Accommodation - Self-catering: All France

Dordogne - Le Mas & Le Mazet (Monpazier)

16th century farmhouse and cottage for cyclists visiting the Dordogne

Le Mas & Le Mazet offers flexible and versatile accommodation for cyclists in an unbeaten Dordogne location. Just 40km from the airport at Bergerac, Sainte-Croix is just 10km from Monpazier, one of France's officially designated most beautiful villages. The historic towns of Sarlat, Domme and Beynac-et-Cazenac can all be reached by bike. In the other direction, you'll find the sweet white wines of Monbazillac (35km) and the underrated red wine of the Bergerac vineyards. Just off cycle route 26 – a 70km loop to Monpazier, Cadouin and back – the property caters for groups both large and small. There are many other cycle routes nearby bringing you to the hidden gems of the Dordogne, away from the tourists. Le Mas is a characterful farmhouse with 5 bedrooms accommodating up to 10 people. It has its own heated saltwater pool with views of the stunning Dordogne countryside. Le Mazet is a charming detached cottage with 1 bedroom sleeping 2 people. They can be rented individually or together. Both come fully equipped with modcons plus BBQs for outdoor dining. After a day on the bike, relax among the jasmine, roses, wisteria, lavender and mature trees. Prepare your own meals or make use of a traiteur service that can deliver meals to your door. For a slightly more extravagant stay, a private chef can cook for your group. A masseuse is also available on request for weary legs. Just ask for help if you need to arrange bike hire locally – they can be delivered to your door. French, English, Dutch, German spoken.

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Dordogne - Les Granges Marquay

Cycle the beautiful Dordogne countryside from your own slice of paradise

Amanda at Les Granges, Marquay has three gites that sleep 10 people in total – they can be hired individually or all together. They are perfect bases for exploring the Dordogne on two wheels. The gites are located in the Dordogne's "Golden Triangle" – a wonderous honeypot of ancient landscapes and river valleys that include Sarlat (12km from Les Granges, Marquay), Les Eyzies (15km), Beynac-et-Cazenac (17km) and hilltop Domme (20km) – all ripe for day rides from your front door. See here for more on cycling in the area. Explore caves, castles, museums and gardens, or combine a day's cycling with a day in a canoe exploring the Dordogne and Vézère river valleys. Back at your base at Les Granges, relax in the saltwater swimming pool and take in the great views out over the valley. La Laiterie and Le Fenil are two-bed gites, while Chez Hortensia is a one-bed gite with jacuzzi.

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Dordogne Valley – Le Chèvrefeuille self-catering accommodation (Saint-Cyprien)

A perfect base for exploring the Dordogne valley on two-wheels

This Perigourdine farmhouse complex consists of three cottages that provide stone farmhouse charm with modern comfort. Sleeping up to 15 and rated excellent with Trip Advisor since 2010, the owners share their home and local expertise to ensure your holiday in this stunning region is one you'll never forget. In the heart of one of France's gastronomic capitals, chef Ian also offers regional cookery courses and demonstrations in English using the best fresh local seasonal produce in a gorgeous outside kitchen. Le Chèvrefeuille is ideally situated in the heart of the Perigord Noir, close to the Dordogne Valley, famous for its medieval towns, villages and castles, and the Vezere Valley – the Prehistoric Capital of the World.

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Durban-Corbières - Chez Noisette (Durban-Corbières)

Villa for 8 people in the south of France - ideal for cyclists of all abilities

Chez Noisette is perfectly placed to explore the Aude area of Languedoc by bike. For the leisure cyclist, there are endless local routes from the door through vineyards (and there are four free 'house' bike for guest use). For more serious cyclists, the Aude region offers a host of long, flat and hilly routes (see here for ideas) in an area that features regularly on the Tour de France route. Many of Languedoc’s jewels are within reach, including Carcassonne, Beziers, Narbonne, Lagrasse and the Canal du Midi. The village of Durban-Corbières has a bar/restaurant and a mini supermarket for supplies. The villa sleeps 8 people in four double bedrooms and three bathrooms; all bedding and a professional clean are included. There is a pool for warmer months and amazing views of the medieval castle and beyond. Various airports will get you here (transfers available), or take the train to Narbonne (20km). This is a well-priced villa that, split between 8 people, makes an affordable cycling base in one of France's top-notch cycling regions.

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Eguisheim - Residence Le Clos d'Eguisheim

Apartments set in the vineyards a short bike ride from the town centre

Apartments catering for up to 7 people set in a quiet rural area mid some of Alsace's finest vineyards. The pretty village of Eguisheim, with its typical regional architecture, is a shhort cycle ride away. The apartments are situated in a residence with a heated indoor pool and year-round bike hire.

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Équihen-Plage - Le Domaine Sauvage Hotel and Apartments

Enjoy seaviews from your room on the EuroVelo 4 bike route

Équihen-Plage is a seaside town on the Opal Coast of northern France, just 7km from the holiday resort of Boulogne-sur-Mer. The apartments and villas here sleep up to 8 people and offer a quiet base amid natural surrounds – and just a few steps from the beach. Located on the Euro Velo 4 Vélomaritime bike route, it's an ideal stop for anyone cycling the beautiful Channel coast of France (or making their way between northern ferry ports). You can self-cater using the fully equipped kitchen in your apartment, or enjoy a hotel breakfast. The hotel is registered as an Accueil Velo hotel with the local tourist board and this is part of a long-term strategy to welcome more cyclists to the hotel (solo riders, cycling clubs, families and cyclists arriving with bikes on cars are all welcome). Bikes can be stored in apartments overnight. The same hotel group also owns other apartment-hotels along the north coast, plus a hotel in Provence) and they are all involved in cycle tourism. Photo supplied by the hotel.

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EuroVelo 3 - La Charnière Chadalais B&B and self-catering cycling accommodation

Top-quality base ideal for EuroVelo 3 and La Flow Velo in SW France

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EuroVelo 4 - Villa Les Margats Hotel and Apartments (Bray-Dunes)

Aparthotel close handy for Dunkirk on the Vélomaritime bike route

Evancy Villa Les Margats is an Accueil Velo-rated hotel 400m from the beach of Bray-Dunes, effectively the last stop before you reach Belgium on the Euro Velo 4 bike route. Ideal for cyclists, the apartments sleep between 4 and 6 people, making them ideal for families and groups. Stop over as you ride the Vélomaritime bike route, which forms part of the Euro Velo 4, or make a long weekend of it from the UK (the hotel is just 12km from the ferry port at Dunkirk). Bikes can be stored in the apartments. All rooms have a fully equipped kitchen and you can order a hotel breakfast.  so an ideal stop-off for ferry travellers too. The same hotel group has other apartment hotels along the north coast, plus one 20km from Nice in Provence). Photo supplied by the hotel.

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EuroVelo 6 Loire River bike route - Café Vélo Nevers

Cyclist-run Loire B&B and self-catered apartment, complete with cafe

Wouldn't life be good if all cycling cafes doubled as B&Bs (and vice versa)? As the name suggests, Café Vélo Nevers is a cafe with a  special focus on cyclists. And, as an added bonus, it also has a B&B upstairs that sleeps 9 riders. There are 2 rooms sleeping 2 and 3 people with a shared kitchen. There is also a self-catering apartment that sleeps 4 people. The cafe is in Nevers, right on the EuroVelo 6 Loire à Velo bike route and also ideally placed for anyone heading down to join the Burgundy wine and canal routes. There are rooms with wonderful views over the Loire, plus it goes without saying that there is stacks of nourishment on offer to fuel a day on the bike – as well as the best coffee in town. The owners, Anna and Charles, are local (English-speaking) cyclists with plenty of local route info for tourers, road riders and gravel riders. They can also help arrange train station transfers and baggage transfers, as well as provide tools for basic repairs (Café Vélo Nevers carries the official Accueil Velo label). English, French and Dutch, plus a bit of Spanish and Italian spoken.

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Foothills of Pyrenees - Apartment and Camping (Osmets)

Great value apartment + camping pitches near the Pyrenees

Maison Mason is an apartment for 2 people around 23km NE of Tarbes and 60km east of Pau that provides an ideal cycling base at the foothill of the Pyrenees. The apartment – with a private entrance – is attached to the main house, which also has additional bedrooms available on request. There is outdoor seating and covered area complete with BBQ. The house is set in 9 hectares of land, meadow and forest with off-road cycling paths from the door, and the Col du Tourmalet 60km to the south. There is also a signposted 2km climb from outside the gate. Evening meals can be provided on request or the owners are happy to give you a lift to the nearest supermarket. There is also space for wildcamping with access to a shower, laundry and BBQ. English and some French spoken. Please email or phone if you're unable to follow the Facebook link provided.

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Fort-Mahon Plage - Belle Dune Holiday Village

Apartments and houses in eco-village near the Bay of Somme in Picardy

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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Fréjus - Pierre & Vacances Cap Hermès

Self-contained studios and apartments on the Mediterranean

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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Grenoble - Adagio Access Aparthotel

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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Grospierre - Le Rouret Holiday Village

Apartments and houses in the Ardèche countryside

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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Gueudecourt - Le Clos du Clocher B&B and self-catering gites

Idyllic B&B and gites at the heart of the WWI battlefields

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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Haute-Garonne - Pyrenees View Holiday Gite with breakfast! (Saint-Gaudens)

Incredible mountain views and Tour de France routes from your door

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Hérault - Gite Florence

Cycle friendly self-catering gite near to the stunning Languedoc Nature Park

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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Honfleur – Les Coquillettes

Friendly B&B and self-catering option recommended to us by cyclists

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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L'Epinay Le Comte - The Bakehouse (near Domfront)

Cosy converted bakehouse for 2 in Normandy's cycling heartland

The perfect base for couples and friends looking to explore northern France. The Bakehouse sits of the western edge of the Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, and near the junction of the Orne and Manche departments of Normandy and the Mayenne in Pays de la Loire. This is prime cycling country, with 5 local signposted bike routes between 14km-30km (maps available), including 2 routes passing the Bakehouse's doors. Just 11km away is Domfront, where the Paris to Mont St-Michel route crosses over with La Velo Francette. The Tour de Manche, with direct links to the D-Day Beaches, ferry ports and Brittany, is also within reach, as is the picturesque towpath of the river Mayenne. Local villages here start their fete day celebrations with a cycling race, so the flash of Lycra is a regular sight from the Bakehouse. Sue and Phil are keen leisure cyclists (they have 4 adult 'house bikes' for guests), and would love to share their corner of Normandy with you. Free wifi. Bike storage in a lockable barn. Undercover hot tub in the garden. French and English spoken.

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La Grave – Auberge Edelweiss Bike & Ski Hotel

Specialist bike hotel with rooms and apartments, workshop and sauna

Auberge Edelweiss is a specialist bike hotel in the heart of the Alps; Robin and Marlon are keen to welcome more English-speaking riders to enjoy the Galibier, Col d'Izoard, Alpe d'Huez and Col du Lautaret – all within easy reach. The hotel has information folders with profiles of all key climbs, plus cycling itineraries for both road and mountain bike routes. The hotel is geared up for individual riders as well as groups, and can cater for big events like La Marmotte, Alpe d'Huzes, the Tour de France and Etape du Tour. Well-equiped workshop, plus Marlon and Robin work with a local bike shop that can deliver spares. Bike wash and sauna onsite; massages available on request. Oh, and plenty of wine and cold beer to help you relax on the terrace or in the restaurant. Then wake up to a generous breakfast of cereals, yoghurts, fruit juices, hot drinks, local jams and breads, meat, cheese and fruit salad. Bonne route!

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Lacanau - Holiday Village

Apartments and houses in a wooded area close to the beach in Gironde

Set in a wooded area, these apartments and houses cater for couples through to groups of 8 people, and come in two different levels of comfort – 'select' and 'VIP'. The Atlantic Coast at Lacanau beach is just 2km away and can be reached by bike path. The lake is also within easy reach, just 4km away. Cycling paths in this area are through woodlands and generally well-shaded, making for cool summer cycling.

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Lacanau - Vitalparc

Peaceful apartments and rooms set among the pine forest

Apartments and studio rooms set among the pine forest on the edge of the town of Lacanau Ocean. Outdoor pool. Onsite spa with indoor pool, hot tub and hammam. Wifi. Bike rental onsite. Restaurant and bar. Accommodation ranges from single rooms up to villas that can house 9 people. Short stays possible.

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Lagorce - Domaine de Sévenier (Ardeche)

Luxury chalet accommodation for a special fixed base cycling holiday

Billed as "5-star camping", Domaine de Sévenier is set on an old winery and offers amazing self-catered cabin accommodation in beautiful surrounds. There are no tent pitches. Gym, sauna and other luxury add-ons complement restaurant, bar and shop facilities.  4km from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and 800m from Lagorce. Pool + children's pool. Minigolf. Bike routes from the gate.

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Langon - Hotel Tilleuls Medieval

Mid-range hotel with self-catering in Saint Macaire

Hotel Tilleuls Medieval has an enviable location being set in a medieval town close to the River Garonne and surrounded by some of the world's most famous vineyards. The hotel itself is a 16th century building with its own shady terrace and a choice of rooms or self-catering options, with an onsite restaurant with local cuisine and fresh breakfasts. The hotel is well used to hosting cyclists and has both hire and secure parking facilities. This location is just a great base for cycling with quiet rolling hills – it's not far from my patch, either, so drop me a line if you're staying there to organise a ride!

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Le Barroux - La Ferme des Bélugues (for Ventoux)

A lovely cyclist-run base close to Ventoux and lavender routes

La Ferme des Bélugues offers both B&B and self-catered accommodation. It's a home from home run by Karen and Spencer, both cyclists. Located just 3km from the start of the Ventoux climb at Malaucène or 10km from Bedoin, it's the perfect base for an assault on one of the most iconic Tour de France summits. For gentler rides, the lavender fields and vineyards of Provence are within easy reach. Karen and Spencer host independent riders as well as cycle tour companies and pro riders, so it's fair to say they are local cycling experts. They arrived here four years ago and have lovingly renovated the house to ensure it is cycling-friendly while also retaining its original charm and character. All the facilities are geared towards cyclists: there's a pool for post-ride cooling off (and perfect for non-cycling partners and friends) and a stunning bike room, while extra services such as bike hire, massages, and yoga can be arranged. In all there are 5 double rooms plus a self-catering studio for two people.

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Le Freney-dʼOisans - Logis Hotel Le Cassini

Hotel with rooms and apartments – ideal for exploring the Alps by bike

Logis Hotel Le Cassini in Le Freney-d’Oisans is in the heart of the Oisans Valley in Les Deux Alpes area – this is peak cycling country with the hotel located in between Alpe d'Huez and the Galibier. This is an ideal mountain base – complete with mountain views and a hotel restaurant that serves French and Belgian cuisine made with regional and seasonal produce. Free WiFi. Bike store. Locked garage for cars. Dobles, triples and quadruples plus self-catered apartments, making this flexible and versatile accommodation. 
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Le Pouliguen - Pierre & Vacances Premium Le Domaine de Cramphore

Coastal apartments for up to 6 people in the Loire-Atlantique department

A recently refurbished luxury residence set in the middle of a garden surrounded by 100-year-old pine trees. The residence has a relaxation area and an outdoor pool with solarium to rest your muscles after a day in the saddle. Located 200m from the sea and 400m from the beach, it has apartments catering for between 3 and 6 people.

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Le Touquet - Residence Les Jardins de la Cote d'Opale

Apartments on the edge of a forest a 1.5km ride from the beach

Apartments catering for up to 7 people and set in a quiet residence on the edge of a forest and within reach of Calais. The seaside resort of Le Touquet, on the beautiful Opal Coast, is a 1.5km bike ride away. less than an hour from Calais. Facilities include bike hire, heated indoor pool, tennis court, and children's playground.

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Limoges - Appart'City Limoges

Clean and friendly river-side apartment-hotel

The Appart'City Limoges aparthotel is in a lovely locarion on the banks of the Vienne River, just outside the Limoges city centre. It offers flexible and friendly accommodation for cyclists. Use it as a hotel or as a self-catering base. All the rooms have a kitchenette with a hob for cooking, plus a fridge and microwave. There are studio options for solo riders and couples through to larger three-bedroom apartments for families and larger groups. Buffet breakfast available. Wifi. Private car park. 

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Loire Valley - La Petite Maison de Sue (Parcay Les Pins)

Affordable cottage for 4 north of the river between Tours and Saumur

Joanne would like to welcome more cyclists to her cosy Loire cottage. Enjoy lake and forest rides from this lovely rural setting – it's on quiet backroads that feature on regional and national cycle routes. It's around 17km north of the river between Saumur and Tours, making it an excellent base from which to explore the Loire Valley. The cottage has one bedroom that can be arranged as a twin or a super king, plus there is a sofa bed in the main living area. Sleeping upto 4 people, it's ideal for families or friends. (There is also a travel cot for mini-cyclists). Joanne can also provide simple but healthy evening meals for cyclists with a little notice and for a small fee. She lives in the adjoining house and can also assist with information and other practical help. Fresh linen and towels, along with a welcome pack are provided for all guests. If you need any essentials, Joanne can help out. There is also a local shop in Parcay Les Pins that is run by a very friendly family. There is a garage for the safe storage of bikes. 

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Lot Valley Bike Route – Lasclottes (Saint-Sylvestre-sur-Lot)

Spacious and tranquil farmhouse on the river Lot near Villeneuve-sur-Lot

Lasclottes is a wonderful base for anyone cycling the Lot Valley Bike route. The property is on the outskirts of Saint-Sylvestre-sur-Lot, a quaint riverside village with a selection of shops, a bar and riverside restaurant, and a market twice a week. It's just 10km east of Villeneuve-sur-Lot and 40km from Aiguillon, where the Lot route crosses with the Garonne bike route linking Bordeaux to Toulouse. Lasclottes, which comfortably sleeps 10 people, is a 19th-century rural farmhouse and granary which has been renovated and luxuriously furnished. It's nestled in 5 acres of land, with no near neighbours, and is sat on land that gently slopes down towards the river. There is a saltwater swimming pool, a games area that includes table tennis, a pool table and table football. There's even a rowing machine and an exercise bike. On the opposite side of the river is the picturesque village of Penne d'Agenais, renowned for its art, a basilica that's perched on the top of the hill and a port area at the bottom where boats can be hired. There are also frequent music evenings, with eating and dancing. English and French spoken. The owners can arrange pick-up and evening meals. They also have a very handy cycling page for the local area on their website here.

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Lyon - Aparthotel Privilodges

Hotel with studios and apartments sleeping up to 4 people

Hoel with self-contained apartments in Lyon's 8th district, opposite the Maison de la Danse Theatre. Each room has a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and hotplate. Breakfast is also served daily in the breakfast room. There is a Vélov bike share dock in front of the hotel. Free wifi. Management advises that bikes can be stored in apartments.

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Marseille - Adagio Prado Plage

Apartment hotel near the beachfront in the south of the city

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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Moliets et Maa - Pierre & Vacances Apart-hotel

Family friendly and with easy access to the beach

Under 2km from the beach and with its own pool, the Pierre & Vacances apart-hotel at Moliets et Maa is a nice option for combining a cycle with a beach holiday. The La Vélodyssée cycle route runs close by, and there's safe bike storage (as at all Pierre & Vacances properties in France). Each room has a kitchenette with all the pots and pans you'd need to cook up a storm, or you can have breakfast in the restaurant. There's free wifi. English and French spoken.

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Mont Ventoux - Hotel Crillon le Brave

Relaxing 5-star bike-friendly hotel near Ventoux with self-catering option

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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Montmartre Paris - Le Studio

Parisian studio that sleeps 4 people near the Moulin Rouge

Live like a local in this studio apartment in the famous Paris suburb of Montmarte. The Studio is a 25 square metre ground floor space with a private entrance that guarantees tranquility and privacy (and bike access). The studio has a fantastic layout with one main room, kitchen and a full bathroom. It has high ceilings and two comfortable sofas bed. It's also got a fully equipped kitchen, making it easier to save money in what is an expensive city. There's a TV, free wifi, a library of magazines, books and CDs as well. It comfortably sleeps 4 people, making this an affordable alternative to a hotel. The bathroom even comes with a hair dryer and towels, robes and complimentary quality bath products. You can book online or contact Francois by email or phone (he speaks English).

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Montpellier – Holiday Inn Express Montpellier Odysseum

New hotel east of the Montpellier city centre with bike store facilities

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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Nancy - Centre Suite Novotel

City centre hotel just of the Canal de la Marne au Rhin

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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Nantes - Adagio Access Viarme

Apartment hotel in Nantes city centre

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.

This hotel is on or near these routes:

• EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley
• EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast
• Nantes-Brest Canal

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Nice - Adagio Access Nice Magnan

Affordable apartment hotel in the Nice city centre

Self-catering studios and apartments sleeping up to 4 people in the centre of Nice. Each apartment has a kitchenette. Free wifi. 24-hour reception. Outdoor pool. Breakfast available. Close to beach and all amenities. Just minutes from the Promenade des Anglais. Bikes can be stored overnight in apartments (there is a lift). Book well ahead in summer (prices vary with the seasons).

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Nîmes – Hotel Adagio Access

Apart-hotel with self-catering studios and apartments for up to 4 people

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Niort – Maison La Port Rouge

Lovely host, stunning rooms – a perfect retreat in Niort

We stayed in some wonderful hotels and B&Bs on our La Velo Francette trip but this one in Niort was one of my absolute favourites – for so many reasons. Firstly, there was Christine, who greeted us with a huge smile and farewelled us a day later with a stash of bananas and fresh water bottles. She has five lavishly decorated bedrooms (with lovely walk-in showers – perfect after a day on the road), as well as two studio apartments in her gorgeous restored townhouse. Christine's put her heart and soul into the place – and you can tell; her fine and elegant touches are everywhere from the rich wall colours and art to the beautifully laid out (and wholesome) breakfasts. There is a large garden to relax in, complete with pool and safe bike parking. French and English spoken. Free wifi. Just perfect.

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Orléans – Adagio Access

Hotel with self-catering studios and apartments in the heart of the Loire

Studios and apartments sleepin gup to 4 people, located 1.6 km from Orléans train station and a short ride from the River Loire in the heart of the Loire Valley. Each air-conditioned apartment features an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge, plus satellite TV and free wifi. Buffet breakfast also available. Heated indoor swimming pool. All apartments are serviced by a lift; management advises that bikes can be stored in bedrooms. French, Spanish, English, German, Bulgarian and Arabic spoken.

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Paris – Adagio Eiffel Tower Aparthotel

Apartment hotel with Eiffel Tower views - bikes welcome too!

Chill out with views of the Eiffel Tower after pedalling your way around Paris. Management tells us you can keep your bike with you in your room overnight. Free wifi. All apartments have kitchens that include a fridge, microwave, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are more than 300 apartments, so good for groups, with studios for 2 and larger apartments sleeping up to 4 people. Swimming pool and fitness centre. Breakfast available for a surcharge.

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Paris – Buttes Chaumont Adagio Aparthotel

Hotel with apartments sleeping up to 6 people near the Canal de l'Ourcq

Self-catering studios and apartments on a calm road near the Parc des Buttes Chaumont and a few minutes from the Canal de l'Ourcq. It's a modern building with a small inner courtyard just east of Paris Est and Gare du Nord train stations. There are 97 apartments ranging from 2-person studios to 3-room, 6-person apartments, making it an ideal place for groups and families. Typically Parisian district an 8km ride from the Arc de Triomphe and 7km from the Louvre. Management advises that bikes can be stored in apartments or on balconies.

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Paris – Fraser Suites Harmonie

Hotel rooms and self-catering apartments just outside Paris city centre

An apart-hotel with studio rooms and apartments with kitchenettes just 8km from the Eiffel Tower. The hotel has a large suite that sleeps 6 people; there are three types of suites, with rooms allocated according to numbers, making it an affordable Paris option for groups. Hotel management says there is a secure storage room that can store up to 5 bikes overnight. Hotel has bar and lounge areas. Staff can provide Paris maps and help with bike hire etc. Free wifi throughout hotel.

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Paris Montmartre - Le Duplex

A two-bedroom apartment sleeping 6 people in Montmartre

Francois at Loft Paris (English-speaking) has a selection of self-catering apartments in the centre of Paris and he's keen for cyclists to use them. Le Duplex is a perfect Paris pad – and an affordable one for groups and families. It is in a plumb location: a quiet cul-de-sac in Montmartre and a short walk from the Moulin Rouge. The apartment is 100 square metres and on te ground floor (so ideal for bicycle parking). It has its own private entrance. Two bedrooms comfortably sleep 6 people. Each bedroom features a private bath and comes equipped with hair dryer and towels, robes and quality complimentary bath products. There is a full kitchen and two bathrooms. Large French doors open onto a lush interior courtyard. The apartment is fully equipmed like a home away from ome with comfortable sofas, TV, free internet, and a a library of books, magazines and CDs. 

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Parthenay - Maison Saint Jacques

Friendly B&B and self-catering accommodation on La Velo Francette

Cyclists who stayed at Maison Saint Jacques have recommended it to us. It's run by an English couple called Dorit and Trevor, and they have lived in the area for quite some time and know it well. We're told they are both friendly and knowledgable and that the place itself of full of character and charm. (And that breakfast includes fresh, homemade treats). It's a 14th century townhouse in the old timber style, and has its own courtyard and small garden. It's set in the centre of Parthenay, so close to local restaurants and shops for restocking panniers. There is a B&B room plus a self-catering apartment. It also carries accueil velo status so has all the bikey bases covered. French and English spoken. 

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Perpignan – Adagio Access Apart'hotel

Affordable 2-star hotel with self-catering studio apartments

Two-star city hotel with affordable self-catering studio apartments that include kichenettes, fridges and microwaves. Close to restaurants and bars, and near the river Têt. Management advises that bikes can be stored in rooms. 100 rooms available, so good for groups on a budget. French and English spoken.

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Platier d'Oye Nature Reserve - Evancy Oye-Plage Hotel and Apartments

Apartments in a nature reserve between Calais and Dunkirk

Oye-Plage is located roughly halfway between the ferry ports at Calais and Dunkirk, making it an ideal stop if you're riding the Euro Velo 4 on a weekend break from the UK or as part of a longer one-way ride. The Evancy Oye-Plage has studios and self-catered apartment hotel rooms for between 2 and 6 people. It's located at the entrance to the beautiful Platier d'Oye nature reserve on the north coast of France, where you'll find calmness and serenity – the perfect combination for cycling. Explore the beautiful roads along Cap Gris Nez and Cap Blanc Nez, or just relax in the seaside villages or on the beach. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens, or take advantage of the hotel breakfast if you prefer not to self-cater. There are also picnic tables, plus a playground and an area to master petanque. Spend a day off the bike walking on local trails to the tune of birdsong. Management at the hotel are actively encouraging cyclists to use their apartments as bases for tours, stopovers and daytrips. Solo cyclists, families, riders with bikes on cars – all are welcome. Bikes can be stored overnight in the apartments. There are other hotels in the group along the north coast, plus a hotel in Provence). Photo supplied by the hotel.

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