France Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 13 to Book

1.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 1 hour · from $46Our pick

Ride for one hour through the Savoyard countryside with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Amandine and Alex adapt the pace for beginners and experienced riders, sharing local stories as you pass hills, farms, forests, and mountain views. Finish by brushing and feeding your horse if you wish.

“We had a wonderful time horseback riding in Cruseilles! The route was beautiful and really enjoyable. Alex was very friendly, patient, and instructive — he explained everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire hour. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing riding experience!”

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2.Horse ride in Haute Provence Luberon and Forcalquier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Meet Jules at Centre Equestre Janssaud near Forcalquier for a two-hour ride through the heights of Forcalquier or the Luberon. You will receive safety instructions, an EU-standard helmet, and time to meet the horses. Groups are capped at six, and the ride suits beginners with suitable clothing.

“The entire experience was exceptional. Our host was so gracious and caring. He even took the time to enrich us about all of his horses after the trail. The extra mile made it even more of a bonus. We have done a few horseback riding in the past but never felt so taken care of. The scene, host, horses and family spirit is alive! We’ll be back for more next year!”

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3.Paris: Aumont-en-Halatte Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 2 hours · from $104

Meet your guide and horse at La Horse Club in Aumont-en-Halatte, then ride through the Chantilly and Senlis forests for about 1.5 hours. The route suits beginners and experienced riders, with helmets and protective gear provided. You may spot deer, wild boar, or a stag. English and French guidance is available.

“C’était parfait !! Un moment reposant, différent, une réelle coupure c’était génial. Le personnel était super accueillant et les chevaux super beaux on a adoré ! On reviendra”

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4.Day Trip to Fontainebleau : Horse Riding, Gastronomy and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,941

Leave Paris at 9 a.m. with a private driver, fresh fruit, and pastries. Ride for 1.5 hours through Fontainebleau Forest with horses matched to your ability, then enjoy a gastronomic lunch with wine and a guided visit to Fontainebleau Château. Return to Paris after about eight hours.

“Such a special day! Horse ride through forest was magical and tour of castle was amazing! This was one of our favorite days in France.”

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5.Private Horse Ride experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $187

Join Julie of La Horse Club for a private English-style ride through the forests near Chantilly and Senlis. After a 20-minute safety briefing, you will saddle up, receive a helmet and back protector, then ride for about two hours. Beginners can learn at a calm pace, while experienced riders may trot or canter.

“Julie was an incredible quite and the horses were top as well! As advanced riders she made our ride incredible giving opportunities most trails you wouldn't have! Highly recommend.”

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6.Versailles Private Tour : Horse-riding, Gastronomy & the Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $3,006

Spend seven hours in royal style: ride a horse through Versailles gardens, enjoy a three-course lunch with wine or champagne at Alain Ducasse’s restaurant, then tour the palace with a historian guide. Manon coordinates the day, while guides such as Francesca bring the royal rooms to life. Private pickup from Paris is included.

“Every part of this experience was fabulous. Man on was the main guide and coordinator, and she was great! Lunch at the Michelin-starred restaurant with views of the Gardens was relaxing and delicious. The tour of the castle was very informatRead more”

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7.Grimaud: Horseback Riding & Wine Tasting in Maures Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $93

Ride for one hour through the Maures Forest and Grimaud vineyards with an English or French-speaking guide, then walk five minutes to Domaine des Clos Servien for a 30-minute wine tasting. Sonia is one guide praised for her warm, helpful approach. No riding experience is needed, but long trousers and closed shoes are required.

“Beautiful views on the ride that make the experience worth it itself. On top of that, Sonia was a GREAT guide. Super friendly, energetic and accommodating. Highly recommend this experience.”

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8.Horse riding in the French countryside between Paris and Lille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Julie at her family farm in Trefcon for a private two-hour horse-riding outing. You will spend about 45 minutes learning about, brushing, and preparing the horses before riding quiet tracks through Picardy villages and countryside. Julie speaks fluent French and good English, and beginners are welcome.

“This horseback riding was a wonderful experience! Since we didn’t know much about horses, they gave us an introduction to brushing and saddling the horses. The location was beautiful and peaceful. The horses were wonderfully trained. Our guide was amazing and spoke great English! I only wish we had a longer session. And if I went again, I would ask to pick up the pace and trout more. Note: The phone service was weak.”

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9.Horseback riding in Provence Luberon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Spend two hours on horseback in the Luberon with Jules, a patient French and English-speaking guide. After a safety briefing and horse introduction, you ride for about 1 hour 30 minutes through rugged hills and panoramic viewpoints, stop so the horses can snack and you can take photos, then return for treats and shared grooming.

“We had a wonderful guided horseback trail ride with Jules. My husband and I both hadn’t ridden horses in a while, but Jules was so friendly and gave us clear instructions, which put us at ease. And yes, we were grateful that Jules was fluent in English. We had a lot of interesting conversations during the hike. The trail had gorgeous sweeping views, and you get to experience going up and down on a rugged terrain, which was very interesting. The horses were friendly with us too, especially when we fed them some carrots after the ride. It was a magical experience for us, thank you so much to Jules…”

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10.Horse back riding + wine tasting in Ramatuelle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $93

Spend 90 minutes at Domaine des Tournels on a beginner-friendly horseback ride through the Ramatuelle wine country, with views toward the Bay of Pampelonne. A certified riding instructor guides the one-hour ride, followed by a 30-minute tasting of three estate wines. English and French are available, and groups are limited to six.

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11.Day Trip from Paris – French Food, Rural Experiences & Horses!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $166

Spend seven hours traveling from Paris to Emilie’s old stone house in Bellot. You’ll gather eggs, visit the garden, feed and walk the horses, stroll through the countryside, and share a homemade French lunch with wine and dessert. Choose private hotel transport or arrange your own route by Uber, train, or rental car.

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12.Horse riding in the vineyards of Grimaud + wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $86

Ride for one hour through Grimaud’s vineyards and Maures forest with a certified horse coach, then taste local wine at a small family winery. The route suits beginners, groups are capped at eight, and Sonia may lead the ride. Meet at 3 pm in Grimaud. Transport is not included.

“Visite trés agréable avec super modération par Sonia. L’équipe se souci très bien aussi pour les novices. Merci. Markus et Claudia”

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13.Loire Valley Castles on Horseback weekend Getaway from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $4,511

Spend three days riding through Loire Valley forests to Chambord and Chenonceau or Chaumont-sur-Loire. Your private trip includes Paris pickup, château lodging, meals, trained horses, and bilingual historian-led visits. Vicomte Gaël introduces you to Château des Grotteaux, while Nomad Riders matches the riding pace to your experience.

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