Horse riding in France

The Loire Valley - Chateaux de la Loire

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On the ways of the kings, you will leave Blois after having visited its superb castle. Then you will discover the castles of Chaumont on the Loire (residence of Catherine de Médicis), Chenonceau, called the castle of the Ladies, Cheverny very close> of the Sologne region and the vastest, Chambord. You will spend one night inside the castle of Chemery. This castle, dated 12^th century, will transport you in a medieval environment, you will appreciate a candlelit dinner and drink wines of the Loire Valley.

Day 1 :

Late afternoon at Hotel St Jacques, situated about 50 metres from Blois train station, located very close to the castle.

Day 2 :

Breakfast at 8 o'clock. Visit of castle of Blois. Built on a headland dominating the Loire "River of the Kings" and Arrou, this place is strengthened since very old times. Departure for the castle of Chaumont (at the end of 15^th century which evokes more volumes of the strong caste that residence of pleasure. Pastoral lunch on the river bank. Ride to the Castle hotel**". Convivial evening.

Day 3

Visit of the castle of Chaumont wild. Equestrian course along the slopes and through the forest. Pastoral lunch in the forest of Amboise. Arrival at the castle of the Herserie. You will spend the night in this charming house with a very pretty 13 hectares park and ponds. Simple but comfortable rooms in the castle.

Day 4:

After a copious breakfast in this calm, raised and flowered place, you will leave for another castle. After a good pastoral lunch, you will visit the castle of Chenonceau. Regarded as one of the jewel of Renaissance architecture, with its two famous and splendid "Garden of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis", it floats, motionless, on peaceful Cher water. Visit of the castle. Night in a "Prestige" B&B.

Day 5:

Departure for Montrichard, small city located on the Cher bank, to be visited for the ruins of its old castle extremely well preserved, its churches and its famous "bridge over the Cher". Lunch close to the castle of Gué Péan, nested at the end of a small road, in a quiet small valley with wooded slopes. The afternoon, ride to the castle of Chémery. You will dine and spend the night in this XIIIth and XVth centuries castle, classified historic building, within a relaxation and greenery environment where one knew kept the taste of stone and wood.

Day 6:

Breakfast, preparation of the horses then departure for a ride by the forest to the castle of Cheverny, the most magnificently furnished of all the Châteaux of the Loire and the first one which incarnated the "Classique style". Pastoral lunch"> and visit of the castle. Arrival in the end of the afternoon at Bracieux, charming small village, located at the doors of the Sologne region. Night in hotel**.

Day 7:

Objective Chambord, the largest Châteaux of the Loire, sumptuous "Renaissance" Palace, creation of King François 1er, inspired by Leonard de Vinci. Lunch close to the castle stables. Visit of the castle and evening at Saint Gervais La Forêt close to Blois. Night at a hotel** in Blois.

Day 8:

Breakfast and end of the stay.

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