Chamois, red stag, roe deer, mouflon and fallow deer — combined with castles, grand cuisine and wine. A hunt your partner will love to accompany you on.
- Seasons
- 1 Aug – 31 Oct (antlers) · 1 Sep – 20 Dec (mountain)
- Areas
- Sologne Berrichonne & the French Alps
- Gateway
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- Hunting
- Walk-and-stalk, spot-and-stalk, from a hide
- Base
- Château des Périchons
- Extensions
- Wing shooting to Mont Blanc
France
France is our newest destination, though for Christophe, who was born and raised there, it was only a matter of time. Hunting traditions are very strong in France and we offer you the chance to share some of them with our highly skilled staff and partners — on the plains, in the forest or in the mountains.
We offer three safari options and a choice of extensions, combining some of the best big-game and bird hunting Europe has to offer with a rich culture and some of the world’s best cuisine and wine. You will be treated as a king. Bring your queen.
The safaris
01
Option 19 days · 1 Sep – 20 DecLe Big Five
Red stag, roe deer, fallow deer, chamois and mouflon. It combines the Sologne Berrichonne and the French Alps, hunted by walk-and-stalk and from a hide, in dams and lakes, oak and pine woods, undergrowth and open mountains.
02
Option 25 days · 1 Aug – 31 OctBig Antlers
Red stag, roe deer and fallow deer in the heart of French big-game hunting, the Sologne Bérichonne, where we have five concessions, some fenced and some open depending on the game.
03
Option 35 days · 1 Sep – 20 DecOpen Mountains
Chamois and mouflon in the wilderness of the French Alps, around Grenoble, with a PH who specialises in mountain species. You don’t have to be super-fit, but it is the most challenging hunt France has to offer.
04
UpgradePrice on requestThe French Touch
An upgrade from the offered accommodation to a romantic or luxury room in a castle or equivalent, gastronomic dining in some of the best restaurants in the area, and a Grand Safari translator by your side throughout. The ideal way to enjoy France with your partner.
Itinerary
Day 1
Lyon Saint-Exupéry
Meet & greet and transfer to the Château des Périchons for the first night. If time allows, you will sight in your rifles that evening.
Days 2–4
Sologne Berrichonne
Three days hunting red stag, roe deer and fallow deer, in the heart of big-game hunting in France. There is also some of the best wing shooting in the country here.
Day 5
Bourges and the Alps
A transfer day. A swift cultural tour of medieval Bourges — the Palais Jacques Cœur, and a cathedral whose glass dates from around 1215 — then lunch at the château before Grenoble, where you meet your second Grand Safari PH.
Days 6–8
Open mountains
Three days hunting chamois and mouflon in the open mountains.
Day 9
Extension or home
Transfer to your chosen extension, or back to Lyon for your journey home.
The extras
Species
The French Big Five
- Red stag
- Roe deer
- Fallow deer
- Chamois
- Mouflon
Wing shooting
Black grouse on request in the Alps only
- Ducks (five species)
- Pheasant
- Partridge
- Pigeon
- Woodcock
- Thrush
- Black grouse (“Tétras Lyre”)
What's included
- Meet & greet at Lyon Saint-Exupéry and all transfers within the safari
- Accommodation and meals as per your chosen option
- Your Grand Safari professional hunter(s) for each region
- Hunting on private and open concessions
Not included
- International flights and personal expenses
- Trophy fees and trophy preparation
- The French Touch and safari extensions (quoted on request)
Typical terms
- We’ll prepare a detailed programme and quote for your chosen option and dates
- For firearms, a US Customs Form 4457 doubles as a US firearm licence in France
Deposits, balances and conditions are confirmed on your quote and contract. We never publish prices; every safari is quoted for your party, dates and species.
The extensions
- Wing shooting: a 2-day / 3-night package flushing birds with pointers and shooting from hides over water. Up to five species of duck, pheasant, partridge, pigeon, woodcock and thrush.
- Chasse à courre: the medieval tradition of hunting roe deer with hounds, followed on horseback or by ATV, with a local vineyard visit and tasting. 1 day / 2 nights.
- Castles and historical monuments: a 2-day / 3-night tour including Meillant, La Bastie d’Urfé and Vaugirard, and the great carousel of Louis XIV.
- Wines, cheeses and chocolates: the Beaujolais wine museum at the Château de la Greffière, the Hospices de Beaune (built in 1443), and master chocolatiers. 1 day / 1 night.
- Mont Blanc, Chamonix, Annecy & Megève: a 1-day excursion with the Mont Blanc Tramway and the Mer de Glace, if you harvest your chamois and mouflon sooner than expected.
Ready when you are
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