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Posted: 5 Feb 2026
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Where to cycle in France
Click on the map to search the regions for bike routes in France, cycling holidays, bike hire and lots of other inspiration for cycling in France.
Cycling the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse
In the first of a two-part series on cycling from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, we follow the Canal de Garonne from Bordeaux to Toulouse
Read moreBike routes around Mont-Dore in the Auvergne
The Mont-Dore area of the Auvergne is home to glorious volcano landscapes that are wonderful for road cycling.
Read moreParis bike tours
Browse our listings to find guided or self-guided cycling tours of Paris.
Read moreParis hotels: Cycling accommodation in the Paris region
Cycling hotel accommodation for Paris, Charles de Gaulle airport, Versailles, the Seine and farther afield.
Read moreAccommodation for cycling in Languedoc-Roussillon
Use our map to find accommodation in Languedoc, Aude, Gard and Hérault, including on the Canal du Midi, Carcassonne, Montpellier and Narbonne.
Read moreCycling the Avenue Verte from London to Paris
Our overview of cycling the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route – a classic French cycling holiday route and popular charity ride.
Read moreCycling in Burgundy
Cycle Burgundy's canals, and follow back roads and tracks through some of the world's greatest wine-producing estates.
Read moreCycling in Brittany
Cycling in Brittany is a real treat, with miles of scenic coastal roads, canals and green ways
Read moreBike routes in the Ardèche
The Ardèche is a varied and under-rated French region in terms of visitors, but it's home to some of the country's most spectacular cycling.
Read moreMap of bike routes and voies vertes in Brittany
Super map of bike routes and voies vertes in Brittany available for download.
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