Cycling holidays in France

The joy of France for cyclists lies in the countless quiet roads with almost no traffic, its numerous characterful villages, the glorious food and wine and the many individual hotels set in historic and charming towns and villages. It is wonderfully rural with a glorious coast line and the distinctiveness of the different regions provide interesting holiday opportunities for cycling.

From the hill top villages of Provence to the wild marshes of the Camargue, we have a gentle cycling trip that appeals to many tastes whilst our Provence vineyards tour is more energetic and heads into the hills. Add in the Dordogne with its famed chateaux, pre historic sites and gorgeous valleys and villages and you have a wonderful choice. Take your time to experience quintessential French culture: classic gastronomy, world-famous vineyards and wines, huge sunflower fields, wide sandy beaches, impressive châteaux, medieval churches, picturesque villages and a selection of luxury boutique hotels or our charming hand picked classic accommodation.

Our France highlights

Roussillon

One of the most beautiful villages in France, with homes painted in yellows, oranges and reds – pigments taken from the nearby ochre quarry.

Included in our Provence Hills and Vineyards holiday

Chateau de Beynac

Perched atop a vertiginous cliff 450ft above the Dordogne River, 12th Century Chateau de Beynac was carved out of the cliff rock

Included in our The Delights of the Dordogne holiday

The Camargue

An incredibly biodiverse nature reserve, the Camargue is one of the few places in Europe to spot the greater flamingo

Included in our Provence and the wild Camargue holiday

Ochre Conservatory

This was where ochre pigment was produced at the height of the Luberon’s ochre boom. Today it’s an art academy, research centre and museum all rolled into one.

Included in our Provence Hills and Vineyards holiday