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From François I, Leonardo da Vinci to Catherine de Médici, the French Royalty chose it for its expansive forests, abundant wildlife, and its proximity to Paris. From beginners to experienced riders, we invite you to discover this unique architectural and artistic heritage like French Royalty used to: On horseback.
The Loire Valley Castles on Horseback is an immersive journey that guides you through the most beautiful Renaissance castles in the world, to experience the Royal « Art de vivre à la française » for a few days.
Ride from the iconic Château de Chambord to the majestic Château de Chenonceau, savor the best of French gastronomy in Michelin-starred restaurants, sleep in luxury boutique hotels a châteaux, while discovering the former Royal estates, and its secrets : A unique blend of horse-riding, gastronomy, and culture.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Our driver will pick you up to your location in/near Paris and take you to the Château des Grotteaux, your accommodation for the next 2 nights, located in the heart of the Loire Valley - 2 hours drive.
Itinerary
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1Loire Valley
At 3 p.m, our driver will pick you up to your location in/near Paris and take you to the Château des Grotteaux, your accommodation for the next night, located in the heart of the Loire Valley - 2 hours drive.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Your accommodation awaits you in the 17th Century intimate Château des Grotteaux, located in a verdant setting, on the right bank of the Cosson River. Vicomte Gaël will welcome you and give you a tour/historic introduction of his sumptuous Château. We invite you to take a rest, before meeting your guide and the horses in the gardens.
4 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chateau de Chambord
After enjoying breakfast from the delicious buffet of the Château des Grotteaux, meet your horses in the gardens and ride through the forest massif of Boulogne, towards the Château de Chambord - 2 hours riding. You will arrive on horseback to the 16th Century Château de Chambord just in time to savor lunch in the restaurant facing the Château. Then, a bilingual historian guide will be guiding you for 1h30 through the most spectacular Château de La Loire : Chambord. A Renaissance masterpiece, nestled in its 12 000 acres domaine.
4 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Chateau de Chenonceau
After enjoying breakfast from the delicious buffet of Grotteaux/Borde en Sologne, meet your horses in the forest massif of Chenonceau and ride towards the majestic Château de Chenonceau or Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, nestled on the Loire River - 4 hours ride. Savor lunch in the Château’s restaurant “L’orangerie du Château”. In the afternoon, a bilingual historian guide will be guiding you for 1h30 through one of the most sumptuous French Castles - also known as the Queen’s Castle - A 16th Century marvel.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Paris
After your visit, our driver will take you back to your hotel/location in Paris - 2.5 hours drive depending on traffic and your location in Paris.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
From Paris to the Loire Valley
Ride to Château de Chambord
Ride to Château de Chenonceau or Chaumont-sur-Loire
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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