French government invests in cycling
Funding for a bold cycling strategy in France is aimed at getting more French people onto their bikes.
Posted: 2 Oct 2018
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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.
Read moreItinerary for cycling the Canal de Garonne
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.
Read moreCycling the Canal du Midi
We cycle the Canal du Midi from Toulouse in the Midi-Pyrenees to Sete, on the Mediterranean coast
Read morePérigueux to Thiviers bike route
Bike route linking Trélissac on the north-east outskirts of Périgueux, the capital of the Dordogne, to Thiviers.
Read moreCycling the Loire Valley
Following the river Loire is one of France's most interesting bike routes. John Higginson has this overview of cycling the Loire Valley
Read moreMeuse Cycle Route map (French section)
The Meuse Cycle Route goes from the Meuse River's source in Pouilly-en-Bassigny, France to its mouth at the Hook of Holland.
Read moreBike hire in Pyrénées
Need to hire a bike in the Midi-Pyrénées? Then check out our bike hire shop listings
Read moreLa Flow Vélo route
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.
Read moreVoies vertes in Brittany – Green way cycling routes
Cycling in Brittany is a breeze thanks to the region's network of green ways, or voies vertes. G.H. Randall has this overview
Read moreBike hire in the French Alps
Need to hire a bike in the Rhône-Alpes? Then check out our French Alps bike hire listings
Read moreBike hire in Provence
Need to hire a bike in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur? Then check out our bike hire shop listings
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