Horse-riding in the Quercy

A 4night/5-day horse-riding programme in deepest France, in the Quercy region between the Lot and Garonne river valleys.

Based in a luxurious chateau-hotel set in its wooded estate in the rolling Quercy countryside this horse-riding break appeals to both families and small groups of riders. 3 full days of riding are included accompanied by our experienced english-speaking guide.

The 4 night programme looks something like this:

Day 1: Arrive and check in at the Chateau-hotel. You will meet your guide, Michel, at 8pm for dinner. Overnight in chateau.

Day 2: After breakfast you will join up with Michel for the allocation of the horses. Over the next three days you will be riding primarily through areas of mixed farmland - sunflower fields, maize and soya; plum orchards and chestnut forests. Your first day's ride takes you to the mediaeval village of montaigu-de-Quercy. This is a splendid example of a mediaeval village with its typical half-timbered, white stone houses unique to the Quercy region. Enjoy lunch in the village before continuing the ride.
Dinner and overnight at the chateau.

Day 3: Today's ride takes you west to the Foie Gras museum located in a typical farm of the region. Here, in the heart of the Occitan region, the owners of the farm continue to breed ducks and geese for the production of all those wonderful culinary delights that makes France famous: foie gras, magret de canard, confit d'oie and so on. A visit to the farm and museum precedes lunch when you will have an opportunity to try some of the delicious products prepared here. Ride back to the chateau to enjoy a swim in the pool or just relax before another gourmet dinner. Overnight in Chateau.

Day 4: The last day's ride takes you to the fortified town of Tournon d'Agenais, perched on top of a hill with a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shade of the village ramparts and take a tour of the bastide before riding back to the chateau for the evening.

Day 5: after breakfast; end of our services

 

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dates: 1st April, 15th April, 27th May, 23rd Sept and 14th October
These trips are prices at €950 per person

18th June and 19th August: these trips cost €995 per person

The price includes:
* 4 nights in double 'classic' room at 3* chateau-hotel (base 2 sharing)
* half-board for 4 nights
* 3 days horse-riding (5 to 6 hours per day)
* 4 days hire car (type VW Golf with unlimited mileage) from any regional airport

Transfers:
Agen railway station to hotel at 4pm - €40
Toulouse airport: €170 (one-way)
Bergerac airport: €100 (one-way)

Weight limit: 210 lbs. (95 kgs.)
Length of Ride: 3 days, 4 nights, 3 full days riding,
Amount of Riding Each Day: 5-6 hours
Accommodation: 3 star
Group size: Minimum 1 rider, Maximum 7 riders
Riding Ability: Intermediate - able to walk, canter, gallop
Meeting Point: at the chateau

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Other programs that might interest you before or after the riding program:

Bordeaux Wine tasting and vineyard visits