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Horse Riding
France is the ideal location for a horse riding holiday - stunning castles, walled towns and ancient monasteries are everywhere. Each region varies in landscape and has its own qualities and settings; ride along the beaches in Northern France, alongside chateaux in the Loire Valley, experience the sights and smells of Provence or marvel at the vineyards in Champagne. Whether you are looking for France has it to offer. |
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The Parc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims
The Parc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims is very famous as it encompasses the greater part of the vineyards of Champagne. There are great trails for horseriders, hikers, ramblers and cyclists, along the River Marne and the ‘Faux de Verzy’ trail is known for the twisted beech trees along its course. |
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Horse Riding in Picardy
Whether you are an experienced rider or just a day rider, Picardy's riding stables offer several possible excursions adapted to each person's pace. Regardless of your destination, you will discover untouched countryside whose beauty is enhanced by guides who speak so tenderly about these horses and this region that they love. |
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Horse Riding Auvergne
Auvergne is a great region for horses and riding and is a wonderful destination for riding holidays. The layout of the fields, the patterns of crops and woodlands, the layout of the towns and villages and the unique building structures create the perfect horse riding experience. |
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Horse Riding in Normandy
A discovery of Normandy would be incomplete without a mention of this region's passion for horses. Tourists are welcome to attend the numerous horse shows in Bagnoles de l’Orne or Deauville or visit the many horse breeding estates, of which the Haras du Pin and Haras de Saint Lô are the most exceptional. |
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Horse Riding in Languedoc-Roussillon
There is so much to offer horse riders in Languedoc Roussillon. With the diverse landscape come different challenges and the possibility to cater for all. Trips through the mountains of the Pyrénées or a canter along a beach are possible. There are hundreds of trails through forestry and valleys, visiting castle ruins and historic sites. |
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Horse Riding in Alsace
If you enjoy trekking out in the forests and among the vineyards while discovering local fauna and flora on horseback, by pony or in a horse-drawn carriage, you'll find plenty of options when planning your horse riding trip in Alsace.
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Horse Riding in Loire (Centre)
Trails for horse riding are provided throughout the Loire Valley, allowing you to visit many places most other tourists can’t go. Ride along the Loire river banks, through the forests and by the many vineyards of the region. |
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Horse Riding in Paris / Ile-de-France
Welcome to the French capital of equestrian sports. Now is your chance to saddle up and gallop through the forests, hit the trails in a horse-drawn carriage or set your child on a pony. For those who have the riding spirit, and whatever level of expertise, there are several options available that will let you discover the region on horseback.
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On Horseback in Brittany
Brittany has 2000 km of bridle paths, using marked routes. The “Equibreiz” bridle path is marked with orange plastic markers. These are generally attached to trees or wooden posts. A dense network of equestrian centres offers rides along the coast or on the heaths. |
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Horse Riding in Corsica
If you like horse riding, you will enjoy Corsica. There are mountainous treks, valley and forest tracks and beach trips for all ranges of horse riders to use. The scenery is wonderful and quite diverse. The closeness of the mountains to the beaches at all times means you’re never to far away from a riding track that suits you. |
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Horse Riding in Nord-Pas de Calais
29 riding trails offer an opportunity to explore the French part of the Westhoek or to flirt with the Heart of Flanders. You could observe the countryside of Greater Lille with the trails in the Pévèle – Mélantois. |
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Horseriding in Limousin
Far from the cities, discover Limousin’s varied landscape on horseback. It offers the change to get close to nature, as well as the rewards of getting to know your horse! |
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Horse and Pony Riding in Loire (Western)
In the forest, through the vineyards, along the coastline or the banks of the Loire are just some of the discoveries awaiting you. The local natural environment lends its paths and trails to horseback riders.
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Horse Riding in Franche-Comté
Equestrian excursions are readily found in Franche-Comté and can be quite a relaxing way to tour the region, whatever age or number of people. A tour of some part of the region should definitely make it into the family outing planner. |
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Horse Riding in Poitou-Charentes
Horse riding is ripe in Poitou-Charentes offering differing rides for experienced and not so, young and old. There are guided group tours and also unguided for experienced riders. There are also quite a few racing venues if you’re up for a bet or two. Horse lovers will love Poitou-Charentes. |
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Horse Riding in Rhône-Alpes
Nothing is more pleasant than horse riding to discover the Southern Ardèche and Vallon Pont d'Arc region. You will pass through forests, on bridle paths and will end by crossing rivers. |
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Wonder at the Living Museum of the Horse, Chantilly
The Great Stables of Chantilly, viewed as the world’s finest, are home to the Living Museum of the Horse. Far removed from dusty, immobile museums, this Museum is perpetually developing in order to offer ever more original shows, put on by the thirty employees of the Living Museum of the Horse. |
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Nature and Leisure Pursuits in Burgundy
Burgundy's green spaces are ideal for a range of leisure pursuits and getting close to nature. The beautiful landscape is ideally suited for hiking, horse riding, golf cycling and even hot air balooning for those looking for a bit of adventure. |
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Burgundy Gastronomy
Burgundy is one of the leading gastronomic regions in the world so why not build your holiday in Burgundy around the local food. |
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Wines and Vineyards in Burgundy
You can't think about Burgundy without thinking about its famous wines. Today the vineyards of Burgundy cover an area of some 27,000 hectares divided into 5 main growing areas. |
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Dune du Pyla Aquitaine
The natural phenomenan that is the Dune du Pyla or 'Dune du Pilat' is the largest natural sand dune in the world and sits 60km from Bordeaux in the South of the Arcachon Bay. |
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Nature Watch in Brittany
Brittany is famous for its coastal marshes. The marshes are formed in depressions, behind a coastal belt of sand or stones, or a manmade dyke. The degree of salinity of the water varies depending on infiltration of the sea and affects the vegetation and the fauna. |
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Climbing in Provence/Cote D'azur
Climbers can devote themselves to their favourite pastime in total safety at several sites with full amenities. They come from all over the world to conquer the steep walls. The ones in Verdon, for example, have no fewer than 933 routes. |
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Flying High in Provence/Cote D'Azur
Make your debut in the air, discover the sensations of flying, learn to master piloting techniques, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur pulls out all the stops for everyone to share in the experience of flying. |
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Caves in Franche-Comté
Journey to the Centre of the Earth 4,500 caves or chasms, which in this region often go by the name of 'baumes' or 'puits' are known to sports lovers, such as the Verneau caves in the Lison valley, for example are considered to form the world's longest post-siphon network (28,000 m). |
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See Alsace from the Air
Discover the Alsatian plain at first hand, get a bird's eye view of the Vosges Forest or glide across the vineyards... There are many excellent reasons to discover Alsace from the air.
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| Horse, Donkey and Pony Fair |
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Jun 2008 (annual)
La Prévalaye, Rennes
More than 700 horses pack into La Pévalaye sports centre for Rennes' international Horse Fair, one of Brittany's top equine events. |
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| Sainte Savine Street Theatre Festival |
| September |
Sainte Savine
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| The streets come alive as performers from around the world visit Sainte Savine. Professional theatre companies and groups of performers gather in this small town near Troyes every September. Expect the unexpected, with everything from bizarre one-man shows, puppetry and circus antics to mime, traditional theatre and live concerts. If you tire of their antics (and why should you, they're free!), there's always a concert to soothe your ears. |
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| Festival in Othe and Amance |
| July |
Aix-en-Othe
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This massive arts festival in Othe and Amance, in the Champagne region of France, is one of the best organised and most exciting in the country. Music (both classical and popular), theatre and the arts are all on the bill.
The variety of music to be heard here is astounding - from reggae to African music, jazz, Chopin piano recitals and opera. Then there are the theatrical productions - everything from Shakespeare to avant-garde spectacle, mime and commedia dell'arte - and the exhibitions, painting and sculpture, held in the Old Hospital at Tonerre.
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| Festival Frictions |
| 16 May - 24 May |
Dijon
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Dijon's Théâtre du Parvis showcases France's newest writing talent during its annual festival of cutting-edge performance.
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| Grésilles en Féte |
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Dijon
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The Grésille district in northern Dijon stages its annual outdoor festival of street parties, circus, concerts, exhibitions, photography competitions, modern dance and street theatre. Saturday is the climax, culminating in DJs playing late into the night.
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