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Search for accommodation:Friendly hotel near the Nantes Brest Canal confluence with the Ballet river
41 Rue du Général de Gaulle
56300
Pontivy
Morbihan, Brittany
Price from: €72
Open: All year
Hotel du Chateau Pontivy has been recommended to us by cyclists who stayed here. "It's on the Nantes-Brest Canal and cycle friendly with an outside locked storeroom. It was very welcoming and near the centre," they write. It's owned by Marie and Christophe Gautier, who have run the hotel since 2017. Rooms are clean and modern, and all are acessed by an elevator. There's an on-site bar. Daily buffet breakfast. Free public parking if you're arriving by car or campervan. The hotel is a 10-minute walk to the city centre for evening meals or sightseeing, and 1.2km from the Pontivy train station. Free wifi.
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Budget hotel with secure parking on the outskirts of town
Budget option for exploring Brittany. The Ibis Budget Pontivy (formerly Etap Hotel) is basic but clean. Good for groups, with rooms for 1-4 people with private shower and toilet. Air-conditioned. Free wifi. Buffet breakfast. Bike parking provided in an enclosed garage.
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3-star hotel close to the Loire-Atlantique coast
Rue Jean Monnet
44210
Pornic
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €85
Open: Year-round
3-star hotel on the west coast of Pays de la Loire, just under 30km south of Saint-Nazaire. Family friendly. On-site restaurant. Other facilities include a spa and gym. Bike storage in a secure basement garage with coded access.
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Eco-hotel on the beautiful Atlantic Coast in Brittany
Le Chateau de Sable, on the Atlantic Coast in Brittany just 30km north-west of Brest, is located on a stretch of protected coastline. An eco-hotel, it also offers a wellness centre with spa and sauna. Tearoom and quality restaurant on site. Rooms have either sea or garden views. Continental breakfast. The staff tell us they can always find safe and secure bike parking inside the hotel – just email or phone ahead after you make your booking.
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Apartments near Perpignan and the Spanish border
Rue Eric Tabarly
Quai Vasco de Gama
66700
Argelès-sur-Mer
Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon
Price from: €65
Open: Year round
Studios and apartments sleeping up to 6 people and offering basic but affordable accommodation. Fully furnished with kitchenettes. Choose between harbour and mountain views. 300 metres from the beach and handy to Perpignan, and the road south to the Spanish border. The apartments are run by Pierre & Vacances, which allows guests to lock bikes safely in their rooms overnight. Wifi available at a surcharge. Also onsite: games room and table tennis, children's playground, massage, outdoor pool.
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Good stop on the Flow Velo route from Rochefort to Saintes
16 Rue du Tumulus
17350
Port-d'Envaux
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €75
Open: All year
Handily placed on the La Flow cycle route between Rochefort and Saintes and around a 40 minute drive from the beach or Cognac. The B&B is family run and you can bathe in the swimming pool surroounded by trees and countryside. A continental breakfast is available and you can enjoy on the terrace during the warmer months. All bedrooms have en suites. You can also hire bikes here if you are not travelling on your own.
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Treat yourself to some luxury after a day out on the bike in Corsica
Domaine de la Pointe
20166
Porticcio
Corse-du-Sud, Corsica
Price from: €144
Open: Year round
Set in a stunning location on Ajaccio Bay and the Sanguinaires Islands in Corsica, the Sofitel Golfe d'Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa is the perfect place to unwind after a day out on Corsica's hilly roads. Unrestricted sea views, private beach, heated outdoor pool, onsite spa and fitness centre. Wifi, satellite TV. Onsite restaurant with international and local cuisine. Lockable room available for bike storage. Electric bike hire also available.
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Campsite with self-catering cabins perfectly placed for the Canal du Midi
Avenue des Mûriers
34420
Portiragnes
Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon
Price from: £30 per cabin per night
Open: March 28 - September 28
Les Sablons is good base from which to access the cycle routes along the Canal du Midi, which crosses the River River Orb at Béziers, 14km away. The campsite also has direct access to the beach Portiragnes for a relaxing swim after a day's riding. Cycling tours of the local area can be arranged on-site. Click below to find out more about the fixed tents and cabins sleeping up to 8 people, or click here if you have your own tent or campervan.
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Mountain views from this family run hotel
Porto Ota lies near the World Heritage-listed Scandola Nature Reserve with its stunning sheer cliffs, hidden grottos or calanques, and numerous rock stacks soaring from the coast line with distinctive red hues. The town is about half way between Calvi and Ajaccio. The hotel is a comfortable and friendly place close enough to the action, but just tucked away enough to enjoy the views away from the crowds. All rooms come with air-conditioning and free wifi is available.
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Hotel used by pro riders on the east bank of the river Loire
If it's good enough for the pros who've parked their bus here during the TDF, then it's probably good enough for the rest of us too. Hôtel le Relais de Pouilly is a three-star hotel on the east bank of the Loire south of Nevers. The onsite restaurant serves a hearty regional menu (which you can eat on the terrace in summer). Don't forget to try the local Pouilly-Fume wine, made from sauvignon blanc grapes just up the road (the hotel can arrange cellar tastings). This is a really family-friendly hotel, with an outdoor play area ever-popular with mini guests. Free wifi. Singles, doubles and triples. French and English spoken.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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A peaceful place to enjoy the Puy de Dome region
19, route de Clermont
63122
Saint-Gènes-Champanelle, near Clermont-Ferrand
Auvergne
Price from: €69
Open: All year
We stayed here on the way back from a trip to the Alps and found it a pleasant and welcoming base for exploring France's volcano region. We had a lovely room with a view (OK, so it was misty and we couldn't see much, but I'm sure it was lovely). The restaurant served beautiful local and regional produce with lots of options. There is secure bike storage and also local hire available through reception. Games area with table tennis and table football. Doubles, triples, quad and quin rooms, making it ideal for cycling groups or those wanting to split the costs of their accommodation. Packed lunches for panniers also available on request.
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Handy hotel for cycling the famous volcanoes of Auvergne
Logis Volcan Sancy Spa has 8 comfortable, spacious and fully-equipped bedrooms, 2 of which are suites. There is also a restaurant featuring regional dishes. The hotel provides a good base for exploring routes around the surrounding dormant volcanoes. Just 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and 15 minutes from Vulcania theme park. Bike storage available for cyclists.
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Charming Alpine campsite with views over a national park
Les Landes
05290
Puy St Vincent
Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Phone: +33 (0)4 92 22 29 03
Email: info@camping05.com
Price from: €9.50
Open: June 1 until September 15
We just love the sound of this place. This green and lush campsite is situated on the border of the Ecrins, one of only 10 national parks in France. The site is at an altitude of 1450 metres, meaning that you can literally ride stunning mountain routes from the door. This is mountain camping as it’s meant to be. From your pitch you’ll be able to see the rocks of the Ecrins, as well as beautiful valleys and the glacier of Pelvoux. A three-star campsite, Camping Croque Loisirs is clean, with hot showers and a good friendly service (speaking French, English, Dutch and German). Most of the 50 pitches have access to electricity and there are several water taps. Every morning you can also buy fresh bread, a great way to start your day. The campsite is part of a sports initiative run by an enthusiastic group of Dutch people wo are passionate about sharing the Southern Alps. They can help you plan your rides (GPS maps and stacks of local knowledge), or take on their own bucketlist cols challenge that includes Galibier, Izoard and a bunch of other Tour de France climbs.
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Recently renovated rooms with mountain views in Cathar country
25, Boulevard Charles De Gaulle
11500
Quillan
Aude, Languedoc-Rousillon (Occitanie)
Price from: €90
Open: All year
Hotel La Chaumiere is a well-equipped hotel that's ideal for lovers of Cathar architecture. Peaceful surroundings with lots to do in the nearby gorges and forests. There are great road and mountain bike routes in this relatively quiet and unspoilt area of the Pyrenees. The Hotel La Chaumiere has an onsite restaurant serving regional cuisine. Double, triple and family rooms available, making it versatile accommodation for groups. Some rooms have views of the Pyrenees. The annual Figure of Hate sportive is held in nearby Axat, making this an ideal base.
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Self-catering accommodation ideal for families and groups
Allée de Lanniron
29000
Quimper
Finistère, Brittany
Price from: €99 for studios for 3 people, €159 for 6-person cabins
Open: March 31 to November 5
Orangerie de Lanniron is a 38-hectare estate near Quimper with an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub and an on-site golf course. It comprises independent self-catering studios and cottages, as well as mobile homes. The beaaches of Bénodet and Fouesnant are a day ride away (approx 15km). The studios are set in a renovated farmhouse, while the mobile homes have their own terrace and living area. Breakfast available at Orangerie de Lanniron and there is also an on-site snack bar. Restaurant also on site. Camping also available.
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Located 50km SW of Paris and ideal for the Veloscenie bike route
Route du Château d'eau
78120
Rambouillet
Ile-de-France
Price from: €15 per night for a tent pitch. Safari tent and cabin prices vary with the season and need a minimum 2-night stay
Open: From April
The Huttopia Rambouillet campsite is in the Yvelines in the heart of the vast Rambouillet forest south-west of Paris near the Veloscenie Paris to Mont-St Michel bike route. There are tent pitches, fixed safari-style tents and cabins. Enjoy walks or rides in the forest and visit the two neighbouring regional parks: the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Park and the Véxin Regional Park. There are also some creature comforts here including a swimming pool, and a cafe/bar area that serves food. There is also a summer activity programme for both children and adults. Certified Accueil Vélo for cycling holidays. There are special rates for anyone riding the Veloscenie.
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Town centre hotel within easy reach of the Nantes-Brest Canal
14 bis rue des Douves
35600
Redon
Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
Price from: €49-€91
Open: All year
Nothing warms my heart more than when a hotel proudly proclaims that it has parking for you and your bike. Hotel Asther is in the heart of Redon and ideally located for the Nantes-Brest Canal. Close to the train station. Free wifi. Friendly small hotel with 15 rooms. Singles, twins/doubles, triples and family rooms. French and English spoken.
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Reliable city centre hotel close to the railway station and key sites
1 Rue Edouard Mignot
51100
Reims
Marne, Champagne-Ardennes (Grand-Est)
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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4-star hotel with bike storage in France's Champange capital
31 Boulevard Paul Doumer
51723
Reims
Marne, Champagne-Ardenne
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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Mid-range hotel on the western edge of Reims
Route de Soissons
BP 12 Tinqueux Cedex
51431
Tinqueuux
Marne, Champagne-Ardenne
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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Bargain basement budget hotel accommodation near the Moselle River
On the N57 north of Remiremont, providing easy access to the River Moselle. More than 40 basic rooms sleeping up to 3 people at super budget prices. Shared toilets and shower facilities. 30km from Lac Gérardmer and mountain bike centre La Bresse. Free wifi. All-you-can-eat breakfast. Management advises bikes can be stored in rooms. The hotel's parent website has a best-price guarantee so it's always worth comparing prices.
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Hotel with self-catering apartments for individuals and groups
Studios and apartments for up to 4 people near the Rennes city centre. Each room includes a fully equipped kitchenette with hot plates, fridge and microwave, though a full buffet breakfast is also available each morning in the hotel dining room. Free wifi. The hotel advises that bikes can be securely locked in the hotel's private underground car park. The official website has a best-price guarantee.
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City chain hotel offering a comfortable and reliable night's rest
1 Rue Paul Louis Courier
35106
Rennes
Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
Price from: €89
Open: All year
Centrally located hotel in Rennes, providing good access to city attractions. Located in a renovated printing press, the hotel features elegant décor. Each room has tea and coffee making facilities, plus mini bar. Free soft drinks. Onsite cocktail and snack bar. Full buffet breakfast available every morning, and hot meals available upon request. Free wifi. Management advises that bikes can be locked securely inside the hotel.
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Beautiful hotel with stunning views in the heart of the vineyards
Rue Klee Osterbergweg
68150
Ribeauvillé
Bas-Rhin, Alsace (Grand Est)
Price from: €145
Open: All year
Le Clos Saint-Vincent is a 4-star hotel that's popular with cyclists on the Alsace wine route. It is used by a number of cycling tour companies, so it is very welcoming towards riders. Roughly 15km north of Colmar, it's a great base for exploring the Alsace vineyards. In fact, it's right in the middle of them, with stunning views of the surrounding vines. There is an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine (you can eat in the dining room or on the terrace – both have views of the countryside out over the Vosges mountains). There is also a wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub (and massages!)
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Self-catering apartments overlooking the beautiful river Dronne
D99 Villetoureix
24600
Riberac
Dordogne, Aquitaine
Price from: €205 per apartment per night
Open: All year
This is a lovely base from which to explore the borders of the Dordogne and the Charente. Moulin de Larcy has three self-contained apartments, with communal gardens and an outdoor pool. Each apartment has beautifully outfitted kitchen and dining areas, plus private bathrooms (with bath robes!) Barbecue area. Free wifi. Moulin de Larcy has its own fleet of bikes which are free for guest use. There's also great walking and canoeing nearby. Close to Dordogne bike routes and also within reach of the Tour of Charente. The owners can prepare packed lunches for your pannier.
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Family friendly campsite between Angers and Tours
Lac de Rillé
37340
Rillé
Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Price from: €27 per night for pitch for two people. Safari tent and cabin prices vary with the season and need a minimum 2-night stay
Open: April 6 to November 5
Huttopia Lac de Rillé is ideal for anyone cycling the Loire Valley. It's located between Angers and Tours on the EuroVelo 6 bike route. Pool. Lovely natural setting by a lake and forests. Camp pitches as well as fixed tents and cabins. Swimming pools. Family friendly. Close to local chateaux.
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Bike-friendly hotel on the Alsace wine route
This is an ideal spot for exploring the Alsace wine route – and with its own fleet of (electric) bikes, it's safe to say the Hotel Le Schoenenbourg is pretty bike-friendly. (I love how the bikes are parked near the pool in the photo!) The hotel is eco-friendly. There are a range of options for individual riders, groups and families, with standard rooms through to duplex suites. Disabled access rooms. Pool and terrace. Free wifi. Tea and coffee facilities in the rooms (we like that!) French and English spoken.
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Set among the beautiful gorges of the Tarn
Lieu-dit Peyrelade
12640
Rivière-sur-Tarn
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Price from: €20 for a pitch, prices of cabins and fixed tents vary
Open: Until September
Camping Le Peyrelade is a 4-star campsite along the river and under the cliffs of the Grandes Causses Natural Park amid the magnificent Tarn gorges. The long river beach is ideal for swimming, fishing and white water sports. The campsite also boasts a heated pool, a programme of activities for the kids and evening entertainments including singers, musicians and magic shows. Pitches plus canvas bungalows, mobile homes and chalets for rent. Snack bar and restaurant for takeaway pizzas.
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Bike-friendly hotel on the Atlantic Coast La Vélodyssée bike route
1-3 Rue Begon
17300
Rochefort
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes
Price from: €69
Open: Year-round
This hotel was recommended to us by readers who were cycling the Atlantic Coast La Vélodyssée bike route. 'A cycle-friendly hotel with a locked storeroom outside. Easy access from EuroVelo 1 and easy access to centre of Rochefort,' they wrote. Close to the train station. Free wifi. 24-hour reception. 40km from La Rochelle. Buffet breakfast.
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Friendly accueil velo-accredited hotel in the town centre
10, av. Lafayette., 17300 Rochefort SUR MER
17300
Rochefort
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle Aquitaine)
Price from: €55 single rooms, €61-€93 doubles, twins and triples. Breakfast €9
Open: All year
Logis Hotel Lafayette a warm and welcoming bike-friendly hotel in the Rochefort town centre, just a short walk from the maritime museum and the famed Hermione frigate. The hotel is owned by cyclists (we parked our bikes in the garage with their bikes), and has accueil velo accreditation through the tourist board. As with most French hotels that aren't B&Bs, breaksfast costs extra (it's big enough to power a day on the bike). Wifi is fast and free (I'm writing this from the hotel), and the rooms are clean and comfortable. This is a great mid-range option for anyone cycling through Rochefort. (I'll post a full review here soon). ** We've stayed here – read our review. **
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Reliable local hotel with B&B and apartments in historic Rodez
1 Rue Beteille
12000
Rodez
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €56
Open: All year
Hotel du Midi is located in the centre of historic Rodez, around 1km from the train station (direct links to Paris and Toulouse). It's in an ideal location just opposite the town’s Notre Dame Cathedral (some rooms have views of the cathedral). Breakfast buffet + onsite restaurant serving local cuisine. Free wifi. There are singles, doubles and triples, as well as a self-catering apartment option (it sleeps 5). The hotel has been recommended by cyclists who stayed there.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Riverside campsite on the French Riviera
690 Chemin du Moulin des Iscles
83520
Roquebrune-sur-Argens
Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €22 for a pitch; prices of self-catered cottages and tents vary
Open: March 20-October 31
Camping Le Moulin des Iscles is a 3-star campsite on the banks of a river at Roquebrune-sur-Argens, near the popular coastal holiday retreat of Fréjus. It has tent and touring pitches, plus self-catered mobile home and canvas bungalows for rent. Heated outdoor pool and spa. Family activities in summer. This is a great base from which to explore the varied landscapes of the Côte d’Azur. Ride to the local lake, go walking in the mountains or cycle through friendly local villages and vineyards. Oh and around 12km from the beaches of the Riviera. Wifi. Shop. Bar and restaurant.
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Bike-friendly family hotel in Roscoff with good views and nice rooms
27 Place Lacaze Duthiers
29680
Roscoff
Finistère, Brittany
Price from: €81
Open: Year round
The same family has run the Grand Hotel Talabardon, which sits on the pensinula overlooking the bay and the port, since 1890. Handy for ferry links, as well as to Brittany's excellent network of bicycle routes (including the Tour de Manche cross-Channel route). Good starting point for the Euro Velo 1 Atlantic Coast route or if you're riding across northern France on the EuroVelo 4. Reception round-the-clock, lift, restaurant serving local dishes (specialising in seafood and panoramic views). Free wifi. Safe and luggage storage. Bikes available for hire.
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Stylishly decorated 3-star hotel in the centre of Roscoff
This contemporary and recently refurbished 3-star hotel in the middle of Roscoff is just 100 metres from the harbour. It is Accueil Velo-rated for welcoming cyclists. Close to town centre. Handy for ferry ports and Brittany's popular bike routes (including the long-distance Euro Velo 1 + Euro Velo 4 routes). Family rooms available for groups. Free wifi. Private garage for secure parking, plus luggage store. Garden and roof-top terrace for relaxing. Multilingual staff.
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Stylish Art Deco hotel right in the centre of Roubaix
22 avenue Jean-Baptiste Lebas
59100
Roubaix
Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Price from: €83
Open: All year
Situated in the very heart of Roubaix, the Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel is an Art Deco style building with archetypal mouldings, columns and glass work. Both stylish and charming, it's just 500m from the TGV station but also an easy ride from Lille and the Eurostar terminal. There's a sauna for tired muscles, a restaurant serving local cuisine and a bar area. Free wifi. Management advises there is a lockable garage for bike store. The official booking website has a best-price guarantee. Book early for Easter weekend and the Paris-Roubaix race.
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In the heart of Rouen's historic town centre
Rouen is one of France's most famous cities, having been the place where Joan of Arc was famously burned to death in 1431 (she was tied to a pillar at the Vieux-Marché). Hôtel Littéraire Gustave Flaubert was recently renovated and boasts all the mod-cons. It's well-located for Notre Dame Cathedral, the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the Seine river banks. An underground garage is available for the storage of bikes (the hotel is registered as Accueil Velo with the local tourist board and also offers e-bike hire). For leisure or day riders, the city also has an excellent bike scheme called Cy'clic. Unlimited free wifi and the staff speak French and English.
Photo: ©Hôtel Littéraire Gustave Flaubert
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Welcoming accommodation option near the Atlantic Coast beach
6 Place Foch
17200
Royan
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes
Price from: €53
Open: All year
Cyclists who stayed here recommended this Royan hotel to us. It's a basic but clean budget option that's ideal for the Atlantic Coast bike path as well as the start of the Canal des 2 Mers bike route that joins the Atlantic Coast to the Mediterranean via Bordeaux and Toulouse. There are double and twin rooms, some with sea views. We're told the staff are friendly and the hotel welcoming and relaxed. From the front door it's just a one-minute walk to the beach. Bike parking is in the hotel's private courtyard (pictured above). Free wifi. French and English spoken.
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Value hotel on the Atlantic Coast EuroVelo 1 bike route
12 Allée des Algues
17200
Royan
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charente (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €46
Open: All year
The Le Pavillon Bleu Hotel Restaurant is a basic, budget hotel recommended to us by readers on the Atlantic Coast bike route. Royan also marks the start of the official Atlantic Coast to Mediterranean bike route, the Canal des Deux Mers, which goes via Bordeaux and Toulouse to Sete. We're told there's a private, locked garage for bikes and that the staff are welcoming. Versatile accommodation with singles, twins, doubles, triples and family rooms available. Free wifi.
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Pretend you're royalty and stay at this castle 9km north of Ruffec
16700
Londigny
Charentes, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €65
Open: All year
Stay in a real (and still working) French castle, Chateau des Chevaliers de Londigny. There are 3 'suites' and one smaller bedroom for B&B, as well as a self-catering gite, which sleeps 6. Breakfast like a king or queen in the majestic lounges overlooking the countryside. The chateau itelf is open to tourists from April to October. This treat of a base is worth the 9km countryside detour from the Tour de Charente bike route.
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Hotel at the bottom of the climb to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
Lieu dit Tour de Faure
46330
Tour-de-Faure
Lot, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Price from: €80
Open: All year
This is a friendly two-star hotel with pool at the foot of the historic village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Hotel Les Gabarres offers flexible accommodation with doubles and quadruple/family rooms, as well as some self-catering rooms with kitchenettes. It was recommended to us by a cyclist who rode the Lot Valley bike route.
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Peaceful haven for cyclists in one of France's quiet corners
5 Quai Jeanne d'Arc
88100
Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
Vosges, Lorraine
Price from: €58
Open: All year
Roughly equidistant from Strasbourg (96km) and Nancy (84km), Saint Die des Vosges is also a handy 60km from Colmar, with the ride taking you through the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges. The hotel itself is in the centre of Saint Die des Vosges on the banks of the river Meurthe. It's 3-star with free wifi, and an onsite restaurant and bar. There's a small luggage store for bikes and kit, plus management advises bikes can be kept in rooms where space permits. This area is a haven for mountain bikers, but there are also plenty of wonderful (and relatively traffic-free) road routes to explore at your leisure. This is one of France's lesser travelled areas (but for how much longer?)
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Accueil velo-rated site with pitches and cabins south of La Rochelle
26 La Bernardière
17780
Saint Nazaire sur Charente
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: Tent pitches from €17 a night for 2 people; self-catering cabins from €69 for 5-6 people
Open: April 5 to September 29
Camping L'Abri-Côtier is a 3-star accueil-velo rated campsite south of La Rochelle. It's part of the bike-friendly Flowers camping group. Located 3km from Port-des-Barques (the departure point for Fort Boyard) and the beach, it as its own covered heated pool, activities area for children, and bar area. Camping/camping car pitches, mobile homes, chalets and all-canvas holiday bungalows available. Close to the Moëze Oléron Nature Reserve, this is an earthy campsite set in a wooded area.
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On the Seine à velo bike route from Paris to Le Havre and Deauville
6 Chemin de la Digue
27430
Saint Pierre du Vauvray
Eure, Normandy
Price from: €115
Open: All year
Logis Hostellerie Saint Pierre is a family run hotel on the banks of the river Seine between Rouen and Paris. Located on the official La Seine à velo route, it offers panoramic river views. It is also a handy base if you wanting to visit Monet’s Garden in Giverny – the hotel is 33km on the northern side of the route from the painter's house and studio. Traditional dishes are served at the Saint Pierre’s restaurant. Free private parking is also available if you're arriving by car. Safe bike storage. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Campsite for exploring the stunning gorges of the Aveyron
Marsac Bas
82140
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €14 for a 'nature' pitch for a single cyclist, prices vary for self-catered options
Open: Until October 30
Camping Les Gorges de l'Aveyron is a 3-star campsite in the beautiful town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val in the Aveyron river gorge region of SW France. There are camping pitches, as well as self-catered canvas bungalows, lodges and mobile homes. Heated outdoor pool and play area. Kids’ club. Perfect base for cycling the relatively empty roads of the Aveyron. Also great for canoeing and kayaking, climbing, mountain biking and paragliding. Wander the narrow streets of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val or stay here en route to exploring the medieval villages of Cordes-sur-Ciel, Bruniquel and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Bar, pizzas to take away. Wifi.
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Secluded country B&B run by cyclists
Seriously! Who wouldn't want to ride their bike down this driveway? Le Manoir du Butel is a farmhouse B&B run by cyclists near Saint-Armand, east of the Tour du Manche route at Le Mesnil-Raoult (17km south-east of St-Lo). The French owners tell us that they regularly welcome touring cyclists and that they are indeed cyclists themselves (MTB riders). They will be able to help with local routes etc. The B&B is around 4km from the nearest large town with a restaurant, but the owners say they are happy to take you there if your legs aren't up to the task after a day on the bike. What more could you want?!
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Bike-friendly hotel at the end of the Loire route on the Atlantic Coast
239 Avenue de Mindin
44250
Saint-Brévin-les-Pins
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €73
Open: All year
Logis Hotel le Petit Trianon is a family owned and run hotel in the centre of Saint-Brevin-les-Pins. It has doubles, twins, triples and family rooms that sleep 4 people - ideal for groups and sharers. On the Atlantic Coast EuroVelo 1 La Velodyssee route and also at the end of the EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley route, it's used to welcoming cyclists (there is a dedicated bike store). Free wifi throughout the hotel. Terrace for breakfast + restaurant with a grill in the centre that produces traditional French cuisine, including local seafood. Saint-Brevin-les-Pins is 13km from Saint-Nazaire. Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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Bike-friendly campsite on the EuroVelo 4 and Tour de Manche bike routes
Boulevard Paul Doumer
22000
Saint-Brieuc
Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany
Price from: €12 rate for 2 x bikes + tents without electricity or from €14 with power; prices vary for fixed bungalow tents and cottages
Open: Camping pitches 16/03-16/10; rental cottages 16/03-18/12
Family run 3-star campsite at at Saint-Brieuc on Brittany's beautiful Cotes d'Armor. This is on the Tour de Manche and EuroVelo 4 bike route. It even has a special bicycle package for tent campers. Kids' entertainment, camping pitches, canvas bungalows and mobile homes Waterpark nearby. Free wifi. Shop, bar, fresh bread deliveries each morning.
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Friendly Dordogne Valley B&B also with self-catered apartments
Pechboutier
24220
Meyrals
Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price from: €90 for B&B or €150 per night for an apartment
Open: All year
Le Chevrefeuille B&B and self-catering gites was recommended to us by cyclists who stayed there while exploring the Dordogne Valley by bike. Just a few kilometres from Saint-Cyprien, it's ideally located for exploring all the key tourist sites of the Dordogne and Vezere valleys, including the medieval market town of Sarlat, prehistoric sites at Les Eyzies and La Roque-Gageac and, of course, the UNESCO-listed caves at Lascaux. It also holds cooking courses from March to October. Free wifi. Swimming pool and terrace. BBQ. Honesty bar. Communal kitchenette for guest use. Kettles in the rooms, too, which is still something of a rarity at French B&Bs. Free house bikes for guest use.
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Ancient Templar house-turned-hotel in the heart of Saint-Émilion
Clean and stylish 2-star hotel in the heart of UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion. The hotel itself is part of the ancient fabric of the town, being set in an old Templar house. It's within walking distance of local restaurants and wine shops (which can arrange shipment home, just in case you were wondering...). From the door you can ride almost straight out into the vines. Doubles, twins and family rooms. This hotel is a real bargain off-season, though the price (as with everything in this tourist hotspot) tends to skyrocket in summer. The hotel has a private car parking area that's locked (it's often used by cycle tour groups). Free wifi. French and English spoken.
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Bike-friendly hotel in beautiful, historic Saint-Émilion
This is a lovely hotel right near the historic UNESCO-listed centre of Saint-Émilion. (Some of the hotel's own buildings are actually listed as historically significant). The accommodation is flexible, with single rooms through to family rooms. A group of cyclists who stayed here recommended the hotel to us. The full buffet breakfast (including scrambled eggs – something of a treat in rural France) filled them up. The hotel's beautiful gardens (with pool) overlook the vines and are secure, providing safe bike parking (the hotel regularly welcomes cyclists). French and English spoken. Free wifi. Late deals possible (see our link) but prices do vary across the seasons, especially in summer when Saint-Émilion is hugely popular with visitors.
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