The insider's guide to biking in France
It’s been 10 years since I wrote my first blog post on bicycling in France. What an incredible personal journey I’ve had during this time! The people I’ve met, places I’ve visited and adventures shared with my husband over these …
Amazing doesn’t come close to describing the great summer adventure I had this year bicycling across France. From Provence to the Camargue, along the coast to Languedoc and Toulouse, through Bordeaux, then up to La Rochelle, the Ile de Re, …
If you’re thinking about cycling in France this year, odds are you’ve already started looking into possible routes. If so, you’ve probably found that searching for cycling itineraries that are near your travel destination can be very time consuming. Here …
What a difference a few weeks can make in your perspective! The week before my summer cycling trip to France, I worried whether a month of bicycling would be too much….if I had planned too arduous of an itinerary for …
Just in time for spring and summer cycling season, the popular Veloscenic itinerary from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel has some updates for those thinking about cycling the route. This itinerary crosses 4 French regions and 8 departments and is anchored by 2 of the best known attractions in the world: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, …
Provence was the first region in France I visited as a tourist and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. Despite my love of Provence, it was only several years ago that I had the courage to tour the region by bike. Like many people, I equated cycling in Provence with the Tour de …
After visiting Alsace for the first time several years ago, I wondered why it had taken me so long to discover this mecca for cyclists! Since then, I’ve been back twice, but I’ve barely experienced even a small part of the cycle paths in this region! Think I’m exaggerating? Take a quick look at my …
One of the most magical places in the world becomes even more so about 20 times a year when it’s surrounded by high tides. I have never been here to see this unique occurrence, but I have been told that it is truly a once in a lifetime experience. I get goosebumps just watching the …
I love cycling in Burgundy, and I can’t think of a better place to start my new series on routes to consider this year than Burgundy. Burgundy is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors, wine, wonderful food, history and most important, bicyclists! Burgundy boasts over 1,000 kilometers of safe and signposted cycle and greenways. …
