CYCLING HOLIDAYS
in France

Driving isn't always the best way to explore a region, not in intimate detail, anyway. But get on a bike, sort out the map and head off along narrow country lanes, and you'll discover much about France that you would other miss, not least a range of small village eateries that are perfect for a 'Plat du Jour' halt...just don't drink too much wine.

There is an increasing number of companies offering cycling holidays in France, and I can personally vouch for the splendid organisation of Susi Madron's 'Cycling for Softies', but others are getting in on the act, too.

Headwater are a long-established company and offer a massively wide range of cycling holidays, a good number of which make the most of the attractive landscapes of France, especially in the Loire valley, Provence, Burgundy, the Lot valley and the Dordogne.

www.headwater.com

‘Cycling for Softies’ organise cycling holidays throughout France, and will arrange as much or as little of the trip as you wish. Each itinerary is planned, exclusively for you, according to your personal requests, the hotel closing days and room availability.

www.cycling-for-softies.co.uk

Whatever your fitness level or experience Limousin Cycling Holidays & Bonkersfrog Activity Holidays have a cycling, walking or activity holiday to suit you.

www.limousincyclingholidays.com

With BELLE FRANCE cycling holidays, every day has a carefully planned itinerary - the pace at which you travel is up to you. Cycling holiday distances range between 10 and 40 miles, perfectly manageable considering the average cycle speed is between 6 to 8 miles per hour – or much faster with the wind behind you!

Cycle the Dordogne

Self-guided Cycling and Walking Tours in South-West France

Fantastic cycling, delicious food, fine wines and gorgeous scenery

Owners live and operate in the area