Top 13 France Horseback Riding Tours

1.Cruseilles: Horseback Riding in the Countryside

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

Ride through the Savoyard countryside near Cruseilles with a patient guide, scenic trails, horse care, and small-group attention for all levels.

“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

Ride local horses through Haute Provence and the Luberon with Jules, enjoying small-group views, gentle instruction, and a personal welcome.

“We had a really good time! :) Lovely horses, great location, nice weather. After the ride, Jules showed us around a little bit. It was nice to see how the horses live and are taken care of.”

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

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

Ride gentle horses through the Chantilly forest near Paris, with wildlife, English guidance, and a peaceful two-hour escape from city crowds.

“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

Ride through Fontainebleau Forest, enjoy pastries and a wine-paired lunch, then tour the royal château on a private Paris day trip.

“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

Ride gentle horses through the forests of Chantilly and Senlis on a private, guided excursion for beginners and experienced riders.

“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

Ride through Versailles, enjoy an Alain Ducasse lunch, and tour the palace on a private seven-hour trip from Paris.

“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 through the Maures Forest near Grimaud, hear Provence stories, and taste local wine in a small-group countryside experience.

“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

Ride gentle horses through Picardy villages and quiet country paths with guide Julie, a small-group family experience near Trefcon.

“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

Ride through Provence’s Luberon with patient guide Jules, friendly horses, panoramic views, and a gentle beginner-friendly trail.

“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

Ride through Ramatuelle vineyards, admire Pampelonne Bay, and taste three Domaine des Tournels wines in a small group.

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

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

Escape Paris for homemade French food, horses, gardens, and village life with Emilie in Bellot, including practical transport choices.

“My friends and I had a great day at Émilies. Driving up to her house we climbed through the forest, and were greeted by a smiling Émilie in her garden! We started with a fresh herbal tea & got to know more about our host. We loved how passionate Émilie was about her garden. We even got to pick our salad for lunch & learnt about all of the different varieties of legumes. Émilie really treated us to a big spread at lunch, after we walked in her field to meet her horses. If you’re wanting to escape the city and be in nature this is the experience for you!…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $86

Ride through Grimaud vineyards and Maures forest, then enjoy wine at a family estate on this small-group St-Tropez outing.

“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

Ride through the Loire Valley from Paris, sleep in Château des Grotteaux, and visit Chambord and Chenonceau on a private three-day escape.

“It was an experience of a lifetime! The highlight of my recent trip to France. From the personal pickup/return to Paris, incredible chateau accommodation, beautifully trained and responsive horses, great meals, fabulous trails through chateaRead more”

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