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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 ...
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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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 6pm 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
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
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
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
After an hour riding into the Camargue, we arrive at a manade (free horses or bulls herd leads by a guardian). With Mathieu, a passionate guardian, we will round-up bulls to push them through the marsh to a sorting enclosure. Also, he tells us about the "Camargue race", the breeding methods, the traditions linked to the Camargue bulls... Picnic lunch before to go back in the saddle for returning to Les Saintes Maries de la Mer. Arrival at the hotel and free time for a walk in the alleys of the village and some shopping before dinner in a lively bodega. Night at the hotel.
Day 6 - Friday
We spend the morning on the beaches and ride back to the hotel to have lunch alongside the imperial ponds. In the afternoon, we ride to Méjanes alongside the Vacarès pond with its pink flamingos, grey herons, Camargue white horses and bulls. Transfer in minibus up to the equestrian centre. Dinner and night in the Mas.
Day 7 - Saturday
Breakfast in the equestrian centre and possible departure from 9am.
Possible transfers for Aix en Provence central station (10am) or TGV station (10am30) or Marseille airport (11am).
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.
** Promotion: In October 2023: register as a couple and receive a €200 discount per person; register alone and receive a €100 discount.
| Luberon to Camargue Horse riding Trail - 2024 | ||
| March 31 to April 06 | 1 800 € |
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| April 07 to 13 |
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| April 14 to 20 | 1700€ |
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| April 21 to 27 | full | |
| April 28 to May 04 | 1 800 € |
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| May 05 to 11 | 1 800 € |
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| May 12 to 18 | 1700€ |
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| May 26 to June 01 | 1700€ |
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| June 02 to 08 | full |
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| June 09 to 15 | 1 800 € |
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| June 16 to 22 | 1700€ |
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| June 23 to 29 | 1 800 € | 2 last places> book now |
| September 01 to 07 | 1 800 € |
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| September 08 to 14 | 1800 € | 3 last places> book now |
| September 15 to 21 | full |
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| September 22 to 28 | 1 800 € |
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| September 29 to October 05 | 1 800 € | last place> book now |
| October 06 to 12 | 1 800 € |
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| October 13 to 19 | 1 800 € | available > book now |
| October 20 to 26 | 1 800 € |
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| October 27 to November 02 | 1 800 € | available > book now |
| Supplements - 2024 (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 the meeting place
- The guesthouse option for the 6 nights
- The extra charge for a single bedroom
- Drinks outside mealtimes and tastings
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Registration fees
- Entrance for visits
- Any other services
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Optional insurances
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: 100kg.
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.
Accommodation
We suggest you a guesthouse with 2 or 3 single beds. All of them have clean rooms and a bathroom. For couples, we guarantee double bedrooms. The single room is compulsory for every person travelling alone. The supplement will be refunded if you accept to share your bedroom and we find someone to do so.
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.
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Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide.
Group size:
Arrival airport / train station:
Meeting point at the equestrian centre.
Possible free transfers from and to central and TGV Aix en Provence train stations and Marseille airport at a fixed time.
Transfer Schedule :
Arrival :
Aix en Provence Centre train station : 5:45pm
Aix en Provence TGV train station : 5:30pm
Marseille Airport : 5pm
Departure :
Aix en Provence Centre train station: 10am
Aix en Provence TGV train station : 10:30am
Marseille Airport : 11am
Details will be given in your travel documents to book these services.
A relaxing itinerant ride across the typical landscapes of the Camargue region... |
"For my first equestrian trail experience, it will be an unforgettable moment. Breathtaking landscapes and time and peace to enjoy it, perfect horses, adapted material, really comfortable accomodations with welcoming and generous hosts... Everything was as described and more! I left with my head full of memories and one thought: when is the next time ? More than a sport adventure, I will keep the human adventure in my mind. I met humble people, true, who love their region and their horses and enjoy sharing everything. How can I thank Didier, Isa and Pierrot for all of these simple moments? Also a nice meeting with Alice and Nicky!" - Marion N. (2018)
7 days / 6 nights / 5 days on horseback.
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