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ViaRhôna - Hôtel de la Villeon

Upmarket 4-star hotel on the EuroVelo 17 route

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ViaRhona - Le Doux Nid (Chanz)

Sat on the Savières Canal

This cosy B&B is a good stop for anyone travelling along the Via Rhona. It sits in an old stone building near where the Rhone River meets the Savières Canal. From here, it's just 5m to the bike route that takes you around Lac du Bourget to Aix-les-Bains. The B&B even has its own boat and canoe if you fancy a trip along the canal. There's a private garage to safely store bicycles. The rooms also have their own kettles, a big plus if you enjoy a brew in your room (and still quite unusual for a French B&B). There's also free wifi and parking.

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ViaRhona - Le Relais du Vivarais (Viviers)

Accueil velo-rated hotel on the Via Rhona

Le Relais du Vivarais in Viviers offers a warm welcome for cyclists. Carrying the accueil velo label, the hotel is just off the Via Rhona bike route roughly halfway between Valence and Avignon. The hotel is nice and central and has an outdoor pool plus a restaurant. It's a nice choice for a stopover, especially in the summer months when a dip at the end of the day is really welcome. They also have bikes to hire if you're arriving by car and want to ride a short stretch of the Via Rhona or explore the local area during your stay. Free wifi. English and French spoken.

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ViaRhona - Les Clés des Songes (Seyssel)

Large stylish rooms with great views on the Via Rhona

With river and mountain views from each room's terrace, Les Clés des Songes B&B is a popular choice for cyclists passing through this beautiful corner of France. It's handy to the Via Rhona bike route in particular. The rooms sleep up to four people and are air-conditioned. There's a dining room area where you can make your own hot drinks. Free wifi. English and French spoken.

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Vienne-le-Chateau - Hotel le Tulipier

Ideally located on the Western Front Way bike route

Hotel le Tulipier in Vienne-le-Château was recommended to us by cyclists who stayed there while cycling the Western Front Way remembrance bike route. The hotel is located in the Argonne Forest – it's truly impossible to imagine that this peaceful area between Reims and Verdun was once blighted so heavily by war. The locally run hotel has 35 room hotel and welcomes solo riders, families and groups. Bike storage area. Locked private garage for cars. Indoor pool. The restaurant is open every day except Fridays.
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Villandraut - Logis Auberge La Crémaillère

A friendly welcome awaits near the vines of Sauternes

Located 60km south of Bordeaux, this small town hotel is right near the famous Sauternes vineyards and the wonderful cycling that can be had around there. Also within easy reach is the voie verte that runs from Sauveterre to Bordeaux, as well as the Canal de Garonne towpath which starts near La Reole, about 40km away. The hotel itself has a restuarant with good reviews and the bar stocks local wine to wash it all down. Bike hire can be arranged via the friendly hotel staff. Free wifi.
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Villar-dʼArêne - Logis Hotel Le Faranchin

Traditional mountain hotel on the route to Col du Lauteret

Nestled in the High Alps, Hotel Le Faranchin provides a nice base from which to explore the traditional village of Villar d'Arène. It's located at the end of Serre-chevalier/Briançon Valley and on the route to Col du Lauteret. There's free wifi, a sauna, hot tub, views of the Meije glacier and – most importantly for those of us needing a boost – a recharging point for electric bikes. You can choose from the buffet breakfast, which is available daily, and also eat of an evening at the hotel's own restaurant, which offers traditional cuisine. This is a small family-run hotel with 30 rooms and a locked garage for bikes. There is also a children's playground.
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Villeneuve-sur-Lot - Hotel Mercure Moulin de Madame

Nice base from which to explore the cycling haven of the Lot Valley

The Moulin de Madame is part of the higher end Mercure chain and it was recommended to us by Freewheeling France readers wo stayed here. It's ideal for exploring the quiet and relatively unknown Lot Valley, which you can read all about here. The Moulin de Madame is set by the river Lot and has lovely rooms (complete with Nespresso machines if that's your thing). Breakfast is served in either the grand dining room or large terrace. You can also take advantgae of the spa. 

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Villereal - La Maison Bleue

Beautiful B&B in the heart of the Dropt river valley

La Maison Bleue is a friendly and welcoming B&B in the centre of Villereal, according to cyclists who recommended it to us. Ideal for the Dropt valley bike route. The building and the rooms are beautifully restored and presented. Doubles, triples and family rooms. Outdoor swimming pool. Food available onsite (the owner is a former restauranteur). Free wifi.

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Villerville - Logis Hotel le Bellevue (for Honfleur)

Hotel near Euro Velo 4 La Vélomaritime route, plus La Seine à Velo near Deauville

Set in a 19th-century villa in Normandy, Logis Hôtel le Bellevue has panoramic sea views and a shady garden terrace. It's about 10km from Honfleur and sits on the Euro Velo 4 La Velomaritime bike route. It's also not far from the endpoint of the Seine à Velo bike route at Deauville. Enjoy regional Norman cuisine and seafood in the restaurant as the sun sets over the ocean. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Bar area. Dedicated bike shed. Photo: ©Logis Hôtels

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Vire - Hotel Saint-Pierre

Town centre hotel on the Tour de Manche bike route

Normandy cycling hotel in the centre of town on the Tour de Manche route that runs concurrent to the EuroVelo 4. Hot tub for tired muscles. All rooms at Hotel Saint-Pierre also have either a spa bath or a hydro shower. Management tells us they have a secure locked garage for bikes. Free wifi. Walking distance to local restaurants as well as the train station. Doubles, twins and quads for sharers and families.

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Vosne-Romanée - Le Richebourg

Lovely 4* between Beaune and Dijon

The hotel Le Richebourg – just over midway between Dijon and Beaune – is used to welcoming cyclists as it's often used by bike tour companies in the Burgundy region. It offers lots of facilities, including a spa and restaurant, and the elegant rooms and suites have air-conditioning (some with views of the surrounding vineyards and village, so it's not at all a bad spot to enjoy one of the best wine-producing areas in the world). Bike rental can be arranged via the hotel. Free wifi. French, English and German spoken by the friendly staff.

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Yport - Hôtel La Sirène

Seafront hotel on the EuroVelo 4 bike route between Étretat and Fécamp

Located in front of Yport Beach and the English Channel, Hôtel La Sirène is ideally located for anyone cycling the EuroVelo 4 Central Europe bike route across the top of France. Rooms have either sea or town views. On-site pub and restaurant – enjoy the sea views from the furnished terrace while you're having a post-ride drink. Continental breakfast. The restaurant serves traditional dishes from the region, including fish specialities. Locked storage room for bikes. Free wifi.

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