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Search for accommodation:City centre hotel on the Vendee regional bike route
57 Rue de la République
85200
Fontenay-le-Comte
Vendée, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €90
Open: All year
Located in the city centre of Fontenay-le-Comte (about 50km from La Rochelle), Logis Hotel le Fontarabie is a former post-house that dates from before the time of King François I. The hotel's restaurant serves a menu mainly comprising of local produce and regional specialities. Breakfast is available at a reduced cost for children. The hotel includes a closed parking lot and a terrace shaded by a wisteria + safe bike storage. It's on the circular Vendee regional bike route and also not far from the Velo Francette bike route, which provides links to La Rochelle and the Euro Velo 1 Atlantic Coast route. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Hotel complex on the London to Paris bike route
106 Avenue des Sources
76440
Forges-les-Eaux
Seine-Maritime, Normandy
Price from: €77
Open: All year
The Continental hotel features a bistro, restaurant and casino as part of a complex with comfortable rooms. This is a great stop for anyone riding the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route. The hotel itself is used by bike tour companies cycling from London to Paris, so the staff are used to dealing with cyclists. A number of restaurants are within easy reach if you fancy a change of scenery. Free wifi. Onsite pool and spa.
Photo: Domaine de Forges Continental Hotel
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Good food and a warm welcome on the London to Paris bike route
57 Rue du Maréchal Leclerc
76440
Forges Les Eaux
Seine-Maritime, Normandy
Price from: €72
Open: All year
Logis Hotel Sofhotel is in Forges-les-Eaux on the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route. It's also conveniently located just 150 metres from the train station. Free Wi-Fi. Restaurant and bar for lunches and dinners. Hot tub and sauna. Rooms are simple but clean. Continental breakfasts available. Tennis court and a children’s playground (kids' meals also available). The reception desk is open 24 hours a day. Free parking if arriving by car. Secure bike parking.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Apartments and houses in eco-village near the Bay of Somme in Picardy
Promenade du Marquenterre
80120
Fort-Mahon Plage
Somme, Picardy
Price from: Check for seasonal prices and deals
Open: Year-round
An eco-friendly, pedestrianised holiday village surrounded by a golf course and offering great access for nature-based outdoor activities and watersports. Great for birdwatching, seal-spotting and, of course, cycling. Accommodation varies from studio apartments for 2 people through to houses for up to 8. Facilities onsite for chidren aged from 3 months.
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Acceuil velo-rated hotel on the EuroVelo 1 bike route
153 Avenue de la Pointe du Cap Coz
29170
Fouesnant
Finistère, Brittany
Price from: €140
Open: All year
Logis Hotel de la Pointe du Cap Coz in Fouesnant is a beachfront hotel inan idea location for an Atlantic coast stopover. It's acceuil velo-rated through the local tourist baord. It's got its own restaurant and bar, plus offers room service and free wifi. Rooms are topped off with kettles for tea and coffee – something of a rarity in hotel rooms in France. Bike hire is available at reception.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Well-appointed and quiet hotel near beach and town centre
15 Rue du Général Bruncher
17450
Fouras
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €75
Open: All year
The Grand Hotel des Bains has lots of treats behind its ordinary looking exterior. There's a heated pool that forms part of a spa area, a bar with lots of comfy club chairs, plus clean and comfortable ensuite bedrooms with free wifi. The beach is just a few strides away as is the centre of town. The hotel is accueil velo rated so your bike will be safe and you can get information on local rides from the owners. English and French spoken. Fouras is on La Flow Velo bike route and is an ideal place to stay if you don't want to stay on Ile d'Aix overnight or if you prefer to start the Flow bike route from the mainland. We include this hotel on our DIY Flow route here.
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Self-contained studios and apartments on the Mediterranean
46 Quai dei caravello
83600
Fréjus
Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €115 per night
Open: Year round
Studios and apartments sleeping up to 6 adults, making them ideal for families and groups. Apartments are fully furnished with kitchenettes, TVs and other creature comforts. The property faces the harbour and also has direct beach access and an outdoor swimming pool. Fréjus is a popular holiday town 40km from Cannes – book well ahead in summer and during French school holidays. As with all Pierre & Vacances properties, it's possible to store your bike in your apartment overnight. Wifi available at a surcharge.
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Sea views and a great location
Route du Bord de Mer
20245
Galeria
Haute-Corse, Corsica
Price from: €50
Open: From mid-March to mid-October
A short stroll from the beach, this simple 2* family run hotel is ideal for exploring the local area, especially for riding in the mountains. The rooms each have a balcony offering sea views and the restaurant serves local fish specialities as well as a good breakfast. Free wifi.
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Great pool and restaurant under the gaze of an Eiffel viaduct
There's much to recommend at the Logis Hôtel Beau-Site but the location is hard to beat. In Loubaresse, in the beautiful and criminally under-explored Auvergne region, it's right near the stunning Garabit Viaduct. There's everything you need here for a perfect fixed-based cycling holiday (or a quicker stopover), including a heated outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. There is also onsite restaurant serving regional produce (you can eat from the restaurant or the terrace – both have views of the viaduct, which was built by Gustave Eiffel). Free parking if you're arriving by car + the hotel offers safe bike storage. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Family run Pyrenean hotel-restaurant in beautiful Gavarnie
Village centre
65120
Gavarnie-Gèdre
Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie
Price from: €125
Open: All year
Hotel la Brèche de Roland is an 18th-century residence that's been lovingly restored and turned into a family hotel, now run by Odile and Philippe. It's in the village of Gèdre – in the heart of the stunning Garvanie valley – and at an altitude of 1000m, meaning it comes with magnificent views of the surrounding valley. A mecca for skier in winter, it's also a wonderful cycling base in summer. around 30km from the Tourmalet, Gavarnie sees regular visits from the Tour de France. The family restaurant at the hotel prides itself on its local produce, in particular the mutton, duck and regional garbure (pork and cabbage soup). Twin, double and triple rooms. Free car parking. Bike storage area. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Accueil Velo hotel near Geneva on the French side of the border
Parc de la Chatelaine
4, rue Rene Cassin
74240
Gaillard
Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes
Price from: €52
Open: All year
Just a few kilometres from the outskirts of Geneva and 7km from the lake, the Originals City Hôtel Porte de Genève is a good option if you're looking for a hotel on the French side of the Swiss border. Located in the border town of Gaillard, it's an Accueil Velo-rated hotel that makes a good base for exploring this area. Singles, doubles and family rooms, including interconnecting rooms for groups and kids. Buffet breakfasts. The hotel restaurant, Le Bistrot des Alpes, serves local Savoyard specialities. Eat in the restaurant or on the terrace. Tea and coffee facilities in each room, which can be something of a luxury at French hotels. Wifi. Note the hotel is on the D46 highway, which is to be avoided, but the hotel is accessible by smaller local roads on the western side of highway or via the Arve River to the east. Free private parking if you're arriving by car. 12km from the airport.
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Elegant country hotel retreat overlooking vineyards
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the vines, Chateau de Sanse is an ideal base for exploring the beautiful corner of France that borders Dordogne and Gironde. The hotel is 25km south-east of UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion, and 13km from Castillon-la-Bataille, start of the Lawrence of Arabia bike route. This is Freewheeling France's backyard – we ride these roads A LOT, and we love them. The roads from the door of Chateau de Sanse are a bit hilly, but they are achievable (we know of at least one cycle tour company that uses Chateau de Sanse as part of a family cycling itinerary). There are flatter river routes and voies vertes within reach, including the excellent Roger Lapebie bike route, which you can jump on just shy of Rauzan.
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Loire Valley campsite between Orleans and Nevers near the EV6
Route de Bourges
45500
Poilly-lez-Gien
Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire (Loire Valley)
Price from: €14 per night for a 'cycling' pitch for 2 people, prices vary for cabins and other self-catered acommodation
Open: April 10 to September 13
Camping Les Bois du Bardelet is just outside Poilly-lez-Gien. It's set in a peaceful area between lakes and forests – ideal for a cycling holiday. It's billed as 5-star camping and comes with all the bells and whistles you'd expect: restaurant + shop. Swimming pool + indoor water playground. Fish in the lake or go canoeing. Tent pitches, plus self-catered cabins, fishing huts and lodges. Accueil Velo-rated and located between Orleans and Nevers it is ideal for the EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley bike route.
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Good value to be had in Gisors
We are not sure that the name of Hotel Moderne is completelty appropriate considering the decor, however, this hotel is ideal for anyone cycling the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route. It is a registered accueil velo hotel through the local tourist board (so secure bike storage is available, along with emergency repair kit and other bikey support). The great price also makes it a really good option. The hotel, which is located right in the middle of town, has a bar, free wifi and a buffet breakfast.
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Cycle-friendly B&B for Monet fans on the London-Paris bike route
2 Route de Pacy
27120
Houlbec-Cocherel (Giverny)
Eure, Normandy
Price from: €72
Open: All year
B&B Aux Vieilles Pierres was recommended to us by cyclists who stayed here. They report that it's a typical French B&B with friendly owners and the added bonuses of a heated indoor swimming pool and sauna. It's handy for the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route and also close to the Seine Valley bike route that links Paris to the ferry port in Le Havre. It's also an ideal stop for Monet's garden at Giverny, 10km away – close enough to ensure you can be there bright and early before the tour buses arrive but far enough away to avoid the worst of the crowds if you're staying on afterwards. This is a good last stop before/first stop from the outskirts of Paris.
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B&B steeped in art history deep in Monet country on the Seine
16 Avenue Claude Monet
95510
Vétheuil (Giverny)
Eure, Normandy
Price from: €100
Open: All year
As the French name suggests, this is the house where Claude Monet lived while painting more than 150 works of art between 1878 to 1881. It's on the River Seine about 15km shy of Giverny on the Paris side. It's open to visitors as a museum but it also has a small B&B that's ideal for cyclists. There's a double room as well as a quadruple for families or a group of friends. For bikes there is dedicated bike storage. Cyclists who have stayed here report that the owner, Claire, is friendly and accommodating, and that the rooms are clean and comfortable. Located on the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route and also the Seine Valley bike route that links Paris to the ferry port in Le Havre, this is an ideal place to soak up the magic of Monet on your French cycling holiday.
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Friendly B&B on the right bank of the Meuse River
41 Rue de Tivoli
08600
Givet
Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne (Grand Est)
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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Explore Gers on the Voie Verte de l'Armagnac from Condom to Lagraulet
25 Avenue Jean Moulin
32330
Gondrin
Gers, Mid-Pyrenées (Occitanie)
Price from: €73
Open: All year
The town of Gondrin is at the heart of France's Armagnac country in the Gers area – it's a region of foie gras, fortified towns, croustade workshops and, of course, Armagnac vineyards and cellars. Hotel le Pardaillan is perfectly placed for the lovely Voie Verte de l'Armagnac from Condom to Lagraulet – an off-the-beaten-track ride through a relatively unexplored area of France that is the ideal way to explore this sparsely populated area of the country.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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Beautiful B&B run for cyclists by cyclists between the Alps and Ventoux
Le Serre Des Ormes
05300
Salerans
Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Phone: +33 (0)4 92 58 04 55 or +33 (0)6 59 27 16 43
Email: info@serredesormes.co.uk
Price from: €695, including B&B, evening meals and wine
Open: Cycling season runs from mid-April to mid-October
Le Serre des Ormes is a beautiful 18th century house in the spectacular Gorges de la Méouge, midway between the peaks of the Alps and the grandeur of Ventoux, just 67km away. With its quiet roads, stunning views and great climbs, the Méouge valley is a relatively undiscovered gem for cyclists of all levels. The B&B is run by cyclists Kate and Paul. Each day starts with a healthy, nutritious breakfast and, at the end of your day, relax by the pool with tea and cakes, or a glass of wine. Each evening a delicious home cooked two-course meal is served with French wine. Kate and Paul will be on hand to share their favourite routes and thei passion for the area. Airport transfers and bike hire available. Free wifi. English and French spoken.
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Hotel on Avenue Verte London-Paris route with Accueil Vélo status
550 Chemin Vert,
76220
Gournay-en-Bray
Seine-Maritime, Normandy
Price from: €66
Open: All year
Basic but comfortable hotel just outside Gournay-en-Bray, a popular stop on the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route. The hotel carries the official 'accueil vélo' label from the French tourist authorities, meaning it has a full range of services available from secure parking and packed lunches through to cyclist-sized breakasts (a full buffet is offered). Staff should also be able to advise about local baggage transfer services. Rooms for solo riders through to sharers (triples and quads), making this a good stop for groups. Free wifi. 24-hour reception for late arrivals. French and English spoken.
** We've stayed here – read our review **
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Cheap and friendly hotel on the London-Paris bike route
21 Place Nationale
76220
Gournay-en-Bray
Seine-Maritime, Normandy
Price from: €50
Open: All year
The Hotel Normandie in Gournay-en-Bray provides a cyclist friendly accueil vélo-rated option about 70km from Dieppe, making it ideal for anyone tackling the London to Paris cycle route, especially as it's located just before the route splits into two. If you're arriving with a few kilometres in your legs, there's a pizzeria just next door. The hotel staff speak English and French. Free wifi.
** We've stayed here – read our review **
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Cyclist-run B&B inland from La Rochelle and keen to welcome more riders
2 Chemin de la Baraquette la Croix
79110
Gournay-Loize
Deux-Sèvres, Poitou-Charentes
Price from: €55 a night per room
Open: All year
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Passionately run B&B on an organic Goutrens farm
Les Hemps
12390
Goutrens
Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées
Price from: €65 per room B&B
Open: April-October
Bike-mad Steve and Lisa have worked tirelessly to create Le Bouleau since moving to the region in 2009 from South Africa. They offer B&B rooms with a wonderful locally sourced breakfast and evening meal options. Steve is a very keen cyclist who can advise on local routes, including those to one of the many surrounding 'plus beaux villages' and the beautiful Aveyron river valley area. Lisa is passionate about cooking and runs courses from the kitchen, as well as arranging visits to local markets, restaurants and vineyards. Free wifi. English and French spoken. And if that isn't enough, there's a certified organic farm alongside the property growing vegetables and saffron.
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Enjoy mountain, lake views and stunning rides in the Jura
2 Hameau de l'Abbaye
39150
Grande-Rivière Château
Jura, Franche-Comté (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)
Price from: €150
Open: All year
Logis Hôtel de l'Abbaye is set spectacularly on the shores of Lac de l'Abbaye in the Jura Mountains. It really is a stunning setting and a wonderful base for cycling. Wake up to wonderful views from your room, or enjoy the vista during breakfast or over an evening meal in the hotel restaurant. The chefs here serve up locally made and sourced meals, including fish from the lake. Note that on quieter days of the week – namely Mondays and Tuesdays – the restaurant only has one set menu and you need to book in advance, so phone ahead of you are arriving on these days. The hotel is part of the bike-friendly Logis network of independent hotels. The town of Morbier – famous for its cheese – is around 17km away. Free wifi throughout the hotel. Free parking for cars + you can take part in local activities for free, including fishing in the lake for free.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Hotel east of Valence on the bike route to Aix-les-Bains and Chambery
720 Route des Vieilles Granges
26600
Granges Les Beaumont
Drome, Rhône-Alpes
Price from: €95
Open: All year
Hotel les Vieilles Granges is on the Isere River east of Valence and a short hop from Romans-sur-Isère. It's a family run hotel near the river, with a lovely terrace and a restaurant that serves local cuisine. There are just 11 rooms, well-kept and clean (two with their own private terraces with views of the river). Wifi. Bike shed. Ideal if you are cycling on the Belle Via bike route from Cycling Aix-les-Bains or Chambery to Valence.
Photo: © Logis Hotels
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Lovely base that's worth a short detour from the Canal de Garonne
29 rue Gambetta
31330
Grenade-sur-Garonne
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €89
Open: All year
Midway between Montauban and Toulouse and a small detour from the Canal de Garonne towpath is Villa Léopoldine. It makes for an interesting stopover. Previously it was a large family townhouse and has now been converted into a contemporary hotel with large rooms complete with sofa and marble en-suite. A continental breakfast is served each morning, which you can enjoy outside when the sun is out, which is a lot in this area.
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Hotel with self-catering apartments close to the Grenoble city centre
Self-catering studio and apartment rooms sleeping up to 4 people. Each room has a kitchenette with microwave, stove and fridge. Buffet breakfast also available for a surcharge. Free wifi. Management advises us that they have room for two bikes in a special storage area, plus clean bikes can be stored overnight in the apartments. Advice also available at reception on bike hire and local routes.
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Budget accommodation east of Grenoble city centre
Rue de la Condamine
ZI de Mayencin
38610
Gières
Isère, Rhône-Alpes
Price from: €44
Open: All year
Budget accommodation on the eastern outskirts of Grenoble near the university. Free wifi. Restaurant and bar. 81 rooms. Bikes can be locked in bedrooms overnight.
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Modern city centre hotel in Grenoble
Centrally located hotel in the Grenoble city centre, and close to the train station. 54 air-conditioned rooms. Free, unlimited wifi. On site bar. There is a private car park available for bike storage (bring your own lock), or bikes can be locked in rooms. Rates are for bed and breakfast.
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Quiet campsite SE of Montélimar and handy for the Via Rhona
252 Impasse Les Truffières
Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche
07700
Grignan
Drôme, AuvergneRhône-Alpes
Price from: €16 for a tent pitch, prices vary for cabins and fixed base tent options
Open: Open from April 1 to November 27
Camping Les Truffières is an Accueil Velo-rated campsite set among abandoned truffle fields and century-old oaks in the southern Drôme. South-east of Montélimar en route to Orange, it's a great stop on the Via Rhona bike route. It's also well placed for the lavender fields of the Drome, as well as the hilltop villages of the Enclave des Papes, including Adhémar-Montélimar, Suze-la-Rousse, La Garde-Adhémar, Vinsobres, Valréas and Nyons. Peaceful site with large, shady pitches. Also cabins and fully equipped onsite tents for rent. Heated swimming pool. Onsite bike hire. Part of the Flower Campings network of independent campsites.
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Apartments and houses in the Ardèche countryside
Le Domaine du Rouret
07120
Grospierre
Ardèche, Rhone-Alpes
Price from: €133
Open: Year-round
Le Rouret Holiday Village is situated in the Rhone-Alps, within reach of both Cévennes and Provence. The village is spread across 197 acres, with the Ardèche gorges within cycling distance, along with prehistoric caves and the UNESCO-listed listed Vallon Pont d'Arc. Accommodation includes studio apartments for two people through to houses sleeping up to 8 people.
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Ecologically friendly B&B on the Nantes-Brest Canal
25 Le Cougou
44530
Guenrouet
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €48
Open: All year
Rustic and eco-friendly, this is a budget option just outside of Guenrouet near the Nantes-Brest Canal. Set on more than 5000 square metres of gardens and woodland, it's a little countryside retreat where the Canal runs concurrently with the EuroVelo 1 La Vélodyssée bike route. Family friendly (there are chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats to pat and feed). Organic breakfasts. All water is filtered and solar-heated. Restaurant nearby. Packed lunches can be made for your pannier on request.
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Idyllic B&B and gites at the heart of the WWI battlefields
3 Rue de l'Église
80360
Gueudecourt
Somme, Picardy (Hauts de France)
Price from: €68
Open: All year
Le Clos du Clocher is an ideal base if you are riding between Lille and Paris or exploring the World War I battlefields. You can choose between B&B or self catering gites. Whichever you decide upon you will be able to enjoy a really magnifcent garden and jacuzzi, not to mention home cooking. You can also hire ebikes from the owners.
We have stayed here, read our review.
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Picturesque local hotel on the Grande Traversée du Jura bike route
Route de la Corniche
25470
Goumois
Doubs, Franche-Comté (now Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)
Price from: €140
Open: All year
Overlooking the Doubs River valley, Hotel Taillard is a charming base set on the hillside among nature. It's been run by the Taillard family since 1875 and continues to offer warm hospitality and fine local food. There are rooms with balconies looking out over the mountain. Private swimming pool + wellbeing/spa area with sauna and jacuzzi. Gardens and terrace. Bike storage room plus locked garage for cars. The hotel is close to the Grande Traversée du Jura bike route.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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Incredible mountain views and Tour de France routes from your door
407 Chemin de la Tourasse
31800
Saint-Gaudens
Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées (Occitanie)
Phone: France: +33 (0)6 68 17 69 73; UK: +44 (0)79 85 232 626
Email: pyreneesview@outlook.com
Price from: From €50 per night for two people sharing. Prices include a continental breakfast. Book direct for the best rates.
Open: All year
Elvina and Tim at Pyrenees View Holiday Gites provide a wonderful base from which to explore the foothills and the peaks of the Pyrenees. There are many TDF routes from the door – you can even ride into Spain and back! Within reach are Col de Portet d’Aspet, Col de Mente, Col des Ares, Cap de Nistos, Col d’Aspin, Col de Portillon, Superbagneres, Peyragaudes and Port de Bales. There are also easier options from the door. Lots of local knowledge is available in-house – or join Tim on his daily ride (he's a lifelong cyclist and a member of a local club). Bike stands and safe indoors bike storage, plus a pool for cooling off in after your ride. The gite is a bright and airy first-floor, self-contained apartment in a converted barn for up to 3 people. It has its own entrance and combines rustic French charm with the comforts of home, including a fully equipped kitchen and all the basics to get you started (fresh bread, tea, coffee, milk, juice, butter, jam, cereal and yogurt), plus a BBQ. Eat outdoors or take in the stunning 180-degree views of the Pyrenees from the front of the property. For more nature, there is a wood at the back of the property that's perfect for exploring – look out for deer, foxes, pine martins, hoopoes, woodpeckers, owls and birds of prey. Airport pickups and dropoffs available for Tarbes/Lourdes and Toulouse. The property is a short ride or walk from Saint-Gaudens, where you'll find supermarkets and a great weekly market, among other services. It also has local restaurants and takeaways. English, French and Italian spoken.
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Campsite on the Basque section of the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast route
Chemin Antziola
64122
Urrugne
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price from: €19 for a pitch
Open: Camping pitches from April 1 to September 30; rental accommodation from April 1 to November 30
Ideally located between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean, the quiet Camping de la Corniche is an accueil velo campsite that sits in leafy grounds, and is handy for the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast La Velodyssee bike route. It's a 4-star campsite within easy reach of Hendaye (2.5km) and the Spanish border. Camping pitches, plus mobile homes and canvas bungalows to rent. Onsite pizzeria/restaurant. This is an ideal site whether you’re just passing through staying longer with family or friends. Just 150 metres from the Atlantic Ocean, it offers easy access to the magnificent coastal route that forms part of the EuroVelo 1.
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Good last/first stop on the EuroVelo 1 La Velodyssee at the border
4 Rue des Clématites
64700
Hendaye
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Price from: €117
Open: All year
Logis Hotel Bergeret Sport is a family run Basque-style hotel with 14 rooms. Georges, Marie-Carmen and their children are the fourth generation of the Bergeret family to run the hotel and they have been the custodians since 1984. There is a bar and restaurant, which serves local Basque cuisine (don't forget to try the Basque pastry cream cake). Free outdoor parking if you have a car. Free wifi. Doubles, triples and family rooms. Some bedrooms have a balcony. Left luggage + a dedicated bike store. This is an ideal first/last stop on the Le Velodyssee Euro Velo 1 bike route as you leave France or arrive from Spain – and also handy for the Hendaye railway station.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Cycle friendly self-catering gite near to the stunning Languedoc Nature Park
5 Avenue des Prades
34360
Pierrerue
Hérault, Languedoc-Rousillon (Occitanie)
Price from: €80 per night
Open: March to December
Gite Florence is a 2-person self-catered gite with its own parking and steps down to a garden. It's in a wonderful location on the banks of the river Vernazobre. Just 5 minutes from St Chinian, it borders the Languedoc Nature Park, the mountains and the Mediterranean beaches. It's just 16km to the Canal du Midi at Capestang and 27km to Beziers. The whole area is very popular for cycling and is regularly visited by the Tour de France. The Tour of Occitanie, which attracts TDF teams, is also a regular visitor. Lots of bells and whistles, including late-arrival evening meals if you call ahead. English, French spoken.
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Bike-friendly village B&B midway between Beziers and Montpellier
6 Plan de la Ville
34230
Usclas d'Hérault
Hérault, Languedoc-Rousillon
Price from: €52 per night or from €350 per week
Open: All year
Yulia is keen to welcome more cyclists to Villa Fontilha, a character-filled B&B set in a large medieval stone village house. There are 3 double bedrooms and 1 twin, together with an exotic Moroccan-style bathroom. There is also a tranquil, landscaped terrace for breakfasts. Villa Fontilha is located in the heart of a typical southern French village on the banks of the Hérault River in Languedoc. Some of the south of France's most picturesque cycling can be found from the doorstep. The B&B is just 20km from the Mediterranean, while the Canal du Midi at Beziers is also within reach. Day bike rides from here take in history and beautiful vistas, ancient French stone villages, castles and abbeys, water mills and churches.
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Campsite in Lézignan-Corbières, 7km south of the Canal du Midi
Rue des Rousillous
11200
Lézignan-Corbières
Aude, Languedoc (Occitanie)
Price from: €7.50 a night for tent pitch it bike or car, fixed base tents from €25 a night, rates vary for the self-catered cabins
Open: April 1 to October 31
Camping la Pinède at Lézignan-Corbières is a friendly campsite just south of the Canal du Midi near Homps, between Carcassonne and Narbonne. It's a lush, green site, spread out over 3.5 hectares and shaded by pine and almond trees. Tent pitces or mobile homes to rent. Restaurant. Children's play area. Local MTB and bike routes from te gate.
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Shady campsite set among the trees outside Honfleur
910 Route de la Morelle
27210
Honfleur-Fiquefleur Equainville
Calvados, Normandy
Price from: €18 for 'nature' pitch for 2 people and a tent; rates vary for self-catered cabins, mobile homes and fixed tents
Open: April 1 to November 1
Domaine de la Catinière is a friendly and relaxed campsite near the Pont de Normandie. Countryside feel but within easy reach of Honfleur and its harbour. A 4-star site with tent pitches, fixed base 'coco' tents, mobile home rentals, thatched cottages and 'barrel' caravans. Ideal for touring cyclists as well as single base riders. Bar and restaurant on site. Pool with waterslide. Playground for kids.
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Friendly B&B and self-catering option recommended to us by cyclists
505 Côte d'Equemauville
14600
Honfleur
Calvados, Normandy
Price from: €60 per room per night B&B; self-catering gite for 2-4 people from €330 per week or from €140 for a weekends
Open: All year
Small and friendly B&B recommended to us by one of our contributors, Hilde, who used the B&B on a cycling trip from Caen to Honfleur. Just 1km from the town centre, it's a typically French affair, offering basic but comfortable accommodation and a versatile mix of double and family rooms (all rooms have private bathrooms). There is also a small self-catering gite for up to 4 people. Good locations en route to key towns and cities in Normandy: Deauville is 15km away, while the ferry at Le Havre is a 25km bike ride from the door. Free wifi. BBQ, garden, terrace.
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Lake-side hotel on main bike routes recommended to us by cyclists
Hotel-Restaurant du Lac in Huelgoat was recommended to us by a group of cyclists who stay here regularly. As the name (and photo) suggests, it's in a super location near the lake, with relaxing views and gentle bike rides on offer. Huelgoat is in the picturesque Monts d'Arrée in Finistère, a popular area for cycling. The hotel is on this 320km circular bike route from Roscoff and also on the Euro Velo 1 La Velodyssee route. Ideal for an overnight stay or a fixed base for local rides.
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Hotels right on the Mediterranean coast and overlooking the water
29 Avenue de la Méditerranée
83400
Hyeres
Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €135
Open: All year
Cit'Hotel la Potiniére is a seaside hotel near Hyères on the Mediterranean coast. The hotel, which has its own private beach, is near the Port de Plaisance and looks out over the "Golden Islands" of Port Cros, Porquerolles and Levant. Singles, doubles, triples and family rooms, some with views of the Med. It's 150m from the marina, shops and restaurants. There is also an in-house restaurant for lunch during the summer months. Ideal if you're cycling the bike route between Toulon and Nice.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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Stylish seaside hotel in the Mediterranean
144 Boulevard du Front de Mer
83400
Hyères
Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €90
Open: All year
Logis Hôtel le Ceinturon in Hyères is a small hotel with just 15 rooms. It's a charming affair in shaded, flowery grounds just 50m from the beach at Hyères. Opposite the islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant. There is an in-house restaurant serving local fish specialities, plus a terrace. Bar with cold drinks and ice-cream. 5 of the rooms open onto the terrace with sea views. Doubles, triples, quadruples and quins – good for groups. Nice option if you're cycling between Toulon and Nice.
Photo: © Logis Hotels
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Family friendly campsite on the island of Oléron
Route de Boyardville
17550
Dolus d'Oléron
Poitou-Charente (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €14 for a basic pitch, prices vary for self-catered cabins
Open: April 4 to September
Camping La Cailletière is a 3-star campsite at Dolus on the Île d'Oléron on the west coast of France. It's got camping pitches, cottage rentals and mobile homes. Heated covered pool. Bar/restaurant. Kids’ club and holiday activities in summer. Set in a forested area, it's a peaceful and relaxing place from which to cycle the Oleron, famous for the Marennes-Oléron oysters.
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Family friendly hotel on the beach on beautiful Oléron
Plage de Gatseau
17370
Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, Île d'Oléron
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €98
Open: All year
Île d'Oléron really is an idyllic place for a cycling holiday. And the Novotel Thalassa Oléron Saint Trojan is a wonderful base. It's located on the beach, and the rooms have either a forest view or a sea view. Whether you're popping across to the island from the mainland for a night or whether you're staying longer to explore the island, this is a relaxing place to be. It's fully self contained with on site restaurant and bar, plus a spa, sauna and fitness centre. It has indoor and outdoor pools, plus its own fleet of bikes for rent (mountain bikes, hybrids and tandems) if you're not bringing your own wheels. Twins, triples and family rooms. It has an excellent family friendly reputaton and even has a kids' club. 24-hour reception. Free wifi. English and French spoken.
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Friendly campsite with pitches and bungalows on super cycling island
5, Route de la Noue
17630
La Flotte-en-Ré, île de Ré
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: Camping pitches from €13 a night for 2 people, wood cabins from €132 for upto 5 people
Open: From April 6-September 29
Camping Bel Air is a 3-star campsite at at Flotte-en-Ré on the Ile de Ré. It's 900m from the beach and handy for the island's excellent network of bike routes. There is a heated outdoor pool + kids’ club. There are pitches for tents and camping cars, as well as wood cabins and canvas bungalows for self-caterers. Close to the star-shaped citadel and restaurants of St-Martin-de-Ré. The campsite has its own bike rental. Part of a network of independently owned campsites in France.
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Cycle-friendly hotel-restaurant on Ile de Ré
321 avenue Albert Sarrault
Rivedoux-Plage
17940
Île de Ré
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes
Price from: €64
Open: Year-round
Three-star cycle-friendly hotel located within easy reach of the La Rochelle-Ile de Ré bridge. Restaurant onsite and free wifi. The hotel is part of the Logis hotel network and complies with its cycling standards policy. Staff can help with route advice and maps. There is a bike hire outlet 200m away and a cycle route starting just 50m down the road.
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Excellent harbour hotel with its own fleet of bicycles
23 Quai Georges Clemenceau
17410
Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Ile-de-Ré
Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €99
Open: All year
We stayed at the excellent Hôtel La Jetée in Saint-Martin-de-Ré and would happily stay here again on our next visit to the Ile-de-Ré. It's a 3-star harbour hotel with its own fleet of hire bikes and a dedicated underground car park area for secure bike storage. Our room was spick and span, and stylishly decorated. The beds were comfortable, there was a kettle and tea and coffee, plus a bar fridge. The Italian walk-in shower was wonderful. Breakfast was a smorgasbord of yoghurts, cereals, fruits, breads, coffees, teas, meats and smoked salmon. Doubles as well as larger rooms with a sofa bed for groups and children (plus a children's play corner in the breakfast/bar area). Super-friendly staff (English- and French-speaking). Close to restaurants and bars. An excellent base for exploring the island. ** We've stayed here - read our review**
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