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Cycling in France: Veloroute, Voie Verte, and Piste Cyclable explained

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Cycling in France: Veloroute, Voie Verte, and Piste Cyclable explained If you’re planning a cycling holiday in France, you will likely come across the terms voie verte, piste cyclable, and veloroutes. These are three different types of cycling routes that you might encounter during your travels. Each has its own unique characteristics, so it’s important […]

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Two bikes hanging in the rack on a train in France

How to take a bike on a TER train: my experience

Taking a bike on French trains / Stephen

How to take a bike on a TER train: my experience Are you planning to take your bike on a TER train in France, but feeling apprehensive about how it all works in real life? You’re not alone. Many travellers find it daunting to navigate the requirements and restrictions of taking bikes on trains in

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Exploring France on two wheels: How to take your bike on TGV trains

Taking a bike on French trains / Stephen

Exploring France on two wheels: How to take your bike on TGV trains If you are looking to take your bike on the TGV then read on. This article explains the different options available to you and what you need to be aware of. The TGV is the French high-speed rail network that travels to

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Keypad and screen of Velib bike in Paris

How to use Velib bikes in Paris

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How to use Velib bikes in Paris Using Velib bikes in Paris is easy to do and here we will take you through how the service works so you can get underway nice and quickly. There are really only a couple of steps in the process to rent a Velib bike. First, you need to

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A woman in a red coat on a bike in a tunnel in Paris

Exploring Paris by bike is now much easier

Cycling in French cities / Stephen

Exploring Paris by bike is now much easier Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world and travelling around Paris by bike has become much easier over the past couple of years. A bike now provides a great alternative to the busy underground Metro system and is also much cheaper. If you

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11 Helpful tips for travel on French trains with a bike

Taking a bike on French trains / Stephen

11 Helpful Tips for Travel on French Trains with a Bike As anything travelling on French trains with a bike for the first time can be daunting. It certainly was for me when I first did it in 2018. While you can see what the rules are online it is always hard to gauge what

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Cycling in the French city of La Rochelle

Best cities for cycling in France, according to the locals

Cycling in French cities / Stephen

Best cities for cycling in France, according to the locals Since 2013, when we first visited France for a cycling holiday, we have always thought that cycling in French cities is a dream compared to what we were used to in Australia. The exception to this has been Marseille which we visited in 2022, but

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A campsite with tent at Mont Saint Michel

Bike, Tent, Explore: A guide to camping in France for cycle tourists

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Bike, Tent, Explore: A guide to camping in France for cycle tourists Camping in France is a great alternative to staying in hotels, Chambre d’hotes, or gites if you are planning a cycle touring holiday in France. In 2021 alone there were 129M overnight stays in French campsites. The average price of a campsite in

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