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Loire castle horseback ride. A week riding in the footsteps of characters from the history of France via Chambord, Beauregard, Cheverny, Amboise. Like Louis XII, François 1er, Catherine de Medicis, Diane de Poitiers. you ride in the large game forests including the prestigious Amboise forest, and walk along the wonderful valley of the Cher, ... going from castle to castle.

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Itinerary

LOIRE CASTLES
INDICATIVE ITINERARY :

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL
Free arrival to Relais de Chambord ****, briefing, gourmet diner.
Night in Relais de Chambord****

image-20211207195412-2 DAY 2 : CHATEAU AND PARK OF CHAMBORD
AM – about 3h riding
We start our ride from Chambord along the « Grand Canal » with its spectacular view on the Château. We enjoy the beautiful sand paths of Boulogne and Chambord forest and come back to Château de Chambord on horseback : Royal !
Lunch in Chambord.
PM – walking tour
Visit of Chateau de Chambord. The largest and the most magnificent of all Loire Valley castles which has been ordered by Francis the 1rst and achieved in 1519. Horse and birds show if available (not running daily).
Gourmet diner and night in Relais de Chambord****

DAY 3 : CHATEAUX OF BEAUREGARD & CHEVERNY
AM – about 1h30 riding
Begining of the ride to chateau de Beauregard by Boulogne forest. We have the privilege to enter by the front gate of the chateau : an unforgetable experience !
Visit of chateau de Beauregard and its famous « Gallerie des illustres » intact since the 17th century. Gourmet picnic in chateau de Beauregard.
PM – about 1h30 riding
We leave the chateau of Beauregard on horseback by the countryside to reach Cheverny region and its famous vinyards in the middle of the afternoon.
Visit of Château de Cheverny and its gorgeous Renaissance furnitures.
Diner and night in Relais des Landes****

image-20211207195542-3 DAY 4 : CHATEAU OF FOUGÈRES & CHAUMONT
AM – about 2h riding
We start day 4 by visiting the well preserved chateau of Fougères sur Bièvre. This little castle is one of the rare with still medieval inspiration in Loire Valley. Departure on horseback through countryside to reach river Beuvron for lunch, in a lovely restaurant.
PM – about 1h riding
We enjoy a short riding afternoon through Touraine toward château of Chaumont sur Loire. End of the ride and visit of the château and its famous international garden festival.
Night ans dinner in the charming manor Domaine des Thomeaux*** where you may enjoy its spa.

image-20211207195832-4 DAY 5 : LOIRE'S BANKS - CHATEAU OF AMBOISE
AM – about 1h riding
We start our day on the Loire banks, juste under Chaumont sur Loire castle. Then we ride along the river and its beautiful biodiversity classified in UNESCO’s World Inheritance.
Lunch in a local restaurant in Mosnes or Chargé, charming villages « Toureangeau ».
PM – about 2h riding
Last ride to chateau d’Amboise by the Loire Valley. Special and unic arrival in Chateau d’Amboise on horseback by « La porte des Lions », the medieval king’s gate, followed by a private guided tour of Chateau d'Amboise
Gourmet dinner and night in Chateau de Noizay****

DAY 6 : CHATEAU OF CLOS LUCÉ & CHENONCEAU
AM – about 1h30 riding
We start our last day by a great ride on Cher banks and its amazing view on Chenonceau castle famous arches. We then enjoy the visit of the castle and its georgous furnitures and decoration, followed by our lunch in amazing « Orangerie » of the château.
PM – walking tour
We finish our week by a free time in Amboise to visit georgous château of Clos Lucé, last home of Leonardo daVinci, or a visit of Amboise old town and its lovely traditional shops. Last goodbye drink with your guide in Amboise. Last gourmet dinner and night in Chateau de Noizay****

DAY 7 : DEPARTURE
Breakfast in Chateau de Noizay followed by your free departure. Transferts (not included) for Amboise train station or Saint Pierre des Corps.

* Indicative itinerary that may be changed if necessary.

MEETING/DEPARTURE

MEETING:

At 7 pm at Relais de Chambord. By train: Blois train station, then take a taxi to the hotel (about 50 € / car).

DEPARTURE:

After breakfast at Domaine de Choiseuil. Taxi to Amboise train station (about 20 € / car)

Riding

RIDING LEVEL:
You must be able to walk, trot and canter outdoor on open spaces.

MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
95 kg.

GUIDE:
Professional licensed English speaking equestrian guide.

GROUPS:
5 to 8 riders + guide.

inn to inn horseback riding trip HORSES:
Arab and Franche Montagne crusaders. All trail ride professionals. The choice of the horses has been motivated above all, by the strong desire to make you enjoy your trip in total safety. The horses are quiet and generous. Your companion is chosen for you according to your riding level and experience, height and weight.

TACK:
English and trail ride saddles.

Comfort

ACCOMMODATION:
Very comfortable hotels and guest houses. Rooms for 2-3 people. Rooms for 1 person available with supplement. The accommodations are always located near the castles you visit and combine charm and comfort. 17th century ... Renaissance ... you will appreciate the magic of old houses, hundred-year-old trees and sometimes the genuine and cordial welcome of the lords. Comfortable and refined rooms with private bathroom await you.
As an indication, subject to availabilities: 2 nights at R elais de Chambord, 1 night at Relais des Trois Châteaux, 1 night at Domaine de Thomeaux, 2 nights at hotel Le Choiseul

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image-20211207133313-8 MEALS:
We invite you to taste authentic gastronomy from the heart of France: a few picnics with foie gras, traditional regional cuisine, gourmet dinners in chateaux or great restaurants ... you will taste and experience the French "art de vivre".

LUGGAGE TRANSFERS:
Provided by an assistance vehicle.

Rates

Infos tarif

2024 PRICE / PER PERSON:

3410 € in 2 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement: 798 €
* A supplement may be requested depending on the number of riders registered on the date chosen to ensure the ride: contact us to know the number of registered riders.
Booking fees: 15 €
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
3720 € in 2 person bedrooms
Single bedroom supplement: 790 €
* A supplement may be requested depending on the number of riders registered on the date chosen to ensure the ride: contact us to know the number of registered riders.
Booking fees: 15 €

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

The equipped horse, the guide, luggage transfers, accommodation, meals, two glasses of wine per meal, visits, shows and activities, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator deposit.

THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:

Individual insurance, drinks not included, transports to the meeting place and departure place, all that is not indicated in the "the price includes" section .

INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) are compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
See prices & information

Dates

Other dates may be available for this product, contact us if you cannot find the desired date.

Dates	From	Infos	Contact
04/08/2024 - 10/08/2024	3410€	2 LAST SPACES	Information request
08/09/2024 - 14/09/2024	3410€	FULL	Information request
15/09/2024 - 21/09/2024	3410€	FULL	Information request
29/09/2024 - 05/10/2024	3410€	CONFIRMATION IN PROGRESS	Information request
06/10/2024 - 12/10/2024	3410€	FULL	Information request
04/05/2025 - 10/05/2025	3720€		Information request
11/05/2025 - 17/05/2025	3720€		Information request
22/06/2025 - 28/06/2025	3720€		Information request
13/07/2025 - 19/07/2025	3720€		Information request
03/08/2025 - 09/08/2025	3720€		Information request
07/09/2025 - 13/09/2025	3720€		Information request
14/09/2025 - 20/09/2025	3720€		Information request
12/10/2025 - 18/10/2025	3720€		Information request
19/10/2025 - 25/10/2025	3720€		Information request

Booking

How to book

By booking with Cap Rando, you get the benefit of the French travel agency law, one of the strictest in the world: an unlimited financial guarantee for all your payments !

BOOKING PROCEDURE:

1. CHECK THE AVAILABILITY, PRICE, DISCOUNT:
Check the availability and price (depending on the type of accommodation and after possible discounts) by contacting us through the availability & quote request form or by phone +33 (0)483431321, whatsapp +33(0)609520324, or e-mail: contact@horsebackridingvacations.eu
If you already have received the confirmation of the availability and the price, you can proceed directly to your booking:

2. BOOKING:
Fill out the online registration form: https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/form/booking-form
If you are registering and paying for several riders, you can add riders on the form.
If you have difficulty with the online form or if you prefer:
- Download the Excel file for 1 rider
- Download the Open Office file for 1 rider
- Download the Excel file for 2 riders
- Download the Open Office for 2 riders
To be completed, saved on your computer, and sent by email as an attachment.
Your personal information (birth date, height, weight, riding level & experience, health information, etc.) are contractuals. The facility / guide / instructor may exclude on site and without compensation, any person whose information is different from the information provided on the registration form, and/or who does not correspond to the conditions of participation.

3. INSURANCES:
Cap Rando is covered for its professional civil liability: GENERALI contract n ° AL974010.
To register on a Cap Rando holiday, you must be covered by an individual liability insurance covering your activity, individual accident, assistance, repatriation, and possibly cancellation (strongly recommended not to lose your payment in case of cancellation for a reason covered by a cancellation insurance).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents (only) to subscribe the "Cap Security" insurance from Chapka Insurance. This covers you for cancellation, interruption of stay, individual accident, assistance 24h / 24h, repatriation, medical expenses abroad, luggage insurance, civil liability. You can also only subscribe a "Cap Cancellation" cancellation insurance if you have insurance covering other risks.
See all information about our cancellation policy and Chapka insurance offer.
For other country citizens: if you pay by credit card, depending on your card, you may be fully covered: check your contract.
The US citizens can subscribe directly an insurance for instance on: https://www.axatravelinsurance.com/

4. PAYMENT:
- For a stay starting at more than 60 days: It is requested at registration: 50% of the price of the stay, the payment of the insurance possibly subscribed, the transport possibly requested, the booking fees. The balance is to be paid 60 days before the start date of the stay.
- For a stay starting at less than 60 days: Full payment is requested upon registration.
- For a stay starting at less than 21 days: Full payment by credit card is requested upon registration.
- If these are the last places available: Payment by credit card is requested upon registration.
You can pay:
- By credit card on our secure payment website: You will be directed to the payment link after completing the online booking form.
- By bank transfer: Our bank information will be sent to you after reception of your booking form.
For a quick processing and to secure your registration, receipt of your confirmation file within 24-48 hours: choose a payment by credit card. In addition: payment by credit card can allow you to benefit from its possible insurance.
Please note: your reservation will only be confirmed after receipt of your payment.
Your payments are guaranted by our GROUPAMA travel agent bond.
If you book a trip through Cap Rando, you have the guarantee not to loose any payment.
The French law is the strongest and requires all French travel agencies to have an unlimited financial guarantee for their customers in case of financial failure.

5. CONFIRMATION:
You will receive a confirmation file and contract with the invoice and all useful information within 24-48 hours after reception of your registration form and payment.

6. TRANSPORTS:
Before booking your transport: we advise you to wait for the receipt of the confirmation file and check that your transports feet with the meeting/separation times of the offered transfers. We recommend booking refundable transports.

7. CANCELATION POLICY:
Please note: Any stay may be canceled if there are insufficient bookings to ensure the stay up to 20 days before the date of a stay of more than 6 days, 7 days for a stay of 2 to 5 days. In this case, you may be offered a replacement stay or a departure with a supplement, if these proposals do not suit you: a full refund (unless you have accepted a possible supplement upon registration), excluding booking fees and possible non-refundable transport, is guaranteed without compensation.
See the cencellation policy: cancelation conditions.

8. SALE CONDITIONS:
You can consult the sale conditions: see the conditions.

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