Ride and Relax in Rural France - at Château de Laumière

Horse Riding Holidays in the Beautiful Lot Region of Southern France

At Chateau de Laumiere, you are warmly invited to experience our beautiful, peaceful corner of Southern France – and do as much or as little as you like.

Family owned and home to Chris, Lynda and Tanya, Chateau de Laumiere offers luxury accommodation in either the Chateau itself or the newly refurbished gites – and a truly wonderful environment in which to relax, chill out and ride our lovely horses. (More about Accommodation)

Here, we generally ride in the mornings, so you can enjoy a delicious, substantial lunch. Afterwards, you can either snooze in the gardens - or by the new swimming pool - and help yourself to unlimited refreshments. Or you can explore this fabulous area with its many sights, attractions and activities. (See Area page) or if you wish, you can arrange extra riding / lessons.

 

Lunch at the Chateau is either alfresco in the delightful gardens, or in the majestic vaulted dining room. On Wednesday, when we do the Couanac Ride, we’ll ride with you to Chateau Couanac, which is home to the Comte and Comtesse D’Armagnac, who will serve you a sumptuous lunch in their grand dining hall! Of course, you can’t be expected to get back on a horse after an experience like that, so we’ll take care of the horses and you will then be driven back to Laumière.

Our feeling is that relaxing is as important as riding, so although you’ll need to be fit enough for a few good hours in the saddle, you’ll also have plenty of time to enjoy all the other aspects of your holiday too! (More about Riding)

On that note, you can be as formal or informal as you like. This is your holiday and the choice is yours!

Accommodation & Food at Chateau de Laumiere

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Guests at Laumière will find a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, with comfortable, characterful rooms and spacious grounds.

Your holiday will include a combination of home prepared meals with a regional flavour accompanied by the area's delicious wines – and plenty of opportunity for you to explore the many local bistros and restaurants at your leisure.

We only cater for a maximum of six guests at any one time, thus everyone can be sure of our undivided attention should they want it, or alternatively peace and quiet and to be left alone.

You’re free to help yourself to refreshments at any time, and, on evenings when we’re not serving dinner, a light buffet can be arranged in the evenings.

Horse Riding & Other Activities

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You will ride our own horses who live with us all year round, and a good number of whom have been with us for years. They are all well schooled and a pleasure to ride on the many beautiful trail rides which include the meandering chemin rurale through forests, idyllic hamlets and beside the lakes. We tailor our rides to suit you, and they are organised by Tanya who is a BHSAI and experienced in Monty Roberts natural horsemanship. (More about Riding)

Although the main activity here is horse riding, there are also numerous other activites and many places of interest to visit in the area for the non-riders - all of which we are happy to tell you about, or help you to organise.

Please take time to browse around our site, and should you have any queries don’t hesitate to contact us. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Chateau de Laumiere!