Cycling accommodation and cycling holidays in France

2025 Tour de France – A guided ride along a Tour de France stage

Cycle the final 30 or 40km of the stage of your choice

Phone number:
+33 (0)4 67 15 82 04

Tour length:
1 day

Price:
From €350

Meeting in the morning near the Tour route at an easily accessible car park around 30km from the finish of the day's stage. Enjoy a breakfast of pastries and coffee and your guide. After adjusting your bike to your body shape, you'll set off for the last 30 to 40 kilometres to the finish line of your chosen stage. A guide will cycle by your side throughout the day, while you'll also have van support so that you can move at their own pace. Like the TDF peloton, the roads will be closed for the occasion and an official car will escort you across the finish line to the cheers of the crowds already lining the roads. Afterwards, you'll have the privilege of standing on the official podium of the Tour de France – an unforgettable memory. A gourmet picnic will be provided as close as possible to the finish and you'll be able to enjoy it as the pro riders whizz by. The price of this tour does not include bike hire, although lots of options are available if you can't bring your own bike. Please note that at the time of writing the website for this tour is in French only, but the team at Rêve de Vélo will be happy to answer any of your questions in English over the phone or by email.

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Avignon & Cotes du Rhone

If you love wine and cycling, this self-guided tour is perfect for you

Offered by:
Cycling for Softies

Phone number:
+44 (0) 20 3944 5216

Tour length:
7 nights

Price:
From £1995

Explore the Cotes du Rhone by pedal power and sample some of the region’s finest landscapes, most charming towns and most delectable wines. The highlights of this tour include the spectacular scenery of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards, where you are never more than a short walk from an opportunity to indulge in the world-famous local produce, and the city of Avignon, with its rich history as a seat of power for the catholic church. This is the perfect tour for oenophiles and history buffs alike. The price of this tour includes delightful 3 and 4-star hotels on a B&B basis with 2 evening meals, fully serviced bikes with panniers, water bottle and repair kit, detailed route information through the Ride With GPS app, expert on-the-spot support, luggage transferred between your hotels, and 100% financial security through ABTA and ATOL. Available with or without flights from the UK.

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Bordeaux and the Dordogne by bike

A vibrant city and stunning countryside make this an unmissable tour

Offered by:
Rêve de Vélo

Phone number:
+33 (0)4 67 15 82 04

Tour length:
Easy to moderate

Price:
From €1278

Magnificent châteaux, great wines and unique gastronomy: what more could you want from a self-guided cycling holiday? This tour starts in Bordeaux and continues through the vineyards of Saint-Emilion to Bergerac. Explore the Dordogne, the region of prehistory, where you'll visit Les Eyzies and Sarlat. This tour allows you to discover the best of Aquitaine in just 6 days. Discover a region of vineyards, châteaux and prehistoric caves. Pass through small villages, see abbeys and visit medieval châteaux. The price of this self-guided tour includes bike hire, baggage transfer, accommodation, breakfast, a personal welcome on the first day by a local guide, navigation and tourism guides, a smartphone app and 24/7 hotline. Please note that at the time of writing the website for this tour was in French only, but the team at Rêve de Vélo will be happy to answer any of your questions in English over the phone or by email.

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Bordeaux Beach Break

An invigorating blend of city life, beaches and vineyards

Offered by:
Cycling for Softies

Phone number:
+44 (0) 20 3944 3218

Tour length:
5 or 7 night packages available

Price:
From £1195

The city of Bordeaux offers a heady mix of rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and, of course, fine wines. The beautiful Arcachon Bay offers a classy, classical seaside feel, making it a popular summer spot for those in the know. The beautiful sandy beaches, delicious fresh seafood and an excellent network of cycle routes make this one of France’s best-kept cycling secrets. Here you'll find the sand, sun and seafood of Arcachon Bay and the spectacular views from the top of Dune du Pilat (Europe's largest sand dune). The price of this tour includes delightful 3-star and 4-star hotels, 3 evening meals, fully serviced touring bikes with panniers, daily route maps and cycling instructions, expert on-the-spot support, luggage transferred between your hotels. E-bikes available upon request and 100% financial security through ABTA and ATOL.

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Bordeaux Single Centre

Experience a vibrant city combined with lush vineyards

Offered by:
Cycling for Softies

Phone number:
+44 (0) 20 3918 7866

Tour length:
4 nights

Price:
From £1115

The city of Bordeaux offers a heady mix of rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and of course, fine wines. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, valued as an inhabited historic city and an icon of the Enlightenment era. This city bike break allows you to explore the bike-friendly streets of Bordeaux, to explore some of the more than 120,000 hectares of vineyards that surround the city and to spend a day at the beach on the beautiful Arcachon Bay. The price of this tour includes all B&B hotel accommodation, bikes, panniers and puncture repair kits, GPS navigation app, route maps and instructions and local support whenever needed. Available with or without flights from the UK.

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Cycling to the gates of Paris – From Vaux le Vicomte to the Château de Versailles

Ride through forests, green valleys and national parks to royal palaces

Offered by:
Evazio Cycling Holidays

Phone number:
+33 (0)5 56 79 25 05

Tour length:
5 and 6 day options, riding around 55km per day

Price:
€745

Get to know Paris and its surrounds on two wheels with this self-guided bike tour that takes in the best of the region. Discover castles like Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (modelled on Versailles), the Grand Trianon, the castle at Fontainebleau and, of course, Versailles itself. Follow the Seine to the forest of Fontainebleau before moving on to explore the royal city of Dourdan and the vast forest of Rambouillet. The ultimate destination, the Palace of Versailles, is a masterpiece and one of France's must-see sites. There are centuries of history to be discovered on this cycling trip – all made easy with full route notes and maps provided, and luggage transfers each day. died trip. Suitable for regular or electric bikes. Accommodation is on a 3- and 4-star basis in local hotels and B&Bs.

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Offered by:
Freewheeling France

Tour length:
Tailored for you

Price:
Tailored for you

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Vineyards of Bordeaux

Enjoy the stunning vineyards around the vibrant city of Bordeaux

Offered by:
Cycling for Softies

Phone number:
+44 (0) 20 3944 9225

Tour length:
7 nights

Price:
From £1570

The city of Bordeaux, the sixth largest in France, offers a heady mix of rich history, world-class architecture, excellent gastronomy and of course, fine wines. This tour takes offers the chance to explore this magnificent metropolis and to spend time among the vast vineyards of the Entre Deux Mers appellation. From the city, you’ll ride a loop to the east, taking in famous wine towns like St Emilion, Sauternes and Cadillac. The price of this tour includes delightful 3-star and 4-star hotels, delicious restaurant meals each night, fully serviced touring bikes with panniers, daily route maps and cycling instructions, expert on-the-spot support, luggage transferred between your hotels. E-bikes available upon request and 100% financial security through ABTA and ATOL. Available with or without flights from the UK.

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