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The Canal du Midi: the history behind the cycling destination

2nd Oct 2025

Water in France’s Canal du Midi has flowed between the Atlantic and Mediterranean for over three centuries, thanks to the realisation by masterm...

Paris Brest: a perfect patisserie for cyclists

The perfect patisserie for cyclists? Meet the Paris Brest

11th Sep 2025

It may not be the most decadent or exotic choice from the patisserie counter, but look beyond the burnished berries and glossy chocolate to a more hum...

Discover some of French Cycling Holidays' favourite French cheeses - Les Fromages de France!

21st Aug 2025

If you have ever been fortunate to indulge in one of our legendary cycle tour picnics, you will know that local cheeses play a big part. In fact, ch...

Visiting Lascaux Cave - a prehistoric experience!

19th Apr 2025

A longstanding highlight of our Dordogne Tour is the Lascaux International Centre of Cave Art, which celebrates the UNESCO world herita...

UNESCO in France: how and where to visit the best sites by bike

17th Apr 2025

France is home to 53 UNESCO world heritage sites in total, the fourth highest number in the world. Seven of the sites are naturally formed, and 4...

Languedoc and Provence: The Pont du Gard

28th Feb 2025

The Roman Empire changed the face of the world. Its innovations in the realm of the military, civics and engineering made a lasting impact on the eart...

French Culture

Articles

The Canal du Midi: the history behind the cycling destination

The perfect patisserie for cyclists? Meet the Paris Brest

Discover some of French Cycling Holidays' favourite French cheeses - Les Fromages de France!

Visiting Lascaux Cave - a prehistoric experience!

UNESCO in France: how and where to visit the best sites by bike

Languedoc and Provence: The Pont du Gard

French Culture

Articles

The Canal du Midi: the history behind the cycling destination

The perfect patisserie for cyclists? Meet the Paris Brest

Discover some of French Cycling Holidays' favourite French cheeses - Les Fromages de France!

Visiting Lascaux Cave - a prehistoric experience!

UNESCO in France: how and where to visit the best sites by bike

Languedoc and Provence: The Pont du Gard

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