Ride Overview
This week long horseback riding holiday is in the heart of Provence is ideal if you don’t feel ready to go on a week progressive Inn to Inn horseback ride. It’s a fabulous way to see what a riding holiday is all about as well as prepare yourself for traveling on horseback while discovering the beauty of the nature of the Luberon Natural Park.
Provence is situated in the sun-blessed southeast corner of France, edged to the south by the Mediterranean. Formerly it was, to the French, a place of indolent country folk. To tourists, it was an idyllic spot, but one reserved for the rich or artistic. Today, it is, more than any other region, where the French would choose to live and work. It’s the area that captivated both Cezanne and Picasso with its contrasting landscapes – the dazzling white of the limestone cliffs, the azure blue of the Mediterranean, the dense and green pine forests – a true natural palate.
Provencals are the most generous and warmest hosts and there is an all pervading “Frenchness”, which means that people are polite and punctual. Traditions are important to the people and local crafts are not hobbies but well respected and time honored occupations. Relationships span generations in Provence.
Some of the most attractive architectural features of Provence are the perched villages. They rise like jagged summits on the hilltops where they were built for safety in the political turmoil of the Middle Ages. They kept vigil over the hinterland as well as the coast. They were built around castle keeps and wrapped in thick ramparts, a huddle of cobbled streets, steps, alleys and archways.
You will enjoy long trots and canters through the countryside that inspired Cezanne and Van Gogh and each day return to the mas for a warm homemade Provencal dinner served with wonderful French wine and the traditional Pastis.
Dates: Weekly from July 15-Aug. 15, 2026
Rate: $2,190.00 USD or 1,750€ per person in a shared room. Single Supplement: $490.00 USD or 390€
Nonrider sharing a room with a rider: $1,095.00 USD or 875€
Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 days of riding
- Horse and all tack
- All meals
- Wine with meals
- Airport/train station transfers at pre set time
- Luggage transfers
- Support Staff
- Guiding services
- All local taxes
Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for the team at the end of the stay
- Beverages outside of meals
- Visits or tips not outlined in the itinerary
Day 1: Sunday
Meeting in Lauris between 4 and 7 pm. Welcome aperitive at 7:30 pm, presentation of your week. Dinner and night at your guesthouse.
Day 2: Monday
In the morning, you will meet your equine partner and “get acquainted” on an introductory trail ride of about an hour in the vineyards and foothills surrounding the Farm. You will see White Oaks, olive trees and the great perfume filled countryside of Provence.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds of the Farm after which, in the afternoon you'll mount back up for another two hours of riding.
A wonderful dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 3: Tuesday
After breakfast, departure for a full day ride with a picnic on the Durance river bank or in a nice cedar forest on the top of the Luberon.
Ride back to your accommodation where you may enjoy a swim in the covered pool.
Dinner and night at your guesthouse.
Day 4: Wednesday
Enjoy a leisurely morning today with no riding.
Anyone interested may visit the nearby village of Lourmarin, known as "one of the nicest villages in France". Free (independent) lunch in the village.
In the afternoon enjoy a half-day horseback ride through pine forests and past vineyards, olive groves, and orchards.
Dinner and night at your guesthouse.
Day 5: Thursday
Take off for a two day trail ride with the night spent in an Inn in the heart of the Luberon. You only need a small overnight bag (given to the support driver) as you'll ride out into the countryside to get the flavor of what a longer progressive week ride feels like.
Dinner and night in a charming Inn with a swimming pool in the heart of the Luberon, at the foot of famous climbing cliffs. (Note: some dates, depending on availability, you may need to transfer to your accommodation in Lauris instead of staying locally).
Day 6: Friday
Mounting up for your last day of riding, you head back following the “Gorges de l’Aiguebrun”, a canyon that is renowned for its cliffs that are famous for rock climbing.
Dinner and night at your guesthouse.
Day 7: Saturday
End of your magical week after breakfast. A 9:30AM departure to Aix TGV station or Marseille airport.
* NOTE - Indicative itinerary that can be changed if necessary (weather, etc, ...).
Kate
We had a fabulous time. The people were so nice, the rides were so beautiful, and the food was amazing. Again, the trip was wonderful, and I would certainly go again. Thank you so much for your help. We are already planning another sister riding trip! Best wishes to you.