Cycling in France

France is the world's most visited country, and for good reason. Its rich variety of classic cuisine, unique culture, amazing scenery and picturesque landscapes makes it an ideal destination and cycling in France is a terrific way to discover all its delights.

From the biggest attractions to its best-kept secrets, exploring France by bike lets you get up close and personal with this one-of-a-kind part of the world. See the royal chateaux of the Loire Valley, the unspoilt Mediterranean island of Corsica or sample the grand crus of the ancient wine-growing regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis and more.

Whatever you want from your holiday, getting to see France from the saddle helps you to notice and appreciate the little things - the quirks, sights and smells that you wouldn't otherwise get if travelling by car. You'll be provided with clear directions by our GPS app, with excellent accommodation taken care of by our local experts, who will be on hand to help during your cycling holiday.

With over 20 unique and memorable tours from which to choose, we've hand-picked the absolute best selection of wonderful and diverse routes in this beautiful country for you to enjoy. View them below or get in touch if you have any questions. To learn more about our holidays and destinations, visit our blog.

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TYPES OF FRENCH CYCLING HOLIDAYS

We offer a range of cycling holidays in France, with types of tour available to suit all tastes.

Self-guided cycling holidays in France

A self-guided French cycling holiday lets you and your group take the reins and explore your chosen destination your own way. Following directions provided by our own GPS-enabled app, you'll be riding our top-spec bikes along a range of routes, between picturesque sights, towns, villages and, often, your accommodation. We'll take care of your luggage and longer transfers.

As well as a bike, we'll give you a repair kit and full briefing before you embark on your adventure and, if you need any assistance, our team members won't be far away.

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Guided cycling holidays in France

Our guided French cycling tours see a local expert Headwater employee lead you and your group of like-minded travellers.

They'll provide you with not just directions but invaluable information on the local area, letting you really get to know your surroundings, the culture and history. In between trips, you'll have time to yourself, too - plenty of time to get to know your fellow group members or enjoy some solo exploration.

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Cycling holidays in the south of France

We offer several cycling holidays through the south of France - a region renowned for its great weather, pretty and rustic architecture, wonderful wines and gorgeous cuisine. Our trips include exploring the medieval towns and hilltop villages of Provence, a region dotted with wineries and home to colourful hillsides awash with bright flowers.

Luxury cycling holidays in France

All our cycling holidays in France are luxurious, featuring quality yet quirky accommodation and excellent cuisine. If you want to upgrade your travel to first class, we can typically accommodate this, too, whether that's private flights, first-class tickets or otherwise. Get in touch and we'll see how we can help to bring even more luxury to your trip.

WHERE TO GO CYCLING IN FRANCE

Whatever your dream holiday, we have cycling trips to France to suit all ages and desires.

A particular favourite of our many bike tours of France is the Cotes du Ventoux package, which offers gentle cycling between the vineyards of the Cotes-du-Rhone and Ventoux appellations. This vacation will take you along quiet country lanes, across plains and gentle foothills, offering breathtaking views of Mount Ventoux.

Each hotel for this and all of our other cycling holidays in France is carefully chosen, with many locations offering a pool and the finest cuisine - ideal for evening relaxation after a day exploring on your bike.

There are so many areas of this stunning country that we would recommend that you visit, and you'll find a wide selection of cycling holidays in the most scenic regions of France here at Headwater. From Brittany's Emerald Coast to the villages of the Luberon in Provence, and other packages including the Dordogne, the Loire Valley, Burgundy and Alsace, there is a route for every taste and ability, including more focused gastronomic and cultural cycling trips across France.

If you think that you've found the perfect trip, hit the appropriate 'View Holiday' button for full holiday details, or take a look at our activities section for further information about how our self-guided cycling holidays in France work. As flights from across from the UK take only a couple of hours, you'll be at your destination and enjoying your next adventure in no time!

Why book with Headwater?

Choose Headwater and enjoy cycling in France with all details squared away. We not only provide you with the best locations, itineraries and travel options possible, but will always be on hand to make sure that everything goes swimmingly. Here are just some of the reasons why we're renowned for our French cycling holidays:

• We're flexible - Fancy travelling first class, via train, or via tandem or electric bike during your tour? Just get in touch and our team will be happy to help adapt your cycling holiday in France to your specific needs.
• We're award-winning - We've been awarded from the Best Travel Company for Central & Western Europe and Culinary & Wine Holidays from the British Travel Awards, in no small part due to the quality of our French tours.
• We're sustainable - We make sure that all our tours give back to the environment, so much so that we are on track to become Nature Net Positive by 2024. You can learn more about how we plan to become more sustainable via our People, Places and Planet Plan.
• Luxury accommodation - All our hotels are high-quality. They have great locations near to sights, restaurants or areas of beauty, and often come with great quirks that make your trip even more unforgettable. They're usually locally operated, too, so that you can be sure that your trip is benefitting the local community.
• Excellent food - A cycling trip to France is high on the list of many epicureans, so we've made sure that our holidays take you through regions awash with delicious food and drink. Tour vineyards and taste delectable wines, indulge in rich, hearty peasant cuisine, or enjoy fine dining. Whatever your tastes, our team is on hand with recommendations.