Your base will be the Chateau La Verrerie, a grand house built in the twelfth century and modernized recently. It is one of the more famous private chateaux in the area because it was built so that the chateau would be reflected in the adjacent lake. Your host will be the Count and local master whose kennels are on the grounds of the estate.
The best hunting in France is in the deep forest of Loire. You will hunt on wide paths in the forest, following the hounds' fast pace and listening for cues from the many horns in the field.
If you have never hunted in France, you owe it to yourself to go. The livery is out of the eighteenth century with velvet collared long hunt coats and three-cornered hats. The hunting horns are large and circular and are carried over the shoulder. At the end of a successful hunt, the staff blows a tune comprised of the calls used during the hunt.
Hunting lasts about five hours, followed by a sumptuous meal that only the French could create.
Meeting Point: Gien Train Station. Transfers not included. Saddles: English. Other Activities: Boating, walking, wine-tasting.
Note: Rental car is recommended.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
$4,995 per person, shared; $1,700 single supplement.
Price Includes:
- 6 nights chateau accommodation
- Breakfast each day
- 3 picnic lunches and dinners on hunting days
- 3 hunts
- Horse
- Tack
- Capping fee
- Tax
- Trail riding is available at an additional fee.
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