Active holidays and culinary delights
Don't worry about the extra kilos you'll probably add to your side legs on a trip to France: just hop back on your bike the next day. The great food isn't the only thing you can look forward to in this beautiful country, though. In France, you'll find historic culture in the cities, beautiful landscapes in the countryside and the 'savoir vivre' lifestyle. How about a cycling holiday in Alsace with its beautiful sights or a cycling holiday in Provence where the sun reigns? Burgundy beckons with its fine wines and stormy Brittany has something for everyone. The cycle routes along the Loire and Rhône offer unforgettable experiences for us cyclists
Popular cycling holidays in France
Alsace
The colourful region of Alsace is always delicious and has cultural influences from both France and Germany. With cosy half-timbered houses, lush green landscapes, charming towns and incomparable meals, Alsace offers something for cyclists from all over the world. Alsace is an extremely popular cycling destination.
Provence
It's not just the sweet scent of lavender that will seduce you on your cycling holiday in Provence. The salty sea air, the purple fields, the blooming gardens and the exciting cycling stages are also good reasons to choose Provence for your next cycling holiday in France. Combine a relaxing summer holiday by the sea with an active cycling holiday and discover even more of the beautiful countryside. Discover our Cycling Holidays in Provence and get a taste of this beautiful area of France with wonderful warm evenings with a glass of wine in hand, beautiful cycling stages and pleasant small French hotels.
Brittany
The French peninsula of Brittany is one of the most beautiful regions in France. See pink coastlines, singing seagulls and taste authentic French crepes.
Cycling along the Loire
The Loire is one of the most important rivers in France - also for us cyclists, because there are hardly any other rivers with better cycling conditions. Wonderful castles, enchanting landscapes and beautiful cycling routes make the trips adventurous. Discover our Cycling holidays along the Loire - Castles on the Route Royale in 10 days or our Cycling holidays along the Loire in 8 days. It's a fantastic experience.
Cycling along the Rhône
Along the majestic Rhône River, cyclists are led from the Swiss Alps, past Geneva to France, where the Rhône flows into the Mediterranean. Look forward to incredibly varied landscapes. Enjoy the peaceful mountains, listen to the sound of the roaring river and be delighted by the quaint little villages along the river.
Worth knowing about France
The french climate
As one of Europe's largest countries, it's not possible to declare just one climate in France and the weather here varies as much as the landscape of the country. In general, there are four climate zones in France. In the north, the weather is maritime moderate with pleasant and not-too-hot temperatures. In the mountains the weather is cooler with snowy winters and warm sunny summers. The Atlantic coast has mild winters and hot summers and the weather is generally unstable. The sunny south of France has a subtropical climate with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
French cuisine
France - with its world-famous dishes, famous chefs and many culinary secrets - is considered by many to be the birthplace of fine cuisine and good taste. Food is not just food in France - it is culture.
With dishes such as Coq au Vin (chicken in red wine sauce), foie gras (foie gras), tarte flambée or the heavenly crème brûlèe, French food has become world famous. However, the simple things are also good and there are few things better than a freshly baked baguette with fresh butter and cheese, a crispy croissant with jam or just a glass of strong Burgundy wine - well, you're in heaven. The freshness of the raw materials and the love of the dishes are key elements of good French food. So remember to enjoy it.
Other popular cycling routes in France
If the above routes weren't for you, then there must be something here. How about the shady cycle route along the Canal du Midi? Or would you rather see the Atlantic Ocean? If so, check out our Bordeaux to Toulouse cycling holiday, which really is a great experience too.
Cycling cruise in France
Stay in a floating hotel
If you want to add an extra element to your cycling holiday, consider one of our cycling cruises in France. Here you stay on the boat all week and every day the "hotel" follows you to the next cycling stage.
All our Cycling holidays in France
Perfectly organised cycling holidays in France
The most beautiful region, the best cycling routes and the latest bikes are all important elements when putting together the perfect cycling holiday. But that's not all. Just as important is the organisation of the trip itself, and that's where we come in. We take care of booking the hotels, the right travel documents and we make sure that the luggage is transported from hotel to hotel. It couldn't be easier. Should you experience even the slightest problem during your trip, you can contact both the local service hotline and our international hotline, which is open 24 hours a day.
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