Where to cycle in France

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10 Epic River Bike Rides in France

Cycling along rivers is one of life's real pleasures. Here we look at some of the best long distance riverside bike routes in France.

I had an enquiry from a reader wanting an itinerary for cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse. Here's what we worked out.

We cycle the Canal du Midi from Toulouse in the Midi-Pyrenees to Sete, on the Mediterranean coast

Bike route linking Trélissac on the north-east outskirts of Périgueux, the capital of the Dordogne, to Thiviers.

Following the river Loire is one of France's most interesting bike routes. John Higginson has this overview of cycling the Loire Valley

The Meuse Cycle Route goes from the Meuse River's source in Pouilly-en-Bassigny, France to its mouth at the Hook of Holland.

Need to hire a bike in the Midi-Pyrénées? Then check out our bike hire shop listings

Throughout summer, a special bike train operates along the Loire à Vélo bike route. Here's what you need to know.

La Flow Vélo links the Atlantic Coast at l’île d’Aix to Thiviers in the northern Dordogne – a 290km river route for all abilities.

Cycling in Brittany is a breeze thanks to the region's network of green ways, or voies vertes. G.H. Randall has this overview

Need to hire a bike in the Rhône-Alpes? Then check out our French Alps bike hire listings

Join us on our Freewheeling France Social Rides Weekend and tackle the Ventoux. It'll be May 23-26, 2019.

Posted: 20 Jul 2018

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