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Day 1: You will be met in the afternoon at Bordeaux airport or Saint Jean railway station and transferred to the town of St. Emilion, a famous winegrowing village with a picturesque medieval town center. St. Emilion is also world-famous for its subterranean cathedral. Dinner and overnight at the hotel ‘Logis des Remparts’.
Day 2: Your first day in the saddle starts relaxed with a wine tasting at the castle of Forzada (Appellation St. Emilion Grand Cru). Past the Citadelle of Bourg you ride across a landscape between sea and interior where the vineyards stretch all the way down to the coast. Then you reach the vineyards of the Cote de Blaye. At the castle ‘du Corps du Loup’ you’re invited to taste their noble wines. Enjoy the appellation Cote de Blaye Cru Bougois – Cheers! In Blaye, at the shore of the river Gironde, you stay overnight at the hotel de la Citadelle. Approx. 3 riding hours.
Day 3: With the horses you cross the estuary of the Gironde by ferry boat – a great experience! Enjoy the boat ride while seeing big cargo ships as well as small fishing boats. Following the river crossing you reach Fort Medoc, an impressive stronghold which was built in 1689 by the famous master-builder Vauban. Here you will enjoy your picnic lunch. With new strength you continue your ride to the castle of Beychevelle (appellation Grand Cru Classé) and stop for a visit. On horseback you reach the Chateau Lanessan, where you can admire a large private collection of carriages. At the hotel d’Angleterre you’re welcomed for dinner and overnight. Approx. 4 riding hours.
Day 4: On horseback we keep following the traces of great wines and today you discover beautiful castles like Beaucaillou, Lagrange and Gruaud-Larose. Soft trails through forests and fields allow nice canters. After a picnic you visit the famous castle of Mouton Rothschild. Then - back into the saddle - you reach St. Estephe in the afternoon with its castle Cordeillan-Bages from the 17^th century. Look forward to a gourmet-dinner at the castle, which is also mentioned with two stars in the guide Michelin (a famous hotel guide for France). Overnight at the castle Pomys in Saint Estephe. Approx. 4,5 riding hours.
Day 5: The discovery journey through vineyards of the Médoc and Haut Médoc leads you to more castles: Cadournes, Le Bosq, Bel Orme and Calon Sègur. Then you reach the river Gironde that forms the largest river estuary in Europe. Wine tasting at the castle Loudenne with its beautiful large park where you also enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon you reach Lesparre en Médoc which used to be an important location for the aristocracy and of which today only a defense tower from the 14^th century remains. Dinner and overnight at the Chateau Layoga. Approx. 4 riding hours.
Day 6: Your ride takes you across the heath of “La Lande de Vignolles” and through pine forests which allow nice canters. Along the lake of Hourtin, the largest inland lake of France (9 miles), you reach your hotel “des Dauphins” in the evening which is situated directly at the Atlantic Coast.
Day 7: You ride on through pine forests and sand dunes. Long canters take us to the lagoon of Carcans. Lunch picnic at Maubuisson. In the afternoon you can enjoy more great canters through the forest of Lacanau and as a final highlight of your ride a long gallop on the beaches of the Atlantic! Approx. 4,5 riding hours.
Day 8: After breakfast farewell and transfer to Bordeaux airport or train station.
Au Revoir La France!
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Bordeaux, within Frances’s famed Aquitaine wine region, is located on the bend of the Garonna River in the south west of France. It enjoys a mild climate which is ideal for wine growing, making the region one of the worlds top wine producing areas.

 The months from March through until May bring a maximum average temperature range of 15 to 20 degrees. Average rainfall is at its lowest in April, sitting at 48mm average precipitation. It is not unusual for weather conditions to relapse back to winter and as a result there are occasional cold snaps interspersed with drizzles of rain.

 The conditions are much the same in Autumn (minus the blossoming flowers!) however the majority of the wineries close their doors in October whilst grape harvest takes place, so if you want to take in what Bordeaux’s wine region has to offer its not recommended to visit during Autumn.

 Due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the area- tourists and grapes included, is protected from temperature extremes. Summer in Bordeaux is glorious, clear blue skies and sunny days are made all the more enjoyable when taking the atmosphere with a glass of the regions finest red wine. The average temperature range in the area sits at around 13 to 25 degrees, with July being the hottest month. The evenings are cooled by a pleasing Atlantic wind which leaves the area enjoying delightful cool summer nights- ideal for wine growing.

 Winters in Bordeaux are short and not too cold but have a tendency to feel quite ‘damp.’ November through to January is when the region receives its greatest rainfall, December being particularly wet. The average minimum for December is 2 degrees moving up to an average maximum of 9 degrees. January is generally the coldest month, with an average minimum of 2 degrees however the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bordeaux was recorded in February when the mercury plunged to -15 degrees.

You will stay in 2-3 star hotels and private castles.

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
France is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b