Where to cycle in France - Freewheeling France

EuroVelo 3 - The Pilgrims' Route (La Scandibérique)

The EuroVelo 3 Pilgrims' bike route, called La Scandibérique in France, starts in Norway and goes through to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Bike hire in the Loire Valley

Need to hire a bike in Centre? Then check out our bike hire shop listings

Cycling 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

Book review: Cycling Along Europe's Rivers

Cycling Along Europe's Rivers is a good introductory bike guide for newer bicycle tourers

Cycling the Veloscenie from Paris to Mont St-Michel

We sent Tracy Melass off cycling Veloscenie, the long-distance bike route from Paris to Mont St-Michel. Here's her blow-by-blow description of her 7-day adventure.

Loire Valley cycling hotels and accommodation

Loire Valley hotels, B&Bs and campsites for cycling Tours, Blois, Orleans, Saumur and along the Loire à Vélo Euro Velo 6.

The Loire à Vélo train

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

Loire cycling holidays

Find a Loire cycling holiday on the Loire à Vélo bike route, or a self-guided tour of Blois, Saumur and chateaux

Bike routes in the Loire

The Loire à vélo, part of Euro Velo 6, may be the heartbeat of the Loire Valley in terms of cycling, but there are many local bike routes in the Loire that feeding off it.