France is a diverse land making it the most wonderful destination for horse riding holidays. The French are proud of their horses and whilst there are many different breeds in this country, any horse you ride will be in excellent condition and will enable you to have a fantastic holiday. Some two million French citizens ride horses regularly or occasionally, which places it in the top tier of Olympic sports in the country. It is actually the No. 1 sport in the country for women. France is ideally suited for horseback riding vacation. Discover 3 horseback riding tours in France: great horses, unforgivable moments!
During three hours, and departing from Porto Vecchio, you ride your horse through the wonderful surroundings of the Corsican forest, called the “bush”, until you reach the beach of Santa Giulia. To end your tour perfectly, you unsaddle the horses, and plunge with them in the limpid water for a bareback bathing. It’s an unforgettable, unique and very moving moment that your private guide will immortalize by taking pictures. This private tour is accessible to riders of all level.
Starting from the beach of Ostriconi, for all day long. Between the Balagne and the Cap Corse, the Agriates desert is one of the most picturesque sites in Corsica.
To reach this natural place, your private guide takes care of your security during your horseback riding tour. This mountain area has nothing in common with a classic desert. Indeed, you find an abundant fauna and flora and specifically 35km of exceptional Mediterranean landscapes on the coasts.
On this vast expanse of around 15,000 hectares you find some giant peaks, small peaceful valleys but also the bush, characteristic of Corsica landscapes. On the path, it’s also possible to discover olive trees, vineyards and some crops growing on this dry land.
On the “sentiers des douaniers” you immerse yourself with the fragrances of the plants and trees, putting all your senses awake. After that, you arrive to the paradisiac and preserved beaches where you will get the chance to swim in the sea and relax after your horse excursion.
Rendez-vous in the heart of the Alpilles National Park for a nice Provence horseback riding tour.
Your guide, knowledgeable of his environment, takes you to discover the flora and fauna of the National Park: olive groves, scrubland, pine forests and cicadas punctuate your ride.
Close your eyes and listen to the hooves of your horse treading thyme or rosemary… At the top of the Alpilles, a tasting break allows you to admire the landscape and awaken your taste buds with local products and seasonal flavors from the terroir of the beautiful Provence.
I hope you enjoyed discovering these 3 horseback riding tours in France!
If you are interested by reading more blog post on horse riding in France, I recommend you to read my previous post on Deauville: leisure travel destination, kingdom of horse races, film festivals and calm beaches.
