Anne-France Anne-France Launay Owner of Cheval & Châteaux

2018

Dears friends, 2018 confirm the changes begun in 2017 with the two new rides in Romania and Transylvania : magnificent! Both very rich in terms of culture and landscape, they are detailed in specific brochures. The Cheval et Chateaux "classical" rides : Chambord - Chenonceau, and Saumur - Villandry which propose to you to discover the french castles of the Loire in the most beautiful way : on horseback! are to be done once in his life. Normandy attracts you more and more, and the exceptional Cadre Noir, seduces lovers of the high tradition of French equestrian. Find all links of accomodations and visits on www.cheval-et-chateaux. com/page reservation. pictures and vidéos on Facebook. Endless gratitude must go to the owners of Chateau de Ternay, chateau de Gizeux, chateau de la Roche Martel for their so special welcome, and to chateaux de Chambord, Beauregard, Chaumont sur Loire, Cheverny, Amboise, Pagode de Chanteloup, Nitray, Brézé, Abbaye de Fontevraud, Ussé... for authorizing us to ride on horseback inside their domain, and by doing so allow us to feel that we are riding in the very steps of French history. And of course, great thanks goes to our marvellous horses, for such happiness and unforgetable rides, and a special kiss to my wonderfull mare, Bellae. Anne-France Anne-France Launay Owner of Cheval & Châteaux

7 days Saumur - Abbaye de Fontevraud - Chinon-Ussé -Villandry. iti 6 Day 1 Arrival from train station of Saumur to château de Beaulieu at Saumur. Dinner and briefing at château de Beaulieu. Day 2 : Champigny cellar - Chateau de Montsoreau - AM - about 2 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride to Champigny troglodyte cellar from chateau de Beaulieu by the vinyards, with a magnificient view on chateau of Saumur. Arriving on horseback into the troglodyte cellar... an unforgetable experience! Champigny wine testing in troglodyte cellar according the season - Gourmet lunch in a local restaurant. PM - about 2 hours on horseback. Ride in the Champigny vinyards, and along Loire river to chateau de Montsoreau, wich inspire wellknown french writer Alexandre Dumas for his book "la dame de Montsoreau". Dinner and night in Chateau de Beaulieu. Day 3 : Chateau de Brézé - Abbaye de Fontevraud- AM - about 2 hours on horseback- Beginning of the ride to Chateau de Brézé by the vinyards, and country side. Lunch in old stables of château de Brézé. Visit of château de Brézé. PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride in the vinyards, country side and woods to Abbaye de Fontevraud. Magical arrival inside the Abbaye on horseback. Visit of Abbaye de Fontevraud. Dinner and night at domaine de Mestré, wich is the old farm of the Abbaye. Day 4 : Abbaye de Fontevraud - Chateau de Ternay AM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride in french traditional countryside to Chateau de la Roche Martel, a private and historical chateau where we are welcome by the owners for a picnic and a visit.

7 days Saumur - Abbaye de Fontevraud - Chinon-Ussé -Villandry. (suite) - iti 6 Day 4 (suite) : PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride in the countryside and woods to private chateau de Ternay, cordial welcome by count and countess of Ternay - Dinner and night in chateau de Ternay. Day 5 : Chinon - Ussé - Azay le Rideau AM - about 2 hours on horseback. Beginning of the ride to Chateau d'ussé from Chinon forest - Ride in Chinon forest. Arriving to Chateau d'ussé the sleeping beauty Chateau. Lunch in Ussé. PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride to Chateau de la Chatonnière at Azay le Rideau - unforgettable long canters along Indre river, woods and orchards. Transfer to Chinon. Free visit of Chinon. Dinner and night in mediaval hotel Gargantua of Chinon. Day 6 : Azay le Rideau - Villandry- AM - about 2 hours 30 hours on horseback. Ride to chateau de Villandry and his famous gardens by the country side, vinyards, and woods - Lunch in chateau de Villandry. PM - Visit of the wonderfull gardens and chateau de Villandry. Transfer to imposing and private chateau de Gizeux. Welcome and visit of chateau de Gizeux by the owners. Dinner and night at Chateau de Gizeux. Day 7 Breakfast and departure. Transfer (not included) to TGV Tours Saint Pierre des Corps station. (need a reservation). Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

7 days Chambord - Chenonceau. iti 3 iti 3 Day 1 Arrival to chateau du Breuil near Cheverny for 3 nights - Dinner and briefing. Day 2 : Beauregard - Cheverny AM - about 2 hours 15 on horseback Begining of the ride to chateau de Beauregard by the country side and vinyards. We have the privilege to enter by the front path of the chateau : an unforgetable experience! We have a visit of chateau de Beauregard, and we discover his famous "gallerie des illustres", intact since XVII century. Picnic with foie gras in chateau de Beauregard. Day 3 : Chambord AM - about 3 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride to Chambord by the countryside and the Boulogne forest. Arriving to Château de Chambord on horseback : Royal! lunch in Chambord. PM - Visit of Chateau de Chambord. Transfer to Blois. Diner and night at Coté Loire, charming guest housse in front of Loire river in Blois. Night light show of chateau de Blois. PM - about 1 hour 30 on horseback We leave to chateau of Cheverny on horseback by the countryside and Cheverny vinyards. Visit of Château de Cheverny. Gourmet dinner and night at chateau du Breuil. Day 4 : Free day in Blois, or other. Transfer to charming Chateau de l'isle near Chenonceau for 3 nights. Dinner, briefing and night in Chateau de l'isle.

7 days Chambord - Chenonceau (suite) iti 3 Day 5 : Chenonceau - Nitray AM - about 1 hour on horseback Beginning of the ride to Chenonceau from chateau de l'isle by the banks of the beautifull Cher river. Visit of chateau de Chenonceau, and gardens of Catherine de Medicis and Diane de Poitiers. Lunch in chateau of Chenonceau PM - about 3 hours on horseback We have a wonderfull ride along the Cher river to chateau de Nitray. We discover Chateau de Nitray from our horses, and have then a visit of the outsides of the chateau, caves and have a wine testing. Gourmet dinner at the Chateau de l'isle. the Pagode.Visit of Pagode de Chanteloup and his little museum. PM - about 1 hour on horseback We ride to chateau d'amboise by the old town of Amboise - Special arriving to Chateau d'amboise on horseback by "la porte des Lions", the mediaval king's door! We have then a private guided visit of the very historical Château d'amboise where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. Dinner and night at chateau de Pray, a famous gastronomic restaurant of Amboise. Day 7 : Breakfast at chateau de Pray - Departure Day 6 : Pagode de Chanteloup - Amboise AM - about 2 hours30 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride from chateau de l'isle to Pagode de Chanteloup by the countryside, vineyards and the Amboise forest. We discover Pagode de Chanteloup on horseback and have our picnic with foie gras in front of Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

7 days Chambord - Chenonceau iti 3 long Please replace days 3 and 4 of itinerary 3 by the descriptions below Day 3 : Chambord AM - about 3 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride to Chambord by the countryside and the Boulogne forest. Arriving to Château de Chambord on horseback : Royal! lunch in Chambord. PM - Horse show and visit of Chateau de Chambord. Dinner and night at Chateau du Breuil in Cheverny Day 4 : Cheverny - Fougères - Chaumont sur Loire AM - about 2 hours 15 on horseback Ride in the country side of Sologne to medieval chateau of Fougères sur Bièvre. Visit of the medieval château of Fougères sur Bièvre lunch in Fougères sur Bièvre PM - about 3 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride to Chaumont sur Loire in the country side until Candé on Beuvron, then folowing the Loire river to renaissance château of Chaumont sur Loire. Visit of renaissance château of Chaumont sur Loire or garden festival. Transfer to chateau de l'isle near Chenonceau. Diner and night in chateau de l'isle. Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

4 days Saumur - Abbaye de Fontevraud. iti 4 Day 1 Arrival from train station of Saumur to château de Beaulieu at Saumur. Dinner and briefing at château de Beaulieu. Day 2 : Champigny cellar - Chateau de Montsoreau - AM - about 2 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride to Champigny troglodyte cellar from chateau de Beaulieu by the vinyards, with a magnificient view on chateau of Saumur. Arriving on horseback into the troglodyte cellar... an unforgetable experience! Champigny wine testing in troglodyte cellar - Gourmet lunch in a local restaurant. PM - about 2 hours on horseback. Ride in the Champigny vinyards, and along Loire river to chateau de Montsoreau, wich inspire wellknown french writer Alexandre Dumas for his book "la dame de Montsoreau". Dinner and night in Chateau de Beaulieu. Day 3 : Chateau de Brézé - Abbaye de Fontevraud- AM - about 2 hours on horseback. Beginning of the ride to Chateau de Brézé by the vinyards, and country side. Lunch in old stables of château de Brézé. Visit of château de Brézé. PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride in the vinyards, country side and woods to Abbaye de Fontevraud. Magical arrival inside the Abbaye on horseback. Visit of Abbaye de Fontevraud. Dinner and night at domaine de Mestré, wich is the old farm of the Abbaye. Day 4 : Breakfast at Domaine de Mestré - Departure Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

4 days Chambord - Cheverny. iti 1 Day 1 Arrival at chateau du Breuil near Cheverny for 3 nights - Dinner and briefing. Day 2 : Beauregard - Cheverny AM - about 2 hours15 on horseback Begining of the ride to chateau de Beauregard by the Russy forest. We have the privilege to enter by the front path of the chateau : an unforgetable experience! We have a guided visit of chateau de Beauregard, and we discover his famous "gallerie des illustres", intact since XVII century. Picnic with foie gras in chateau de Beauregard. PM - about 1 hour 30 on horseback We leave to chateau of Cheverny on horseback by the countryside and Cheverny vinyards. Visit of Château de Cheverny. Gourmet dinner and night at chateau du Breuil. Day 3 : Chambord AM - about 3 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride to Chambord by the countryside and the Boulogne forest. Arriving to Château de Chambord on horseback : Royal! lunch in Chambord. PM - Visit of Chateau de Chambord. Diner and night at Coté Loire, charming guest housse in front of Loire river in Blois. Night light show of chateau de Blois. Day 4 : Breakfast at Coté Loire - Departure Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

4 days Chenonceau - Amboise. iti 2 Day 1 : Arrival at charming Chateau de l'isle near Chenonceau for 3 nights. Dinner, briefing and night in Chateau de l'isle. Day 2 : Chenonceau - Nitray AM - about 1 hour on horseback Beginning of the ride to Chenonceau from chateau de l'isle by the banks of the beautifull Cher river. Visit of chateau de Chenonceau, and gardens of Catherine de Medicis and Diane de Poitiers. Lunch in chateau of Chenonceau PM - about 3 hours on horseback We have a wonderfull ride along the Cher river to chateau de Nitray. We discover Chateau de Nitray from our horses, and have then a visit of the outsides of the chateau, caves and have a wine testing. Gourmet dinner at the Chateau de l'isle. Day 3 : Pagode de Chanteloup - Amboise AM - about 2h30 hours on horseback Beginning of the ride to Pagode de Chanteloup by the countryside, vineyards and the Amboise forest. We discover Pagode de Chanteloup on horseback and have our picnic with foie gras in front of the Pagode.Visit of Pagode de Chanteloup and his little museum. PM - about 1 hour on horseback We ride to chateau d'amboise by the old town of Amboise - Special arriving to Chateau d'amboise on horseback by "la porte des Lions", the mediaval king's door! Private guided visit of the very historical Château d'amboise where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. Dinner and night at chateau de Pray, a famous gastronomic restaurant of Amboise. Day 4 : Breakfast at chateau de Pray, - Departure Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

6 days Cadre Noir Saumur Day 1 PM - Arrival at Hotel saint Pierre ****, a IVX century building in Saumur. Visit of Chateau of Saumur. Briefing, dinner in Saumur and night at Hotel saint Pierre ****. Day 2 : Chateau de Saumur - Cadre Noir Saint Hilaire st Florent AM - about 1h30 hours on horseback Begining of the ride in front of château of Saumur to the the heights of Saint Hilaire saint Florent where prestigious Cadre Noir and sumptuous installations of Ecole Nationale d'equitation (french national riding school) is located. Lunch in Ecole Nationale d'equitation. PM - about 2h30 hours on horseback Private ride inside ENE and special authorization to discover on horseback the eventing fences of Hippodrome de Verrie where International 3 days event is organized. Private guided visit of the stables of Cadre Noir and Ecole Nationale d'equitation. Apéritif in Bar le Canter, place of rendez vous of riders and champions. Dinner in Saumur and night at Hotel saint Pierre. Day 3 : Cadre Noir - Chenehutte - Trèves AM - Private clinic with an ecuyer of Cadre Noir de Saumur wich will explain to us the Traditional French Equestrian, and its application on the preparation and the progression of a dressage horse. Lunch in Ecole Nationale d'equitation. PM - about 3 hours on horseback Ride in the country side, then spectacular view on the Loire. Visit of Romanesque churches of Chenehutte and Trèves. Dinner in Saumur and night at Hotel saint Pierre. Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

6 days Cadre Noir Saumur (suite) Day 4 : Chenehutte - Cunault - Gennes - Saint Hilaire AM - about 2 hours 30 on horseback Start of the ride to Prieuriale of Notre Dame de Cunault, a masterpiece of the Romanesque art. Visit of Prieuriale of Notre Dame de Cunault. Lunch in a local restaurant. PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride along several megaliths, traces of the settlement to the Neolithic era. Aperitif and dinner on a traditional boat of the Loire from Chenehutte to Saumur. Night at Hotel saint Pierre. Day 5 : ENE - Marson - Parc miniature Pierre et Lumière - AM - about 2 hours on horseback. Start of the ride from Ecole Nationale d'equitation to Marson by wonderfull sandy alleys. This village is inhabited since before JC ; we discover remains of troglodyte habitations, the old romanesque chapel, and have a look on the private chateau. Lunch in toglodyte caves in Marson. PM - about 2 hours on horseback We ride first in the forest, then in the countryside to underground sculptures Pierre et Lumière, and museum of mushrooms.visit of underground sculptures Pierre et Lumière, and museum of mushrooms. Evening gala of the famous Cadre Noir de Saumur. Gourmet diner in Saumur. Night at Hotel saint Pierre in Saumur. Day 6 Breakfast and departure. Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

7 days Bayeux - Mont Saint Michel Normandy Day 1 Arrival at chateau de Bellefontaine in Bayeux. Briefing, dinner and night at chateau de Bellefontaine in Bayeux. Day 2 : Bayeux - Creuilly AM - about 2 hours on horseback- Begining of the ride in the hilly landscape of Normandy. arrival on horseback in the old city of Creully, visit of médieval chateau de Creully, from where BBC diffused news of Normandy battle in 1944. Visit of XIII e century church st Martin lunch in Creully Day 3 : Bayeux - Arromanches AM - visit of Bayeux cathedral, medieval and XVIIIth century center and of the famous tapistery made in the 11th century, and listed as a Memory of the World by UNESCO PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride in the country side, spectacular arrival with a panoramic view on Arromanches and his famous Mulberry port - Canter on the beach if possible Dinner and night at hotel La Marine, with a wonderfull view on the sea PM - about 2 hours on horseback- Ride in the Normandy country side and arrival on horseback in medieval and XVIII th century city of Bayeux dinner and night at chateau de Bellefontaine in Bayeux Day 4 : Arromanches - Omaha beach AM - about 2 hours 30 on horseback Ride on the cliff and country side. View on the rests of famous battery of second world war. Lunch in Port en Bessin

7 days Bayeux - Mont Saint Michel Normandy (suite) Day 4 (suite) : PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride on the cliff and on the boulversante range of Omaha. Visit of the american military cimetry or Overlord museum. Transfer by car in chateau de la Roque near saint Lo Dinner and night in chateau de la Roque. Day 5 : Herbecrevon - Saint Lo AM - about 2 hours on horseback. Ride along the river La Vire to Haras de Saint Lo, the heart of famous Selle Français breed. Visit of the buildings and special clinics by a show jumping french rider if possible PM - about 2 hours on horseback Ride along the river and countryside to Herbecrevon. Transfer by car to Manoir du Brion in Mont Saint Michel Bay ; Diner in a typical local restaurant. Night in manoir de Brion. Day 6 : Mont Saint Michel about 4 hours on horseback. Ride in fabulous mont Saint Michel Bay. Lunch in a local and typical creperie. Gourmet dinner. Night in manoir de Brion. Day 7 Breakfast and departure. Visit on your own of Mont saint Michel Transfer (not included) to Avranches or TGV Rennes station. Program may be changed a little according to the season and weather conditions.

Accomodations & meals Accomodations are always located close to the castles we visit and combine the charm with comfort. 17th century...renaissance...you will enjoy the magic of old-stoned dwellings, of hundred-year-old trees, and sometimes of the Lords' authentic and cordial welcome... Royal! Comfortable and refined twins rooms with private bathroom are waiting for you. A heated swimming pool often offers relaxation after the ride. We offer you a taste of genuine gastronomy from Heart of France : picnics with foie gras, traditional food of the region, gourmet dinners in private chateaux... you will taste and experience the french art de vivre. Cheval & Châteaux. 349, rue de la Rivière 45130. La Renardière. France Eurl au capital de 7500 EUR. RCS : ORLEANS 440 793 388 - imatriculation opérateur de tourisme Atout France IM045170002

Dates & rates 2018 Dates: April 29 - may 5 - iti 3 29 - may 2 - iti 1 may 2-5 - iti 2 2018 rates : rate 4 days tour - iti 1,2,4 : 1260 euros TTC rate 6 & 7 days tour - iti 3,6, Normandy, Cadre Noir Saumur : 2510 euros TTC supplement iti 3 long : 294 TTC extra single room 4 days tour - iti 1,2,4 : 355 euros TTC extra single room 6 et 7 days tour - iti 6, Cadre Noir Saumur : 495 euros TTC extra single room 7 days tour - iti 3, Normandy : 672 euros TTC The package includes :. all nights in double room at B&B in château and breakfasts,. all gourmet meals, include 2 glass of wine per meal,. 2,4 or 5 full days of visit and excursion on horseback, horses and sadles rental,. professional guiding by certificated staff, visits and shows.. people and horses transportation during the stay. does not include :. extra charge for a single room,. extras such as phone calls, drinks...,. aperitifs. transfers from and to stations, airports... Groups : From 4 to 10 people maximum. Levels requested : Intermédiate, strong intermédiate or experienced for itineraries 1,2,3 Strong intermédiate or experienced for itineraries 4,6, Normandy, Cadre Noir Saumur A precise description of these levels is given to you when you are filling the rider information document. May 13-19 - iti 6 13-16 - iti 4 June 3-9 - iti 3 3-6 - iti 1 6-9 iti 2 July 1-7 - iti 6 1-4 - iti 4 23-28 Cadre Noir August 12-18 - iti 3 12-15 - iti 1 15-18 - iti 2 24-31 Transylvania September 2-8 - Normandy 9-15 iti 6 9-12 iti 4 October 7-13 - iti 3 7-10 - iti 1 10-13 - iti 2 19-26 Transylvania * TTC : inclusive of taxes Cheval & Châteaux. 349, rue de la Rivière 45130. La Renardière. France Eurl au capital de 7500 EUR. RCS : ORLEANS 440 793 388 - imatriculation opérateur de tourisme Atout France IM045170002

Philosophy Philosophy Cheval & Châteaux offers a wonderful experience in complicity with a horse. The different tours of Cheval & Châteaux are tailor made, luxury programs wich are unforgettable, sporty and enjoyable way to discover the castles of the Loire. Cheval & Châteaux tours are not consumables. Each tour is unique and requires a positive and receptive attitude that is necessary to the harmony and success of the project. Horses The choice of the horses has been motivated above all, by the strong desire to make you enjoy your trip in total safety. The horses are quiet and generous.your treck companion is choosen for you according your level, height and weight. The horses are mixed breed horses, trained for the trail riding. Coaching : Excursions are coached by fully qualified state certificated staff. An assessment of your level and, if necessary, a quick test of your knowledge is organized on the first day. Clothes riding clothes : confortable trousers, riding boots, waterproof jacket, riding helmet, gloves, sun glasses and sun cream. evening clothes : the dress you feel fine to have dinner at a gourmet table. Some advice: Before you leave : If possible, prior to your trip try to ride a horse 3 or 4 times to train your muscles for a long time on horseback. Review your knowledge (tying knot, groom, saddle, adjust and put the bridle..) During the ride : Pay attention to the given instructions, respect the schedule and keep reasonnable distances from other riding, and enjoy youself! Cheval & Châteaux. 349, rue de la Rivière 45130. La Renardière. France Eurl au capital de 7500 EUR. RCS : ORLEANS 440 793 388 - imatriculation opérateur de tourisme Atout France IM045170002

information insurance We inform our customers that the private limited company Cheval & Châteaux is insured against the financial consequences of its professional civil liability in accordance with the Law N 92-645, July,13th 1992. This insurance covers the damages caused to our contractors and customers resulting from faults, factual errors, errors in law, negligence or omission arising out of the offer, the organization or the sale of our services and due to us or to our officials,salaried or no. Moreover, we invite you to check the insurance and attendance benefits that you can claim in case of accident, particularly as far as Horseback riding is concerned. For more information, please contact Anne-France Launay : af.launay@cheval-et-chateaux.com Cheval & Châteaux. 349, rue de la Rivière 45130. La Renardière. France Eurl au capital de 7500 EUR. RCS : ORLEANS 440 793 388 - imatriculation opérateur de tourisme Atout France IM045170002

349, RUE DE LA RIVIÈRE - 45130 LA RENARDIÈRE FRANCE 33 (0)2 38 80 79 81 www.cheval-et-chateaux.com Registration form name mail code postal town country tel email adress régular riders occasionnal riders riders number single room extra other extra observations NUMBER OF REGISTRATION date of emission date of the stay itinary reference calculation lump price 1260 or 2510 euros TTC deposite 20 % final instalment extra pay full settlement before date nb amount I reconize to have acquainted myself with the sale and insurance conditions and attest the exactness of the information about the riders level. date and signature : sale conditions : When you book your trip, a non refundable money deposit of 20% of the total cost is required. The final instalment has to be paid 45 days before the arrival date. If you book your trip within the 45 days before the arrival date, the full payment will be asked. Cancellation conditions : between 45 days and 15 days before your arrival : repayment of 50% of the trip total cost. between 15 days and the arrival day : No repayment. The booking will be definitive with the deposit payment. Mail or e mail back this form with the deposit payment to : Cheval & Châteaux. 349, rue de la Rivière 45130. La Renardière. France Eurl au capital de 7500 EUR. RCS : ORLEANS 440 793 388 - imatriculation opérateur de tourisme Atout France IM045170002