The sun shines its rays at the end of the afternoon on the village of Tour-en-Sologne, a small town located in Grande Sologne, best known for its famous neighbor, the Château de Chambord.
It is at the Hotel du Château that the riders meet, who, for nearly a week, will ride together with Sophie, the guide.
Equestrian level, first experiences, in France or abroad, many questions about the progress of the stay, the conversation is most animated at dinner, and until late in the evening.
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Royal arrival in Chambord
The next day, the serious things begin with the choice of mounts, then the departure for a 4 kilometer ride in the forest, just to get to know your horse.
Lunch on the banks of the Beuvron, at the foot of the Sainte-Nicaise church.
The beginning of the afternoon is the highlight of the day with a visit to the Château de Chambord, nestled in the heart of the largest enclosed forest area in Europe, approximately 50 km2 surrounded by a 32 km long wall. , it is the largest of the Loire castles.
Chambord is the only royal domain still intact since its creation.
After the visit, the group goes to Villesavin castle where the horses will sleep.
Discovery of the Château de Beauregard
On the second day, head to the Château de Beauregard, which dates from the 16th century.
Located in the Loir-et-Cher, about ten kilometers south of Blois, it is famous for its "Galerie des Illustres", 26 meters long by 6 meters wide.
The collection, which goes completely around the room, includes 327 portraits spread over three levels.
The day is also marked by a (moderate) tasting of AOC Mesland wine.
We leave on horseback and gradually leave Sologne to enter Touraine and reach the village of Ouchamps.
The dinner and the night will be spent at the Relais des Landes, a 4-star establishment where the swimming pool offers welcome comfort and relaxation.
Ride along the Loire
This way of traveling, at the pace of your mount, combines sport, immersion in nature and, of course, culture.
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It is by following the banks of the river that you reach the magnificent castle of Chaumont-sur-Loire which dominates the eponymous river.
Known for its magnificent gardens and especially its festival, the place offers a peaceful break.
Then still following the Loire, the riders, at three paces, make their way to the village of Mosnes and the Domaine des Thomeaux, where they plan to spend two nights.
On the fifth day, we discover Amboise, perched on the heights of the city, then we leave the Loire to go to the Château de Chenonceaux, which spans the Cher.
This hike crosses the forests where we organized and where we still do today hunting with hounds, in winter.
It is a journey through history through the Middle Ages and especially the Renaissance.
This way of traveling, at the pace of your mount, combines sport, immersion in nature and, of course, culture.
The daily distances are calculated so as not to stay more than 4 or 5 hours on horseback.
The climate is mild in this region throughout the year and by going through the bridle paths you avoid road traffic.
The arrival through the forest on the different sites is a real delight.
Practice
It is the Cavaliers du monde
agency
that organizes this 7-day itinerant trek in the Loire Valley, including 6 on horseback, at an intermediate difficulty, with accommodation in comfortable hotels, most with swimming pools and/or spas.
Country lunches prepared by a caterer or taken in local restaurants, dinners at the hotel.
Luggage is transported from one stage to another by an assistance vehicle.
Price: €1,690 for a double room.
Riders of the world, 142 rue de Clignancourt, 75018 Paris.
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: 01 40 10 18 46.
