Program "Week-end" 2 days/1 night & 3 days/2nights 

The following castles compose this program :

- Cheverny, the mansion on which Hergé modelled Captain Haddock’s country house, Marlinspike Hall

- 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. 

COMFORT AND ACCOMODATION

Duration of the trails - From weekends to 4-day weeks (3 nights)

Riding time - 4 to 6 hours per day.

Public - Comfortable at all three gaits

Horses - Trail horses, Franches Montagnes and Franches Montagnes crosses. Educated using natural horsemanship, sure and sturdy, respectful and healthy in mind and spirit. You will never find a reformed racehrose or carriage race horse at Equinature!

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

Guide - Ken leads all our trails. Sologne born and bred, a full-time resident, he knows all the nooks and crannies of this magnificent region by heart and his aim is always to help you discover it in the best conditions possible.

Accommodation & meals

In comfortable hotel** or ***, 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 homemade: mixed salads, local cold meats, savoury tarts and breads, traditional goats cheese, seasonal deserts.

The three-course dinner is preceded by an apperitif and includes wine, cheese and coffee. All meals are taken in hotel restaurant and are made from local products. The goats’ cheeses and wines are made in France.

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.