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France: Normandy & Brittany
Guided Biking
Bike France through Normandy’s hedgerow-lined pastures and timeless villages and Brittany’s medieval enclaves, with views of shimmering sea during this fascinating journey.
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France: The Burgundy Wine Region & Dijon
Guided Biking
In Burgundy, France bike routes traverse world-famous vineyards, meander along tranquil canals, and lead to celebrated gastronomic food and wine capitals.
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France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Self-Guided Biking
Cycle into the tranquil heart of Beaujolais wine country on this bike tour to discover fine wines, sublime cuisine, and an array of world-class biking routes.
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France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon
Guided Biking
VBT’s Provençal trip leaders are more than just guides—they’re family! With our deep relationships in Provence, we’ve got the inside scoop only the locals know. Cycle the majestic Alpilles, stroll the cobbled streets of Avignon, discover the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and join your Provençal local guide for a special tour of van Gogh’s landscapes.
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Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Guided Biking
Explore three countries in one epic journey encompassing picturesque villages, vineyards, and canals along gentle bike routes through France, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
Guided Bike & Boat
Explore four countries by foot and by bike without having to unpack your bags more than once on this all-inclusive Rhine cycling river cruise.
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France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice
Guided Bike & Boat
Unpack once, then explore France starting in Burgundy and finishing in Provence on an all-inclusive European river cruise, enhanced by scenic and easy cycling, guided tours, and more.
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Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Guided Biking
This unique cycling vacation reveals a side of Switzerland and France you won’t find anywhere else. Spin along gentle lakeside bike paths and discover quaint medieval villages, Grand Cru vintages, enchanting thermal pools, and historic accommodations.
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France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Guided Bike & Boat
Explore a fascinating crossroads of history—France, Luxembourg, and Germany—on a Bike & Boat vacation along the Mosel River, from Metz to Cochem. It’s your most rewarding way to bike Europe!
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Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Guided Bike & Boat
Explore a fascinating crossroads of history on this memorable Mosel bike tour, from Cochem to Metz. Accommodations aboard a luxury barge complement your experience.
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France Bike & River Cruise: Lyon to Nice
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$6,245
Unpack once, then explore France starting in Burgundy and finishing in Provence on an all-inclusive European river cruise, enhanced by scenic and easy cycling, guided tours, and more.
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Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$4,795
This unique cycling vacation reveals a side of Switzerland and France you won’t find anywhere else. Spin along gentle lakeside bike paths and discover quaint medieval villages, Grand Cru vintages, enchanting thermal pools, and historic accommodations.
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France: Vineyards of Beaujolais
Self-Guided Biking
Starting from 6 days at
$3,095
Cycle into the tranquil heart of Beaujolais wine country on this bike tour to discover fine wines, sublime cuisine, and an array of world-class biking routes.
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France, Luxembourg & Germany Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$6,095
Explore a fascinating crossroads of history—France, Luxembourg, and Germany—on a Bike & Boat vacation along the Mosel River, from Metz to Cochem. It’s your most rewarding way to bike Europe!
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Germany, Luxembourg & France Bike & Boat: Mosel River Valley
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$5,295
Explore a fascinating crossroads of history on this memorable Mosel bike tour, from Cochem to Metz. Accommodations aboard a luxury barge complement your experience.
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Rhine Bike & River Cruise: Basel to Amsterdam
Guided Bike & Boat
Starting from 8 days at
$5,845
Explore four countries by foot and by bike without having to unpack your bags more than once on this all-inclusive Rhine cycling river cruise.
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Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$4,995
Bike France through Normandy’s hedgerow-lined pastures and timeless villages and Brittany’s medieval enclaves, with views of shimmering sea during this fascinating journey.
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France: The Burgundy Wine Region & Dijon
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$4,595
In Burgundy, France bike routes traverse world-famous vineyards, meander along tranquil canals, and lead to celebrated gastronomic food and wine capitals.
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France: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Baux & Avignon
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$4,395
VBT’s Provençal trip leaders are more than just guides—they’re family! With our deep relationships in Provence, we’ve got the inside scoop only the locals know. Cycle the majestic Alpilles, stroll the cobbled streets of Avignon, discover the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and join your Provençal local guide for a special tour of van Gogh’s landscapes.
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Switzerland, Germany & France: The Black Forest & the Alsace Wine Route
Guided Biking
Starting from 7 days at
$4,445
Explore three countries in one epic journey encompassing picturesque villages, vineyards, and canals along gentle bike routes through France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Discover France
France boasts Old World elegance and stunning natural beauty. From the romantic winding streets of Paris to the redolent lavender fields of Provence and the soaring peaks of the Alps, there’s a dizzying array of breathtaking sights in this iconic destination. With memorable landscapes, cultural riches, and extraordinary historical sights on the itinerary, VBT’s bike tours in France are enchanting and invigorating.
The French countryside is varied—but invariably beautiful. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Alsace Wine Route are stunningly preserved medieval villages and historic vineyards producing world-class wines. Normandy and Brittany offer breathtaking shorelines heavy with historical significance. The Loire Valley features magnificent castles with manicured gardens, and the soaring Alpilles provide an arresting backdrop to the cobbled streets of Provençal villages.
Throughout the many regions of France, you’ll revel in the warmth of the French people, whether chatting with locals over fresh produce in a charming marché, playing a light-hearted game of petanque in Burgundy, or sampling fresh huîtres, or oysters, with a local fisherman in Cancale.
No bike tour in France would be complete without a deep dive into the country’s exquisite cuisine. From the simple pleasure of a crusty baguette from the boulangerie to a gourmet meal in a Michelin-starred restaurant and champagne tastings at ancient vineyards, foodies will discover endless culinary delights.
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Country Highlights
- Be tempted by the smells, flavors, and goods of the sprawling Vaison la Romaine outdoor market.
- Visit spectacular Mont Saint-Michel, best known for its well-preserved Benedictine abbey.
- Pass renowned wine villages on a roll through the world-famous vineyards of the Côte de Beaune.
- Imagine the colorful history of King Henry II and Catherine de Medici at the Château de Chenonceau.
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French Cuisine
Food and wine are central to the French way of life. Meals are lengthy and purposeful, with plenty of time for socializing and savouring. From buttery croissants and gooey pain au chocolat from the corner boulangerie to markets overflowing with local produce and artisan cheeses to Michelin-starred restaurants with world-class wine lists, you’ll experience French culture with every bite you take here.
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Famous Painters
Over the centuries, France has cultivated an incredible art scene and produced an outsized number of revolutionary painters. Throughout France you can see works by the great masters in museums and galleries, as well as the breathtaking settings that inspired them. Monet, Manet, Degas, Rousseau, Gauguin, Cézanne… the list of big names that left huge impacts on the art world throughout history goes on.
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Military History
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin a crucial operation to liberate Europe from German military occupation. Today, this storied coastline is a quiet, beautiful reminder of a turbulent past. Travelers with an interest in military history can stand on these sands and visualize the dramatic events that came to pass on D-Day.
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Great in every way. For our first VBT trip we got lucky with the perfect group and tour guides. Cedric and Eve were fantastic. Perfect weather was a surprise plus.
Switzerland & France: Lake Geneva, Annecy & Valleys of the Alps
Our leaders, Luigi and Jean Marc, were well organized, attentive to our needs, and delightful to be around. Chamonix, where the trip starts, is all about Mont Blanc. You can take a cable car to a nearby peak and see in all directions, if it is not cloudy. The cable car ride is still worthwhile if it's cloudy. You can also enjoy the river walk and ride a train, north and south, for free. The bike rides were mostly on bike paths and often downhill. There were three steep climbs which the ebikes and road bikes managed easily. Mountains were always in sight and so were rivers, especially the Rhone. We had rain several days, but no washouts. The trip ends in Lyon, a metropolitan city. There are museums, a river walk, river cruises, and shopping. Lyon is also the gastronomical center of France. We took advantage of Greeter Lyon Metropole which arranges free tours with local citizens. The strolls, as they are called, are usually two hours but our guide gave us a four hour tour. One downside is theft by pickpocket. In our group, one person had a wallet stolen, another a cell phone, and another thwarted a theft attempt. Take precautions and the thieves will look elsewhere.
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