Camargue
'Ride the famous white horses in the glorious south of France’
 The Camargue encompasses the huge territory of 300 sq. miles from the Rhone River to the Mediterranean Sea. The typical Camargue landscape is like a lost horizon - your glance reaches farther and farther without reaching a single obstacle in the flatlands except for hazy silhouettes of horses, cattle and sparse clumps of trees. If you love horses you will love the Camargue - everyone has horses here. The locals get married on horseback, go to church on horseback and the ‘guardians’ - the hardy French cowboys, still round up the black bulls and keep traditions alive.
The Parc Regional de Camargue is full of exciting flora and fauna and rich in wildlife. Flamingos, cattle egrets, storks, herons to name but a few of the birds that live in this watery haven. In spring, you will see Tamaris shimmering pick against the silvery waters of the lagoons, flamingos fly above your head as you splash through the waters of Lake Vaccares, canter on the beach, gaze at rice fields and wild herds of black bulls.
Pay a visit to Saintes-Maries-de-le-Mer with it’s lovely beaches, provincial shops and maze of cobbled streets, pavement cafes and bars. The famous church stands high against the Mediterranean sky, while Gypsy festivals add an air of excitement to this lovely small town.
Horses
Traditional Camargue
The Riding
Western riding - half and day rides from three to five hours in the saddle. Suitable for most abilities - walk, trot and canter. Qualified guide.
Terrain
Beach, large lakes, tracks, flat with areas of bamboo and tall reeds.
Accommodation
A comfortable gite built on to the farm house in a rural location. Shared en-suite rooms, double for couples. Approved by Gite de France. All meals are Table d’ Hote (farm house cooking). For specific dietary requirements please contact Jeanne at Fox Croft Travel.
Discover The Camargue - example itinerary:
Sunday |
Arrival. Evening dinner. |
Monday |
Two hours riding mounted ‘traditionelle camarguaise’, lunch, afternoon in Santes-Maries, evening dinner. |
Tuesday |
Five hours riding to the fantastic pinede beach via the Petit Rhone - we put the horses on the ferry - and ride through the pines and wild herbs to the Meditterranean sea, where a picnic or barbecue awaits you - don't forget your bathing suit! Ride home for evening dinner. |
Wednesday |
Three hours riding visiting the cultures and marais (wetlands). Lunch and afternoon of your choice. From June through September there are lots of local and traditional activities available. Evening dinner. |
Thursday |
Five hours riding via the lakes to find the flamingos. Picnic lunch and evening dinner. |
Friday |
Five hours riding through the Vallee des Lys-plage for riding on the beach. Picnic lunch and evening dinner. |
Saturday |
A sad farewell to your four legged friend and transfer to the airport. |
Travel
New low cost airlines - Ryan Air, Stanstead to Montpellier or Nimes.
British Airways, Gatwick to Montpellier.
Train Eurostar, London to Aries.
This holiday is fully inclusive of accommodation, horse guide, all meals with wine and aperitifs at the table. Price
£495.00
(transfers extra from Montpellier or Nimes @ £12.50 per way per person) |
