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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 ...
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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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A real horse trip that will
take you from the Provencal mountains of the "Luberon", across Van Gogh’s
hills "Les Alpilles", and to the Mediterranean sea, into the famous Camargue region,
land of flamingos, black bulls and white horses. |
From limestone hills to swamps, enjoy riding among Camargue horses, bulls and pink flamingos. We end the riding tour by galloping on the beaches... |
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The riders are welcomed from 7pm with a welcoming aperitif.
You will be introduced to your guide, to the other participants and spend a first
friendly dinner at the «host’s table». Overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 2 - Monday: Lauris - Mallemort
By the south hillside of Luberon, the pine trees, the cliffs landscapes, we ride down to the Durance and through it to have a delicious lunch alongside the River. After a long nap, we start the afternoon riding alongside the canal irrigating many of the cultivations in the valley and arrive in late afternoon at our horses’ stables. The riders are transferred to their guest house in Lauris.
Day 3 - Tuesday: Mallemort - Eygalières
This morning, we ride through the fragrant scrubland toward the Alpilles, a wonderful limestone massif where the white color of the cliffs contrasts with the green color of the pine trees. We arrive nearby Eygalières passing by the Saint Sixte Chapel. Night in a guesthouse under the Alpilles.
Day 4 - Wednesday: Eygalières - Les Baux de Provence - Astouin
Through the Alpilles and the pine forest paths among the cicadas, we ride to discover Van Gogh landscapes: nearby the Saint-Paul monastery where he was interned and the Roman arc in Glanum. We have a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy nice views on the Alpilles crests before discovering the Baux de Provence shape. Visit of the village and transfer in minibus up to Camargue region. Night in a guesthouse.
Day 5 - Thursday: Astouin - Visite d'une manade - Les Saintes Maries de la Mer
After an hour on horseback in the heart of the Camargue, we arrive at a manade. Mathieu, a passionate herdsman, welcomes us in front of the enclosure of one of his herds of bulls. We accompany him on horseback to ‘accamper’ the bulls, i.e. push them through the marshes to a sorting pen. He then tells us about the ‘course camarguaise’, breeding methods and the traditions associated with Camargue bulls, before sorting some of the bulls in front of us. Picnic on the manade prepared by our assistant. We then ride back to the manade where the horses will be staying this evening. Transfer to our hotel in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. After settling in at the hotel, we have time to stroll through the narrow streets of the village and do some shopping, take a trip to the beach, or enjoy the hotel swimming pool, before dinner in a village restaurant and a late evening in a lively bodega. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 - Friday: Les Saintes Maries de la Mer - Méjanes
Today, we spend the morning on the beach and have a picnic under a laupio (a typical Camargue shelter). In the afternoon, we set off for Méjanes along the Etang du Vacarès: superb scenery in the heart of the Camargue along the pond with its many pink flamingos. End of the ride in Méjanes, loading the horses into the lorry and transferring the riders to Lauris for the last meal and the last night.
Day 7 - Saturday
End of the equestrian tour in Provence after breakfast. Free transfer to Aix en Provence TGV station or Marseille airport.
This riding tour is given on an indicative basis. Depending on the seasons and the meteorological conditions during the tour, the guide may modify the tour.
| Luberon to Camargue Horse riding Trail - 2025 |
| March 30 to April 5 | 1 900 € |
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| April 6 to 12 | 1 900 € |
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| April 13 to 19 | 1 900 € | last place > sign up |
| April 20 to 26 | 1 900 € |
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| April 27 to May 3 | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| May 4 to 10 | ||
| May 11 to 17 | 1 900 € |
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| May 25 to 31 | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| June 1st to 7 | 1 900 € |
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| June 8 to 14 | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| June 15 to 21 | 1 900 € |
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| June 22 to 28 | 1 900 € | 2 last places > sign up |
| August 31 to September 6 | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| September 7 to 13 | 1 900 € |
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| September 14 to 20 | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| September 21 to 27 | 1 900 € |
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| September 28 to October 4 | 1 900 € |
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| October 5 to 11 | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| October 12 to 18 | 1 900 € |
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| October 19 to 25 | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| October 26 to Novermber 1st | 1 900 € | available > sign up |
| November 2 to 8 | 1900 € |
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| Supplements - 2025 (to be paid on the spot) | |
Single Room Supplement |
360 € |
- The riding tour as described above on a full board basis
- Accomodation in rooms in guesthouse (double or triple)
- Possible transfers from / to Aix en Provence train stations or Marseille airport at indicated times
- Drinks during the meals
- 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 to and from the venue
- Drinks outside meals and tastings
- Registration fee of €15 per person
- All other services
- Entrance fees for any visits
- The single room supplement, payable on site, which is compulsory for anyone travelling alone. If you agree to share your room and we find someone to do so, this supplement will not be payable
- Personal expenses
- Optional insurance: more information
Horses breeds
Our travel companions are Spanish or barb crossbreds, adapted to riding trail, well balanced and willing, they live in a herd, outdoors, and are only used for riding trail. They are our guarantee for a relaxing and safe ride.
Tack
Riding trail saddles.
Suitable riding ability
You must be at ease at the three gaits riding outdoor and already have a good experience riding. You also have to take care of your horse : groom, saddle and unsaddle.
Maximum rider’s weight: 90kg.
Children from 12 years old are accepted if accompanied by an adult and if they have the suitable riding ability.
Helmet can be lent by the equestrian centre but we recommend you to bring yours for more comfort.
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In guesthouse and simple hotels (equivalent to French standard 2* or 2 épis). All nights in shared rooms for 2 or 3 people (triple can be 1 double bed + 1 single bed some nights) or in single rooms with supplement. Most rooms have private sanitary facilities: 1 night may not have enough rooms with private sanitary facilities. For couples, we guarantee double rooms. Single rooms are compulsory for anyone travelling alone and must be paid for on site. If you agree to share your room and we find someone to do so, no supplement will be payable on site. |
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| Meals | |
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The logistics team meets us for lunch to prepare a substantial buffet. A pastis or a glass of wine from the region (to be drank responsibly!), grilled food near a mountain stream, a refreshig salad, a nap before leavig again : as many small pleasures and conviviality to share. Diners will be taken at the evening stage and will be the occasion to try a family and Provençal cooking. |
Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide.
Group size:
Arrival airport / train station:
Meet at 7pm at your accommodation in Lauris.
Riders arriving by car cannot be met before 4pm.
Free transfer from Marseille Provence airport (5 pm) or Aix en Provence TGV station (5.30 pm).
On the last day, you will be picked up after breakfast.
Free transfer: departure at 9.30 am for Aix en Provence TGV station (10.30 am), Marseille Provence airport (11 am).
Details will be given in your travel documents to book these services.
A relaxing itinerant ride across the typical landscapes of the Camargue region... |
7 days / 6 nights / 5 days on horseback.
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