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Search for accommodation:Nice base near the start/end of the Canal du Midi bike route
1431 Avenue de Maldormir
34340
Marseillan
Hérault, Languedoc-Rousillon (Occitanie)
Price from: €90
Open: All year
Entre 2 Eaux in Marseillan was recommended to us by a cyclist who stayed here. He said the hosts were lovely and that the onsite restaurant was really convenient after a day's cycling. Entre 2 Eaux has a pool, free wifi and garden areas. Rooms have air-conditioning. A bicycle rental service is also available (and includes ebikes). Depending which way you are riding, this sounds like a nice base to start or end your Canal du Midi ride.
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Apartment hotel near the beachfront in the south of the city
46 rue des Mousses
La Corniche, Stade Vélodrome
13008
Marseille
Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €76
Open: Year-round
Apartment hotel located south of the city centre with self-catering studios and 1-bedroom apartments for between 1 and 5 people. Each apartment has air-conditioning, a balcony, and a kitchenette. The hotel has 94 apartments, so it's good for groups and families. Management advises that bikes can be securely stored in the apartments overnight. Wifi. Outdoor swimming pool. 24-hour reception.
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Reliable chain hotel near the Marseille's Old Port
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin
13001
Marseille
Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €110
Open: All year
Four-star hotel near the WTC convention centre, the Jardin des Vestiges and a short ride from the Vieux-Port and Saint Charles TGV train station. Free wifi. Buffet breakfast available. On-site bar. There is a locked luggage store available for bike parking. Twin, double and triple rooms. French, English, Italian and Spanish spoken.
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Reliable budget hotel on the outskirts of Marseille
Quartier des Ecoles
Avenue de Saint Menet
13011 Marseille
Marseille
Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €69
Open: Year-round
Budget chain hotel located near the A50 on the eastern approach into the city (around 13km from the harbour). Free wifi. Onsite Courtepaille restaurant with terrace. Buffet breakfast available. Management advises that bikes can be locked securely in the hotel's conference room overnight. Reception is open 24 hours.
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Mayenne River hotel with fantastic restaurant and super bike room
We stayed at Hotel La Marjolaine on our La Velo Francette bike ride (see here for our Angers to Mayenne report). Hotel La Marjolaine really is an excellent base for cycling. The hotel has its own fleet of bikes (see photo above) in a massive bike storage room (plenty of room for repairs and maintenance). The restaurant is excellent, serving fine local cuisine, and the breakfasts are fit for any cyclist. The hotel has lovely gardens, and rooms either overlook these or the Mayenne River itself. This is a super place from which to explore the wonderful Mayenne River bike path south towards Laval (and the Loire) or north towards Domfront. French and English spoken. Free wifi.
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Elegant chateau hotel just outside Pauillac on the Medoc wine route
A 'spoil yourself' option. Château Cordeillan-Bages is a grand 17th-century chateau in the heart of Bordeaux's Medoc wine region. Sat on 2 hectares of its own vines (yes, you can drink them here too), it's also home to a Michelin-star restaurant. Just 1km from the Garonne River, this is an ideal (if somewhat lavish) base from which to discover some of Bordeaux's most famous vineyards. Outdoor swimming pool plus sauna and a fitness room (you can also have massages). Bike rental can be arranged via reception.
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Affordable option in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards
This is an affordable family-run option just 11km by bike from the prestigious wine town of Margaux. Based in an old winery, it offers clean accommodation and a restaurant serving local food and wine. French and English spoken. The owners tell us they welcome cyclists and safe bike parking is a given. Terrace and garden. The hotel prides itself on good value for money in an area where more lavish hotel chateaux are in abundance.
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B&B near the Seine River and Fontainebleau forest south-west of Paris
With a rich history this stone building has been restored to provide a welcoming chambres d'hotes in the centre of Melun. There are lovely church-style gardens for relaxing in, while the river Seine and its bike path are just 1km away. It's also a good location from which to explore the opulent Chateau de Fontainebleau, whose formal gardens and surrounding decidious forest can be accessed just south of Melun. Free wifi. The owners have confirmed they can safely store bikes indoors.
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Cosy accommodation near the Cevennes National Park
9 Boulevard Lucien Arnault
48000
Mende
Lozère, Languedoc-Rousillion
Price from: €95
Open: All year
Mende is a great base for cycling. It's something of an off-the-beaten track destination, slightly less so recently thanks to a few appearances on the Tour de France route. It makes a great destination for cycling due to is its proximity on the edge of the wonderful Cévennes National Park. There are lots of MTB routes here, along with quiet road routes through beautiful gorges. Hotel de France is based in the centre of town and has a lovely terrace for dining.
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Great budget option in the city centre
Quartier Pontiffroy
47 Rue Chambière
57000
Metz
Moselle, Lorraine
Price from: €50
Open: All year
Metz boasts some wonderful architecture with the Gothic Saint-Stephen Cathedral having the largest expanse of stained-glass windows in the world. The Basilica of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains, meanwhile, is reported to be the oldest church in France. This Ibis hotel is situated centrally and is in a pedestrian zone, so it is perfect for taking in the sights. Onsite bar/restaurant. Free wifi. English, French, German and Spanish spoken. Lockable bicycle storage in underground car park.
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Reliable chain hotel in the centre of town
Ibis Style hotels offer reliable accommodation all over France. The chain under-went a makeover a few years ago, meaning the hotels are generally modern and clean. The Metz branch is situated right next to the station, rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, and you're a short ride from the cathedral area in the centre of town. The hotel has free wifi. English, French, German and Spanish spoken. For cyclists there is a bike store on the ground floor, or clean bikes can be kept in rooms.
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Friendly hotel on Atlantic Coast seafront at Mimizan
38 Avenue de la Cote a'Argent
40200 Mimizan-Plage
Mimizan-Plage
Landes, Aquitaine
Price from: €50
Beachfront hotel with free wifi and an onsite restaurant serving local cuisine. Rooms sleep 2-4 people, making it an affordable option for groups. Cyclists report that there is secure bike storage in a rear basement laundry room that is locked from early evening. The hotel can help arrange activities, including cycle hire, canoeing, surfing, horse-riding, etc.
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Find some calm on the Vélodyssée route
1452 Route de Labadan
40200
Sainte-Eulalie-en-Born, Mimzan
Landes, Aquitaine (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
Price from: €80
Open: All year
La Mimona B&B is perfectly situated for anyone wanting to enjoy the Atlantic Coast La Vélodyssée cycle route as it passes through the south west, with the signposted path passing just 50m away. The B&B is just outside of Mimizan, with the town centre and the lake, which come alive in the holiday season, a further 7km to the south. This is a great one-night stopover or a good base for a longer holiday stay. A pool is available for guests plus the owners provide house bikes for guest use, so you can explore this flat area even if you don't arrive under your own steam. Free wifi in all rooms.
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Local hotel with a restaurant specialising in local cuisine
94 Avenue Maréchal Foch
09500
Mirepoix
Ariege, Mid-Pyrenees (Occitanie)
Price from: €75
Open: All year
Located near the medieval town square in Mirepoix, Logis Hotel les Minotiers is a lovely base for a cycling stay – especially if you are a food lover. The hotel restaurant specialises in local gastronomy and is a regular meeting place for hotel guests and locals alike. Dedicated bike storage. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Well-appointed hotel with pool between Bordeaux and Toulouse
This hotel has been recommended to us by cyclists who stayed here (there is a dedicated bike shed). L'Armateur is an 18th-century house that's been converted into a modern and stylish hotel. It's in the centre of Moissac, just 50m from the Canal de Garonne bike route. The rooms at the Hotel l'Armateur have views over the garden or the town. Free wifi plus the rooms have kettles for tea and coffee – something of a rarity in French hotels. The common areas in the hotel are air-conditioned and there is a swimming pool in the garden. The restaurant serves traditional and regional cuisine (you can also eat on the terrace).
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Homely B&B and chambres d'hôtes on the Brittany/Normandy border
5, Lieu dit Colombel
35120
Saint-Marcan
Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany
Price from: €52
Open: All year
The relaxing Au Bon Accueil is a family-run B&B and hotel in a character-filled 200-year-old house a 20km bike ride from the wonders of Mont St Michel and the oysters of Cancale. It's also a nice place to end your Paris-Mont St Michel ride. Beautiful bike routes criss-cross this Brittany-Normandy border area, with as many as 14 local cycling routes – covering distances of between 17km and 35km – accessible from near Au Bon Accueil. From here, the bike routes around Dinan are also within reach. This is also an ideal stopover en route to the ferry port in St Malo, a pleasant 40km ride away, or for anyone looking for a great bike-friendly base from which to explore the joys of cycling in Brittany. Free wifi, plus house bikes available for guest use. Doubles, triples, quads and a family suite for 6. Breakfast included.
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Well regarded local restaurant with accommodation on site
9 Route du Mont Saint Michel
50170
Beauvoir
Manche, Normandy
Price from: €60
Open: All year
Hotel Le Beauvoir is perhaps better known (and regarded) locally for its restaurant than its accommodation, however it does offer basic rooms for an affordable price (often in combination with meal deals). When I visited to eat, the lovely lady managing the restaurant told me that the hotel has a lockable garage for bikes and that it often welcomes cyclists who are passing through en route to Mont St Michel. Twins, doubles and family rooms sleeping 4-5 people. Wifi.
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Reliable chain hotel within reach of Mont St Michel
47 rue des Estuaires
50220
Saint Quentin sur l'Homme
Manche
Price from: €60
Open: Year-round
Just over 20km from Mont St Michel, this reliable chain hotel is close to the Tour de Manche Cross Channel bike route. The hotel meets the national Accueil Vélo (Cyclists Welcome) criteria. Free wifi. Restaurant, bar, 24-hour snacks. The hotel has more than 60 rooms, so suitable for groups.
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Peaceful cycle-friendly hotel in the Mont Saint Michel bay
Route de la Quintine
50300
Pontaubault, Le Val-Saint-Père
Manche, Normandy
Price from: From €86
Open: May to October
Comfortable hotel that is accueil velo accredited as bike-friendly with the local tourist office. Situated just 12km from the fabulous Mont Saint Michel, the hotel is an ideal base to explore the Manche department of Normandy, or as an overnight stop on the way to the nearby ferry ports of Cherbourg or Ouistreham (Caen), both around 120km away. The hotel itself has a peaceful setting in the countryside and has an onsite restaurant. Free wifi provided. French and English spoken.
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Relaxing 5-star bike-friendly hotel near Ventoux with self-catering option
Place de l'Eglise
84410
Crillon le Brave
Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €300 - both B&B and self-catered options
Open: All year
A wonderfully luxurious reward after a day on the bike. Despite its plush 5-star set-up, Hotel Crillon le Brave is a relaxed and informal refuge where you can enjoy all of the simple pleasures of Provence. It's perched on top of a tiny hill in a village surrounded by vineyards and olive groves (the views from the rooms, terraces and gardens are stunning). It's an excellent base for an assault on Ventoux (it faces the might mont, so you'll be able to see what you're up against), or for gentler bimbles through the vines or lavender fields of Provence. There are 36 beautifully decorated rooms in the hotel, plus there's a self-catering village house ideal for two couples/four cyclists travelling together. Hotel staff can provide maps and route advice (easy loops through neighbouring villages and the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Ventoux, plus more challenging rides along the Gorge de la Nesque). The hotel has good quality Trek hybrids available on site and can also help with carbon road bike hire.
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Hotel ideal for exploring the area around Mont Ventoux
Chemin des Crans
84410
Bedoin
Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €65 (rooms available for between 1 and 5 people)
Open: Year-round
The 3-star Hotel des Pins in Bedoin is located in Bédoin at the foot of Mont Ventoux, making it a perfect base for an assault on the Giant of Provence. This area is also perfect for cyclists wanting a gentler cycling holiday, with the hotel giving good access to routes through the vineyards of the Vaucluse department and through Provence's famous lavender fields. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant serving regional specialities based on fresh local market produce. Free wifi. Swimming pool and gardens. Secure garage for bike parking. Both French and English spoken. Bike hire available locally.
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Comfortable two-star hotel a short ride from the foot of Mont Ventoux
18 Place des Terreaux
84380
Mazan
Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Price from: €50
Open: March to November
A lovely two-star hotel (there are only 9 rooms, so book ahead) set in an impressive old 16th-century building in the heart of the wine-growing village of Mazan. Located just 10km south of Bedoin, it's an ideal base for tackling Mont Ventoux. Classically decorated air-conditioned rooms (each with its own distinct style) and with pretty village views. Single, double and triple rooms available, all with ensuite bathrooms. Shady terrace. Picnic baskets and packed lunches available on request. Free wifi. Bike storage area and washdown facilities. French, Portuguese and Spanish spoken. We've stayed here several times on visits to Provence – it offers affordable and friendly accommodation, plus a secure bike store.
Photo: Freewheeling France
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Classy and comfortable four-star hotel near the river in Montauban
Abbaye des Capucins Spa & Resort – just off the Canal de Garonne at Montauban, 60km from Toulouse - is a relaxing hotel with outdoor pool, spa centre and fitness room. The rooms are classy and elegant, as are the corridors and finer touches on the hotel. Most rooms have views of the Tarn River. There's also an inhouse restaurant and brasserie. French, English and Spanish spoken.
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Well located local hotel for cycling Burgundy's canals
Between Auxerre and Beaune, this is a basic local hotel that is part of the Logis Hotel group and meets their bike-friendly criteria. It's a family-run hotel and has been in the same family since 1952. It often welcomes cyclists riding the Burgundy wine trails. Also close to La Brenne Nature Reserve and Parc Buffon. There's an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Free wifi. French and English spoken.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Comfortable accommodation among the high-rollers on the Riviera
OK, so I realise Monaco this isn't *technically* part of France but I'm including bike-friendly accommodation here because so many cyclists pass through during their South of France travels. The Novotel is in the heart of Monaco, a short ride from the train station, Place du Casino and Grimaldi Forum. Cafe and restaurant onsite, plus bar. Guests have access to 2 computers on site, plus free wifi throughout the hotel. Rooms sleeping up to 4 people. Pool, terrace, garden. Other facilities include a hammam, library and children's playground. French, English, Italian and Spanish spoken. Management advises that bikes can be safely locked in the luggage store.
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Cheerful B&B close to restaurants and en route to the D-Day beaches
1 Rue Saint-Clair
50310
Saint-Floxel, Montebourg
Manche, Normandy
Price from: €57 per double room
Open: All year
I stayed here while cycling in Normandy and found it both affordable and cheerful. The owner Patricia is a delight, cheerful and very welcoming (anyone who asks if you'd like a hot chocolate for breakfast before she even shows you to your room wins points with me). The rooms are big, bright and colourful with eclectic wallpaper and comfortable beds. The bathrooms are less impressive and a little bit dated, but there are hot towel racks and radiators for drying cycling clothes and, as a one-night stop close to town, this place is great. One room also has a fridge and microwave; it's also on the road – it's not noisy by city standards but the other two rooms are at the back and quieter, one with garden views. You do need to be aware that you need to arrive after 5pm unless you've let Patricia know in advance (you can do this when you book online); if you arrive early, you can get a key from a neighbour. We've stayed here – read our review.
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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)
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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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)
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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Great food and wine in rolling countryside in Burgundy
Le Bourg
71520
Montmelard
Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (Burgundy)
Price from: €70
Open: All year
Hôtel le Saint Cyr is a family run hotel in the southern Burgundy countryside. The owners, Nelly and Fréderic Bonnetain, pride themselves on a warm and friendly welcome. There is room here for 18 people in a mix of twins, doubles and family rooms – so ideal for family groups or cycling clubs. Breakfast is served daily (and can be enjoyed on the terrace). The restaurant serves French specialities, including snails, Charolais beef and fish dishes.
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Local hotel-restaurant on La Belle Via bike route south of Chambery
Quai de l'Isère
73800
Montmélian
Savoie, Rhone-Alpes (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)
Price from: €90.60
Open: All year
Hotel la Clé des Champs in Montmélian, 15km from Chambery, is a great stop on La Belle Via bike route linking Chambery and Annecy to Valence. The hotel is located near the Isère River as it snakes its way through the town. There is an inhouse restaurant, Le Cep Gourmand, serving a menu of regional produce sourced from the mountains. The menu has vegetarian options and the kitchen can also cater for gluten-free. It's the ideal place to wind down after a day on the bike. Bike storage room. Wifi.
Photo: ©Logis Hotels
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New hotel east of the Montpellier city centre with bike store facilities
60 Avenue Nina Simone
34000
Montpellier
Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon
Price from: €90
Open: All year
The Holiday Inn Express Montpellier Odysseum is a new hotel east of the city centre. There are 90 rooms providing flexible accommodation, with family rooms plus some self-catering rooms with kitchenettes. Free buffet. Close to bars and restaurants, plus a cinema, aquarium and shopping centre for supplies. The hotel manager emailed to tell me that bikes can be kept in the luggage store or locked in a meeting room if more space is needed. Free wifi. French, English, German, Arabic and Italian spoken.
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Basic but friendly two-star bike-friendly hotel in the city centre
3 Rue du Palais des Guilhem
34000
Montpellier
Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon
Price from: €75
Open: All year
Friendly city centre hotel near the Peyrou Gardens and Place de la Canourgue, and a short ride from the train station. Basic but clean two-star hotel in an old, character-filled 200-year-old building. There are 26 air-conditioned rooms, all with their own bathrooms. Locked storage room for bikes. International TV. Left luggage area. Terrace. Free wifi. English, French and Spanish spoken.
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Basic, affordable stopover between Bourg-en-Bresse and Grenoble
89 Route de Grenoble
38510
Morestel
Isère, Rhône-Alpes (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)
Price from: €60
Open: All year
This is a convenient no frills option for cycling in this area of the Alps (roughly betwen Bourg-en-Bresse and Grenoble). It's also within reach of the ViaRhona. The rooms are basic but clean with TVs with satellite channels. A continental breakfast is served each morning (there's a picnic area for outside eating). Single rooms through to family rooms that sleep 5 - ideal for sharers on a budget. Free wifi.
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Accueil velo-rated hotel in one of Brittany's cycling hubs
Hotel du Port is in a lovely waterfront location just 1km from the Morlaix town centre. It offers views of the harbour of Morlaix, with freea TV, a phone, desk and wifi. There is an on-site bar and is made with local products. The Roscoff ferry port is 19km away. The hotel has secured bike storage and reception staff can help with luggage transfers.
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Friendly local hotel that's a good stop for cycing in Finistère, Brittany
Friendly 2-star hotel with just 8 rooms, a restaurant serving a traditional Breton menu, and a pretty courtyard garden to relax in. The hotel is 10km south-west of Morlaix, 30km from Roscoff and 50km from Brest, making it an ideal stopover on a cycling tour of Brittany. Free wifi. There is secure bike parking available in a locked, detached private garage at the rear of the hotel. A member of the Logis hotel network, it complies with that company's cycling standards policy.
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Ideal stop on the EuroVelo 4 between Saint-Lo and Mont St Michel
This is a good stop on the Tour de Manche bike route that doubles as the EuroVelo 4 through Normandy and Brittany. Inhouse restaurant serving regional cuisine – the chef prides himself on using local produce and creating the flavours of Normandy (vegeterian options available too). Terrace for drinks and a pool for cooling down in summer. Singles and doubles through to suites for 4 people. English and French spoken. The owner tells me there is a bike storage area that locks.
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Cosy B&B between Domfront and Mont Saint Michel
Le Bourg Bion
50140
Mortain-Bocage
Manche, Normandy
Price from: €50 per room per night including continental breakfast
Open: March to December
Just a few metres from the door of Maison Voie Verte lies the Véloscénie cycle route which links the Tour de Manche route (around 3km away) with Mont St Michel 53km away; which makes this cosy B&B the perfect stopping-off point if you're passing through on your bike. The link to La Vélo Francette (La Rochelle to Caen) is also nearby so you are really spoilt for choice. They have secure storage for bicycles and luggage, with drying facilities for wet clothes. House bicycles are available for guests to use as well. Maison Voie Verte is a small B&B with 2 double ensuite rooms and a tranquil seating area in the garden. Help yourself to hot drinks in the communal breakfast area, or use the microwave and fridge. There is also a town just 3km away with restaurants (the owners will give you a lift if you arrive with tired legs or don't want to cycle at night). Wake up the next day to a hearty continental breakfast to get you started on the next leg of your journey. Free wifi. English and French spoken.
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Alpine base close to ski lifts for MTB and famous mountain climbs
205 Taille de Mas des Champs de la Plagne
74110
Morzine
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Price from: €100 (minimum stays may apply during busy periods)
Open: All year
Photo: ©Logis Hôtels
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Village hotel surrounded by cols and mountain bike trails
265 Chemin de la Salle
74110
Morzine
Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Price from: €109
Open: All year
Hôtel Résidence Loisirs Les Côtes is centrally located in the village of Morzine Avoriaz. It has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and hammam, and a fitness centre with a tennis court. Breakfast is served daily in the guest room or in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy regional cuisine at Les Côtes Restaurant and a drink at the bar. There is a bike room locked by a code during the day and double-locked at night. There is also a cleaning station near the tennis court.
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Good value, bike-friendly hotel in central Mulhouse
The Brit Hotel Mulhouse Centre is a friendly and welcoming hotel that's well set up for cyclists and experienced at welcoming us. The hotel is accueil velo-rated and there is a dedicated bike storage shed (pictured). 24-hour welcome. Repair kits available. Breakfast can be arranged for between 4am and 6am if you need an early start. Likewise, if you need a rest day, you can have it later - from 10am to midday by arrangement. It's also just a short ride to the railway station. Private, and enclosed car park if you're arriving by car. And because I get asked often, I'm not sure where the name derives but the Brit Hotel group has nothing to do with Britain or the British as far as I know - it's simply a group of independent hotels that group together to boost their marketing power.
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Stylish city hotel near the train station
4 Place du Général de Gaulle
68100
Mulhouse
Haut-Rhin, Alsace
Price from: €95
Open: All year
Comfortable 4-star hotel near the train station. Onsite restaurant and bar, plus a terrace to enjoy in summer. Free wifi. Disabled access rooms. French, English and German spoken. Management tells us the hotel's luggage store can accommodate a few bikes and that there is also additional storage in the guest-only garage. Good for groups and individual riders.
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Cycle-friendly hotel on the banks of the Aveyron River
Friendly 2-star hotel-restaurant 2km outside the village. On the banks of the river Aveyron, it faces the castle. Welcomes groups. Bicycle parking provided in a garage. Internet access. Member of the Logis network of hotels and complies to that company's cycle standards policy. Also has a swimming pool and tennis court.
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City centre hotel just of the Canal de la Marne au Rhin
Allée du Chanoine Drioton
Stanislas Meurthe, Jardins d'Eau
54000
Nancy
Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine
Price from: €95
Open: Year round
Four-star hotel in the centre of Nancy. Rooms can accommodate up to 4 people and each have a kettle, coffee and tea, microwave for basic food preparation, fridge and water cooler. 24-hour self-service food boutique with healthy readymade meals that you reheat in your room, plus cold dishes, desserts and drinks available. Free in-room mineral water. Free wifi, music and video on demand, and free landline calls within France. Free massages every Thursday. Onsite bar open until 1am. Management says bikes can be stored in rooms.
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Super cheap hotel near the Canal de la Marne au Rhin
4 rue Charles Bourseul 54136
54136
Bouxières aux Dames, Nancy
Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine
Price from: €24
Open: Year round
Budget hotel near the Canal de la Marne au Rhin, 9km north of the Nancy city centre. All-you-can-eat buffet breakfast. Free wifi. Management advises that there is space for 1 bike to be stored comfortably in each room. Each room is a triple with a double with a bunk bed above it, plus a 'quick wash' corner with sink and mirror (shared bathrooms in the hall), flat-screen TV and free wifi. The hotel's parent website has a best-price guarantee so it's always worth comparing prices.
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Reliable chain hotel in the Nancy city centre
3 rue de l'Armée Patton
54000
Nancy
Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine
Price from: €79
Open: Year round
Recently upgraded hotel in the heart of Nancy and just 50m from the TGV train station. Rooms accommodating up to 4 people. Onsite bar, terrace and courtyard. Buffet breakfast available. Sauna. Free wifi. 24-hour reception. Airport shuttle. Management advises bikes can be securely stored inside the hotel.
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Apartment hotel in Nantes city centre
42 Rue Russeil
44000
Nantes
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €61
Open: Year-round
Hotel with self-catering studio and apartments with kitchenettes. Apartments can sleep up to 4 adults. Buffet breakfast also available. Management advises that there is a bike storage area in the secure underground carpark. Luggage storage. Wifi. English spoken. Good base for the start/finish of a Nantes-Brest Canal ride.
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Bike-friendly hotel ideal for Nantes-Brest Canal or Velodyssey rides
1, rue Piron
44000
Nantes
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €55
Open: All year
Excellent starting (or end) point for a Nantes-Brest Canal bike ride or for the start of a ride east to the Loire Valley. Hotel Graslin carries the official Loire à Vélo label to attest to its bike-friendliness, and staff regularly welcome groups of cyclists as well as individuals. Bikes are stored in a locked garage and local cycling information is available at reception. Budget rooms through to suites catering for between one and five people. 2km ride from the train station. 24-hour reception. Free wifi. English, French, Spanish and Italian spoken.
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Bike-friendly hotel-restaurant near the Nantes-Brest canal (EuroVelo 1)
La Croix Blanche
44810
Heric
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €65
Open: All year
We stayed at the Hotel L'Abreuvoir and were very impressed. It's around 3.5km to the Nantes-Brest Canal, which is on La Vélodyssée, the Euro Velo 1 bike route. Reception has a map of the safest route linking the hotel to the canal to ensure you avoid main roads (email or phone ahead if you need a copy emailed to you). There are also two 'house' bikes available for guest hire if you are travelling by car and stopping off from the main Rennes-Nantes autoroute and fancy a pootle along the canal during an overnight stay. The hotel is part of the Logis chain of independently owned and run hotels. Its restaurant is excellent, with menus based on local produce (and fresh eggs from the chickens poking around the car park). Even the children's meal was gourmet standard – our two kids (8 and 11 at the time) enjoyed a proper steak cuts with chips and salad – there wasn't a steak hache or chicken nugget in sight. Pool for summer. Lockable garage + tools and a washdown area for bikes. Well sign-posted. This is an eco-friendly hotel – there are even three electric car charging points for guest use.
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Small B&B handy for the Nantes-Brest Canal
French-run B&B with just two rooms close to the Nantes-Brest Canal, 33km from Nantes. The rooms have an en suite bathroom. Garden and terrace for relaxing. Free wifi. Garage for bikes. Family friendly with baby beds and cots available.
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Quirky hotel a short detour from the Nantes-Brest Canal
La Maillardais
44130
Le Gâvre
Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire
Price from: €69
Open: All year
This is an ideal option for anyone riding the Nantes-Brest Canal. The hotel is a 7km backroads ride from the canal at Blain. Surrounded by forest, the Logis Auberge de la Forêt is housed in quite an ununusal, yet striking building which was previously an old coachhouse. It has been renovated and now has an individual touch to the decor and furnishings. The hotel also has a gym and pool as well as a highly regarded restaurant. Free wifi. Secure bike shed. Also good for a stopover before or after a ferry crossing.
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