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Sunshine of the South - Les Juliannes, Tarn Valley, France

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Introduction

Les JuliannesWith highly flexible, great-value riding and tuition to suit all abilities, this is one of our most popular riding holidays. Run by Englishman Nick Hudswell and his French wife, Marie-Christine, Les Juliannes is a 17th century farmhouse and adjacent riding centre set among the dreamy landscapes of the sunny Tarn valley in south-west France, an area of rolling hills, vineyards and medieval villages. Whatever your standard of riding, you will enjoy a relaxed, fun holiday here.

Les Juliannes is ideal for families. There are large family rooms and ponies to suit children of all ages and abilities - arrange and pay for riding for under -10s locally. Not everyone has to be a rider - there is so much to see and do that non-riding partners will have plenty to fill their days. Finally, the sociable chambres d'hôtes atmosphere makes it suitable for single travellers too, though you must be happy to amuse yourself between riding sessions.

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7 nights

The poolOur arrangements with Les Juliannes are so flexible that it is difficult to describe a typical week. We include ten hours of riding in the 7-night holiday price, which can be taken as ten 1-hour lessons or five 2-hour hacks, or a combination of the two. Additional riding can be arranged and paid for locally if you want to do more. Please note that schedules are put together at the beginning of each week by the on-site instructors and flexibility of riding arrangements for the individual can be limited during school holidays. During these times 1-to-1 lessons are not generally available.

On the Sunday after your arrival, Fabrice, the head instructor, will discuss your aims with you and help you to decide which sessions and hacks to sign up for. Depending on your level and experience, you may decide to start the week with several sessions in the manège, building up your confidence for a couple of short hacks in the second half of the week, or you may want to alternate lessons in the show-jumping arena with longer rides out into the countryside. You can also sign up for the initiation to horse-ball, a fun form of basketball on horseback. Whatever you decide, the first session is usually in the indoor arena, where Fabrice will ask you to demonstrate various skills so that he can assess your level accurately and also ensure that you have been paired with the right mount. At the end of each week there is usually a 4-5 hour hack, which you can take as part of your week’s riding or as an additional four/five hours.

The large groundsPlease note that for safety reasons, it is always at the discretion of the on-site instructor as to who can ride and when.

Between riding sessions, you will find plenty to do. Les Juliannes has an outdoor pool, usually open from June to September or, if the weather is cooler, the cosy lounge is a pleasant place to relax with a book. There are bicycles available for guests’ use if you wish to explore beyond Les Juliannes’ extensive grounds.

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4 nights

With similar flexibility to our 7-night holiday, your 4-night stay includes six 1-hour lessons, or three 2-hour hacks, or a combination of the two. Again, additional riding can be arranged and paid for locally if you want to do more.

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