Cycling in Provence
You’ll ride past abbeys and chateaux, windmills and perhaps the asylum where Van Gogh admitted himself after he cut off part of his ear in Arles, and where he painted many well-known works of art including ‘The Starry Night’. Routes are, for the most part, very forgiving and made for sociable cycling which can also be paired with wine tasting in the Côtes du Rhône villages north of Avignon, or gastronomy. Reward your exertions by feasting on local produce and regional specialities from pâtés, honey, cured meats, cheese, liquor and bread. Tour prestigious vineyards and wineries meeting the sommeliers, artisan chocolatiers and of course the famous covered market of Avignon, Les Halles. Bien manger et bien boire – with a bit of cycling in-between, if that’s your preference.
Our France cycling Holidays
Nouvelle Aquitaine self guided cycling holiday, France
Idyllic cycling in France with great food, wine and bonhomie
Loire Valley cycling holiday, France
Discover the Loire valley and it's iconic châteaux by bike
Provence self guided cycling holiday, gastronomic
Discover Provence's renowned cuisine and hidden gems by bike
Burgundy self guided cycling tours, France
Cycle through beautiful Burgundy & taste exquisite wines
Geneva to Lyon self guided cycling holiday, France
Cycle along the Rhône River from Geneva to Lyon.
Dordogne cycling tour, France
Ride through remarkable Perigord and Quercy countryside
Raid Pyrennean Coast to Coast ride in France
A unique cycling tour of the Pyrenees
Cycling holiday in Provence
Pedal through the picturesque landscapes and quaint villages
Mont Saint Michel self guided cycling tours in Normandy & Brittany
Cycling journey through Brittany to Mont Saint Michel
Chateau to Chateau family cycling tour in the Loire
Unique itinerary for families to discover the Loire Chateaux
Loire self guided cycling holiday
An interest-packed, gentle cycling holiday.
Dordogne self guided cycling tour, France
The cycling on this tour is varied and packed with interest
Chateau to Chateau Loire Valley cycling tour
A unique tour to discover the sumptuous Loire Chateaux
Normandy cycling holidays, France
See the landing beaches and other historic sites in Normandy
Provence self guided cycling tour, Avignon to Cassis
Discover Provence from Avignon to the Mediterranean by bike
Lavender fields cycling holiday in the South of France
Cycle through France's vast lavender fields in Provence
France self guided challenging cycling holiday
Brilliant cycling in France with great food, wine & bonhomie
Provence self guided cycling tours, Avignon to Camargue
Provence heritage and natural beauty on full display
Alpine Cols of the Tour de France
Spectacular cycling route through the Italian and French Alps
Beaujolais self guided cycling holiday, France
Athletic tour with variety in terrains and sites
River Lot family cycling tour in France
A picturesque holiday at water’s side along the river Lot
Marseille to Barcelona cycling holiday
Camargue, Canal du Midi and Catalonia
Geneva to Annecy cycling holiday in the French Alps
'Leisure' cycling through the French Alps is indeed possible
Provence Alps cycling holiday in France
Cycling in the French Provence Alps
E-bike cycling holiday in Provence
Explore the wonders of Provence by E-bike
Cotes du Ventoux short break cycling holiday
Gentle cycling holiday through stunning landscapes
Self guided cycling short break in Switzerland and France
Cycle around Lake Geneva's charming countryside
Luberon self guided cycling holiday in France
Sprawling vineyards, curious caves and castle ruins
Loire short break cycling holiday in France
Gentle cycling through the heart of the Loire Valley
Avignon to Nice cycling tour in France
A visually stunning cycling trip from Avignon to Nice
Practicalities
When to go cycling in Provence
Our top France cycling Holiday
Loire Valley cycling holiday, France
Discover the Loire valley and it's iconic châteaux by bike
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Provence cycling highlights
Avignon
This picturesque historic city is often the start and sometimes also the end point for Provence cycling trips, and a lovely place to spend a few days either side of your journey. Its churches, Papal Palace and medieval ramparts are all worth a tour.Orange
Pont du Gard
Close to Nîmes, this fantastically well preserved Roman aqueduct is a real sight to behold, UNESCO-listed and a towering feat of architecture.Arles
Much of this commune is made up by the Camargue. It was briefly home to Van Gogh who spent a prolific period here. Just outside Arles there is a superb example of a Roman aqueduct and watermill.Camargue
This vast natural park spans stretches of Provence with marshes and saltwater lagoons. Under-populated, the Camargue’s wildlife includes pink flamingos and wild horses, while the Rhône River delta is superb for bird watching.Mont Ventoux
“[The highlight was] Successfully navigating our way in and out of beautiful little towns being enthusiastically helped with directions and suggestions for great things to see and do by locals even with our absolute lack of French. Locals were very accepting of us cyclists on their roads, (much more so than Sydneysiders were we live). I don't know if this was partly recognising that we do little damage to the environment on bikes.” – Jennifer Wright in a review of her Provence self guided cycling holiday