Small chateaux, mansions, charming guest-hourse which combine charm and comfort, and are always located close to the castles that you ride to.
You will be provided with comfortable and refined twin or Double rooms, with private bathrooms. Single rooms are also available on request.
You will enjoy the magic of 18th century, Renaissance… The mystery of old-stone dwellings, hundred-year-old trees and, sometimes, the authentic and cordial welcome of the Lord of the Château (le Châtelain).… Royal !
Heated swimming pool or Spas often offer you relaxation and pleasure after your ride.
All meals are made of authentic, fresh and refined products of French gastronomy : gourmet dinners, picnic with foie gras, famous french wines…
Everything is ready for you to live the true ‘Vie de Chateau' …
Day 1 : Arrival
Free arrival in Chateau de la Borde, over night stay with briefing and your first gourmet diner.
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.
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 1st and achieved in 1519.
Gourmet diner and night in Chateau la Borde
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 Trois Chateaux or Relais des Landes
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 and dinner in the charming manor Domaine des Thomeaux or Le Clos d'Amboise
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, in the charming village Toureangeau .
PM – about 2h riding
Last ride to chateau d’Amboise by the Loire Valley. Special arrival in Chateau d’Amboise on horseback by La porte des Lions, the medieval king’s gate and the end of the ride.
Gourmet dinner and night in hotel Chateau de Noizay
Day 6: Chateau of Clos Lucé & Chenonceau
AM – about 2h 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 l’Orangerie of the château.
PM – walking tour
We finish our week by a free time in Amboise to visit lovely château of Clos Lucé, last home of Leonardo daVinci, or a visit of Amboise old town and its lovely gift shops. Last goodbye drink with your guide in Amboise. Last gourmet dinner and night in hotel Chateau de Noizay
Day 7 : Departure
Breakfast in Chateau de Noizay followed by your free departure. Transfers (not included) for Amboise train station or Saint Pierre des Corps.
Duration : 7 days / 6 nights / 5 days riding
Running from : April to October
Riders : Intermediate to Experienced. Beginners on private tours.
Arrivals:
- 2.5 hours from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- 30 minutes from Blois-Chambord train station
- 1 hour from Tour Val de Loire Airport
Price:
£3495 per person for 4 nights full board accommodation
Single room extra (according to availability): £550
2025 Dates
May Full
June Full
July Full
Aug 03 - 09 3 spaces
Sept Full
Oct Full
2026 Dates
| April 19-25 |
July 19-25 |
| May 3-9 |
Aug 10-16 |
| May 10-16 |
Sept 6-12 |
| May 31-June 6 |
Sept 13-19 |
| June 21-27 |
Oct 11-17 |
| July 12-18 |
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