There are many chances to surprise a deer in the corner of a wood, to observe a kestrel searching for food, to see a fox looking for shelter, but you also have the certainty, when evening comes, of finding a welcoming table and a comfortable room.
You can still see his masterpieces today at SaintMihiel, Bar-le-Duc, Clermont-en-Argonne, Etain, Génicourt-sur-Meuse and Hattonchâtel. The Route Ligier Richier offers an opportunity to travel round the Meuse, exploring the most beautiful sculptures of Renaissance Lorraine. Ask for the "Ligier Richier leaflet, from the Meuse CDT (Départemental Tourism Committee).
LA ROUTE LIGIER RICHIER, a Renaissance sculptor (by car) At Saint-Mihiel, in the Meuse, one of the most famous sculptors of the 16th century, Ligier Richier, was born.
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CENTRE EQUESTRE LE RANCH
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Rue des Nonnes 55170 BAUDONVILLIERS Tel: 00 33 (0)3 29 71 32 38 Fax: 00 33 (0)3 29 70 21 81 e-mail: fabienne.dessaux@wanadoo.fr Contact: Fabienne Dessaux Diplomas: A.T.E. (2) (Equestrian Tourism Guide) and B.E.E.S. (2) (State Sports Teaching Diploma). • Opening dates and times: Wednesdays, weekends and school holidays. Closed 15/08 to 31/08. • Description: Instruction in horse and pony riding. Hacking. Pony rides on leading reins. Outings to competitions. Federation examinations. Courses, beginners’ tuition on ponies, accompanied rides. For outdoor clubs and schools. • Prices: A = €14, C = €9.
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WOZNIAK ATTELAGE
1 Petite Rue - 55290 BIENCOURT SUR ORGE Tel./Fax: 00 33 (0)3 29 75 89 44 http://www.wozniak-attelage.fr/ e-mail: wozniak.attelage@wanadoo.fr Contact: Jean-Marc WOZNIAK Diplomas: B.E.E.S. (1) (State Sports Teaching Diploma). • Opening dates and times: Open all year.. • Description:Private lessons with private horses or ponies. Lessons with the school’s horses or ponies. Carriage driving for pleasure and/or competition, in single harness or in pairs, for beginners or more experienced drivers. Preparation for, and taking of, federal exams. Coaching of trainee instructors. Courses: half day, whole day, or several days, individuals or groups. Livery: horses or ponies. Horse-drawn carriage rides, hire of ponies in hand for children. • Prices: - pony hire: €10 - riding course: from €55 to €275 - carriage ride: €15/pers./hour (4 min.).
CENTRE DE TOURISME EQUESTRE
12 Grande Rue - 55290 BIENCOURT SUR ORGE Tel./Fax: 00 33 (0)3 29 75 94 26 e-mail: ctebiencourt@wanadoo.fr Contact: François Sépulchre Diplomas: A.T.E. (2) (Equestrian Tourism Guide) et B.E.E.S. (1) (State Sports Teaching Diploma). • Opening dates and times: Open all year, from 8.00am to 7.00pm. • Description: Riding lessons, preparation for crosscountry gallops or accompanied ride. Accompanied treks (one or more days), including accommodation and meals. Special-interest “Joan of Arc” ride. Carriage ride (“wild west wagon” type caravan). Special riding day for children: accompanied carriage ride, horseback acrobatics, caring for horses, leatherwork or tracking game. Max. numbers: 11 for riding lessons, 8 for trekking, 15 for carriage driving. • Prices: A = €14, C = €12. Treks: €65 - €519. Carriage rides: €208 - €846.
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ASSOCIATION TRAIT MEUSE
9 Rue du Moulin aux Champs 55160 BONZEE Tel: 00 33 (0)3 29 87 30 75 ou 06 83 59 20 73 Fax: 00 33 (0)3 29 87 30 75 Contact: François BIOCALTI • Opening dates and times: Open all year. • Description: Hospitality for itinerant riders and carriages: overnight charge, variable depending on services. Accommodation and meals nearby. Contact us for private harness services (demonstration of horse-drawn timber hauling, a special project). • Prices: carriage ride = 80 €/2 hours, 120 €/half-day, 208 €/full day, 180 € for more than three days carriage (2 horses) = €230/full day.
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