Ventoux, the Languedoc. At midday we share a meal which has a good smell of Provence. Back on the saddle, landscapes are wonderful: hills covered by garigues, pine or oak forests and green olive groves.
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| Cottage lodging - 2023 |
| October 7 to 8 | 350 € |
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Extra day riding on friday ( day 1 of the program ) : 175€
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- Drinks during meals (water, wine, and aperitif)- 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 ?")
- transportation to and from the riding centre
- extra night to pay on the spot
- drinks other than wine and water at lunch and dinner
- Booking fees 15€/person
- any other services or optional visit entries, personal expenses
- tips
- optional insurances
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Horse breeds
We have different types of horses. Criollos, Quarter horses, Paints, Appaloosas or Spanish Pure Breeds, Merens, Camargues... SaddlesWe use australian, Mac lellan or western saddles. Saddlebags are not provided but you can bring yours to carry your personal equipment during the day. Recommended riding ability To join this trail, you have to be comfortable at the three gaits in open spaces, and to be able to ride outdoor in various grounds. |
Good to know
Each rider is responsible for his horse: feet, detection of small scratches, brushing, and saddle.
We travel between 20 and 30 km per day and the rocky ground could be sometimes steep.
Accompanied children are allowed from 10 years old if they are good riders and from 12 years old if they are alone.
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This trail is guided by experienced and qualified guides. Sébastien, the main guide is both France and Europe champion of team roping and will propose an introduction to his passion over the week-end. Logistic |
Accommodation
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We offer an accomodation in bivouac with 2 people teppee tents. No individual accomodation possible on this trail. |
The bivouac is done in the entire respect of nature (solar pannels energy, biodegradable washing-up liquid, biodegradable shower gel put at your disposal, composting toilets).
A sleeping bag must be brought
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Meals The intendancy vehicle brings us delicious hot or cold meals for lunch. You will have a pastis or rosé wine glass, bruised olives and tapenade made in the Mas, a ratatouille with olive oil and vegetables from the garden, and finally you will have a "pénéquet" (a Provencal rest!) before riding again… Enjoy! The evening, an old firefighters' vehicule transformed in kitchen welcome you to taste a hot meal and enable to project photos and films of the day on a big screen. |
Languages spoken by the guide: French, English and Italian.
Group size: From 6 to 10 riders maximum
Arrival airport / train station:
Meeting at the riding centre at around 9.30 am.
The closest airports are Marseille or Nimes, and the closest train stations are Avignon and Arles. Transfer by taxi.
If you come by train, plan your arrival on the day before the beginning of the trail. You can also stay one extra night after the end of the riding tour.
Details are given in the travel journal for these services reservation.
Provence scents, colors, and friendly encounters make this riding trip a memorable experience. |
"Everything was exceptional! A really great few days. " (Dan K. 2018)
"A very warm welcome, outstanding landscape, confident horses... This riding tour was a great success with real professionals who love their job. I definitely recommend it!" (Béatrice M. 2013)
"Everything is made for us to feel at home. Very good meals, homemade of course. Really a perfect experience!" (Virginie J. 2013)
2-3 days / 1-2 nights / 2 -3 days riding
PROVENCE - Luberon rideA spectacular ride in the so-called Provencal Colorado. |
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LOIRE VALLEYA week ride around the nicest castles of the Loire Valley. |
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