Cycling holidays in France

The Gironde Estuary is formed by the meeting of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and, after flowing for over 80km, it makes its grand entrance into the Atlantic Ocean by the historic lighthouse of Cordouan. On this peninsula the Bordeaux vineyards have been growing for centuries…

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This eight day trip gives you plenty of time to really enjoy this beautiful region. Provence is renowned for welcoming cyclists to its quiet roads and for its rolling lavender fields and picturesque hill-top villages.

As a cycling destination it couldn't be more perfect.…

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Burgundy styles itself 'The Land of Great Art and Good Living'. The landscape is an attractive patchwork of lush pastures and broad-leaved woodlands, interspersed with extensive vineyards.

This is one of France's foremost wine regions and we will be passing some of…

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The Loire is the longest river in France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing over 1000km to the Atlantic Ocean. Along its lower reaches, the hunting grounds and lodges of kings and noblemen have grown into extraordinarily ornate chateaux. You will be transported into…

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The way that Bradley Wiggins managed to dominate this year's Tour de France made the race appear relatively straightforward, but just how difficult is a mountain stage in the French Alps. This is a unique opportunity to really find out. The Etape du Tour was established in…

As a cycling fan you will have no doubt enthusiastically followed the Tour de France on television, but actually watching it live is incredible! Millions of fans line the route as the peloton races through France on its annual three week tour around this spectacular country.…

The Loire Valley is the perfect place for a long weekend break, exploring the charming chateaux and enjoying a wine tasting or two. The magnificent Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is the outstanding number of historic towns and villages and great architectural…

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If you have a little less time to hand, this six day itinerary packs in the highlights. With great cultural, historical and culinary interest to be explored, we pass through a number of typical Provencal market towns from the ancient cliff top town of Gordes to bright red-ochre…

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Normandy is a very special corner of France, both for its cultural and historical importance, but also for the fabulous countryside it offers for cycling.

This trip takes full advantage of both. Bayeux sets the perfect scene for the beginning of our ride, with its traditional…

As a cycling fan you will have no doubt enthusiastically followed the Tour de France on television, but actually watching it live is incredible! Millions of fans line the route as the peloton races through France on its annual three week tour around this spectacular country.…

Normandy is a melting pot of cultural and historical interest. Art, architecture, religion and history will all feature strongly as you journey from Honfleur to Vernon. Coupled with the beautiful Normandy countryside and Seine Valley, it makes for an ideal cycling destination.…

Corsica may be small, but it is perfectly formed. Cycling here on small roads amidst spectacular mountain scenes and stunning seaside vistas is nothing less than idyllic. It is little wonder, then, that Corsica has been chosen for the opening stages of the Tour de France this…

Standing at 1912m, Mont Ventoux is known as the 'Giant of Provence', a mass of bare limestone rock that dominates the region and can be seen from miles around.

The region boasts some fabulous cycling and the climb has become famously associated with the Tour de France,…

This is a wonderfully relaxed ride through a most quintessentially French corner of this beautiful country.

The Loire Valley conjures up images of architectural masterpieces, beautiful rolling countryside, world renowned vineyards, and picturesque villages wafting the…

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It is almost impossible to resist the appeal of the spectacular Emerald Coast, with its pink granite cliffs and turquoise seas, wonderful white beaches and deserted coves.

You will see locals with shrimping buckets wading the beaches, and fishermen cleaning out shells…

This gentle and unhurried gastronomic cycling holiday follows a triangular route through the heart of the great Loire Valley. En route we visit the majestic chateaux of Amboise and Chambord, and the rich Renaissance splendour of Chenonceaux.

We'll come across many hidden…

Every year France holds its breath as the multi-coloured peloton winds its way into the Pyrenees, but 2013 will be particularly memorable as it's the 100th edition of the world's most famous cycle race. But the cols are not just the preserve of the likes of Wiggins, Evans…

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This holiday explores one of the most fascinating corners of the Dordogne. The cycling is varied, packed with interest, and takes you along the banks of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers, through ancient woodlands and past pretty farmsteads. The Valley of Pre-History shows…