The
Old Walnut Mill Delightful, spacious 2 bedroom
19th Century Loire Valley house for rent in the peaceful village of Barrou
in the department of Indre et Loire,France. The village’s location halfway
between the regional capitals of Tours and Poitiers makes it an ideal base
to explore the Loire Valley and Vienne.
Saumur has a long
history with horses as it was home to the French Calvary
Academy, and is home to the Cadre Noir horsemen, based at
the French National Riding School, whose performances of
riding tricks and skills only helps confirm their status as
some of the best horsemen in the world. The annual Carousel
(an equestrian show that takes place in July) draws
thousands of visitors.
You can visit and take guided tours in which you can watch training sessions
(mornings only) and have a look around the stables. Displays of
dressage are given by the Cadre Noir, the former cavalry trainers
you can get programme details from the tourist office in town.
Office de
Tourisme
Place de la Bilange
49400 Saumur, France
+33 2 41 40 20 60 Get directions
