Program "Week-end" 2 days/1 night  

Two castles : Chambord and Villesavin 

 

The following castles compose this program :

- Chambord, the biggest and most prestigious castle in the Loire Valley.

- Villesavin, "the Chambord building site "; the Chambord baillif’s seat in the sixteenth century.

Each day follows the same pattern: riding out from the stables in the morning, picnic lunch at the castle, optional visit and return to the stables every night. Accomodation in conformtable 2-stars hotel wich typical french cook made with local products. 

  

Château of Chambord day - About 3h30 riding

Your first day riding is a one way itinerary to the most famous and the biggest castle of all : Chambord. In the morning, you will ride through sand paths and familiar forests of Sologne to reach Bracieux village for lunch. You will admire its gorgeous XVIth hall and enjoy your lunch on Nizeron’s banks. Back on saddle for afternoon riding in the heart of National Park of Chambord, biggest closed park in Europe, and finally see its magnificent castle rising in front of you. Your ride ends in front of Chambord to let you enjoy your visit (about 1h30). Transfert back to the hotel for your night and dinner. 

 

Château of Villesavin day - About 4h00 riding

The second day starting again from our stables, leads North through Sologne forests discovering a little private castle linked by history with Chambord : Villesavin. It used to be the leaving site of Chambord intendant during its construction in XVIth century. Cold meal in front of the castle followed by its guided visit. You go back on saddle to come back to Courmemin crossing Fontaines en Sologne village and its beautiful XIIth century church. Last goobye drink with your guide and free departure from 6:00 PM. 

 

COMFORT AND ACCOMODATION

Duration of the trails - 2 days, 1 night, 2 days riding

Riding time - 3 to 4 hours per day.

Public - Strong intermédiate to expérienced. Comfortable at all three gaits in english saddle with good balance and soft hands. 

Horses - Trail horses, Franches Montagnes and Franches Montagnes crosses. Educated using natural horsemanship, sure and sturdy, respectful and healthy in mind and spirit. 

Tack - Trail and English saddles, saddle rugs with bags.

Guide - Unic horseback travel provider in Loire Valley, our guides are full-time resident. They know all the nooks and crannies of our magnificent region. Friendly and professional, they will insure you have the best time with us. 

Accommodation & meals

In charming 3-stars hotels, in Twin room. The bed linen is provided such as towels. Single rooms are available on request.  Lodging upgrading available on request (4-stars hotels).

Cold lunches are provided by our catering partner or taken in small local restaurant. The three-course diners are taken in the hotel (seasonnal, local food). 

Options

Single room extra.

Accomodation upgrade (transferts needed).

Taxi from/to SNCF Blois Chambord train station.

Extra nights and meals before and after your stay.