France Travel Net

Family cycling holidays in France can provide you with some of the most beautiful scenic holidays you could ever experience on the other side of the Channel. They allow you to stop off at many exciting places and see not only some of the amazing beauty spots France has to offer but also taste the wonders of French cuisine.

France is a country which is highly fanatical about cycling with the Tour de France being held every year. There are many cycling routes planned out for the ultimate cycling enthusiast with dedicated routes and paths marked out all year round.

France has a rich heritage and you can be sure to take in many fantastic views of the countryside, chateaux, medieval towns, mountain ranges and valleys. There is an astonishing network of so called veloroutes which take you along canal paths and quiet country lanes offering you peace and tranquillity. There are many interesting stop off points with hotels that provide excellent rates and accommodation.

A French Alps cycling holiday will uncover some of the world most spectacular cycling routes such as Col de la Croix de Fer and Alpe d’Huez and the Midi-Pyrenees offers a wealth of art and history ranging from prehistoric caves and Renaissance mansions.

For family cycling holiday Brittany offers some ideal coastal routes along the bays where the routes are reasonably flat for the younger cyclist. You can also arrange an organised cycling holiday where all stop off points and lunch breaks etc are devised for you. All your belongings will be transported ahead for you and if you choose to take in extra activities too such as canoeing or horse riding, you will be given allocated time to do so.