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Grace and Mark (october 2011)
« Mark and I are thankful to you for sharing what you enjoy with us.We enjoyed our five days with you.The riding, landscape, chateauxs, food and wine were inspiring. Please thank Ingrid and Patrice for us as well. You have a generous spirit which made the whole experience more fulfilling. Thank you. You are good at what you do. »

Helen (september 2011)
« It was a wonderful experience, not only for the horses and riding, which was excellent, but for the journey to heart of the Loire, including such wonderful experiences of the local people, history and culture. Anne-France was a wonderful guide in every way. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and certainly hope to do another ride one day with Cheval and Chateaux. Thank you for a most memorable holiday and experience. »

Mary (september 2011)
« I have travelled extensively and I have to say that I was blown away by some of the places we stayed. The personal welcome by the hosts, the tours of their homes, the jaw-dropping beauty of the rooms were outstanding. I love history, so was enthralled to hear about historical events which took place there. It was as if the French Revolution was a few years ago. I appreciated very much the care and attention that Anne-France took to provide us with lodging that had character. The riding was very interesting as we passed through many different types of countryside, and a highlight was the wine tasting in a troglodyte cave. Another: cantering beside the river(s). I hope to take the other ride Anne-France does in the Loire. »

Liz and her friends (june 2011)
« Hello Anne-France. Many thanks for all the wonderful photo`s you e mailed us that you took of our holiday last week. I thoroughly enjoyed myself (we all did) you were so helpful and made the week so interesting, we rode through some fabulous countryside and visted some amazing places. I hadn`t realised how nice France was. All the people we met were so helpful and interesting. I`ll always remember this French holiday with many fond memories and the photo`s will be a lovely reminder. Thank you so much for making it special. »

Jenn (may 2011)
« Hi Anne-France, Thank you for a great trip. It was all that I hoped for and more. Thanks again. »

Natasha and Robert (may 2011)
« Hi Anne-France, We just got home last night. Our trip with you was our highlight. Thanks for a great time! »

Diane (may 2011)
« I wanted to thank you all for making the trip so much fun.  It was great to share such a unique and wonderful experience with you.  The pictures bring back such great memories and I can’t believe it was just last week.
 I will send my photos this weekend to all. Anne-France: you put together a fantastic trip.  It was a vacation I will never forget.  I have already told all my “horse” friends that this is something they need to put on their “Bucket List”! »

Dan & Julie (may 2011)
« Thanks to Anne-France and the rest of our group, for your camaraderie and enthusiasm for our shared experience!  As for Julie and I, we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our love for each other, horses and France with you all. Voilà! »

Jill ( september 2010)
« Hello Anne France. Thank you so very much for the pictures! We all will have some wonderful memories! Thank you, as well, for your kindness, patience, and helpfulness throughout our ride.  You make the trip a very enjoyable experience! A bientot! »

Marianne (september 2011)
« Hello Anne-France, This week was magic for me. The visited places, their history, the horses and nature are all that I like, but I owe you also enormously. I will return to write to you »

Gay Linn (july 2010)
« Thank you for a wonderful trip. We now have great memories for the rest of our lives! »

Cathy (july 2010)
« Dear Anne-France
Thank you so much for the lovely photos.  Not only did you take us on a wonderful riding trip, which was also a history lesson and a gourmet treat, but you also took photos of us as well. What a wonderful experience this was for me, and for John.
I am sending just one or two photos of my own.  Jon is still working on his, and (as you know) I was too busy riding and balancing to take out the camera!
I will be happy to refer other riders to you, if ever you need a reference.  I will tell them it was glorious! »

Tracy (july 2011)
« Hi Anne-France, Thanks again so much for the wonderful time. For the future, my address is listed below. I will get the CD from Donna. Thank you for taking the time to make the CDs. The photos are precious. »

Chié ( july 2011)
« Thank you thousand times for you, your horses and the manific excursion!! I would like return one day. »

Rebecca and her family (june 2009)
« Dear Anne France, I can't tell you how happy we are we had the opportunity to ride with you. We thought it was expensive at first but the experience was worth twice the price! We will never forget such a great day. I am excited to learn english riding skills now too. It's been raining like crazy here in Colorado since we got home. Everyone felt the riding day was the hands down highlight of the trip. Thanks again, so much! »

Lisa, Suzanne and Bonnie (september 2009)
« Just returned home. Miss France already. Thank you for a beautiful trip and so many great memories! It was a pleasure meeting you and I greatly appreciated all the effort you made on our behalf. The photos are great! »

Margaret et Laurie (2009)
« Hi Sorry to be so long answering. The brochure is fabulous. We had such a great time, really a trip of a lifetime. If you ever need to use me as a reference feel free to have people call me. Cell is 360-739-5096. What is your mailing address. I want to send you pictures and the tying ring we talked about, for horses that pull back. We are both well and are saving our pennies to do another trip with you. Say hello to George. Cheers, Marg »

Margaret and Laurie (june 2008)
« Dear Anne-France. What a fantastic memory they are of our time in France !
And thank you so much for the great experience you gave us, I will never forget it; the chateaux, the food, the scenery, the people – just wonderful!
THANK YOU – it was great! »

Agnes (may 2008)
« A big thank you for your organization with horses, riders, non riders, childrens...a baby and always in calms and good mood, so wonderfull !
My children, little children and husband keep an extraordinary image this "small" stay enchanter that I offered to them for my change of ten...
I will not fail to make publicities for "Cheval & Chateaux" as well as the praise of professionalism, of the kindness of the creative and organizing one of a stay original educational, sporting, cultural, greedy (what a picnic !)...
By summarizing the whole... we dream... to be able to remake it one day... »

Sheryl (2007)
« This excursion was detailed and advertised and then carried thru with perfection by Anne France.... it was everything we dreamed for. Our hostess Anne France was the absolute model of perfection in her itinerary and timing. from riding up the castle paths across the fields, to the gourmet picnic lunch to the renaissance show. we were taken care of with the highest level of professionalism and personalism. we never had to worry about the cost or entrance fees, everything was taken care of and inclusive in our package and it was an incredible experience riding the horses through the small villages and the fields.
I would reccomend this loire valley ride to every and anyone in search of the perfect experience to the french castle adventure. I cannot say enough great things about how she kept us busy and happy from dawn to after dark and never once were we bored. we were never confused about the package and what was included. we were made to feel special and the horses were well mannered and beautifull. »

Katharina (2007)
« Dear Anne-France... I've returned to Switzerland two days ago. I wanted to say thank you again for that beautiful day I spent and your competent guiding. It was really interesting and I will for sure recommend you to my friends back home!... Kind regards ! »

Dan & Melissa (september 2006)
« We will recommend your trip to anyone and everyone we know ! Also, please do not hesitate to use us for a recommendation to anyone. Feel free to have anyone contact us for details on your wonderful tour !
Thanks again, Dan & Melissa Morse. »

Lynn (may 2006)
« The best vacation of my life. Anne-France could not have been a better guide. She made the trip. »

Stacy (september 2006)
« Thank you Anne France for a wonderful vacation.
It was the best riding vacation that I have taken so far – great accommodations, good horses, great scenery. You know what people are looking for in a vacation and you are a wonderful hostess. »

Sheila (september 2006)
« As I tell my friends and family about the trip, I tell them that I felt as if I was your personal guest from morning until night. The horses were great, and the Loire Valley is a truly beautiful place. The history behind each Château was brought to life, both by the professional guides and by you. Chenonceau and Chateau de Nitray were my favorites. The meals we were served were the biggest surprise. I expected the horses to be good and the Châteaux to be beautiful and educational. I did not expect the meals to be so wonderfully exquisite. There is nothing like great food and great wine shared with new friends ! »

Eleanor et Sarah (july 2006)
« Thank you for all you have done for our trip –it was wonderfull. I have already recomend it to severals friends. Your organisation was impresiv, the meals were delicious, and the horses were kind and energetiques. In everything, it was a great pleasure, from the beginning to the end. I wish you a lot of success with your tours, you deserve it ! »