Things to do in Picardy, Hauts-de-France: The Best Horseback Riding Tours

Equestrian center offers horseback ride with a guide. It is possible to ride horses in the sand arena, in the park and then along beautiful tracks in the countryside. Ponies / Donkey for children. Non rider can go with bikes. (Cycles hire) Horse stabling facilities available on request, horse livery. Hiking : hiking trail adjacent to the park («GR de pays» connected to GR125)

For lovers of horse ride near Paris, discover Chantilly Forest on horseback. The Ecuries ALF, specialized in horse rides, endurance discipline and boarding, welcome you in the idyllic surroundings of the stud farm Haras du Plessis in Chamant, small village near Senlis in the Oise department. The stables have direct access into the forest, offering kilometers of horse tracks.

The "Espaces Equestres Henson" (Henson equestrian tourism centers) are born from a quite simple idea: to offer to the largest audience the opportunity to enjoy outdoor horseback riding with a trustworthy companion. Accompanied by an experienced guide, who will know how to share with you his/her passion and his/her knowledge, you will access to an unspoilt natural environment of another scale, riding a "Henson" who will make you discover the secrets of magical sites. Being part of a group corresponding to your level of riding experience, you will encounter the exceptional richness of a private estate made of 2500-acres of forested dunes and wetlands, right next to the natural reserve of the Bay of the Somme: the famous "Domaine du Marquenterre". All year round, we organized trail ride (horse trekking), bivouac in the bay, carriage driving, visit of our stud farm, introduction to cutting... See you soon in the "Espaces Equestres Henson" for a magical ride which will surprise you, thanks to both magnificent vistas and hidden landscapes.

Educational farm and important stud-farm dedicated to the Henson horse-breed (the Horse of the Bay of the Somme). Riding center devoted to outdoor riding in a unique cattle cutting experience with sheep and cows for all riders (confirmed our beginners). Riding lessons, Presentation of rustic breeds of sheep (Scottish BlackFace and Shetland) and cattle (Highland Cattle). Mini pedestrian educational loop around the farm yard with all small animals. Main discovery pedestrian loop (1 mile) around the meadows dedicated to the Henson stud-farm. Wildlife and marshes. Authentic local food (bio) production from the farm itself (honey, pates...) or surroundings (jams, cakes, sea-food preserves, etc...). Wool for knitting and weaving directly produced from Shetland sheep on premises and Bay of the Somme Area.

The genuine identity of the "Espace Equestre Henson-Chantilly" is to present a mix of "Nature & Culture" to present a truly unique riding experience, allowing all riders, from beginners to experienced ones, to discover the Horse Capital City and its outstanding features on horse back. Such is the "raison d'etre" of the "Espace Equestre Henson-Chantilly" ! Thus, all riders will enjoy unforgettable moments, in discovering Chantilly's monumental and landscape heritage, its Castle, its famous Park and its Great Stables, its horse race-track and its whole training complex for thoroughbred horses, spread across its huge National Forest surrounding the town from everywhere. Welcome the Land of the Henson horses in Chantilly !

Horse back riding in the beautiful forest of Chantilly. we are located only 500m from the Castle. 45 mn by car from Paris or 25mn from Gare du Nord