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France is blessed with an abundance of idyllic cycle routes. Enjoy the elegant Châteaux of the Loire Valley, or take on one of the many Vélodyssée routes along the picturesque Atlantic Coast. Our new cycle route from Bordeaux to the Lot Valley is defiunitely worth considering as are our idyllic itineraries through the Alsace wine region.
Brittany is perfect for leisure cycling and our popular Brittany cycling holiday leads riders on a gentle loop from Saint-Malo to Mont-Saint-Michel and then inland to the medieval towns of Combourg and Dinan. Further east, the Normandy coast offers routes taking in the famous D-Day landing beaches.
Our easy cycling holidays offer short daily rides on mostly level terrain. A typical day’s ride will take 2 – 3 hours at a leisurely pace and the remainder of the day will be free for you to explore further or simply relax. These rides are particularly recommended for newcomers to cycling holidays and for families.
Our leisurely cycle holidays will suit those who are reasonably fit through regular exercise of one kind or another – not necessarily cycling. On the whole, the terrain will be level but there may also be a few small hills to contend with along the way too. Daily rides will typically take around 3 – 4 hours to complete.
Our moderate cycle holidays are for regular cyclists, who are used to longer rides with regular climbs. A good level of fitness is needed and you can expect to be in the saddle for between 4 and 5 hours each day.
These holidays are for seasoned cyclists who cycle long distances regularly and who enjoy the thrill of long days in the saddle. There will undoubtedly be some challenging climbs along the way and you can expect to cover between 55 and 75 miles each day.
A short but sweet 4 night cycling break exploring the beautiful Alsace wine region. Starting in Strasbourg, the route leads you through some of the region's most beautiful wine villages and towns to the medieval town of Colmar. Idyllic cycling through an undulating sea of vineyards
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Alsace, lying between the Rhine River and the Vosges Mountains in eastern France is one of Europe’s top spots for a leisure cycling holiday. The fertile valley is a treasure trove of idyllic medieval villages, set amid a sea of vineyards and connected by a network of quiet lanes. The food, the wine and the scenery are all sublime.
An easier version of our Alsace Cycling Holiday with shorter daily rides that allow plenty of time to explore the beautiful wine villages that punctuate this sublime cycle route. Quiet lanes, vineyards stretching to the horizon and quaint, colourful, medieval villages. Suitable for newcomers to cycling holidays and families.
NEW FOR 2025: An idyllic cycling break exploring the world famous vineyards and wine villages around Bordeaux. Relaxed cycling from Bordeaux, through the vineyards and villages of Medoc, Pauillac, Upper Gironde and Saint-Émilion.
A leisurely cycling holiday through the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Mers on the banks of the Garonne River to the Bay of Arcachon on the Atlantic Coast. Idyllic cycling on quiet lanes through famous vineyards and Natural Parks, staying in charming hotels in delightful towns and villages. The dunes and beaches around Arcachon Bay are a fitting finale to this wonderful cycling holiday.
A coastal cycling holiday following the Vélodyssée cycle path down the Atlantic Coast of France from historic Bordeaux to the surfing town of Biarritz. Leisurely cycling on scenic, cycle paths through shady pine forests and past glorious beaches.
The perfect route for cyclists with a love of nature, gastronomy, wine and culture. Cycle from Bordeaux along quiet rural lanes and green-way cycle paths to the enchanting medieval town of Cahors in the Lot Valley. You'll also enjoy a loop ride to the beautiful village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie - the jewel in the Lot Valley's crown.
A classic Breton cycling route, taking in some of the most charming towns and villages in Brittany. Starting in the romantic pirates’ town of St. Malo, you’ll pedal along the coast to Mont-Saint-Michel before turning inland to follow quite lanes and cycle paths to the medieval towns of Combourg and Dinan
A wonderful bike and boat cycling holiday from Camargue through the sensory delights of Provence to Avignon. Cycle through lavender fields, shady olive groves and picture-perfect artisan towns. Highlights include Van Gough’s Arles, the picturesque villages of the Alpilles, the ancient Pont-du-Gard and the wine village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Cycle from Bordeaux on the Atlantic Coast of France inland along a glorious cycle paths and quiet roads following the Canal de Garonne as it wends its way south-eastwards to the Pink City of Toulouse. Cycle beside the canal through the dappled shade of the plane trees, admiring the vineyards, orchards and tiny villages that line the route. Easy cycling through sublime scenery.
Follow the Velodyssey Cycle Path from La Rochelle through Charente Maritime and Aquitaine to Arcachon Bay near Bordeaux. Easy riding on idyllic, beach-side cycle paths punctuated with stays in pleasant seaside towns characterizes this highly enjoyable cycling holiday.
Follow the Velodyssey Cycle Path from La Rochelle through the Charente Maritime, discovering idyllic islands, wide sandy beaches marshes, oyster farms and famous vineyards. Then cycle beside the Gironde Estuary into the Bordelais wine region, finishing your journey in the beautiful and vibrant city of Bordeaux.
A leisurely cycling holiday through the Loire Valley taking in historic towns, gorgeous countryside, idyllic villages and of course the splendid and elegant Châteaux for which the region is famous. Dedicated cycle paths and quiet lanes lead you through a patchwork of vineyards, riverside meadows and shady forests to spectacular palaces all with an incredible story to tell.
Cycle the Loire valley from Orléans to Saumur through what is known as the ‘Garden of France’. Along the way you’ll have the chance to stop and explore some of the country’s most exquisite chateaux like Château de Chambord and Château Chenonceaux. This fairy tale-like route will also unveil gorgeous old towns such as Blois, Amboise and Tours.
A leisurely 5 night cycling break exploring the northern end of the Loire Valley. Enjoy easy cycling along the banks of the Loire River taking in quaint riverside towns, fabulous Châteaux and breathtaking natural beauty
Head to the heart of the Loire Valley for this single-centre French cycling holiday. Settle in to a charming family-run ‘auberge’ in the village of Chitenay and enjoy daily rides into the surrounding, storybook countryside of the Loire. Choose from a menu of rides that will lead you along idyllic riverside paths, through ancient forests and famous vineyards to stunning chateaux and the medieval city of Blois.
Enjoy the French “art de vivre” or art of living on this easy cycling break along the Loire River between Tours and Angers. Sample the region’s great food and superb wines as you make your way through a peaceful countryside dotted with châteaux, vineyards and gorgeous old towns
Explore the 3 countries of the Moselle river by bike and boat, enjoying easy daily rides along idyllic riverside cycle paths. Stay aboard a very comfortable and well appointed barge, mooring somewhere new each evening.
Explore the Moselle river by bike and boat enjoying easy daily rides along idyllic riverside cycle paths. On this route you will follow the river through three countries – France, Luxembourg and Germany. Stay aboard a very comfortable and well appointed barge, mooring somewhere new each evening.
New for 2024: A superb coastal cycling adventure full of salt air, sea views, fascinating coastal towns and natural beauty. Follow this popular section of the Vélodyssée cycle route from quirky, vibrant Nantes, through the Vendée region to historic La Rochelle.
A short, single-centre cycling break based in Bayeaux, taking in the D-Day landing beaches of Gold and Omaha around Arromanches and Coleville-sur-Mer. Scenic cycling through rolling green countryside to places whose names have become synonymous with the D-Day landings of 6th of June 1944.
Explore all five of the D-Day landing beaches on this 5 night cycling holiday along the Normandy coast. Museums and memorials to the momentous events of 6th of June 1944 punctuate the route which also features rolling green countryside, fine sandy beaches and gorgeous old Norman villages.
An extended version of our D-Day Beaches Cycling Holiday, this route takes in all five of the landing beaches and then continues eastwards along the Cote Fleurie (Flowering Coast) to the elegant resort towns of Cabourg, Deauville and the medieval port of Honfleur.
Let your senses be overwhelmed on this magical bike and boat holiday through Provence and the Camargue. Daily rides through ever-changing scenery, from the limestone cliffs and olive groves of Provence to the wide open marshes and wild beaches of the Camargue.
