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Type
In line progressive trail rides
Comfort
In 3-4 star hotels
Level
Level 3 :You must be able to walk, trot, canter and gallop outdoor

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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
Programme intro

LOIRE CASTLES
INDICATIVE ITINERARY :

Day 1: Arrival to Relais de Chambord ****, briefing, gourmet diner and night at Relais de Chambord.

image-20211207195412-2Day 2: Chambord. AM - about 3 hours on horseback. Beginning of the ride fom Chambord along the "grand Canal" with spectacular views on the Château de Chambord, then in the larg alleys of Boulogne forest around Chambord, then back to Château de Chambord on horseback : Royal ! Lunch in Chambord. PM - Visit of Chateau de Chambord. Gourmet diner and night at Relais de Chambord.

image-20211207195236-1Day 3: Beauregard - Cheverny. AM - about 1 hour 1/2 on horseback. Begining of the ride from Chambord to chateau de Beauregard by the Boulogne forest. We have the privilege to enter by the front path of the chateau : an unforgetable experience ! Visit of chateau de Beauregard, and discovering of his famous "gallerie des illustres", intact since XVII century. Picnic with foie gras in chateau de Beauregard. PM - about 1 hour 30 on horseback. We leave to chateau of Cheverny on horseback by the countryside and Cheverny vinyards. Visit of Château de Cheverny. Transfer to Blois. Gourmet diner in Blois, and night at Coté Loire, char- ming guest housse in front of Loire river in Blois. Gourmet diner and night at Relais de Chambord.

image-20211207195542-3Day 4: Cheverny - Fougères - Chaumont sur Loire. In the morning, about 2 hours on horseback. You ride in the Sologne countryside, to the medieval castle of Fougères sur Bievre. Visit of the castle. Lunch at Fougères sur Bievre. In the afternoon, you leave for about 3 hours riding from Chaumont sur Loire in the countryside to Cande sur Beuvron, then following the Loire to the renaissance castle of Chaumont sur Loire. Visit of the chateau or garden festival. Night in thr charming Hostellerie du Château ***,  on the banks of the Loire in Chaumont sur Loire.

image-20211207195832-4Day 5: Chaumont sur Loire - Amboise. In the morning, you leave for about 2h30 on horseback. Starting towards Amboise by the Loire banks, and the Touraine countryside. Lunch in a local restaurant in Mosnes, a charming "Touraine" village. In the afternoon, on horseback to the Château d'Amboise through the countryside. Special arrival at the Château d'Amboise: on horseback via "the Lions gate", the king's medieval gate ! You then have a private guided tour of the very historic Château d'Amboise, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. Gourmet dinner and night at the Hotel Le Choiseuil **** located on the Loire banks in Amboise.

Day 6: Visit of Clos Lucé and Chenonceau. After breakfast, visit of Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's last home, and its exhibitions. Free time in the charming old center of Amboise. Lunch in Amboise. In the afternoon, visit the fantastic Chateau de Chenonceau and its gardens. Gourmet dinner and night at the Hotel Le Choiseuil.

Day 7: Breakfast at the Hotel Le Choiseuil - Departure.

* 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: niveau équestre
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 tripHORSES: 
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: image 600
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 Relais de Chambord, 1 night at Relais des Trois Châteaux, 2 nights at Hostellerie du Château, 2 nights at Hotel Le Choiseuil .

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image-20211207133313-8MEALS:
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 €

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.
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