Horse riding tour around BORDEAUX : THE GREAT WINES OF BORDEAUX

The ride is done in both directions: Entre-Deux-Mers to Moulis or the opposite direction on certain dates: see the calendar.

MOULIS EN MEDOC TO ENTRE-DEUX-MERS
INDICATIVE ITINERARY:

Day 1: Meeting at Bordeaux airport at 6 p.m., or directly at the first accommodation.

Day 2: TBreakfast at 8 a.m., transfer to the horses at 9 a.m. and departure for the hike at 10 a.m. in a flat landscape between vineyards and forests. Picnic at Château Lamothe Bergeron (Médoc) followed by Medoc. Night in a guest house .

Day 3: After breakfast, departure for the ride at 10 a.m. in a flat landscape between vineyards and forests. The picnic takes place on the banks of the Gironde. At the start of the afternoon, we cross the Gironde, with our horses, on the ferry, towards Blaye (duration 40 minutes). We enter the 18th century Vauban citadel on horseback (visit). Night at the hotel

Day 4: During this day, we head towards Mouillac through varied landscapes of vineyards, meadows and forests. Picnic at the small Romanesque church of Mouillac where you will have time to find the 9 canonical dials. The day continues towards the Fronsac vineyard which takes us to Château Mayne-Veil (Fronsac) where we leave the horses. Night and dinner at the hotel in Libourne

Day 5: Day 5: This morning we leave the Fronsac region to go to Saint Emilion. We picnic on the picnic area of ​​Château le Gay (Pomerol) where we leave the horses. The afternoon is free. You can enjoy Saint Emilion. It is an extraordinary medieval city which opens its doors all year round to adventurers, wine lovers or simply curious people. A city steeped in history, perched on a rocky promontory, Saint-Émilion and its vineyard draw their originality from the limestone which has shaped their identity. This is evidenced by the presence of 200 km of underground galleries which provided the limestone necessary for the construction of several buildings in the region, notably in Bordeaux. Night at the hotel in Saint Emilion

Day 6: This morning we leave the Fronsac region to go to Saint Emilion. We picnic on the picnic area of ​​Château le Gay (Pomerol) where we leave the horses. The afternoon is free. You can enjoy Saint Emilion. It is a medieval city of the common which opens its doors throughout year-round for adventurers, wine lovers or simply curious people. This city steeped in history, perched on a rocky promontory, Saint-Émilion and its vineyard draw their originality from the limestone which has shaped their identity. This is evidenced by the presence of 200 km of underground galleries which provided the limestone necessary for the construction of several buildings in the region, notably in Bordeaux. Night at the hotel in Saint Emilion.

Day 7: This morning, we will pass by the famous properties of Château Pétrus, Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac to arrive at our picnic spot at Châteaux Tour Baladoz and la Croizille (Grands Crus Classés Saint Emilion). Château Tour Baladoz, a property whose history dates back to the 16th century, with its traditional concrete vat room. You will discover the production process, from harvest to bottling. Next, we will explore Château La Croizille, a state-of-the-art property. There you will learn the differences in production and enjoy a unique panoramic view of the Saint-Émilion appellation. In the afternoon, we leave Saint Emilion behind to continue through the Bordeaux vineyards. We stay in the Dordogne up to Saint Jean de Blaignac. At the end of the day, we arrive at Château du Courros (Bordeaux Supérieur) for a tasting. Built on the lands of a religious community existing before the 6th century and dedicated to Saint Vincent (said to be the patron saint of winegrowers). Overnight stay and dinner in a guest room.

Day 8: After breakfast, transfer to Bordeaux airport.

* Indicative itinerary that can may be changed if necessary. 

MOULIS ENTRE-DEUX-MERS TO MOULIS EN MEDOC
INDICATIVE ITINERARY:

Day 1: welcome of motorized riders at the  en Vigne in Ruch guest house at the end of the afternoon.
For non-motorized riders: meet at 6 p.m. HALL B at the “BriocheDorée” snack bar at Bordeaux airport. Riders arriving at Bordeaux station must take the shuttle to the airport (30 minutes). Transfer to the guest room..

Day 2:Breakfast at 8 a.m., transfer to the horses at 9 a.m. and departure for the hike at 10 a.m. in a flat landscape between vineyards and forests. The picnic takes place on the banks of the Gironde. Tasting at Château Maslescasse (Médoc) after lunch. We cross the Gironde, with the horses, on the ferry, towards Blaye (duration 40 minutes). You enter the 18th century Vauban citadel on horseback (visit). Night at the hotel.

Day 3: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure from the hotel at 9 a.m. and riding at 10 a.m. You cross the Côtes de Blaye and the Côtes de Bourg in a hilly landscape. Picnic with a producer at Château Lamothe and tasting of Côte de Bourg. Departure around 3 p.m. towards Cubnezais via a flatter landscape, with passages in wetlands without vineyards. The evening takes place at the winegrower of the Domaine de la Gravette (Bordeaux wine). Tasting during the meal. Night on site.

Day 4: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure on horseback at 9:30 a.m. It is a region of vineyards interspersed with small woods which takes you to Château Mayne-Veil (Fronsac), for a picnic and the tasting of a Fronsac wine. In the direction of Libourne, you cross the famous Pomerol region at the end of the day. You leave the horses in the town of Pomerol. Night at the hotel.

Day 5: You head towards Saint Emilion, we see the famous properties of Château Pétrus, Cheval Blanc and Château Figeac. Picnic at Château Coutet in Saint Emilion, followed by a free tour of the town. In the afternoon you leave Saint Emilion to cross the wide Dordogne valley and arrive not far from Château de Courros (Bordeaux Supérieur) for a tasting. Night in a guest room.Day 6: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure on horseback around 9:30 a.m. You are now in the Entre-deux-mers region, with its varied, hilly, wooded landscapes and its beautiful wine properties. You pass near the castle of Rauzan, dating from the 13th century. In the afternoon, a course half-vineyard half-forest and slightly hilly leads you to the Château du Broustaret (guest rooms). You share dinner in the city of Cadillac where you taste the Premiers Côtes de Bordeaux.

Day 6: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure on horseback around 9:30 a.m. You are now in the Entre-deux-mers region, with its varied, hilly, wooded landscapes and its beautiful wine properties. You pass near the Rauzan castle, dating from the 13th century. In the afternoon, a slightly hilly, half-vineyard, half-forest route leads you to the Château du Broustaret (bed and breakfast). You share dinner in the town of Cadillac where you taste the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux.

Day 7: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure on horseback around 9:30 a.m. You are now in the Entre-deux-mers region, with its varied, hilly, wooded landscapes and its beautiful wine properties. You pass near the Rauzan castle, dating from the 13th century. In the afternoon, a slightly hilly, half-vineyard, half-forest route leads you to the Château du Broustaret (bed and breakfast). You share dinner in the town of Cadillac where you taste the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux.

Day 8: After breakfast, transfer to Bordeaux airport. 

* Indicative itinerary that can may be changed if necessary. 

SAUTERNES TO MOULIS EN MEDOC
INDICATIVE ITINERARY:

Day 1: Meeting at Bordeaux airport at 6:30 p.m., or directly at the hotel in Sauternes.

Day 2: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure on horseback at 9:30 a.m. In the morning, canters between vineyards and almost Landes forest, lead you to Chateau Myrat for a picnic. You visit the cellar followed by a tasting of this golden wine. In the afternoon, a slightly hilly half-vineyard, half-forest trail, takes you to the Chateau du Broustaret (guesthouse) where you share dinner and taste the fiorst Cotes de Bordeaux.

Day 3: You are now in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, with its varied, hilly, wooded landscapes and beautiful properties wine-growing. You pass near the castle of Rauzan, dating from the 13th century. Afternoon, you continue through the Bordeaux  vineyard to arrive not far from the Chateau de Courros (Bordeaux Superieur) for a tasting. Night in a guesthouse.

Day 4: You take the direction of Saint Emilion, you see the famous properties of Chateau Petrus, Cheval Blanc and Chateau Figeac. Picnic at Château Coutet in Saint Emilion, followed by a free visit of the city. The afternoon is rather short to go to the Pomerol vineyard. Night at the hotel in Libourne.

Day 5: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure on horseback at 9:30 a.m. It is a region of vineyards interspersed with small woods that takes you to Château Mayne-Veil (Fronsac), for a picnic and tasting of a Fronsac wine. Departure around 3 p.m. towards Cubnezais through a flatter landscape, with passages in wetlands without vineyards. The evening takes place at the winegrower of the Domaine de la Gravette (Bordeaux wine). Tasting during the meal. Night on site.

Day 6: Breakfast at 8 a.m., departure from the hotel at 9 a.m. and riding at 10 a.m. You cross the Cotes de Bourg in a hilly landscape. Picnic with a producer at Chateau Lamothe and tasting of Cote de Bourg. Departure around 3 p.m. towards the Citadel of Blaye. You enter on horseback into the 18th century Vauban citadel (visit). Night at the hotel.

Day 7: This morning, you cross the Gironde, with the horses on the ferry, towards Lamarque and the Medoc (duration 40 mins). The picnic is at the foot of the Saint Seurin church and its panoramic dome. Tasting at Chateau Maslescasse (Medoc). You continue through the rows of Medoc vines to end your ride in Moulis-en Médoc. Night in a guesthouse.

Day 8: After breakfast, transfer to Bordeaux airport.

* Indicative itinerary that can may be changed if necessary.