Chateaux de la Loire
8 days Blois to Blois
The Loire Valley is an enchanted land of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills dotted with more than a thousand chateaux. Known as the 'Garden of France' and the 'Cradle of the French Language', it is renowned for the quality of its architectural heritage. This fabulous ride along the 'River of the Kings', provides exhilarating riding through large forests and vineyards, along the Loire River and across open countryside.
The riding is combined with visits to the finest castles France has to offer. Discover the castles of Chaumont, Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord (the largest of all the Loire Valley castles) and stay overnight at Chemery Castle. Dating back to the 12th century, Chateau de Chemery will transport you into a medieval environment whilst you appreciate a candlelit dinner and drink wines of the Loire Valley.
- Day by day itinerary
- Day 1
- Make your own way to Blois where you will stay in a comfortable hotel. (D)
- Day 2
- Visit the Blois Castle, lunch on the riverbank and ride to the Castle Hotel. (B,L,D)
- Day 3
- AM visit to Chaumont Castle. Ride over hills to Herserie Castle where you will spend the night. (B,L,D)
- Day 4
- Ride to Chenonceau Castle for afternoon visit. (B,L,D)
- Day 5
- Ride to Montrichard; visit the castle ruins, churches and the famous beautiful bridge. Spend the night at the 12th Century Chateau de Chemery. (B,L,D)
- Day 6
- Ride through forests to the Castle of Cheverny. After lunch, ride to the small village of Bracieux for your overnight stay. (B,L,D)
- Day 7
- Ride to the Castle of Chambord, the largest of the Loire Valley castles with a final gallop along tree-lined alleys to Saint Gervais La Foret. Overnight at Blois. (B,L,D)
- Day 8
- Depart hotel after breakfast. (B)
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- Departure dates: 05, 12 Jul, 02, 08, 16 Aug, 03, 10 Oct
- Prices (2009 Land only): £1240 per person
- Includes: Accommodation and meals as indicated, wine with meals and all riding.
- Price with flights from London: Contact us
- Single supplement: £210
- Non-riders: Are welcome at the special non-rider price of £790 per person. You can either chose to drive yourself or we can arrange for a chauffeur driven vehicle. Non-riders will be able to participate in the chateau visits and meet up for lunches and overnight accommodation.
- Children: Aged 12 and upwards are accepted if they have the necessary riding skills and are accompanied by an adult rider.
- Riding ability required: Novice upwards
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Type of ride: Trail ride
- Trip Code: EFCL