Cycling accommodation in Bordeaux, the Dordogne and Aquitaine

Loupiac - Camping Les Hirondelles

Shady campsite within reach of the Dordogne and Lot valleys

A family run campsite in the Dordogne Valley that's set in its own 2.2-hectare estate. The 3-star Hirondelles campsite is designed to blend into the natural environment of the Lot, with rivers and mountains. This campsite with indoor and heated swimming pool will please the whole family. 24 camping pitches and 39 onsite mobile home rentals. Explore the Quercy region by bicycle, walk the banks of the Lot or Célé rivers or take a dip in the Dordogne. Cycle local vineyards. Visit the medieval cities of Rocamadour or Sarlat. On site food and catering.

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Marmande - Hôtel Le Capricorne

Great value hotel with modern design and facilities

This is a well-designed and maintained hotel with cool rooms between Bordeaux and Toulouse, not far from the Canal de Garonne route. It is surrounded by gardens and has a nice pool area to relax in. Buffet breakfast also available at reasonable price. French and English spoken. This hotel is also used by local cycle touring companies, so they are well used to accommodating cyclists and safely storing their equipment.

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Medoc - Chateau Cordeillan-Bages (Pauillac)

Elegant chateau hotel just outside Pauillac on the Medoc wine route

A 'spoil yourself' option. Château Cordeillan-Bages is a grand 17th-century chateau in the heart of Bordeaux's Medoc wine region. Sat on 2 hectares of its own vines (yes, you can drink them here too), it's also home to a Michelin-star restaurant. Just 1km from the Garonne River, this is an ideal (if somewhat lavish) base from which to discover some of Bordeaux's most famous vineyards. Outdoor swimming pool plus sauna and a fitness room (you can also have massages). Bike rental can be arranged via reception.

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Medoc - Le Relais de Listrac (Margaux)

Affordable option in the heart of the Bordeaux vineyards

This is an affordable family-run option just 11km by bike from the prestigious wine town of Margaux. Based in an old winery, it offers clean accommodation and a restaurant serving local food and wine. French and English spoken. The owners tell us they welcome cyclists and safe bike parking is a given. Terrace and garden. The hotel prides itself on good value for money in an area where more lavish hotel chateaux are in abundance.

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Mimizan - Hotel Restaurant Atlantique

Friendly hotel on Atlantic Coast seafront at Mimizan

Beachfront hotel with free wifi and an onsite restaurant serving local cuisine. Rooms sleep 2-4 people, making it an affordable option for groups. Cyclists report that there is secure bike storage in a rear basement laundry room that is locked from early evening. The hotel can help arrange activities, including cycle hire, canoeing, surfing, horse-riding, etc.

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Mimizan - La Mimona

Find some calm on the Vélodyssée route

La Mimona B&B is perfectly situated for anyone wanting to enjoy the Atlantic Coast La Vélodyssée cycle route as it passes through the south west, with the signposted path passing just 50m away. The B&B is just outside of Mimizan, with the town centre and the lake, which come alive in the holiday season, a further 7km to the south. This is a great one-night stopover or a good base for a longer holiday stay. A pool is available for guests plus the owners provide house bikes for guest use, so you can explore this flat area even if you don't arrive under your own steam. Free wifi in all rooms.

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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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Nontron - Camping Château Le Verdoyer

Camping in the Perigord Vert between Angoulême and Limoges

Set in the national park of the Perigord-Limousin, this campsite sits in the grounds of a chateau and lake. Some key renovations have taken place in 2015 to improve the facilities, including changes to pitches and to the terrace area used for eating and entertainment. A new chef has also been bought on board in the restaurant to give you a taste of local cuisine within the stone walls of the chateau (if you're late arriving you can take advantage of a special menu to fill you up on a fast but simple dinner). Water is a big part of experience here, and there are two lakes – one for fishing and one for swimming – plus three pools, complete with water slide. Cycling in the Dordogne area is always a pleasure due to the quiet roads and stunning scenery, but this site is also close to the voie verte (an old converted railway line) between Saint Pardoux la Riviere and Thiviers – a great 17km shaded trail that will take you off through the countryside.

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Oloron Sainte Marie – B&B Amphitryon

Friendly French B&B on the western Pyrenees

B&B Amphitryon was recommended to us by cyclists who stayed here. It was described as a friendly and welcoming local French experience. It's an ideal base for cycling in the western Pyrenees. The B&B is in an old 18th-century presbytery in Oloron Sainte Marie, 34km SW of Pau. It's on the Saint Jacques de Compostela route and also handy for Tour de France cols, including Col de la Pierre St Martin to the south. There are five nicely decorated rooms. There is a storage area for bikes (room for MTB and road bikes). Check-in is usually between 6pm and 8pm so call ahead if you are early or late.

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Pau - Hotel Continental

Elegant Pau city centre hotel close to the train station

An elegant three-star hotel in the historic centre of Pau, Best Western Hotel Continental is adorned with antique furniture and art. A short distance from the train station, it welcomes solo cyclists as well as groups. Management says bikes can be stored safely inside the hotel. Continental or full English breakfasts. Some rooms have baths as well as showers. Free wifi. French and English spoken.

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Pau - Hotel Parc Beaumont

Elegant five-star hotel with views overlooking the Pyrenees

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Pau - Hotel Première Classe Pau Est

Budget accommodation on the outskirts of the city

Hotel Première Classe Pau Est offers budget chain hotel accommodation in the east of the city. Free wifi. Basic, buffet-style breakfast. This is a great budget option for anyone wanting basic, affordable accommodation without any bells and whistles. Management advises the hotel has a small, secure room for bike storage. We stayed in a Première Classe hotel in Le Mans – here's what to expect.

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Perigueux - Hotel des Barris

Family-run hotel in the capital of the Dordogne

Family run hotel in the Perigueux city centre. Located on the banks of the river Isle near the Cathédrale Saint-Front. Wifi. Onsite restaurant serving local cuisine. The manager has advised that bikes can be stored safely in the hotel overnight. Offers bed-only rates, plus tariffs for B&B and dinner included.

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Périgueux - Hotel Ibis Périgueux Centre

Perfect for cyclists arriving into Perigueux by bike

If you're riding into Perigueux by bike, this hotel is spot on. Hotel Ibis Périgueux Centre is located across the river from the wonderful Voie Verte des Berges de l'Isle, which delivers you in to the city centre (we rode in from Thiviers) and also links with the V90 l'Isle veloroute that heads west. You are right in the middle of town and just 1km from the train station (for links to Bordeaux and Paris). The hotel has free wifi, a bar and restaurant and a continental breakfast (as with most French hotels, breakfast is offered for a surcharge). The hotel also has a locked cellar that was perfect for our bikes (access is only via reception).

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Périgueux - Le Sorbier

Friendly hotel-restaurant 11km west of Périgueux

Small and friendly family-run hotel-restaurant (there are only 14 rooms). Buffet breakfast, plus full and half-board options also possible. Free wifi. Pool and terrace. The owner, Philippe, says there is an area in the hotel set aside for bike storage. They can also advise on local bike rental.

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Riberac - Moulin de Larcy

Self-catering apartments overlooking the beautiful river Dronne

This is a lovely base from which to explore the borders of the Dordogne and the Charente. Moulin de Larcy has three self-contained apartments, with communal gardens and an outdoor pool. Each apartment has beautifully outfitted kitchen and dining areas, plus private bathrooms (with bath robes!) Barbecue area. Free wifi. Moulin de Larcy has its own fleet of bikes which are free for guest use. There's also great walking and canoeing nearby. Close to Dordogne bike routes and also within reach of the Tour of Charente. The owners can prepare packed lunches for your pannier.

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Saint-Cyprien - Le Chevrefeuille B&B and Apartment

Friendly Dordogne Valley B&B also with self-catered apartments

Le Chevrefeuille B&B and self-catering gites was recommended to us by cyclists who stayed there while exploring the Dordogne Valley by bike. Just a few kilometres from Saint-Cyprien, it's ideally located for exploring all the key tourist sites of the Dordogne and Vezere valleys, including the medieval market town of Sarlat, prehistoric sites at Les Eyzies and La Roque-Gageac and, of course, the UNESCO-listed caves at Lascaux. It also holds cooking courses from March to October. Free wifi. Swimming pool and terrace. BBQ. Honesty bar. Communal kitchenette for guest use. Kettles in the rooms, too, which is still something of a rarity at French B&Bs. Free house bikes for guest use.

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Saint-Émilion - Auberge de la Commanderie

Ancient Templar house-turned-hotel in the heart of Saint-Émilion

Clean and stylish 2-star hotel in the heart of UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion. The hotel itself is part of the ancient fabric of the town, being set in an old Templar house. It's within walking distance of local restaurants and wine shops (which can arrange shipment home, just in case you were wondering...). From the door you can ride almost straight out into the vines. Doubles, twins and family rooms. This hotel is a real bargain off-season, though the price (as with everything in this tourist hotspot) tends to skyrocket in summer. The hotel has a private car parking area that's locked (it's often used by cycle tour groups). Free wifi. French and English spoken.

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Saint-Émilion - Hôtel Au Logis de Remparts à Saint-Émilion

Bike-friendly hotel in beautiful, historic Saint-Émilion

This is a lovely hotel right near the historic UNESCO-listed centre of Saint-Émilion. (Some of the hotel's own buildings are actually listed as historically significant). The accommodation is flexible, with single rooms through to family rooms. A group of cyclists who stayed here recommended the hotel to us. The full buffet breakfast (including scrambled eggs – something of a treat in rural France) filled them up. The hotel's beautiful gardens (with pool) overlook the vines and are secure, providing safe bike parking (the hotel regularly welcomes cyclists). French and English spoken. Free wifi. Late deals possible (see our link) but prices do vary across the seasons, especially in summer when Saint-Émilion is hugely popular with visitors.

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Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Camping de la Ferme Erromardie

Campsite right on the EuroVelo 1 on the sandy coastline of SW France

Camping de la Ferme Erromardie is on the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast route. This is a popular campsite in a great location close to the Atlantic Ocean. It's just 50 metres from Erromardie beach, 3km north of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Family friendly. Ideal for exploring the Basque country. Pool. Library and reading area. Petanque. Summer activities for kids. Tent pitches plus self-catered cabins.

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