22 April 2016 by Jessica Boston
Horses have always been an important part of Normandy life from their role in agriculture and historic battles to their popularity for leisure pursuits. A trip to the region is…
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Argentan, Avranches, carriage tour, Disneyland, Donkeys, First World War, gites, Gouville sur Mer, Hippodrome Deauville de Touques, Horse riding, Horseriding, Horses, Juvigny sous Andaine, L'Attelage des Grandes Marees, La Ferme du Cheval de Trait, Le Pin National Stud, Mussel Farm, Normandy, Orne, Oyster Beds, Paris, Percheron, Percheron Horses, Polo, Racetrack, Saint-Sever Forest, Stables, Trek
24 July 2015
The flat marsh delta of the Carmague is home to some fascinating animals and birds. The dramatic scenery is beautiful all year round and there are plenty of different ways…
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Arles, Beach, birds, bullfighting, Camargue, Chapel, Guided Walks, Horse riding, Languedoc Roussillon, Mediterranean, Parc Ornithologique du Pont de Gau, provence, Provence Cote d'Azur, safari, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer church
24 April 2015 by Jessica Boston
Anne Holford and her husband Tim own the impressive Normandy estate of Haras du Gazon.
The 300 acre estate includes a stud farm that breeds world-class show jumpers, pasture that…
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gites, Giverny, Haras du Pin, Holiday Homes, Horse riding, Market, Normandy, Orne, River Orne, St Pierre-sur-Dives, Stud farm
19 February 2015 by Jessica Phillipson
With 300 horse riding centres, two national studs and around 24 private stud farms, it’s easy to understand why Normandy has been crowned France’s ‘home of the horse’, and embracing…
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American Film Festival, Argentan, Art Deco, Beach, Bistros, Boutiques, Casino, Chateau, Cider, Clecy, Coco Chanel, Deauville, Dressage, Equestrian Centres, Golf course, Haras du Pin, Horse, Horse racing, Horse riding, kayaking, Louis XIV, Mountain biking, Museum, Normandy, Polo, Race course, Restaurant, Riding Centres, Rock climbing, Saint Lo, Show, Show jumping, Stabling, Swimming pool, Swiss Normandy, Theatre, Versailles, Villas, Works of Art