Mas St Georges Equestre · Camargue, France
Riding native white Camargue horses through marshland and rice fields
Mas St Georges Equestre rides the native white Camargue horse from an equestrian farm near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, through rice fields, bamboo and open marshland, with a canter along the Mediterranean beaches. Genuinely well-reviewed for horse welfare, guests are expected to help catch, groom and feed their horse before breakfast each morning. Traditional home-made Camarguaise cuisine included.
The steady Camargue horses suit a range of riders, from confident beginners to experienced. Expect long, gentle days across flat marsh and beach, with canters where the ground allows. You are asked to help look after your horse, which is part of the appeal.
The native white horse of the Camargue, born dark and greying with age, hardy and calm in its wetland home.
Days ride out from the farm across the Camargue's flat wetland, through rice fields, bamboo and open marsh, with a canter along the Mediterranean beaches. Before breakfast you help catch, groom and feed your horse, and meals are traditional home-made Camarguaise cooking. It is a hands-on, horse-first stay rather than a hotel holiday.
Farmhouse (mas) accommodation on the equestrian farm near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.
All meals included, home-made in the Camargue tradition.
Best months: April to June and September to October
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant; high summer is hot and the marsh brings mosquitoes.
Nearest airport: Montpellier (MPL), Nimes (FNI) or Marseille (MRS)
Transfers: About an hour from Montpellier or Nimes; transfers can be arranged
Fly to Montpellier, Nimes or Marseille, then a short drive into the Camargue.
