Bordeaux Bike Tours | Discover France

France has many beautiful places to visit, and Bordeaux is an absolute must for wine lovers. If you are seeking fantastic food and a rich experience of French "art de vivre”, Bordeaux and the Gironde area is a great place to visit. It's the perfect place to go on a wine tour, cycling through vineyards and discovering legendary Châteaux wines like St Emilion.

But Bordeaux is more than renowned wine country. It is also the ideal place for those seeking to enjoy a cultural trip through French History with beautiful monuments and charming castles.

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The Bassin d'Arcachon Family Tour

A stroll around the Bay of Arcachon is the ideal stay to make in family. The tour of the Bassin d'Arcachon, composed mainly of bicycle paths and totally flat, is an exceptional discovery.

Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights Price from : 1360€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Arcachon
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

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Best of Gironde

The tour of Gironde is a cycling trip that will allow you to discover Bordeaux, its great vineyards, the Gironde estuary, Blaye with its medieval city and the Atlantic Coast.

Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 1980€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Bordeaux
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

Atlantic Coast, from Arcachon to Biarritz

Through the Vélodyssée, the bicycle path along the Atlantic Ocean, discover the southern part of this journey.You will leave Arcachon and arrive in Biarritz.

Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 1750€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Basque Country
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

Atlantic Coast, from La Rochelle to Bordeaux

Cycle from the fortified port of La Rochelle on to Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Riding on the Velodyssée, through marshes, you will reach the preserved Oléron Island. Then crossing the Gironde Estuary by boat you will finish your trip in the vineyards of Margaux.

Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 1470€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Charente-Maritime
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

Bordeaux and Dordogne

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This bike trip explores the rich cultural heritage of Bordeaux, the vineyards of Saint Emilion and the pre-historic sights of Les Eyzies in Dordogne (Perigord). Cycle through the French country side from the rolling hills of the Bordelais to the lush forests and riverside of Dordogne.

Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 1750€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Bordeaux
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

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Bordeaux to Arcachon Cycling Tour

Starting from Bordeaux, a city classified as a UNESCO site, you will pass through the famous vineyards of Margaux. Enjoy the coastal breeze while you are riding along the shorelines of the Atlantic Ocean on your way to Arcachon a city well known for oysters & seafood.

Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights Price from : 1300€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Bordeaux
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

Bordeaux Wine Tour

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Discover some famous Bordeaux vineyards in the quiet countryside and ride along the Garonne river. This bike trip has 2 consecutive nights in both Duras and Saint Emilion, perfect for optional rest days. This tour is suitable for e-bikes.

Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 1550€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Bordeaux
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

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Bordeaux to Toulouse, Canal de la Garonne

Cycling from Bordeaux to Toulouse means discovering the history of the Canal du Midi. The waterway connection made trade of a variety of goods possible in the 17-18th century. Today the rich history and cultural treasures remain. Highlights include beautiful cities like Cadillac, Moissac and Agen.

Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights Price from : 1590€
Trip : Self-guided Activity : Hybrid
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Region : Bordeaux
Type : On the way Dates : Starts any day

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5 REASONS TO DISCOVER BORDEAUX:

Saint-André Cathedral
It is a unique gothic church, where famous weddings such as the union between Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII were held. It is often compared in size and style to the magnificent Notre-Dame in Paris. The cathedral’s north doorway is one of its finest features, having been richly decorated with exquisite sculptures depicting such events as the Last Supper and the Ascension.
The Big Bell
This bell dates back to the medieval times. It is the last remnants of the ramparts of the city. It was also used as a prison that some would call "The Gold Lion Hotel” because it has the symbol of England's kings: a golden lion as a weathervane on the central dome. The bell itself weighs about 7750 kg!
Rue Sainte Catherine
Ste Catherine Street is the longest and main shopping street in Bordeaux. It's a pedestrian street crossing the historic center of the city and links the Place de la Comédie where you can find the "Grand Théâtre" to the Place de la Victoire, with its cafés and shops it is the heart of Bordeaux.
Saint Emilion
The town was named after the monk Emilion, who lived there as a hermit in the 8th century. Meander through this medieval village, and discover its culture and history. You will be able to visit the Place du Clocher and climb the steps to the top of the Tour du Roy dating from 1237. From there you will have an amazing view of the legendary vineyards and Romanesque churches.
Dordogne
This French department is named after the Dordogne River, which runs towards Bordeaux and the Gironde estuary. Also known as Perigord, the Dordogne Valley offers lovely cycling on scenic routes, and through medieval towns such as Sarlat or Bergerac. There are even famous prehistorical sites to visit.
Arcachon
Le Bassin, as it’s called by the local people, is a perfect mix between : a health care place with a specialisation in balneotherapy, one of the main osticulture center of France and an extraordinary site with La Dune du Pilat who is the Europe longest and highest dune of sand. So, you will be able to eat oysters contemplating all the arcachon bay (from La dune du Pilat), and finish your day with the best bath you never had.

BORDEAUX FOOD AND WINE

From Pauillac to St Emilion to Pomerol some of the most famous French wines come from Bordeaux and on your trip to Bordeaux and Gironde you will be surrounded by vineyards and Chateaux. You can't come to this region without going on a wine tour and tasting different Bordeaux wines!

Gironde also offers great food and you will have to try the specialties such as the oysters from the Bassin d'Arcachon or the delicious “cannelés Bordelais”, a small French pastry flavored with rum and vanilla and shaped like a cork.

BORDEAUX GEOGRAPHY

Bordeaux is located on the Gironde estuary, in the Southwest of France, where the Gironde River meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is the center of famous vineyards, between Medoc and Grave and is home to some of the most distinguished wines in the world such as St Emilion or Pomerol.

It is also very close to Dordogne, a French region also known as Perigord and famous for its wine and local food delicacies.

BORDEAUX HISTORY

From early times until today, the city of Bordeaux has flourished thanks to wine trade.

Originally a settlement of a Celtic tribe, Bordeaux became the capital of Roman Aquitaine when the Romans ruled the area. In the 12th century, it benefited from the wedding of the Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine with the soon to be King of England, Henry II. Later on and on several occasions, the French government relocated in Bordeaux when Paris was under attack or unsafe.

The city has always played an important part in the history of France, making it culturally rich and very interesting to visit.

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Casual : Beginners and occasional cyclists. Easiest tours we provide. Typically flatter terrain, no notable hills or anything of a steep gradient.

Hobby : Weekend riders. People with some cycling experience, rolling countryside, possible short climbs.

Active : Cyclists with experience on longer rides. Hilly terrain with reasonable amount of climbs and difficulty

Pro : Avid cyclists, ride every week and love long and challenging rides. Dream on riding the Tour de France cols.

Comparison chart : (15km/hrs)

	Average dist (miles)	Average dist (km)	Elevation max/day (m)	Average hours
Casual	< 28	< 45	< 300m	3-4
Hobby	18 - 35	30 - 55	300-550m	3-5
Active	30 - 60	50 - 100	550-1000m	4-6
Pro	> 60	> 100	> 1000m	> 5

Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions

Casual : Beginners and occasional hikers. Typically flatter terrain with just rolling hills.

Hobby : Weekend hikers. People with some experience hiking around trails.

Active : Hikers with experience on longer hikes. Hilly terrain with some steep gradients.

Pro : Randonneurs avides, randonnée chaque semaine et adore les longues et difficiles randonnées.

Comparison chart : (4km/hrs)

	Average dist (miles)	Average dist (km)	Elevation max/day (m)	Average hours
Casual	< 6	< 10	< 150m	2.5
Hobby	6 - 9	10 - 15	150-300m	25-375
Active	9 - 11	11 - 18	300-450m	3.75 - 4.5
Pro	> 11	> 18	> 450m	4.5-6

Some of our tours can be in 2 different level, we have itinerary for both versions

Saint-André Cathedral

The Big Bell

Rue Sainte Catherine

Saint Emilion

Dordogne

Arcachon

BORDEAUX FOOD AND WINE

BORDEAUX GEOGRAPHY

BORDEAUX HISTORY