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Best French Cycling Itineraries Guidebook Series Debuts

By Maggie LaCoste “A Weekend Trip From Blois to Chambord”, Volume 1 of my new guidebook series on the best cycling itineraries in France is finally finished. I was sitting at dinner on Friday night when a friend called to … Continue reading

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Veloscenic Cycle Route Update: Paris to Mont St-Michel By Bike

By Maggie LaCoste If you are planning to be near Paris or Mont St-Michel this summer, and you are looking for a challenging bike adventure, look no further than the Veloscenic, one of the newest long distance bicycle routes.  The … Continue reading

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More France Bike Trip Planning Resources

By Maggie LaCoste Based on the e-mails received in the last week, it looks like the first list of travel resources was a hit, so here’s a few more for those traveling to other areas of France. Several of the … Continue reading

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Chambord by Bike from Blois, A Perfect Weekend Trip

By Maggie LaCoste Visiting Chambord by bicycle is one of the most exciting weekend adventures in the Loire, and perhaps in all of France.  Whether you take the train from Paris to Blois for a weekend of cycling, or you … Continue reading

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Top Reasons to Bike the Atlantic Coast of France This Summer

By Maggie LaCoste The Cote d’ Argent or the Atlantic Coast of France is the ultimate playground for the recreational cyclist.  Many consider the Atlantic Coast as France’s number one bicycling destination, especially during the summer months.  Whether you are … Continue reading

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Save Money and Worry, Rent a Bike in France, Part 2

By Maggie LaCoste A good shopper is an informed shopper, so it’s important to know what to look for in a rental bike in France.  As mentioned in my previous post, I prefer hybrid or all-terrain bikes, and find that … Continue reading

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