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France

Explore France on horseback

At Equus Journeys we offer rides all across the globe, but we must confess that we do have a special affinity with a country renowned for its excellent riding, beautiful and varied landscape, and excellent gastronomy - France! Working alongside our French sister company, Cheval d'Aventure, we have carefully selected over 30 unique rides in France with something for everyone, from exhilarating fast-paced rides, relaxing family stays, or even luxurious riding holidays in castles of old . Ride off the beaten track across the beautiful French countryside, passing spectacular Châteaux, traditional villages, galloping along the coast or under the shadow of ancient forests.
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From the horse’s mouth

  • Beaches of Camargue
    April 2025 Claire aged 60
    We have just returned from the Camargue Beaches ride - it was fantastic! The Equus team have been supportive and responsive from start to finish. Iris could not have been more accommodating for our group arrangements, and the team in France made sure our adventure was everything we expected - and more! Horses were... Read all
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  • Beaches of Camargue
    April 2025 Rachel aged 61
    Very high horse welfare, we had to catch groom and feed our horses before we were served breakfast ourselves!!
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  • Beaches of Camargue
    April 2025 Amanda aged 60
    We loved our trip to the Camargue. Everything went smoothly and we all fell in love with the horses. Mine (Habibi) was very sweet natured and always ready for a good canter. The pace of riding was great and our guide, Aurelys, together with Daniel were both brilliant – v professional and good fun – happy to tolerate... Read all
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  • A taste of the Camino de Santiago
    April 2025 Myra aged 46
    All of the horses were fit and well suited to the demands of this ride. There were quite a few steep ascents and descents, and the horses handled the terrain beautifully. I was assigned to the lovely Dodou, a gray Arab gelding who was the perfect height for me. Sweet ground manners, supremely comfortable trot, and an... Read all
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  • A taste of the Camino de Santiago
    April 2025 Marieke aged 56
    Beautifull experience! Do not miss out on this rando. Landscapes and villages like in a french fairytale. Authentic gites with lovely hosts. Nice taste of pilgrimage everywhere.
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  • Rider on an adventure horseback trail in the mountains
    Riding in the mountains of Provence
  • Riding with the Mt St Michel in the background, France
    Riding in Normandy: the Mt St Michel
  • Riders enjoying a canter in the Morvan, France
    This trail ride includes long and frequent canters, downhill descents and lake crossings
  • Riders cantering in a valley on a trail riding holiday
    Pick up the pace as you reach valleys and plateaus
  • Chambord castle and horseback riders
    Riding to Chambord castle in the Loire Valley