| France is one of Europe's most popular | | | | strenuous activity whilst on holiday. |
| destinations for a wide range of holidays for the | | | | With all the rich heritage, extraordinary landscapes |
| whole family to enjoy. | | | | and the gastronomic delights you can really |
| France has tens of thousands of hotels and B&B's | | | | appreciated these more whilst cycling, especially |
| in fact there are more hotels in Paris than any | | | | because of the extensive national network of |
| other city in France, as this is such a popular | | | | veloroutes, which will take you along canal |
| destination for a short weekend break. But for a | | | | towpaths, quiet country lanes and converted |
| break with a difference, how about staying in one | | | | railway lines as well as getting you into the heart |
| of the many chateaux that has been converted | | | | of the countryside by using voies vertes, also |
| into a prestigious hotel with the ultimate in luxury | | | | known as green ways, which are specially |
| or perhaps you would prefer a travel inn near to | | | | designated tracks that are completely shut to |
| one of the attractions like Disneyland Paris or | | | | motorised traffic. |
| Futurescope. | | | | France also has two main ski areas, the Pyrenees |
| There are also absolutely thousands of camping | | | | and the Alps, both with many ski resorts and |
| sites all over France, where you can pitch your | | | | without a doubt, some of the best and most |
| own tent, go touring with a caravan or motor | | | | extreme ski areas in the world. It also has some |
| home, but for more convenience you could even | | | | of the biggest ski resorts such as Les Trois |
| hire a chalet already on site. | | | | Vallees, which is made up of three valleys and |
| You can normally find campsites with excellent | | | | includes resorts like Courchevel and Meribel. There |
| facilities that include swimming pools, shops, clubs, | | | | are well over 1000km of pistes for skiers of all |
| bars, entertainment, playgrounds, etc and are ideal | | | | abilities and experience, so there is enough choice |
| for a family holiday. Some even offer other | | | | for everyone. |
| activities such as tennis, fishing, French boules, | | | | France has everything you could possibly wish for |
| cycles for hire, and even games rooms with pool, | | | | in a holiday, and forgetting things like the Eiffel |
| snooker, etc, which can make for an ideal | | | | Tower and Arc de Triomphe, there are numerous |
| self-catering holiday at very little expense. | | | | other landmarks to experience, such as the Canal |
| However, for those that are into adventure, you | | | | du Midi, which is the oldest canal in Europe, |
| will not be disappointed with the range of activities | | | | thermal springs, National Parks and wildlife |
| on offer in France, such as canoeing, paragliding, | | | | reserves, caves, the Millau Viaduct, which is the |
| abseiling, kayaking and rafting, horse riding, hiking, | | | | tallest traffic bridge in the world, The Dune de |
| etc. | | | | Pilat, which is the largest sand dune in Europe, plus |
| France is also a country that is extremely | | | | the Cirque of Gavarnie in the Hautes-Pyrenees |
| enthusiastic about cycling and they have made it | | | | that surprises all by its colossal size and its |
| ever so easy to explore the countryside and | | | | cascade, and being the highest in Europe you will |
| cities on two wheels. | | | | not fail to be impressed! |
| For a cycling holiday, France is a great location for | | | | So for your next holiday to France why not start |
| people with all levels of ability. Gentle rolling lanes | | | | planning to see more of the real France, with all |
| and dedicated cycle paths for family cycling | | | | of its history, culture, landmarks and heritage, you |
| holidays, along with mountains for the cycling | | | | will not want to go home! |
| enthusiast and those that require a bit more | | | | |