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France

Provence Ride

Provence: where luxury, learning and majestic horses come together

A deeply personal riding experience in Provence, shaped by exceptional Lusitano-cross horses, thoughtful instruction and a setting that invites you to slow down and feel more. Anchored at an elegant stud and extending to the Camargue and, in season, the Luberon, this horse riding holiday is inspiring, educational, and quietly transformative.

Trip Highlights

  • Ride exceptional Lusitano and Lusitano-cross horses in an immaculate stud environment, guided by genuinely enlightened, thoughtful instruction.
  • Expand your equestrian skill set through a broad, flexible programme that may include liberty work, riding in a halter or bridle-less, working equitation, classical dressage and relaxed trail riding.
  • Enjoy memorable off-site riding, including a sunset ride through the wetlands of the Camargue on native white horses and, during May and June, the option to ride among the lavender landscapes of the Luberon.
  • Immerse yourself in the pleasures of Provence, with easy access to Roman Arles, the Pont de Gard near Avignon, lively Saturday markets, wine tastings and outstanding regional food.
  • Stay in a beautifully restored Provençal property where art, design and atmosphere are as carefully considered as the riding, nourishing both your inner aesthete and your love of good living.
Ride length7 days, 6 nightsRiding levelIntermediate • Strong Intermediate • Advanced Centre-based You ride out from the same destination every day.

Details

  • Riding levels

    Intermediate to advanced. All riders must be comfortable and balanced in a walk, rising trot and canter.

    Not sure what your riding ability is? See the definitions below.

  • Type of tack

    English dressage saddles at the equestrian centre.
    Some trekking and Western-style saddles, plus General Purpose saddles on the Camargue Sunset Ride and Luberon Lavender Fields ride.

  • Horse breed

    - Lusitano and Lusitano x KWPN or German Warmbloods at the stud - these are the stars of the show!
    - Camargue pure bred, Haflingers & Camargue crosses for the Camargue Sunset Ride.
    - PRE, Lusitano crosses, Saddle breds, Irish cobs and Appaloosas for the Luberon Lavender Fields Ride.

  • Accommodation

    A beautiful, tasteful, sumptuous and stylish 18th century Provencal style property, lavishly appointed and full of charm and character.

  • Pace

    The pace varies throughout this itinerary. Ridden lessons include walk/trot/canter. Hacks are at a leisurely pace, with opportunities to trot and canter. And competent riders can enjoy a wind-in-the-hair gallop on the Camargue sunset ride!

  • Weight limit

    A strict maximum of 85kg / 187lbs. Please contact us if you are close to that limit, and expect to be weighed before your first ride. This is to ensure you are paired with a suitable horse.

    It is VERY important that you provide your current weight accurately when booking. If your weight is not accurate, we cannot guarantee that your hosts will have a horse for you to ride.

  • Group size

    A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 riding guests for Globetrotting departures.
    Custom departure dates are available year-round for minimum 1 guest.

  • Minimum age

    12 years of age

  • Time in Saddle

    On average, 2 hours per day.
    If adding on additional rides:
    2-3 hours for Camargue Sunset Ride
    6-7 hours for Luberon Lavender Fields day ride

  • When to go

    The equestrian centre is open year-round except for January/February and July/August.
    Custom week-long departure dates are offered with Monday PM arrival and Sunday AM departure.
    Custom short stays are offered with Thursday PM arrival and Sunday PM departure.
    Exclusive Globetrotting itinerary departures are offered in May, June, September & October.

  • Languages

    Instructions spoken in English.
    Guides speak French & English.

What’s included (and what’s not)

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Wine with lunch & dinner
  • Riding activities outlined in the itinerary
  • Access to the swimming pool (April to mid-October), the terraces, gardens and lounge
  • Property-wide WiFi
  • Transfers to all the off-site excursions listed in the itinerary
  • The Globetrotting 7-day itinerary includes a sunset ride in the Camargue, along with a separate, included wine tasting on one evening at the stud. For May and June departures, the program also features a full-day trail ride to the Luberon lavender fields, replacing two ridden and/or in-hand sessions at the stud, creating a beautifully balanced itinerary that captures the very best of the ride and the region. Transfers to all these off-site excursions are included in the Globetrotting itinerary.

Excluded

  • International and regional flights
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Drinks other than wine at lunch & dinner
  • Additional lessons or riding excursions not outlined in the itinerary
  • Rider massage
  • Transfers to & from the ride
  • Staff tips
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Ride length

7 days, 6 nights

Riding level

Intermediate • Strong Intermediate • Advanced

Booking fee

A fixed Booking Fee of €90 EUR

Payment plans

Lock in your ride with a 10% deposit and pay the rest over time – interest-free in 10 easy payments. Learn more.

Accommodation types

Single

Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.

Share

Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.

Couple share

Sharing a bed with companion.

Non-rider

Sharing a room with a riding companion.

Dates
Availability
Prices from
Per person

2026

Additional information:

Lavender Fields Ride

Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €3,595 EUR
Book
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €3,895 EUR
Book
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €2,210 EUR
Book
Additional information:

Lavender Fields Ride

Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €3,595 EUR
Book
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €3,895 EUR
Book
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €2,210 EUR
Book
Additional information:

Lavender Fields Ride

Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €3,595 EUR
Book
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €3,895 EUR
Book
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €2,210 EUR
Book
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €2,970 EUR
Book
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €3,270 EUR
Book
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €2,210 EUR
Book
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €2,970 EUR
Book
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €3,270 EUR
Book
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €2,210 EUR
Book

Additional information:
Monday to Sunday
*Subject to availability
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €2,310 EUR
Booking request
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €2,610 EUR
Booking request
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €1,890 EUR
Booking request
Additional information:
Monday to Sunday
*Subject to availability
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €2,630 EUR
Booking request
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €2,930 EUR
Booking request
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €2,210 EUR
Booking request
Additional information:
Thursday to Sunday
*Subject to availability
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €1,160 EUR
Booking request
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €1,310 EUR
Booking request
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €950 EUR
Booking request
Additional information:
Thursday to Sunday
*Subject to availability
Share Willing to room share with the same gender or travelling with a companion.
From €1,320 EUR
Booking request
Single Private accommodation for one guest (room, tent, or similar). A supplement may apply on departures where a sharing option is available.
From €1,470 EUR
Booking request
Non-rider Travelling with rider.
From €1,110 EUR
Booking request

The fun bits

Payment details

  • A fixed Booking Fee of €90 EUR
  • All bookings are charged in the local currency of the ride destination.
  • Accepted payment method is by credit or debit card only.

Cancellation policy

We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your ride, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancellation fees apply based on how close your departure date is, and deposits are non-refundable. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your booking. Read our full cancellation policy.

International fees

If you're paying in a currency different from your own, your bank may charge a conversion or international transaction fee.

Please note

Solo travellers will be required to pay the single supplement rate, unless we can find someone for you to twin share with.

Itinerary

Please note, these are suggested itineraries only and subject to change at the discretion of your guides due to weather and other influencing factors.

  • Globetrotting Week Long Itinerary
  • Standard Week Long Itinerary
  • Standard Long Weekend Itinerary

This Globetrotting 7-day itinerary includes a sunset ride in the Camargue, along with a separate, included wine tasting on one evening at the stud. For May and June departures, the program also features a full-day trail ride to the Luberon lavender fields, replacing two ridden and/or in-hand sessions at the stud, creating a beautifully balanced itinerary that captures the very best of the ride and the region. Transfers to all these off-site excursions are included in the Globetrotting itinerary.

  • Day 1: Arrival

    Optional riding day (additional cost)

    Welcome to France, globetrotters! Today you’ll have plenty of time to make your way to Provence, arriving at your hosts’ elegant 18th-century property early evening (preferably before 6pm). There will be time to settle into your room before a relaxed welcome tour of the stables, arenas and surrounding land. Along the way, your hosts will explain their core philosophy: enlightened equitation built on partnership, curiosity and feel.

    Depending on arrival times, there may be the option of a short introductory ridden or groundwork session before dinner (at an additional cost). Your first meal will be prepared by a local chef using seasonal Provençal produce, and served at the house to allow everyone to relax and get to know one another.

  • Day 2: Ridden Session & Afternoon Hack

    2 hours in the saddle

    Bonjour, globetrotters! After a self-serve continental breakfast, you’ll don your riding attire and head to the arena for your first full ridden session. These sessions are totally personalised, and may include classical dressage, working equitation, or exploratory work towards lighter aids or bridle-less riding, depending on your experience and interests.

    After a buffet lunch of gourmet delights courtesy of your chef, you’ll head out for a relaxed trail ride across the glorious property and surrounding olive groves. The pace is gentle, allowing you to settle into an easy rhythm with your magnificent Lusitano (or sport horse) steed. Finally, another three-course dinner lures you back to the house.

    Please keep in mind, this itinerary allows for gentle pockets of downtime, which we actively encourage you to use in whatever way feels right. You might choose to watch other riders’ lessons and deepen your learning, or simply retreat to your room, curl up with a book, explore the beautiful surroundings on foot, or cool off with a swim in the pool.

    NB: All lessons are either private (one-on-one) or semi-private (two riders).

  • Day 3: Ridden Session & Liberty Work

    1 hour in the saddle, 1 hour in-hand session (on foot)

    Today’s riding program combines a ridden session in the morning with groundwork later in the day. Under saddle, you’ll continue to build on the themes you explored yesterday, refining communication and balance at your own pace.

    In the afternoon, liberty or in-hand work offers a different perspective on the horses and their movement. These sessions invite observation, feel and responsiveness rather than performance, and tend to be equally practical and soul-soothing.

    In the evening, dinner is followed by a relaxed in-house wine tasting hosted by a local sommelier, introducing a selection of regional wines with thoughtful context.

  • Day 4: Full-Day Ride in the Luberon

    6 to 7 hours in the saddle (Luberon Ride, May-June only)
    2 hours in the saddle (other months)

    The plan for today varies depending on the season: in May and June, there is the option to venture further afield for a full-day ride in the Luberon mountain range. This full-day ride passes through olive groves, open countryside and, when conditions allow, areas known for their fragrant flowering lavender. The pace is mostly at a walk, with some opportunities to trot and canter, and includes a long, relaxed lunch break along the way.

    Otherwise, you can stay at the stud and partake in a ridden session and a trail ride with your in-house equestrian experts.

  • Day 5: Ridden Session, Groundwork & Camargue Sunset Ride

    2 to 3 hours in the saddle

    Now that you’re well connected with your horse, you’ll feel each ride building on the last, your confidence and skills growing with each stride. At your hosts’ stud, you’ll enjoy a ridden session and a groundwork session over the course of the day. This may include refining movements under saddle, playful engagement with working equitation obstacles, or confidence-building exercises, depending on your goals and preferences.

    Later in the day, you’ll travel to the famous Camargue wetlands for a sunset ride on the native white Camargue ‘Horses of the Sea’. You’ll laugh with glee as they barrel along the trails towards the water, flamingos looking on, herons taking flight. As the light softens and you canter across the beach, you may have to pinch yourself – is this a dream?!

  • Day 6: Arles Market Morning & Final Riding Session

    1 to 2 hours in the saddle

    This morning begins with a visit to the markets in Arles, a Roman town known for its vibrant atmosphere and fabulous food culture. Wander the stalls, enjoy a coffee, and savour the many pleasures of Provence.

    Back at the stud, your final riding session brings together your whole week’s work. This may be an arena session followed by a trail ride, or a combination of riding and groundwork – shaped by what feels most valuable as your holiday draws to a close. Finally, you’ll gather with your fellow globetrotters and your wonderful hosts for an exquisite farewell dinner, celebrating new friendships and an unforgettable week.

  • Day 7: Departure

    Optional riding day (additional cost)

    After breakfast, it’s time to pack your bags and say your farewells. Depending on your travel plans, it may be possible to arrange an additional short ride or hack (additional cost), to squeeze every last drop out of your time in Provençal paradise.

  • Lavender Fields Ride

    May-June only

    Our May and June Provence Ride departures coincide with the region’s most iconic moment, when the lavender fields erupt into bloom and waves of purple stretch to the horizon. These special departures include the option of a full day riding through the lavender itself, breathing in that unmistakable scent in one of the most photogenic, pinch-me riding experiences in southern France. This immersive full-day ride replaces the usual riding and groundwork scheduled for that day in the itinerary, allowing you to slow right down and fully soak up this iconic Provençal experience.

  • Optional Massage

    During your stay, you may also wish to indulge in a Rider-Specific Massage (€75 payable in cash direct, can be arranged upon arrival).

    The Amma Sitting Massage is performed with you seated on an ergonomic chair, much like being in the saddle, so that your posture, balance and anchoring can be analysed and enhanced.

    • Pressure and kneading: activates circulation and wakes up the muscles
    • Stretching: restores mobility, flexibility, and breathing capacity
    • Percussion: releases deep tension and resets energetic balance

    The duration varies from 30 to 50 minutes according to your personal needs, always adapted to your current rhythm, here and now. The session is energetic, effective, and precise, specifically designed to support a rider’s posture, stability, and focus, while also working on deep organs and the whole emotional system.

  • Non-Riders

    Non-riders are welcome to join their riding partners on the Provence Ride, and have the flexibility to shape each day exactly as they wish. Time can be spent unwinding at the stud – swimming in the pool, strolling through olive groves, reading in the shade or simply soaking up the peaceful Provençal atmosphere. We also strongly recommend that non-riders have their own hire car, as the region is rich with world-class sights within an hour’s drive, from hilltop villages and vineyards to historic towns, markets and iconic Provençal landscapes, making it easy to dip in and out of the activity at the stud while enjoying the very best of southern France.

  • Day 1: Arrival

    Optional riding day (additional cost)

    Arrive at the stud by approximately 6pm and ease into Provençal life. After settling into your room, you’ll gather for a relaxed welcome dinner, where good food, flowing conversation and a glass of local wine set the tone for the week ahead. Your hosts will walk you through the riding program, introduce the horses, and give you a sense of what’s to come: thoughtful horsemanship, beautiful surroundings, and unrushed days in the saddle.

    For those who wish to arrive earlier (around 2-3pm), there is the option to arrange an additional ridden session at an extra cost.

  • Day 2: Ridden Session & Afternoon Hack

    2 hours in the saddle

    The day begins with your first ridden session in the arena, guided by a world-class instructor who will tailor the work to you and your horse. Expect a focus on feel, balance and clarity – an introduction to the subtle, refined style of riding that defines this program. After lunch, you’ll head out on a trail ride through the surrounding countryside, olive groves and open land, letting everything you’ve learnt from the morning come to fruition as you find a relaxed and forward rhythm.

  • Day 3: Deepening the Connection

    2 hours in the saddle

    Today deepens the connection. A ridden session in the morning allows you to build on yesterday’s work, refining communication and confidence under saddle. After a leisurely lunch and rest, you’ll return to the arena for a second ridden session, layering precision, softness and understanding as horse and rider begin to speak the same language.

  • Day 4: Ridden Session & In-Hand Instruction

    1 hour in the saddle; 1 hour in-hand groundwork

    Your morning starts with another ridden session, continuing to progress at a pace that suits you and your horse. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to in-hand instruction – an invaluable opportunity to explore movement, balance and biomechanics from the ground. These sessions often unlock lightbulb moments that transform how things feel once you’re back in the saddle.

  • Day 5: Consolidation of Learning

    1 to 2 hours in the saddle or in-hand instruction

    This morning’s ridden session consolidates everything you’ve learned so far, with exercises and themes shaped around your individual goals. In the afternoon, you’ll have the option of further ridden work or additional in-hand instruction, allowing you to choose what feels most valuable – whether that’s polishing your riding or deepening your understanding from the ground.

  • Day 6: Countryside Hack

    1 hour in the saddle

    Your final riding day is a gentle morning hack, designed to enjoy the landscape, the horses, and the quiet confidence you’ve built over the week. It’s a chance to breathe it all in – the light, the land, the partnership you’ve developed – before returning for a final lunch and a relaxed afternoon at the stud.

  • Day 7: Departure

    Optional riding day (additional cost)

    After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to your hosts, your fellow globetrotters and the horses that have carried you through this remarkable week. Depart at your leisure, taking with you not just new skills, but a deeper feel for riding – and a little piece of Provence in your pocket.

    For those wanting to make the most of their time in Provence, there is the option of arranging an additional riding session this morning (at an extra cost) before departing.

  • Standard Packages: Additional Riding Activities

    Additional private dressage lesson: €80 per person

    Additional private hack with one guide: €70 per person

    Additional semi-private lesson (2 riders) or group hack (2–4 riders): €60 per person

    Sunset Camargue Ride – A magical, golden-hour ride on the iconic white horses of the Camargue, set in and around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. This relaxed 2–3 hour sunset ride has buckets of atmosphere: salt air, soft light, steady hoofbeats, and one of France’s most storied horse cultures. It’s also the most FUN you could ever have on horseback! The stocky Camargue horses put on incredible bursts of speed – after the big, majestic sport horses at the stud, you’ll feel like you’re riding a flying doughnut (and they’re just as sweet!).
    The experience includes a local food tasting and is an easy add-on to the standard itinerary, with no changes required to your existing riding plans.

    Price:
    • €250 per person including transfers to and from the Camargue
    • €150 per person if using your own car
    • Minimum 2 riders
    • Payable in cash on site

    Grand Radeau Camargue Adventure – Lasting 4–5 unforgettable hours, this ride is a full immersion into the wild soul of the Camargue region — flamingo-filled wetlands, pine forests, wide-open beaches, and thrilling canters along the shore, all while riding the speedy, surefooted, ghostly-white Camargue horses native to this landscape. You’ll even cross the river by ferry with the horses, a true pinch-me moment!
    This ride can be added to your regular program without removing any lessons or hacks, or, depending on your itinerary, swapped for a couple of sessions with a price adjustment. (Please note, for the full-week program, this experience is available only as an add-on – no lesson exchange).

    Price:
    • €350 per person
    • Minimum 2 riders
    • Payable in cash on site

    Please note: there are no EFTPOS facilities available at the stud. All additional activities that you choose when there must be paid for in cash.

  • Optional Massage

    During your stay, you may also wish to indulge in a Rider-Specific Massage (€75 payable in cash direct, can be arranged upon arrival).

    The Amma Sitting Massage is performed with you seated on an ergonomic chair, much like being in the saddle, so that your posture, balance and anchoring can be analysed and enhanced.

    • Pressure and kneading: activates circulation and wakes up the muscles
    • Stretching: restores mobility, flexibility, and breathing capacity
    • Percussion: releases deep tension and resets energetic balance

    The duration varies from 30 to 50 minutes according to your personal needs, always adapted to your current rhythm, here and now. The session is energetic, effective, and precise, specifically designed to support a rider’s posture, stability, and focus, while also working on deep organs and the whole emotional system.

  • Non-Riders

    Non-riders are welcome to join their riding partners on the Provence Ride, and have the flexibility to shape each day exactly as they wish. Time can be spent unwinding at the stud – swimming in the pool, strolling through olive groves, reading in the shade or simply soaking up the peaceful Provençal atmosphere. We also strongly recommend that non-riders have their own hire car, as the region is rich with world-class sights within an hour’s drive, from hilltop villages and vineyards to historic towns, markets and iconic Provençal landscapes, making it easy to dip in and out of the activity at the stud while enjoying the very best of southern France.

  • Day 1: Arrival & Ridden Session

    1 hour in the saddle

    Arrive in Provence today and settle into the rhythm of life at the stud. For those arriving between 2 – 3pm, there’s the opportunity to kick things off with your first ridden session this afternoon – a wonderful way to shake off travel and meet your horse straight away. Alternatively, you’re welcome to arrive later in the day, before dinner, and ease in with a relaxed evening, getting to know your hosts and fellow riders over a shared meal and a chat about the days ahead.

  • Day 2: Ridden Session

    1 hour in the saddle

    This morning begins with a focused ridden session, guided by your world-class instructor and tailored to your experience and goals. Expect thoughtful, personalised coaching that prioritises feel, balance and communication. The afternoon is free to relax at the stud – swim in the pool, wander the olive groves, or simply soak up the Provençal calm.

  • Day 3: Developing Confidence & Clarity

    1 hour in the saddle

    Another morning ridden session allows you to build on yesterday’s work, refining your partnership with the horse and developing confidence and clarity in the saddle. For those who’d like variety, one of your ridden sessions across the long weekend can be exchanged for a hack or liberty / in-hand lesson on foot, offering a different perspective on movement and connection.

  • Day 4: Final Ridden Session & Departure

    1 hour in the saddle

    On your final morning, enjoy one last ridden session before breakfast – a chance to consolidate everything you’ve learned and finish on a high. After breakfast, it’s time to pack up and depart, refreshed, inspired and already dreaming of your next Globetrotting adventure.

    Please note:
    If you choose to arrive closer to 6pm on Day 1 and depart straight after breakfast on Day 4, all riding sessions can be comfortably scheduled across Days 2 and 3, ensuring you still enjoy the full riding experience within a tighter timeframe.

  • Standard Packages: Additional Riding Activities

    Additional private dressage lesson: €80 per person

    Additional private hack with one guide: €70 per person

    Additional semi-private lesson (2 riders) or group hack (2–4 riders): €60 per person

    Sunset Camargue Ride – A magical, golden-hour ride on the iconic white horses of the Camargue, set in and around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. This relaxed 2–3 hour sunset ride has buckets of atmosphere: salt air, soft light, steady hoofbeats, and one of France’s most storied horse cultures. It’s also the most FUN you could ever have on horseback! The stocky Camargue horses put on incredible bursts of speed – after the big, majestic sport horses at the stud, you’ll feel like you’re riding a flying doughnut (and they’re just as sweet!).
    The experience includes a local food tasting and is an easy add-on to the standard itinerary, with no changes required to your existing riding plans.

    Price:
    • €250 per person including transfers to and from the Camargue
    • €150 per person if using your own car
    • Minimum 2 riders
    • Payable in cash on site

    Grand Radeau Camargue Adventure – Lasting 4–5 unforgettable hours, this ride is a full immersion into the wild soul of the Camargue region — flamingo-filled wetlands, pine forests, wide-open beaches, and thrilling canters along the shore, all while riding the speedy, surefooted, ghostly-white Camargue horses native to this landscape. You’ll even cross the river by ferry with the horses, a true pinch-me moment!
    This ride can be added to your regular program without removing any lessons or hacks, or, depending on your itinerary, swapped for a couple of sessions with a price adjustment. (Please note, for the full-week program, this experience is available only as an add-on – no lesson exchange).

    Price:
    • €350 per person
    • Minimum 2 riders
    • Payable in cash on site

    Please note: there are no EFTPOS facilities available at the stud. All additional activities that you choose when there must be paid for in cash.

  • Optional Massage

    During your stay, you may also wish to indulge in a Rider-Specific Massage (€75 payable in cash direct, can be arranged upon arrival).

    The Amma Sitting Massage is performed with you seated on an ergonomic chair, much like being in the saddle, so that your posture, balance and anchoring can be analysed and enhanced.

    • Pressure and kneading: activates circulation and wakes up the muscles
    • Stretching: restores mobility, flexibility, and breathing capacity
    • Percussion: releases deep tension and resets energetic balance

    The duration varies from 30 to 50 minutes according to your personal needs, always adapted to your current rhythm, here and now. The session is energetic, effective, and precise, specifically designed to support a rider’s posture, stability, and focus, while also working on deep organs and the whole emotional system.

  • Non-Riders

    Non-riders are welcome to join their riding partners on the Provence Ride, and have the flexibility to shape each day exactly as they wish. Time can be spent unwinding at the stud – swimming in the pool, strolling through olive groves, reading in the shade or simply soaking up the peaceful Provençal atmosphere. We also strongly recommend that non-riders have their own hire car, as the region is rich with world-class sights within an hour’s drive, from hilltop villages and vineyards to historic towns, markets and iconic Provençal landscapes, making it easy to dip in and out of the activity at the stud while enjoying the very best of southern France.

Transfer information

Transfers are available from the following locations for €125 per person one way, payable in cash upon arrival (there are no card facilities available, cash only):

  • Marseille Airport (approximately 40 minutes)
  • Avignon TGV train station (45 minutes)
  • Aix-en-Provence TGV train station (45 minutes)
  • Marseille Saint-Charles TGV train station (1 hour)

Please ensure you inform Globetrotting of your transfer option as these need to be booked in advance.

Self-drive is also an option.

If suitable flights to Marseille are unavailable from your origin, you may instead fly into Nice. Please note however, there is no transfer service from Nice, so you would need to hire a car; the drive to the stud takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes and is straightforward.

Please note

Full week itinerary: We recommend arriving at the stud before 6pm on your arrival day, or between 2–3pm if you’d like to add an additional riding session that afternoon (at an additional cost). Departure is any time after breakfast on Sunday; as Marseille Airport is a 35-minute drive away, afternoon flights are recommended to allow the advised 2–3 hour check-in window. If you plan to book a later flight, an extra riding session can also be added on Sunday morning (at an additional cost).

Long weekend itinerary: We recommend arriving at the stud between 2–3pm so you can enjoy your first riding session that afternoon. Departure on Sunday is any time after breakfast, and if you’re leaving later in the day, your final ride can be scheduled for Sunday morning.

Accommodation

A beautiful, tasteful, sumptuous and stylish 18th century Provencal style property, lavishly appointed and full of charm and character. There are seven elegant bedrooms, five bathrooms, a spacious living room and a beautiful open plan kitchen and dining room – it’s grand without being stuffy.

Food

Light continental breakfasts, delicious fresh bread, croissants and fruit, local jams, cheeses and honey, fresh coffee, yoghurt. Lunch and dinner catered in the house by a wonderful local chef using the best of the region and seasons. Provençal food is world famous for a reason and you will sample some beautiful fare here at the house; expect delicious tartes, delicate Mediterranean salads, stews and soups, and fresh, sun-soaked flavours. High on hearty, low on stodge.

What's my riding level?

Not sure what your riding level is? Watch our videos to see all our levels.

Beginner

Reasonably confident riding a horse at a walk, a rising trot, and learning to canter.

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Intermediate

Confident and in control riding at all paces outside an arena, but not riding regularly. Comfortable and competent using aids {the language of your leg, seat and hands} to communicate with your horse.

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Strong Intermediate

An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly outside of an arena and is fit enough to ride for at least six hours per day. Strong intermediate riders are comfortable and competent in all three gaits; able to post or sit to the trot; have an independent seat while cantering (don’t hold onto the saddle); and can pick up the correct canter lead. They can also navigate more complex terrain, including asking a horse to sidestep and jump over a small obstacle.

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Advanced

A frequent rider who is very fit, comfortable in the saddle for at least six hours per day, and has an independent seat and soft hands. Advanced riders are confident on a forward-moving horse at all paces over rough and variable ground on open terrain. They can ride over small jumps and know the techniques used to collect a horse

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