Cycling accommodation and cycling holidays in France

Charleville-Mezières Ibis

Reliable chain hotel near the Trans-Ardenne bike path

Rue Louise Michel
08000 Villers-Semeuse
Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne

Price from: €65

Open: All year

Just south of the Charleville Mezières city centre, the Ibis offers a reliable, if predictable, place to stay. Onsite restaurant and lounge, plus outdoor terrace. Free wifi. While bikes cannot be taken into bedrooms, management says they can be locked in lounge areas and reception is staffed 24 hours. Charleville-Mezières is the starting point for the lovely Trans-Ardennes bike path, while the regional national park and Meuse Valley routes are also within easy reach.

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Épernay - ibis Épernay Centre Ville

Reliable city centre hotel with secure bike parking

19 Rue Chocatelle
51200 Épernay
Marne, Champagne-Ardenne

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Price from: €69

Open: Year-round

City centre hotel within easy reach of Reims and the vineyard bike routes of the Champagne region. Épernay is just over 20km south of Reims, and is on the southern edge of the wonderful Parc Naturel Régional de la Montagne de Reims. Management has confirmed this hotel has a dedicated area inside for secure bicycle parking; bikes can also be stored in rooms. Free wifi. Breakfast available. 65 rooms, making it suitable for groups.

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Essômes-sur-Marne - Chateau Thierry Hotel

Picturesque river views in the heart of the Champagne wine region

60 Avenue du Gén de Gaulle
02400 Essômes-sur-Marne
Aisne, Picardy

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Price from: €72

Open: Year round

Located just 20 metres from the historic town of Château-Thierry, this mid-range Ibis hotel has a terrace with views of the River Marne, as well as relaxing gardens, a bar, and restaurant serving traditional local cuisine. The cellars doors of Champagne are just up the road. All rooms either have river views or vineyard views. Bikes can be securely locked in the meeting room or kept overnight in your room. Free wifi. English spoken.

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Givet - Orchidee Rose B&B

Friendly B&B on the right bank of the Meuse River

41 Rue de Tivoli
08600 Givet
Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne (Grand Est)

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Price from: €71

Open: All year

We're told this is a clean but basic old-style French B&B run by a friendly local lady. On the Meuse River route. Scenic spot overlooking the river. Simple continental breakfast. Terrace and garden. Play area for kids. Doubles, triples and family rooms available.

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Langres - Le Chapitre Guesthouse

Small and elegant B&B on the Meuse River cycle route

1 rue de la Crémaillère
52200 Langres
Haute-Marne, Champagne-Ardennes (Grand Est)

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Price from: €94

Open: All year

Langres is stunning small town. Everything is walkable and encircled by ramparts dotted with artillery towers and punctured by fortified gates. This small B&B in the centre of Langres is a family-run affair. Régine, Etienne and their dog – a Basset Artésien Normand – greeted us with a wagging tail (the hound) and bottles of cold water. The water was particularly welcome after pedalling – and finally pushing – our loaded bikes up the steep hill between the station and Langres. The following morning we were packed off onto the Meuse Cycle Route with a picnic.
**Read our full review here**

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Monthermé - Hotel-Restaurant Les Boucles de Meuse

Friendly local hotel in a picture-postcard spot on the Meuse Cycle route

1 Rue du Lieutenant Barbaste
08800 Monthermé
Ardennes, Champagne-Ardennes (Grand Est)

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Price from: €60

Open: All year

Aerial views of Monthermé are the most popular postcards along this Ardennes stretch of the EuroVelo 19 Meuse Cycle Route. The small town is tucked around a dramatic hairpin in the river, one of the boucles or loops that give this stretch of the river – and the hotel – its name, with wooded hills rising up steeply on either side. Les Boucles de Meuse is a friendly local hotel that is used to welcoming cyclists. Rooms are clean and airy.
** We have stayed her – read our review **

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Monthermé – Camping Les Rapides de Phades

Small independent campsite on the Meuse River bike route

Route de Thilay
08800 Monthermé
Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne (Grand-Est)

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Price from: €15.90 for a cyclist with tent

Open: May 1 to September 30

Campsite des Rapides de Phade is in Monthermé in the heart of the Ardennes and on the EuroVelo 19 Meuse River bike route. It's a basic site located in the woods and near a stream. Tent pitches plus caravans and mobile homes for rent. Small shop.

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Montigny-le-Roi - Hotel Arcombelle

A convenient overnight stop on the Meuse River bike route

25 Avenue de Lierneux
52140 Montigny-le-Roi (Val-de-Meuse)
Haute-Marne, Champagne-Ardennes (Grand Est)

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Price from: €76

Open: All year

Slightly unprepossessing from the road, the hotel’s location is super handy for the Meuse bike route. It’s only a couple of kilometres off the route and although they are uphill, it means you have a stunning view over the surrounding countryside. With a bar, bistro and restaurant on site, there’s no need to ride further afield for food and drink. Two large, locked garages on the opposite side of the main road with loads of space to lock bikes.
**We've stayed here - read our review**

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Reims - Novotel Suites Reims Centre

Reliable city centre hotel close to the railway station and key sites

1 Rue Edouard Mignot
51100 Reims
Marne, Champagne-Ardennes (Grand-Est)

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Price from: €80

Open: All year

Much like any other Novotel in most respects, this hotel also has spacious rooms and is hugely handy for both the station and city centre sights. Buffet breakfast with a great spread with fruit, cereals and yoghurts as well as bread, cheeses, meat and croissants. There’s also a nice little courtyard garden for breakfasting al fresco in sunny weather. Ideally located for exploring the Champagne bike routes or the Meuse River route. Gated car park.
We've stayed here – read our review.

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Reims – Centre Cathedrale Mercure

4-star hotel with bike storage in France's Champange capital

31 Boulevard Paul Doumer
51723 Reims
Marne, Champagne-Ardenne

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Price from: €97

Open: All year

Comfortable 4-star hotel in the Reims city centre. Within easy reach of the train station, Gare de Reims. Free wifi. Fitness centre. Restaurant on site serving excellent local cuisine and wines. The restaurant bar has a large selection of local Champagnes. Bikes can be left in a luggage room.

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Reims – Novotel Reims Tinqueux

Mid-range hotel on the western edge of Reims

Route de Soissons
BP 12 Tinqueux Cedex
51431 Tinqueuux
Marne, Champagne-Ardenne

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Price from: €94

Open: All year

Four-star hotel with bar, restaurant, garden, terrace, outdoor swimming pool, play area, Xbox consoles and free wifi. Located on the western outskirts of Reims. Management says bikes can be securely locked inside the hotel, either in communal areas (there's 24-hour reception and security cameras), or in bedrooms.

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Sedan - Hotel Le Chateau Fort de Sedan

An impressive old stone fort hotel on Meuse Valley bike route

Porte des Princes
08200 Sedan
Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne (Grand Est)

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Price from: €90

Open: All year

Hotel Le Chateau Fort is an impressive Accueil Velo-rated hotel right on the Meuse Valley bike route. It's close to the centre of Sedan, an old fortified city, making it a handy and interesting stop. The rooms are well appointed with coffee machines and en-suite facilities, and the hotel has a really nice bar and restaurant and enclosed courtyard. This hotel is used often by riders on the Meuse route, so the staff here are used to welcoming cyclists. The building is a medieval fortress so something a little bit special and out of the ordinary at relatively affordable prices.
**We've stayed here - read our review**

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Thilay – Camping le Faucon

Basic local campsite set just off the Euro Velo 19 Muese bike route

Rue du Faucon
Nohan-sur-Semoy
08800 Thilay
Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne (Grand-Est)

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Price from: €3.50 a night for tent pitch for one rider

Open: From April 15

Camping le Faucon is a basic local campsite set around a lake with aquatic sports, including canoeing. It is popular with school and community groups, but it is also open to the public. Tent pitches as well as fixed base tents for rent. Small shop and snack bar. Ideal for the Euro Velo 19 Meuse River route.

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Troyes - Le Petit Saint-Julien

Acceuil velo B&B just minutes away from the centre of Troyes

22 rue du petit Saint-Julien
10800 Saint-Julien-les-Villas, Troyes
Aube, Champagne-Ardenne (Grand Est)

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Price from: €75

Open: All year

Friendly B&B with two double bedrooms in a private building each with an en-suite bathroom. There is also a terrace and garden. Ideal for couples or small families who would like to stay with locals. The station at Troyes is just 3km away. Accueil velo accredited. There's also free private parking for anyone arrivig by car. Free wifi.

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All accommodation has been checked to ensure it meets our cycle-friendly criteria. We also deal with tour operators personally before adding them to the site. To recommend a great French cycling holiday or a nice bike-friendly place to stay, please email lyn@freewheelingfrance.com