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480 km of cycle path to discover majestic Châteaux, famous vineyards, regional culinary specialities and UNESCO World Heritage landscapes in one of the most beloved parts of France. Cycling through many famous Bordeaux wine regions and alongside the Garonne and the ocean to the historic centres of Bordeaux and Blaye. You’ll have plenty of time to sample the famous appellations of Sauternes, Blaye and Margaux.

You will cycle along the Gironde Estuary from the quays of the Garonne in Bordeaux. You will cross the vineyard of Blayais, Médoc and Entre-deux-Mers. More south, you will taste the forest of the Landes de Gascogne Natural Regional Park where you’ll discover the exceptional scented landscapes of the smell of pine trees. Then you will reach the Arcachon Bay and the coastline with its beaches, dunes and great lakes.

Anyone can go from site to site at their own place. Some options permit to discover as well the Sauternais and Saint-Emilion. This great bike tour around Bordeaux is a real opportunity to see the best of the Gironde department. You ll have the chance to live an unique experience, through many areas .

The route that we suggest includes part of the routes of the Canal des 2 Mers by bike and the Vélodyssée. . This bike route follows small roads and paths along the Gironde, ideal for a magical stay with couples or friends! You can also come in family!

The development along the banks of the estuary still requires a final touches. So you will have to travel a few kilometers from small paths with more pronounced relief. In Blaye, you’ll take the ferry and after crossing the Médoc, your stay will end in the wine capital: Bordeaux.

Highlights

• The diversity of the Bordeaux vineyards
• The Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park
• The ocean coast and the Great Lakes of the Atlantic coast, from the Arcachon bay to Royan
• The Gironde estuary, wild, between limestone cliffs and wet meadows
• UNESCO-listed heritage all along the route

The Lot-et-Garonne welcomes you in an area full of history where you can enjoy many activities.. 150 tourist attractions, 42 bastides town, over 3 000 dovecotes, sumptuous castles, lush vegetation. You’ll be surprised, delighted but never tired!

The Dordogne also known by its old nam “Périgord” is one of the most renowned area in France. Bordered by the Lot to the east and the vineyards of the Gironde wich Saint-Emilion and Bergerac wines chateaux to the west and the Massif central in the north. The Dordogne is known worldwide for its prehistory and gastronomy and also for wine chateau. It is the only French department also strongly marked by a rich prehistoric past and many proofs dating back to the Middle Ages.

These two areas reflect all the values that create the region atmosphere offering its visitors a mosaic of preserved landscapes with an amazing diversity.

Take your bike and start the Dordogne bike tour! From « Agen », a friendly and lively town renowned for its canal bridge, the second longest in France and its famous prunes, then cycle through medieval “bastide” town and fortified castles like in the Hundred years war, pretty villages such as « Monpazier », « la Roque Gageac » and « Sarlat », classified “most beautiful villages of France”. Go through the small streets of its medieval fortified bastides and medieval villages! You will make a journey into the past with all the medieval campsites!

Ride on gentle rolling hills and fertile valleys through wild wood and pine forest. Authentic and convivial, these areas are ideal for green tourist lovers.

With Agen-Sarlat bike tour the gastronomy and local food are part of their Identity; don’t miss a taste of the typical dishes of the region (black truffles, mushrooms, foie gras, duck confit…) renowned worldwide. The gastronomy has never needed publicity to become famous!

Highlights

• The green valleys and orchards of Lot et Garonne
• The bastides of Monpazier and Monflanquin
• The Dordogne valley and its most beautiful villages: La Roque Gageac, Domme etc.
• The medieval city of Sarlat, jewel of Black Perigord
• An escape in prehistoric times at “Eyzies de Tayac” along the Vézère river

Come and discover the Atlantic Velodyssee bike tour from La Rochelle to Arcachon ! This Atlantic coast cycling route has been elected best cycling route in 2017! This cycle route begins in England and ends at the Spanish border.

The port of La Rochelle in Charente Maritime is the departure point. During your second day, on your two wheels you will discover the island of Ré, sandy beaches, marshes…On your third day you will head to the Royal city of Rochefort, at the mouth of the Charente, before reaching Marennes and its oyster farms. In the shade of pine trees, on a dream of a cycle path, you continue on to Royan. A ferry will take you across the Gironde to Pointe de Grave with your bike. You will follow the cycle paths through pine forests and between the ocean and great lakes of Lacanau or Hourtin, punctuated with charming seaside resorts such Soulac-sur-Mer and Lacanau Ocean. That will take you to the salt meadows and oyster farms so typical of Arcachon Bay.

Add an extra day to your bicycle tours in Arcachon to climb the 110 meters high sand dune of Pyla. Learn more about Europe’s tallest sand dune nestled between the Atlantic Ocean, an enormous pine forest, the Arcachon Bay, a sandbank and a peninsula! All these ingredients make it a unique landscape in Europe and probably throughout the world. It is sometimes described as a “menacing sand wall” or even called a “sand monster” swallowing up “parts of France”. If you’ve never heard of this dune, you will find a lot of interesting information and some stunning pictures.

Highlights

• A secure greenway on the entire itinerary
• The town of Rochefort, its royal rope factory and its transporter bridge
• The marshes of Marennes and the wild coast when arriving at Royan
• The endless beaches of the “Silver coast” and the great lakes and natural reserves of Médoc
• The softness of the Arcachon bay

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You will cycle along the Velodyssee to discover the island « Ile de Ré »! Wide sandy beaches, marshes, oyster farms or pine forests. You will continue your cycling holiday into backroads going through the Haute-Saintonge and Haute Gironde. Meeting with winemakers of the famous “Cognac” and “Pineau” of Charente will be an Highlight!

Then, you will cycle by superb Romanic churches, caves and some unique Gallo-Romanic sites. On your two wheels you will discover small ports on the estuary like Meschers sur Gironde, will stroll in city and charming villages like Talmont sur Gironde. This journey with various landscapes alternates bicycle paths trough forests and flat roads alongside streams of vineyards and cliffs, will allow you to discover the exceptional natural surrounding which will fulfil yourself with its diversity. the last cycling day will lead you from the Citadel of Blaye, the famous Margaux vineyard down to Bordeaux.

In the Royal city of Rochefort you’ll discover the “Corderie Royale”! Brouage citadel built by the French engineer Vauban, the marshes of Marennes, the oyster-farming port of La Tremblade and Royan.

You cross the Gironde Estuary by ferry to Lamarque and continue your bike trip across Médoc. Cycle along the seashore then through the vineyards where they grow numerous “Grands Crus” such as Château Margaux. You reach Margaux before getting to Bordeaux on your ride to discover this historic and lively city.

Highlights

• The towns of La Rochelle, Royan and Bordeaux.
• The transporter bridge over the Charente at Rochefort
• Cycle paths along the Atlantic and in the Marennes marshes
• The wild and unspoiled shores of the Gironde estuary
• The limestone cliffs of Meschers and their picturesque fishing huts
• The Vauban Citadel of Blaye

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The region of Bordeaux, located in sun drenched. South-western part of France is the perfect setting for a bike and wine tour. This cycling holiday leads to the biggest European estuary. Explore 2 different areas: first bike through the prestigious vineyards of the Medoc in the famous Bordeaux region. Take the “Wine road” of Médoc by bicycle, home of the most famous wine-growing chateaux in the world. Then cross the Gironde estuary by ferry to « Royan ». Continue your bike tour and enjoy the landscapes of « Charente-Maritime », « Haute-Saintonge » and « Haute Gironde ». Typical cliffs, villages of Talmont, Blaye or Bourg.

Meet winemakers of the famous “Cognac” and “Pineau” in « Charente ». Explore the diverse landscapes of the French countryside, visit superb Romanic churches in the towns, windmills, old castles and discover Gallo romanic sites. This cycle tour follows a mixture of bicycle paths through forests and flat roads alongside streams and vineyards allowing discovery of the exceptional natural and diverse surroundings of the region.

Set at the confluence of the Garonne River and the Gironde estuary. It is the most prolific and famous wine growing regions in Aquitaine. Caressed by Atlantic breezes, the vineyards that cover the rolling hills of the region have for centuries produced France’s most remarkable wines. Appellations such as Saint-Émilion, Margaux, Sauternes, Médoc and Pauillac have made Bordeaux wines world famous.

The Gironde estuary cycling tour through these famous wine regions: you will visit many of them and probably taste various excellent wines. Bordeaux does not only offer the finest wines; it is also home to finest, scrumptious, distinct tasting culinary specialties!

Highlights

• The Médoc wine route: Margaux, Moulis, Pauillac
• The boat trip across the largest estuary in Western Europe
• The limestone cliffs of Meschers and their picturesque fishing huts
• The Vauban Citadel of Blaye

This self-guided cycle tour begins in the capital of Bordeaux and ends in the inviting metropolis of Toulouse, but that’s not the only part of the story. Between them, you’ll pedalling through the spectacular Canal de Garonne, a lengthy 19th-century waterway and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, through quaint villages, blossoming countryside, and rows upon rows of highly cultivated vines. It’s a leisurely cycling holiday through both the traditionally rural and the fiercely industrial aspects of this fascinating French region.

As a cyclist ride out to meet man, nature, heritage and culture of the Gironde, Tarn and Garonne and Haute Garonne! The Garonne biking tour first thourgh the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards before exploring landscapes of the Green Way “Canal de Garonne”. Enjoy the wonderful tranquility which pervades the tunnel of greenery! Conviviality is surely one of the main features of the Green Way of the Garonne canal. There are many stopping places and bases for water activities, restaurants, bars abound. You won’t be starving or thirsty! Hitting the road on two wheels is a fantastic way to discover landscapes and viewtrips.

There’s no better way to understand the heart of southern France than to do the canal de Garonne cycling tour through it and feel the beat!

This bike road goes along waterways and past tidy, traditional towns such as Le Mas d’Agenais and Damazin. Enter the city of Agen by crossing a historic canal bridge. Ride along cycle routes, seeing several lock houses. At the village of Moissac, take time to explore the distinctive abbey and cloister. Leaving the Canal de Garonne bike path, you’ll ride to Montauban. Get back on the canal road cycling, which leads you to your destination, Toulouse.

Highlights

• The hilly landscapes of Entre-Deux-Mers with pretty medieval villages
• A pleasant cycle path between the canal and century-old plane trees punctuated with locks
• The many remarkable engineering works along the route, such as the Agen “Canal Bridge” The Cloitre of the Abbey of Moissac, at the mouth of the Tarn
• Toulouse, the “pink city”

An ideal Cycling tour for lovers of nature, gastronomy, wine and culture, between Bordeaux and Cahors. This bike tour along the Canal de Garonne and the Lot Valley.

First, the Canal de Garonne, classified World Heritage by Unesco, alternating bike paths and really small roads with flat reliefs. You will discover an exceptional natural setting that will fill you with the diversity of its landscapes. The countryside is rich and lush, full of orchards and corn fields, and not too challenging for most levels of cycling; there is also little in the way of large-scale urban development. You’ll find endless stacks of colourful corn cobs and plenty of fruit and nut growing, including sumptuous looking figs. The overall effect is like cycling though one limitless, beautifully tended, garden.

Then the Lot Valley winding between vineyards and orchards. Cycling aliong this river will make you discover the most unusual feature of the area is the multitude of fortified bastide towns. You will found here partly because in medieval times it was the front line between English-held Aquitaine and Capetian France. Both sides built these strongholds, walled communities where the first brave residents willing to construct and defend these places were granted perks such as a building plot and growing land.

This Bordeaux Cahors cycling tour will lead you across the Quercy, to Cahors. One night in this medieval town with its the old center, mysterious and captivating. Up to you to stay one more night in Cahors, in front of the famous “Pont de Valentré”, to get time to reach Saint-Cirq Lapopie, fascinating village on the Lot river bank. This cycling tour is perfect for couple, or family! the quintessential place to discover France by bike! Come as you are!

Highlights

• The hilly landscapes of Entre-Deux-Mers with pretty medieval city
• The greenway along the Garonne canal punctuated with charming locks
• The gentle Lot valley bordered by orchards, vineyards (cahors) and picturesque villages
• The medieval towns of Puy-l’Evêque and St-Cirq Lapopie overlooking the Lot river
• The famous Pont Valentré, gateway to Cahors

Cycle through this impressive wine area of France and follow the Great Wine Road, where the most famous chateaux are located.

The Bordeaux wines cycle tour starts on the left bank in the vineyard of Pauillac who provide a beautiful back-drop to an area of exceptional vines beauty. You’ll see most important châteaux as Château Mouton-Rothschild or Château Latour ( 1 Grand Cru classés in 1855) who attract tourists from all over the world. you’ll go through the Haut-Médoc and Margaux appelations where you could see Château Margaux ( first grothw also) before taking the ferry to cross the Gironde estuary to Blaye. The Bordeaux wines cycle tour continue along the Corniche Fleurie.

Biking alongside the river between Bourg and Blaye, this little road, once known as “route des Capitaines” is a real delight with its countless palm trees, pink laurels and oaks and vines. Don’t miss the Citadel of Blaye, built by Vauban. Discover the sunny slopes of the beautiful hills of the Entre-Deux-Mers, a succession of vineyards and prestigious monuments. We advice you that Blaye is one of the best quality price ratio wine!

From Bourg you’ll cycle through Saint-Émilion who is one of the most prestigious wine areas in the world. With more than 800 wine producers, an endless landscape of vineyards, and its vicinity to Bordeaux. It became one of the top destinations in the southwest of France. More than a million visitors arrive each year to explore the nine communes of the Saint-Émilion region. With so much excellent wine and beautiful châteaux, choosing which wineries to visit in Saint-Émilion can be a pleasure.

Stay in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion.

Highlights

• The greatest wines in the world: Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Petrus, Cheval blanc.
• The magnificent wine estates of Bordeaux, an alliance of tradition and modernity.
• The vineyard and village of Saint-Emilion, both listed as World Heritage
• The very pleasant “Entre-Deux-Mers” road bike.
• Bordeaux and the Cité du vin”, a major exhibition center for the international wine world

Burgundy cycling tour is home to some of the best known wines in the world. On your two wheels you’ll see the landscape is slightly hilly and very picturesque, dotted with medieval villages and historic towns. Some say that Burgundy is a little bit like Provence without the crowds. Burgundy cuisine is justly famous – snails, Charolais beef, Bress chicken and wonderful cheeses. The region of Burgundy won’t have any secrets for you!

This Burgundy cycling tour takes you through one of the most famous vineyards of France known as Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits. Your delightful road bike begins from Dijon to Beaune. You will start your tour in Dijon, capital of the Ducs of Burgundy (also famous for its mustard). From there, you’ll experience biking on marvelous “La Voie des Vignes” bike trail through well-maintained vineyards as famous as Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault or Pommard. This is a highlight for every cyclist. This cycle tour lets you stop in many wine chateaux you want. take a leisurely stroll through the valley.

Then cycling routes take you through Beaune, called the wine capital of Burgundy, and venture out from there more to the South through valleys. You’ll stay in the town of Beaune, the capital of Burgundy wine. It’s there you’ll visit the “Hospices de Beaune” a medieval hospital turned into one of France’s most prestigious historic landmarks. The Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune is a former charitable almshouse . It was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor of Burgundy, as a hospital for the poor.

Last night: Macon, while discovering a town, the first thing you do is to familiarise yourself, street by street you can ride. Strolling is the best way to discover the old Mâcon which is a mosaic where history and men have left their scattered touch, discreet but living! This cycle tours has a lot of backroads and road cycling which are waiting for you!

Highlights

• The Burgundy wine road and its wine-growing landscapes classified UNESCO
• The hilly landscapes of Saône et Loire
• The abbey and the national stud farm of Cluny
• The city of Beaune and its hospices

The Paris Cycling tour. This city of all the arts and capital of France, is the departure point of your self guided bike tour in the best of the Paris région. Discover must-see Castles, Vaux le Vicomte and its French gardens “à la française”, the Grand Trianon, the impressive castle of Fontainebleau. Pedal along the Seine, emblematic river winding through the area. Cycle through the imperial forest of Fontainebleau and explore the little villages that you will find you on your journey.

At the heart of the countryside of Paris, along cycle tracks, pedal at your own pace and enjoy the calm and atmosphere of the surroundings. The Paris Cycling tour takes you to the royal city of Dourdan and invite you to cycle in the vast forest of Rambouillet. You will discover impressive castles, fountains and gardens. From step to step, your biking tours in Paris, going through the valley of Chevreuse. It takes you to the History of France: the Palace of Versailles the king’s State Apartments in the 17th century where the Roi Soleil, King Louis XIV, awaits you. His masterpiece of french monarchy is fascinating.

Île de France is a huge tresure that make it a destination of choice for tourist. From the castle of Fontainebleau to the medieval city of Provins, both registered in the UNESCO World Heritage and from the valley of Chevreuse to Gardens of Versailles, the Hunting lodge of Louis XIV. These are centuries of history gathed together! Ile de France is the most beautiful museum in the world. But it’s also majestic forests, green valleys, nature protected, national parks, old royal residences…

Paris is waiting for you! Versailles‘s Palace will keep no secrets for you!

Highlights

• Peaceful country roads and yet so close to Paris
• The “Jardins à la Française” from “Le Nôtre” in Vaux le Vicomte castle, gardener of Louis IV
• The royal forests of Fontainebleau and Rambouillet and their castles
• The Chevreuse Valley, very popular with cyclists
• The exceptional finale in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles