We are pleased to offer you bed and breakfast from 40 euros to 46 euros for two inclusive of breakfast.
The bedroom has a bathroom ensuite and you can have the use of all our facilities includding kitchen in the poolhouse for picnic lunches - or our kitchen in the cooler months. There is a washing machine - for which there will be a small charge.
There are some superb restaurants in the area - ranging from local auberges at 13 euros for a very good four course meal including wine to Michelin star restaurants with menus starting at 28 euros (not including the wine, but wonderful food, survice and surroundings!) We will be pleased to give you advice and reserve a table or two.

'Les Volets Bleus' is an elegant canalside town house situated in a vineyard village in southern France. We have 5 guest bedrooms, all with en-suites, plus a dining room, television lounge, small shady terrace and large secure garage available for guests use. home-cooked meals and picnics are available if booked in advance.
On offer in the area - we are 30minutes from the beach, while the walled city of Carcassonne and the Cathar Castles are approx 40minutes away. There is good canoeing, cycling, walking, wine-tasting, tennis, roman and historical interest....the list goes on.

The beautifully restored 18th century cottage is situated in a small enclosed complex with swimming pool in the centre of the historic village of Tusson – as featured in the AA book `Secret France’ – with shops and an excellent bar/restaurant. The cottage has all mod. cons and is an easy ride to several small towns on the glorious river Charente and days out to Cognac and Angouleme. Ample bike storage available. Cottage sleeps up to 5.
Within a days ride of pick up points at Poitiers and Saintes (route on request).

With lovely views over the surrounding countryside and hills, this traditional, detached villa with private swimming pool lies within walking distance of the village shops and cafes, ideal for supplies of fresh bread and croissants each morning. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable, with a large glazed verandah and covered dining terrace, as well as plenty of different corners of the garden to be relax in after a hard day in the saddle.
The house makes an excellent base for exploring all the wonders of the local area, including Uzes, the Pont du Gard, les Cevennes, the Ardeche, Ales, Nimes, Avignon, the Camargue.

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Basque Country – 17 km Bayonne – Pyrénées Atlantiques - Atlantic Route

A family-owned and charming small campsite, run by Béatrice and Robert GROS, between a wood and a corn field. Self-catering good quality wooden chalets, spacious tents with beds,  or plots for your tent.  Swimming pool. Internet-point. Road bikes are also available for hire.

The village centre is within walking distance (restaurants, shops and medical services …)

If anybody choose it as a fixed center camping, the cycling in this area is varied for novices or experienced bikers The flat roads , tracks and paths along the rivers  (Adour, Gaves, Bidouze..) with many species of birds in the wetlands. Good routes towards the lower slopes of the Pyrénées or more flat in the Landes forest. We’ll provide you local maps and propose you some routes. We speak English

Tel  00 33 5 59 56 27 36    e.mail : info@etche-zahar.fr    www.etche-zahar.fr Sorry our website does not contain many English words, but we can give you any further information by e.mail. Booking before arrival (except if you have your own  tent). One special tent for cyclists.

Bungalows open from February to December

16450 - St Claud - Charente - France - 90km from Saintes

Exclusively vegetarian 3 bedroom holiday cottage in the picturesque countryside of SW France. Combine the privacy & freedom of a traditional French cottage with high-quality service provided by your neighbouring hosts who deliver a breakfast hamper each morning.

Spend days exploring quiet lanes & VTT trails and discover a landscape where things go on as they have done for centuries; relax afterwards in the dappled shade of a mature garden. 

Close to the village of St Claud & within easy reach of the Atlantic Route, the non-smoking cottage suits couples, families or groups of friends; intimate enough for two but offering generous space for 6 adults and their bikes. Secure bike parking, route suggestions & pick-up/rescue service available. 

Jocelyn & Trevor Bridge, Le Fayard, 16450 St Claud, Charente, France Tel: 0033 545 89 03 45, E-mail: le.fayard@wanadoo.fr www.lefayard.com

Forest View is owned by an English family, set in 10 acres.

The 10 acres includes a 1.5 acre fishing lake.  

There is a self catering 3 twin bedroomed gite (sleeping 6) available for hire. Also we have 3 bed and breakfast rooms for hire (2 double rooms and 1 single).  

The area is very scenic, and very popular with cyclists, bird watchers, walkers, and those who just want to relax.

www.forestviewleisurebreaks.co.uk Email : - petej.wilson@wanadoo.fr Telephone : - 0033(0)233254527 Fax : - 0033(0)233254527

Creative Catalonia is a cycling holiday specialist, based in the Baix Emporda region of Catalonia, Spain.   We can arrange your transport requirements and accommodation to best suit the cycling you have chosen to do on holiday.

We are perfectly located to liaise with all of the quality providers of accommodation in this fascinating and exciting part of Spain. Enjoy reading about us on our website at www.creativecatalonia.com and please feel free to contact us with any questions or queries that you may have. Hasta pronto.

3 No. Self contained gites for 2 or 4 persons. Well furnished. All bedrooms en suite. Bed linen, towels, electricity included in price. 5 minutes to cycle track with various hamlets, bastide towns, off for restaurants, fetes, markets etc. Lovely garden of 1.5 acres. Laundry room on site & open all year.

Near Allemans du Dropt between Eymet and Duras in the Lot et Garonne – (Agen-Bordeaux) Atlantic Route.

This traditional 17th century farmhouse is set in the heart of the French countryside in a quiet country lane surrounded by fields of sunflowers and orchards. The self catering gite (which is part of the owners home) has been very well renovated by the English owners and is equipped to a high standard.

The accommodation comprises of two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms, lounge with original open fireplace and exposed beams and a kitchen/dining room. The gite has its own terrace with gas barbeque and dining area and in the grounds there is a 10mx5m pool with sun loungers.

The nearest shops are in the village of Allemans just 2 km from the gite where there is also a local restaurant and bar.

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Availability/ Prices - Owners Web Site: www.les-hirondelles.moonfruit.com Email: les-hirondelles@tiscali.fr Telephone: - 0033(0)553646675

Domaine du Grand St Nazaire, Capestang, Languedoc - Med Route

In the heart of the Languedoc wine region of South-west France, our recently renovated property with its own large private pool sleeps up to ten people and is an ideal centre for road cycling. A range of routes in the area have been researched and are available for GPS. Accommodation may be booked with all meals provided and with a guide and backup for cycling, or self-guided and self-catering.

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Please contact Vernon Staplehurst or  Phil Rutter, initially via the website www.languedoccycling.com

Anam Cara Cottage Ruffec Charente France - Atlantic Route

Lovely Charente cottage with pool and large gardens. Perfect peace, privacy and relaxation. Sleeps up to 6.  Situated between the Poitiers (70km) and Saintes (110 km) drop off points.

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From 200 pounds per week Telephone 0191 5192257
Email john_barugh@yahoo.co.uk

La Betoulle,  16450 St Claud - France (Saintes/Poitiers ) - Atlantic Route

Manoir La Betoulle is an imposing charentaise manor house set within 90 acres of fields & woodland.  Relax in luxury in one of our 4 en-suite rooms – all open onto spacious upper terrace.  €45- €70/room/night inc buffet breakfast & complimentary tea & coffee facilities.  2 luxury gîtes (2 – 8 persons) set apart from the manoir & each other within the grounds offer privacy without isolation.  Enormous roman style pool (17m x 10m); tennis court (racquets & balls for hire); giant chess.  Ample secure bike storage.  Great restaurants nearby.

Within a day’s ride of drop off / pick up points at Poitiers and Saintes.

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B&B from 45euros/room/night (single occupant) Gites from £200/wk (couple)
Further information please contact Penny & John Hitchings:
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 45 30 23 10   www.manoir-la-betoulle.com            
email: info@manoir-la-betoulle.com

Loire Valley Cycling Centre, 1 Chemin Des Poils De Lievre, Maligne, Martigne Briand, 49540, France

We specialise in cyclists holiday accomodation, we have 2 double rooms in main house, a self contained cottage sleeps up to 6, booked daily or by the week,  A dormatory to sleep up to 10, with toilets and showers, swimming pool and fully equipped Gymn, bike store.   On site cycle mechanic repair service available. 

Minibus and Trailer collection drop of service, we can do packed lunches/evening meals/barbeques.

we are 40 miles from Tours and 60 miles from Poitiers, we are in a small village 1k from small town for shops/restaurants, bars etc.  We are set in 40 Acres of vineyards with superb views over the Valley

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Contact; Clive Humphry on 0033 241672554  Email Address vignoblevacances@wanadoo.fr

La Métairie d’Auge- Vicq sur Gartempe- Poitou (near Poitiers) France- Atlantic Route

A pretty Poitou farmhouse with private pool, courtyard and gardens in a quiet country location. The house has 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6). (Discounts available, out of peak season, for parties of 2/3 people.) 52km from Poitiers and 70km from Tours drop-off points.

Set in the rolling countryside of the Val de Gartempe. Ideal walking and cycling country on the edge of the Brenne National Park. Accommodation is self-catering but breakfast baskets can be provided by arrangement. Bars and restaurants in nearby village (2km). Secure building for bike storage and access to workshop.

Maps and guides available for the many designated routes or plan your own taking in the pretty villages, rivers and countryside. Alternative activities and amenities -spa town of La Roche Posay, Futuroscope, Chateaux, canoeing on local rivers- Anglin, Creuse and Gartempe. . 

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For further information please contact Julie and Nich Howitt 0033 5 49 23 07 66 e-mail nich@nichthewood.co.uk

www.howittgites.com

Torce-Viviers en Charnie, 53270 - France - Atlantic Route

Self catering stone holiday cottage owned by English family in quiet village next to a working farm.

Miles of cycling, Walking and Riding tracks around peaceful countryside and forest. Village has a Boulangerie, Bar Restaurant, Ladies Hairdresser, Garage and local shop all within walking distance.

Cottage has 3 bedrooms (2 Double & 1 Twin) Beamed Kitchen with dishwasher, Bathroom, Lounge with log burning stove.

Close to the Centre of Medieval Culture Sainte Suzanne. Village situated in middle of surrounding towns of Mayenne, Le Mans, Sable and Laval. Lakes with man made sand beaches nearby for those who wish to sunbath. 

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For further information please contact Robert & Diane Sharp - Tel. 01981 250084 - Fax. 01981 251033 - e-mail r.sharp@btconnect.com

Junas (near Montpellier) - Med Route

Just 30km from your drop-off in Montpellier - handsome accomodation in an old stone family house that will place you in the very heart of God's own cycling country, on or off road. Huge first-floor studio sleeps two in double bed, two in single beds on mezzanine above, more by arrangement. Entirely self-contained - own entrance on ground floor with fully equipped kitchen area, shower room and wc.

Own terrace with gas barbecue. Large pool for summer visitors. Central heating for the cooler months. Gnarly garrigue trails start 500m from the door. Likewise, the most excellent road rides of all dimensions - vines, wild scenery and barely a car to contend with. Classic mountain riding just 60km to the north in the Cevennes (car to borrow with bike rack).

Proven routes supplied. Enviable workshop for secure bike storage and tinkering (bike stand, track pump, etc). Grocery with own bakery (very rare now) for essential supplies, just 300m down the road.

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Check us out on www.abritel.com (Languedoc-Rousillon, Gard, Junas)

Any bookings via bike-express enjoy an immediate 10 per cent discount on published prices (for parties of four) plus free home-made pizza dinner and one of Flo's quite extraordinary gingerbread cakes with the lemon icing on top. You cannot do better.

Email any questions to mark@brutton.com

Lezignan, 65100, (3 Miles to the East of Lourdes) - Atlantic Route

The area has excellent cycling, Col du Tourmalet, Col d'Aubisque, Col d'Aspin all in easy reach.

We have a large sunny garden with great views of the mountains and pool area for the summer months.

Secure bike storage available. We are in easy cycling or pick up from the Lourdes European Bike Express stop.

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Please contact Andrew or Vicky on 0033 562 94 78 99 or e-mail andrewandvicky@chez-passet.com or visit www.chez-passet.com

Le Vieux Monastere Nr Saintes (Atlantic Route drop off point)

7 luxury fully equipped holiday cottages available for self catering or catered cycling holidays. Le Vieux Monastere is situated in the heart of Charente Maritime in stunning open countryside. This provides endless and outstanding cycling opportunities for all levels.

Bike hire and repair facilities are also available. Other facilities include a heated swimming pool and games room.

Local attractions include the towns of La Rochelle, Cognac, Saintes and St Jean d'Angely. Collection/transfer service available from Bike Express drop off point.

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Contact Graham & Christine Dove on 0033 5 46 91 59 98 or e-mail doves@wanadoo.fr or visit www.levieuxmonastere.com