CYCLING IN FRANCE

Here is our range of cycling holidays in France

On our cycling holidays in France you move on between hotels every two days, and we transport your bags, so when you're cycling you don't need to carry a lot in your panniers and you're free to explore France to its fullest. In-between days are a great opportunity for local exploring or for relaxing by the pool! We've a wide range of cycling holidays in France to choose from, for all abilities. Cycling in France offers easy cycling along the shores of Brittany, to a varied, winding routes through the Jura vineyards - and much more besides! Simply follow the links below for further information on each cycling holiday in France.

For full holiday details click on the appropriate cycling holiday. France offers a range of activity holidays, take a look at our activities section for further information or visit our cycling holidays section to find out how cycling in France with Headwater works.

  Cycling holiday, France
 Alsace :  Rivers and Vineyards Cycling

Wonderfully and off-the beaten track varied cycling: world-famous vineyards, cherry orchards, traffic-free riverside trails Gothic cathedrals, Mediaeval castles, Renaissance squares, cosy winstubs and fairytale houses ablaze with window boxes of geraniums Wonderful cuisine - including a Michelin-starred restaurant at Rouffach Gothic splendours of Strasbourg, Colmar and Freibourg

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

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 Brittany :  Bays of Brittany Cycling

Gentle, mainly flat pedalling; quiet coastal and country lanes; short distances Magnificent sandy beaches; superb picnic spots Exceptionally friendly hotels: full of character and contrasts, great food Renaissance village of Locronon, setting for Polanski’s “Tess” Ancient Breton capital, Quimper Masses of choice for families with children

1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.

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 Brittany :  Emerald Coast Cycling

Marvellously varied cycling; interest-packed route, spectacular views Sensational coastal scenery: white sand beaches, hidden coves, emerald seas, colourful fishing villages Friendly hotels, great cuisine, swimming most days An eclectic architectural mix: classic Roman, elaborate Romanesque and flamboyant Gothic

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, friendly/quirky. Good for: art/culture/history, local culture.

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 Burgundy :  Abbeys and Vineyards Cycling

Gentle, undemanding cycling: options for more challenging routes too World-famous vineyards, superb local cuisine; excellent value for money Great abbeys, elegant châteaux, flower bedecked villages, hidden meadows Roman and Romanesque; Gothic and Renaissance; Historic Auxerre, one of the finest mediaeval towns in France

1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, gastronomic food. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.

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 Burgundy :  Classic Burgundy Cycling

Wonderful regional cuisine; world-famous wines; hotels full of character Exceptionally varied cycling: riverside trails, country lanes, Morvan National Park Pretty half-timbered villages, fortified towns full of historic interest; beautiful Gothic churches, superb Renaissance châteaux Christendom’s finest Romanesque abbey at Vézelay

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 11 days (10 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our tour only 'lite' holiday.

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 Provence :  Heart of Provence Cycling

Explore timeless Provence, unchanged for centuries Characterful hotels – all with swimming pools – great food Full of historic, cultural and romantic interest Poppy fields, vineyards, lavender, parasol pines, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year Wonderful views as far as the Med to Mont Ventoux

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries, local culture.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.

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 Provence :  Provence Gastronomic Cycling

Wonderfully varied hotels, most with private pools, gastronomic cuisine throughout Easy cycling on Provençal plains and foothills France’s most extensive Roman site - dating to 2,500BC - at Vaison-la-Romaine; Mediaeval Seguret, one of the prettiest villages in France World-famous Côtes de Rhone vineyards: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise

Upper 1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

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 Provence :  Secret Provence Cycling

Ancient villages, sleepy squares, cascading fountains; olive groves, vineyards and scented lavender fields Wonderfully varied hotels – all with private pools Superb Mediterranean cuisine; world-famous wines; watersports galore Lac de St Croix, Gorges du Verdon, Tourtour Choice of 8 or 10 night holiday

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries, local culture.

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 The Dordogne :  Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling

Dramatic river valleys, mediaeval towns, fairytale châteaux, prehistoric sites Cycle along the banks of the Vézère, Dordogne, Beaune and Borreze rivers Excellent hotels - swimming pools at all Special gastronomic menus; world-famous wine discoveries Lovely temperate climate, ideal for cycling

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

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 The Jura :  Cycling the Jura Wine Route

Extraordinary beautiful and diverse landscapes: shady forests, boundless vines, fertile valleys, traffic-free lanes Excellent hotels, all with pools; superb local cuisine Flower-decked wooden villages, bustling mediaeval towns, ancient abbeys and Renaissance châteaux Limestone caves, cascading waterfalls, lazy rivers, stunning views everywhere!

Upper 2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.

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 The Loire :  Chateaux of the Loire Cycling

Lovely peaceful cycling: open countryside, vineyards, riverside towns, charming villages Magic triangle of the Loire, Cher and Cisse rivers World-famous châteaux: 800 years of historic interest Attractive hotels – swimming pools 4 out of 8 nights Centuries-old troglodyte dwellings near Amboise

Lower 2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

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 The Loire :  Loire Gastronomic Cycling

Gourmet food, wonderful wines, 2 nights in a luxurious ssss château with pool set in 25 hectares of parkland overlooking the Loire Easy flat cycling: majestic rivers, royal forests, world-famous vineyards, quiet rural roads France’s greatest châteaux: Amboise, Blois, Chenonceau Wine tasting opportunities galore; swimming in most places

Lower 1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.

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 The Lot & Aveyron :  Classic Lot Cycling

Wonderfully varied cycling; interest-packed route, stunning views Pretty little villages, great bastide towns, sleepy farming hamlets unchanged for centuries - it’s as though you’ve the countryside to yourselves! Excellent hotels throughout – private swimming pools at all - excellent regional cuisine Contrasting rivers: the majestic Lot, the gurgly little Célé, the stunningly beautiful Aveyron Gorges

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 11 days (10 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our tour only 'lite' holiday.

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 The Lot & Aveyron :  Hidden Valleys Cycling

Dramatic unspoiled scenery: imposing riverside cliffs, forgotten valleys, beautiful pink/ gold hill villages, very few tourists Riverside, country and plateau landscapes: perfect for unhurried cycling - great views everywhere! Friendly hotels – pools at 2 out of 3 - delicious cuisine World-famous prehistoric caves at Pech’Merle; mediaeval Figeac, cliffhanging Rocamadour

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.

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