Yes, it is possible to take your bicycle on a train at no extra cost in France. This depends which train service you are travelling on. In general, there is no cost to take your bike on the TER or TGV trains (provided your bike is disassembled on the TGV). French Intercités train services charge …
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Yes, hotels in France catering for cycle tourists do exist. Typically this accommodation would include a secure storage area for bikes. They often have a place to assemble, wash, carry out maintenance and disassemble your bike. They may also include access to tools to help you service your bike. Meal packages catering for cyclists are …
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The best French Weather app is Meteo France. It is available for both iPhone and Android. Check out our weather page for more information.
Yes. However, to travel for your bike for free on a TGV you need to first dismantle it and place it in a bike bag. You also need to check the dimensions. The bike bag needs to fit in the luggage compartment on the TGV. You are able to take your bike on some TGV …
Many French Mountain Passes are not accessible year round. Typically the higher mountain passes are open from May through until November each year. This is highly dependant on current snow conditions. Climbs located at lower altitudes are often open year round. Our ride guides each set out the elevation at the summit of the passes. …
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France gets quite hot in Summer. How hot will depend on which region you are visiting in France. Temperatures in some areas can reach the high 30Cs/100F. Keep this in mind when booking your accommodation to make sure you have a room with air conditioning. Check out our page on French weather for more information.
Yes, French water fountains marked as either ‘eau potable’ or simply ‘potable’ have water which is safe for drinking. We came across a great website that lists water fountains for drinking in France. Something that I have learned living in France is that cemeteries are a great place to find drinking water if you can’t …
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Yes, You can on-forward luggage in France. There are luggage services available which you can utilise to do this. The amount of luggage and distance you want to ship it, will determine the overall price.
Yes , typically a bike bag will fit in a hire car – although this will depend on both the size of your bike bag as well as the hire car. It is most important you book a hatch or station wagon. If you do this then you shouldn’t have any issues fitting the bike …
Yes. You you can buy a cardboard bike box at certain airports. We recommend researching the specific airport prior to travel to find if anyone has them available for purchase. Check out our French Airport pages for more information. Sometimes a dedicated provider such as Swissport will have them available for sale. At other times …
