discover france

France is a popular destination for bikers and offers everything needed for a great journey - a large stage, thousands of miles of coastline, the challenge of cycling the Tour de France ... and because there are so many cycling fans in France, almost every city is a place to repair a bike or buy spare parts.
There are two options when it comes to planning a cycling holiday in France:
1) Many cyclists want a bike vacation, "Where are the lines of the arrangement with the cyclists and local knowledge is support in the event of a problem are available, often in the baggage car the next night, transferred, etc. This type of license Also, make sure you travel with like-minded people.
Often these trips are to be with a focus on the tourism unit as well as cycling and daily distances and difficulties in general not very large - perhaps driving 40-60 miles per day cycling, with plenty of time to relax around and a restaurant. It is possible to have more challenging cycling holiday, when the emphasis is on bike paths and more difficult to find for longer distances, but these are less common.
2) The alternative is a "DIY" type of trip. Those who have chosen to one place, in a secure location for its proximity to good bike paths or pre-order a number of hotels or chambres d'hôtes base, it is possible to create your own route.
This has the advantage that more freedom in the bike routes and trails, and flexibility in the time every day. It's usually bring in too much cheaper than paying for an organized tour, although, of course, (or rent) a bike - many tours organized pre-rent a bike in the price.
And the hotels, vacation homes also offer many opportunities for cyclists and increase savings are possible by integrating them into independent housing. The key lies in a central location, it is 10 km cycling on the same path at the beginning of each ride or hike!
Making the decision what kind of bike holidays in France you only need one goal. Many regions of France are good for cyclists and offer quiet street in a beautiful landscape.
If some general suggestions, but I think the cost of Britain, to the hills of Gascony, Normandy and Lot-et-Garonne, hills and scenic landscape, perhaps the Dordogne, Burgundy will try regions Luberon or right (apartments all and some parts are quite hilly), while perhaps the most mountainous Auvergne, Limousin and Centre are ideal.
It is true mountain biking enthusiasts will be aware of the great passes of the Alps and the Pyrenees head - these are not trivial or easy, if not frivolous, it should be worn with little experience and cycling.