WELCOME TO the Bearn. Situated in the south west corner of France, just north of the Pyrenees and 100 miles from the Atlantic coast, the climate is benign with warm summers and cool winters. Set among the rolling hills with views of the mountains, Maison Lahon is a typical Bearnais farm house and barn with pool and over five hectares of garden and land. The area is very peaceful - we are on the edge of a wooded valley surrounded by fields of maize during the summer.
RIDEAWAYS
Prices are from 475 euros per person and include accommodation in a twin bedded room with own facilities, all meals including one at a local restaurant, two days trekking, half-day excursion and transfers to and from Pau airport and the riding stables. (Prices do not include travel to and from France).
The are two stables, one 10 minutes from Lahon and the other is about half an hour. There are several friendly horses and ponies to choose from and full riding/safety equipment is available, included in the price. You can have as much riding as you want but more than 2 sessions are charged extra. Longer holidays can be accommodated - contact us to discuss your requirements.
THE CITY OF PAU
Pau is a major equestrian centre with events and horse racing throughout the year that can be linked into your holiday. The town of Gelos just south of the City, houses the national stud founded in 1808 by Napoleon 1st. It is concerned not just with conserving the blood lines of race horses, but also of local ponies - the Pottok, the Mirens and the Landes. Horse shows are held here at the beginning of July (Anglo-Arab), end of August (Arab) and beginning of November (French heavy horses). Visits can be arranged.
RIDEAWAY 1
every Wednesday from 18th March 2010
itinerary
Wednesday
Transfer from Pau airport to Maison Lahon
for lunch then a local excursion - site seeing or wine tasting (as appropriate) returning to Lahon for evening meal
Thursday
Breakfast then a mornings ride, picnic lunch,
riding then return to Lahon for evening meal
Friday
As for Thursday with an evening meal at a
local restaurant
Saturday
Breakfast and transfer to Pau airport
475€ per person, full board in shared room, including transfers to and from Pau airport
Deposit of 150€ required (non-refundable) at time of booking
Group discounts are available
Prices do not include travel to and from France
RIDEAWAY 2
As Rideaway 1 with a visit to the Pau International show jumping event, Les Etoiles de Pau, that takes place in October. Dates & prices to be confirmed
RIDEAWAY tailormades
You can visit us at any time of the year and we will be pleased to organise your itinerary - please contact us to discuss your requirements
RIDEAWAY with the Pau Hunt
Come and jump natural obstacles in a beautiful landscape through fields and woods, with snow-covered Pyrenees in background.
You can rent an experienced horse on the spot and have an unforgetable day. If you are not a rider, you can follow the hunt by car and attend the meal at the end.
We can arrange for you to ride with the historic Pau Hunt (founded in 1840) for a 2 hour drag hunt with up to 20 hounds - contact us for details.
www.pau-hunt.com/index_en.php
travel
Pau airport is the nearest at about 20 minutes from Mouhous with Ryanair making one flight per day from Stansted and Bristol three times a week.
Alternatives are Toulouse and Bordeaux, both about two hours by car or train.
Take the Eurostar train to Paris and the TGV to Pau - about 12 hours total from London.
(Information correct October 2008 - please check flight times and availability).
Alternatively, it is two days drive from the south of England.
Please contact us if you require help in booking flights, the train or if you want to hire a car here.
rideaway tailormades
You can visit us at anytime of the year and we will be pleased to organise your personal itinery. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
other events
Included for next year will be visit to the Pau international show jumping event, Les Etoiles de Pau, that takes place in October. Dates for 2010 have yet to be confirmed.
Details of other events will be posted when information is available.
www.event-pau.fr
The National stud at Gelos just outside Pau was founded in 1808 by Napoleon Ist and is concerned not just with conserving the blood lines of race horses, but also of local ponies - the Pottok, the Mirens and the Landes pony. Horse shows are held at the beginning of July (Anglo-Arab), end August (Arab) and beginning of November (French cart horses).
www.ahnpg.free.fr
www.horseandcountry.tv
Details are correct as of September 2009.
Facilities and itineries may change from those advertised.
