Dressage holidays in PROVEnCE studfarm

2026 RATES:

• Long weekend in high season: €1,320

• Full week in high season: €2,630

• Long weekend in low season: €1,160

• Full week in low season: €2,310

Single supplement: €150 for the long weekend and €300 for the full week.

Single supplement for the luxury room with ensuite bathroom: €450 for the long weekend and €900 for the full week.

2027 RATES:

• Long weekend in high season: €1,390

• Full week in high season: €2,770

• Long weekend in low season: €1,220

• Full week in low season: €2,430

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The 4-day and 7-day programs are available all year round, except January, February, July and August. Please enquire if you don’t see the dates you wish to book.

Arrival and Departure Information:

Weekly Program: Arrival Monday afternoon/evening in time for dinner. Departure the following Sunday after breakfast.

Weekend Program: Arrival Thursday afternoon/evening in time for dinner. Departure Sunday after breakfast.

Optional arrival/departure: You can choose another arrival and departure day, just let us know in the booking form!

Experience luxury at a stunning estate near Arles, in this 18th-century style Provençal “mas” features 6 elegant bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a spacious living room with a charming veranda, and a beautifully designed kitchen with an adjoining dining room.

Set in the serene Alpilles Nature Park, the estate is just a half-hour drive from the Mediterranean coast, the iconic Luma Foundation by Frank Gehry, and the natural beauty of the Camargue. It’s also close to the enchanting Lubéron, ancient Roman ruins, and top-notch gourmet restaurants.

Between dressage lessons, explore local markets, historical sites, Roman museums, and the picturesque towns of Les Baux de Provence and Carrières de Lumières. You can also browse antique shops or simply relax by the pool.

Your stay includes a stocked refrigerator with breakfast items, daily fresh bread delivery, and a self-serve breakfast option on the terrace or indoors. Lunch features a cold buffet with wine, water, and coffee. For dinner, enjoy a 3-course meal prepared by a local chef, including fresh bread and a cheese platter, with wine available to complement your meal, either indoors or by the pool.

An honesty bar is available for beverages between meals; simply help yourself and record what you take.

Accommodation: All programs include accommodation in a shared bedroom (based on 2 sharing) and shared bathroom with one other room. Single rooms can be arranged for an extra charge upon request. Guests can also opt in for the luxury suite with its ensuite bathroom.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, with drinks included (soft drinks, beer, and wine).

Lessons: 6 dressage lessons and 2 hacks or 2 liberty work lessons are included in the weekly package.

3 dressage lessons and one hack out or liberty work class are included in the long weekend package.

Possibility to exchange a riding lesson for liberty work or a hack outside in the beautiful Alpilles regional park.

Amenities: Access to the pool when open (until mid/late October depending on the weather, and from mid-April)

Access to terraces, gardens, large lounge, and Wi-Fi on the property

Flights: International flights are not included.

Single room: Private rooms are available for an additional €300 for the week-long program or €150 for the weekend program. If there is no one to share a room with, a single supplement will be added.

Luxury room upgrade: A luxury room is available for an additional €450 for a long weekend or €900 for the full week.

Insurance: We request that you take travel insurance covering medical expenses, injuries, baggage, and personal items for the entire duration of the trip.

Extras to be paid on site:

• Additional private dressage lesson: €80 per person

• Additional private hack with one guide: €70 per person

• Additional semi-private lesson (2 riders) or group hack (2–4 riders): €60 per person

• Snacks & alcoholic drinks are not included (other than wine at meal times). An honesty bar is set up for your convenience.

• Airport transfer: Private transfer from Marseille Airport is €125 each way and can be booked in advance and paid on the spot.

Other Extras:

• Yoga: For groups of four or more, we can arrange yoga classes specifically tailored for riders, as well as drawing and painting sessions, both available upon request.

• Photoshoot: Professional photoshoots are available, perfect for capturing your rides, lessons, and time at the farm. Please inquire at time of booking.

• *New* - Trail Ride in Camargue: The Haras offers the opportunity to join a ride in Camargue with one of their partners. They propose two options:

  1. Sunset Ride: Enjoy a 2–3 hour ride on iconic Camargue horses, including a local food tasting. The ride explores Saintes Maries de la Mer and the surrounding area, visiting the Domaine de Maguelonne with its breeding horses and abundant birdlife. Guests cross the Étang de Gines and ride through beautiful pine forests while learning about the history of the Camargue, its architecture, and the estate, as well as the local flora and fauna and the irrigation system connecting the Rhône and the sea.

     Price is 250 EUR per person including transfer (minimum 2 riders), or 150 EUR per person if guests use their own car. Payable in cash on site. Easily added to a weekend program without adjustments to riding plans.

  2. Grand Radeau Ride: Ride at the Grand Radeau in Camargue, lasting 4–5 hours and offering a breathtaking journey through Camargue landscapes, including the sea, beach, flamingoes, pine forests, and stunning beach canters, even crossing the river on a ferry with the horses. Guests ride the iconic white Camargue horses from the region (minimum 2 riders). Price is 350 EUR per person, payable in cash on site (or 250 EUR per person if guests use their own car). Can be added to the regular program while keeping all lessons and hacks, or alternatively, swap a couple of lessons for the Camargue ride with a price adjustment. Only available without lesson exchange for the week program.

The high season extends from April 1 to October 31, while the low season covers November 1st to March 31.

Non rider rates include accommodation in a shared room and full board.

2026 Pricing:

• Weekly rate low season: €1890

• Short break low season: €950

• Weekly rate high season: €2210

• Short break high season: €1110

2027 Pricing:

• Weekly rate low season: €1990

• Short break low season: €1000

• Weekly rate high season: €2330

• Short break high season: €1155

Travel Information:

Flight:

• From Marseille Provence Airport (35 minutes away)

• From Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (2 hours away)

Train:

• Avignon train station (40 minutes away)

• Aix-en-Provence (40 minutes away)

• Arles (25 minutes away)

• Saint Martin de Crau (15 minutes away)

You can find train schedules on the SNCF website.

Airport Transfer:

We can help you book a taxi in advance (you need need to pay onsite).

From Marseille Airport:

• Standard car (up to 3 people): €125 each way (to be split amongst the number of guests).

• Large car (up to 6 people): €150 one way

From Saint Martin de Crau Train Station:

• €15 each way

Car Rental: If you’d like to explore the area between lessons, we can recommend a rental car.