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Dordogne Castles & Valleys

France’s Dordogne region rewards cyclists with green river valleys, limestone plateaus, thousands of medieval castles and Roman ruins. Ride through an ancient world with storied history and golden-stone villages on this deliciously offbeat itinerary sipping on the superb local wines and feasting on the hearty regional cuisine.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: May, June, September
FROM: $4,895
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bike Trip in France

Burgundy

Cycle and sip up the Burgundy culture – over a thousand years of hilltop perched villages, royal chateaux, topiary-lined monasteries and exceptional wine. Spin past lush vineyards and get a feel for the true flavor of the region enjoying some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: June, July, September, October
FROM: $4,795
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bicycle Burgandy

Mediterranean Island Hopping

This coastal ride boasts dramatic landscapes that will entice nature lovers and photographers alike and provide some of the most exciting views on a bike imaginable. Discover and be delighted by the secrets of Italian and French flavored Mediterranean living in this island-hopping journey.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: Italy, France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: April, May, September, October
FROM: $4,995
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Mediterranean Island Hopping

France | Loire Valley

Retrace the footsteps of King Charles VIII, Catherine de Medici, Leonardo da Vinci and Joan of Arc as you indulge in rich history, majestic castles, lush vineyards and world-class cuisine of la Loire.

Kick-start your day with a mouthwatering pastry in Versailles
Pedal to King François I’s Chateau de Chambord and count the staircases in the magnificent 440-room estate
Crisscross at a leisurely pace through vast forests, verdant vineyards, fields of sunflowers and quiet villages
Practice your French with a local farmer at an open-air market in Loches
Ride to Le Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci and home to his many inventions
Explore Chateau de Chenonceau, perched gracefully over the Cher River
Sip award-winning wine at the world-famous Chinon and Cravant wineries and dine like royalty over an exquisite meal of beef tournedos and handmade cream puffs at the Chateau de Pray

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, September
FROM: $3,698
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bike Tour Loire

France - The Loire - River of the Kings

The Loire, France's most fabled river, is our companion for this seven-day Walk through the historic garden of France. Crossing undulating countryside and fertile riverbanks, we encounter a royal abbey, privately owned châteaux, vineyards and orchards, underground passageways and troglodyte caves. We dine on traditional local produce, visit a mushroom farm, sample the sparkling and still wines of Saumur, play locals at the ancient game of boules de fort and enjoy a delightful dinner on board a traditional barge on the river Loire as we watch the sun set. In Chinon we discover a medieval fortress where Joan of Arc met Charles VII and we visit Fontevraud, the royal necropolis of the Plantagenet family: Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lion-Heart, and the only mixed monk and nun community in France. Nearby we enjoy strolling through a charming medieval floral garden.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: June, September
FROM: $3,995
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Luxury Walking Vacations - Loire France

France - Cezanne's Provence

Discover the color and radiance that inspired the Impressionist masters Cézanne, Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse. Brilliant blues of sky and water, dazzling flower fields and groves showered in sunshine where the Muses are still heard by a thriving creative community. We walk through cherry orchards and gentle hills, explore dramatic limestone gorges, and follow packhorse trails past towering medieval châteaux. Taking a winding path through woods and vineyards, we reach the Marquis de Sade's picturesque village of Lacoste. Then, heady scents of rosemary, cedar and thyme accompany us to old Ménerbes. We visit a wine grower and taste the Luberon wine.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: May, September, October
FROM: $4495.00
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Walking Vacations in Provence, France

Provence

Experience the landscapes and culture described in Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence” and discover the region’s Roman heritage on a sensory journey not to be forgotten. Pedal on quiet roads past fields of lavender and sunflowers, through local vineyards, enjoying the world-renown rustic cuisine of Provence.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: May, June, September, October
FROM: $4,995
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Provence Bike Tour

France | Brittany/Normandy

Follow a spectacular shoreline from St-Malo to Bayeux, snaking through fishing harbors, along windswept seaside plateaus, past historic WWII sites and into a rolling green countryside peppered with sheep, cattle and ancient stone farmhouses.

Pedal to the backdrop of jagged promontories and sandy beaches, enveloped in the smell of the sea
Snack on a plate of sweet oysters farmed off the shores of Cancale
Marvel as Mont St-Michel grows from a speck in the distance as you make your way toward the majestic abbey
Relive a stirring chapter in American history on a visit to the cemetery above Omaha Beach
Watch as the story of William the Conqueror unfolds as you walk along the colorful 230-foot Bayeux Tapestry
Feast on fresh seafood, savory crêpes, Camembert cheese and Calvados apple brandy before unwinding in the comfort of the charming Château de Bellefontaine

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: May, June, July, August
FROM: From $3,498
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: France Bike Trips

Follow the Race in France

Ride part of a stage of the famous French race, and then be there live in person on the sidelines to cheer on riders during this heart-pounding competition. Ciclismo has you standing at the best vantage points to feel the energy surge through the crowd as racers fly by.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: July
FROM: $4,595
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Follow the Race in France

France - Barging in Burgundy

The luxury barge, La Belle Epoque, is our home for seven days as we glide along the waterways of Burgundy.

Tranquility and comfort accompany us on our journey, cruising peacefully through Burgundy. Every day we leave our barge to set off on foot to explore Renaissance châteaux, dramatic cliffs, wooded hills, medieval towns, lush valleys and ancient vineyards.

Fine French cuisine is prepared on board La Belle Epoque by our personal chef and every meal is accompanied by a different regional wine, making this trip a gourmet's delight.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Yachting and Barging
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: October
FROM: from $4,650
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Barging & Walking in Burgundy France