Boucle équestre N°1 – La Route des Cardinaux
With 4000 km of marked trails in Europe, the European Route d'Artagnan offers the opportunity to discover France at the rhythm of a horse. It crosses the interior of the Pays Royannais, from Sablonceaux to Saint-Romain-sur-Gironde.
The European Route d'Artagnan pays tribute to this historical and literary hero, by offering riders the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of d'Artagnan and the musketeers in 15 regions and 6 European countries. From d'Artagnan's birthplace in Lupiac (Gers, France) to his death in Maastricht (Netherlands), the European Route d'Artagnan invites travelers to ride along magnificent trails that illustrate his epic story.
The Route takes travelers on a discovery of XNUMXth century European history, but also of the landscapes, identities, traditions and heritage associated with the life of this emblematic character. The Route offers travel opportunities in close contact with local populations.