Leisure Cycling Tours in France

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A beautiful, self-guided cycling tour in France - a country that is synonymous with idyllic cycling along quiet country lanes and backroads. You'll be riding through unspoilt, spacious countryside where cyclists are welcome and where the pleasures of the palate are rewarded daily. Brittany is famous for its rich cultural heritage and architecture. Castles, feudal fortresses and abbeys are all waiting to be visited, and the area is rich in flora and fauna. Starting and finishing in the medieval town of St. Malo, your jour...

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This gentle, self-guided cycling tour in France allows you to experience the delights of "Old France". During this leisurely cycling tour through Burgundy you will bike through two of the region's most picturesque and romantic waterways. The first part of your journey takes you through classic French rolling landscapes, sleepy villages and medieval half-timbered homes as you follow the Canal de Bourgogne between Montbard and Joigny. Beyond here you'll pick up the route of Canal du Nivernais and visit Auxerre before cycli...

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This classic cycling journey will take you along the Veloscenic Route, from one world-famous monument to the next, as you leave the prestigious Palace of Versailles and pedal west to the awe-inspiring Mont Saint Michel. Carefully crafted to blend glorious countryside and rustic French villages with must-see sights, this biking extravaganza has something to suit everyone. Your trip begins in the regal city of Versailles, where you can take the opportunity to explore the Palace and stroll along the city's tree-lined boulev...

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A beautiful, self-guided cycling tour in one of the most spectacular and fascinating parts of France, the Dordogne. Capital of prehistory with many of the best examples of cave art and early settlements. Along the way you will discover great castles, fortified towns, and lovely villages. Your circular cycling vacation starts and finishes in the beautiful medieval town of Souillac, heading through Salignac you'll make your way to Les Eyzies de Tayac. Famous for its grottos you can make time to visit these as well as the c...

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This self-guided, circular Loire Valley cycling tour in France starts and finishes in Tours and meanders through the Cher, Indre and Loire valleys taking in an array of the many castles, manor houses and dreamy residences including Azay-le-Rideau, Chenonceaux, Blois and Chambord. The Loire Valley is quintessential romantic France. The castles on the river and the beautiful countryside are the reason why this region is so famous. Kings, Lords and Ladies of the court were seduced by the beautiful natural setting and it's e...

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Our lovely Gentle Loire cycling vacation in France is designed for those looking for an easy going route with beautiful scenery. You'll be riding on quiet back roads, seldom-used country trails and side roads on largely flat terrain. You have the whole day to take it slow and really take in this beautiful region. This circular cycling tour in France starts and finishes in Tours and meanders through the Cher, Indre and Loire valleys taking in an array of the many castles, manor houses and dreamy residences including Azay-...

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This lovely self-guided cycling vacation in France combines beautiful Provence landscapes with historical towns and cities and has a distinctly Roman feel to it. Your cycling takes you from the town of Orange through St Laurent, past the famous aqueduct, Pont de Gard to Avignon. Plenty of time to savor wines from the famous vineyards you'll be cycling past, including Côte du Rhône and Les Baux. You'll visit the romantic town of St Rémy, famous for its aromas of wild herbs. Van Gogh lived in St Ré...

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A superb self-guided cycling tour on the beautiful island of Corsica; known to the ancient Greeks as "kalliste", the most beautiful, and referred to as "The Beautiful Isle" by generations of travelers ever since, Corsica is one of the most diverse places in Europe. Our self-guided leisure cycling tour here allows you to explore the most stunning parts of the Cap Corse, the island's sparsely populated northern peninsular. Your week begins in Bastia, a bustling historic city situated on the eastern coast of the island, an...