Riding holidays in France

The Dordogne is a green land of valleys and rivers.

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Whatever kind of riding holiday you are looking for in France, you will find it. Horse riding is popular throughout the country and the expanse of countryside is put to good use with a vast network of bridleways and paths. Whether in a region of mountains or rolling valleys, the countryside is always appealling. Good food and wine is synonymous with France and you will always be within reach of a local vineyard and discover some local delicacy or other. The diversity of the landscape from seaside Brittany in the North through the central region including the volcanic Avergne and the lush valleys of the Loire to the sunny South, is enough to keep any rider coming back for a different taste of France for years to come. You will find riding in all of the country's 22 regions but the central and southern areas, including Provence and the Mid-Pyrenees are the most popular for holidays.

Provence The Provence region in the southeast includes a wide diversity of landscapes from mountains to coastline. Provence is a land of olive trees and peaceful serenity. Of historic towns and teeming markets, all blessed with sunshine. Historic towns not to be missed include Aix-en-Provence and Arles near the infamous Camargue region. Made infamous by its legendary white horses, the Camargue is a wild expanse of marshland, pastures, dunes, salt flats and lagoons with an eco-system all of its own.

The Mid-Pyrenees Dotted with medieval walled towns (bastides), this area stretches from the mountains on the Franco-Spanish border to lush grasslands and forests. Perigord in the Dordogne is rich in both simple rural beauty and historic heritage. Make sure you have some time for a visit the Lascaux caves with their prehistoric cave paintings and the bastide towns including Sarlat 'the best preserved medieval town in France'. The rolling countryside here is unspoilt and peaceful with grand chateaux around every corner.