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Each country has its own unique culture and history, and traveling to a foreign country is an opportunity to explore that rich heritage. Part of the joy of travel is immersing yourself in cultural and historical sites that offer a new perspective on how and why a country evolved into what it is today. With our carefully crafted heritage tours, you’ll cycle through truly memorable historical sites, allowing you to soak in the fascinating story of France.
Discover our France Castle tours, where you’ll delve into the architectural beauty and history of France’s grand estates. Or join our Second War Tours in France to explore significant sites from one of history’s most defining conflicts. For those interested in the distant past, our France cave painting tours offer a unique opportunity to connect with prehistoric art and culture.
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Atlantic Coast, from Arcachon to Biarritz
Through the Vélodyssée, the cycle path that runs along the Atlantic Ocean, set off to discover the southern part of this journey. You will ride through...
Bordeaux Wine Tour
This cycling tour of Bordeaux and the Aquitaine vineyards include some of the most famous wines : Saint Emilion, Entre Deux Mers, and other small wine...
Bordeaux and Dordogne
Beautiful chateaus, famous wines and terrific food : what more do you need to experience the real France ? This cycling tour starts in Bordeaux and then...
Canal de la Garonne, from Bordeaux to Toulouse
This cycling tour starts in the beautiful city of Bordeaux and moves on to explore the Canal du Midi, its vineyards, fine food and towns and castles. On...
Atlantic Coast, from Nantes to La Rochelle
Traveling along the Atlantic Coast on the Velodyssée, this bicycle path along the ocean makes for a pleasant trip. The route going from Nantes to La...
Atlantic Coast, from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
Discover the Atlantic Coast from La Rochelle to Bordeaux. Start in La Rochelle, the famous fortified port and continue on to Bordeaux, the capital of...
Portugal Alentejo Vineyards Cycling - 6 nights
Alentejo will surprise you for its excellence, aromas, colors and heritage. Get ready for a gorgeous cycle over gentle hills and unspoiled golden...
Best of Provence
Best of Provence - a big title really considering all the great aspects to be found and experienced in this enchanting region of France! This tour is a...
Provence Bike & Canoe Tour
BEST TRIP OF 2009 - AWARDED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE! This Provence multi sport tour is a great way to discover Provence - and NOT like any...
Provence Classic 7N – Uzes, St Remy...
This Provence bike tour starts in Avignon, home of the famous Palais des Papes and the renowned theater festival, and takes you then from Uzes to St...
Best of Northern Spain Tour
From city to sea to countryside, this trip is the best way to discover the Spanish Catalonia. You will see it all; enchanting landscapes, medieval...
Catalonia Heritage : Dali, Costa Brava and More
This trip will give you a global view of this interesting and unique region of Catalonia, the Emporda. It has an atmosphere which is unlike any other in...
French Riviera - South of France by the coast
Discover the French Riviera by bike from Nice to St Tropez. Enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline by riding along the mythical Promenade des...
Loire Valley Bike & Canoe Tour
The Loire Valley from a different point of view ! How many people see the Castle of Chenonceau from a canoe ?! You can on this trip; as well as...
Provence Deluxe
Explore Provence in a unique and prestigious way on this bike tour. Start your adventure in Avignon, an iconic city rich in history and medieval charm....
Portugal West Coast and Sintra
Atlantic West Coast & Sintra Cycling is an incredible cycling tour over the Atlantic west coast of Europe! Visit typical fisherman villages and...
Cycling in Provence & Camargue
Best of Provence - a big title really considering all the great aspects to be found and experienced in this enchanting region of France! This tour is a...
Portugal Wild Coast
The Portugal Wild Coast is an incredible Hybrid Cycling route program along the most beautiful and unspoiled coast-line of Portugal. Starting in...
Portugal Alentejo Vineyards Cycling - 8 nights
Alentejo will surprise you for its excellence, aromas, colors and heritage. Get ready for a gorgeous cycle over gentle hills and unspoiled golden...
Corsica Classic 6 Nights
Corsica is an island off the south eastern Mediterranean coast of France, known world-wide as the “Island of Beauty.” Get seduced by its rare natural...
Corsica Hiking - From Corte to Calvi
This trip lets you discover the natural wonders around two famous villages of Corsica, Corte and Calvi. Corte is the historical capital of the island...
Corsica Honeymoon
The Northern Corsica Romantic Escapade cycling tour is the perfect marriage of relaxation and adventure. Escape to paradise with your loved one. The...
The River Ebro to La Rioja
A beautiful tour along the longest river in Spain; from its source in the Cantabrian Mountains through unspoilt countryside, spectacular gorges, and...
Brittany Classic
This trip lets you discover the authentic Brittany. Discover the beautiful natural landscapes, the breathtaking cliffs carved by the ocean, and the...
Dordogne and Sarlat Multisport - 6 nights
The Dordogne Department of the Aquitaine Region, in the Black Perigord, and if you can get that, you will be delighted to visit Quercy. Nevermind the...
Languedoc, Cathar Country
This trip will begin in the wonderful medieval city of Carcassone. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the Mediterranean Sea. The tour ends in the...
The Most Beautiful Villages of France
Taking its start in Gaillac, this trip brings you to Albi, a recognized World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Along the way, you will discover at least 5...
ViaRhona from Vienne to Montelimar
Come and discover part of the ViaRhôna between Vienne and Montélimar, a city of art and history, on an itinerary along the Rhône. After discovering its...
Provence Secrets - Pont du Gard
This self-guided cycling tour will take you to places brimming with exceptional charm and history; places that make Provence a uniquely rich and...
Provence Hiking Tour : Les Baux de Provence and Gordes
This Provence Tour is perfect for those who want to experience the Provencal countryside on foot. From Les Baux de Provence to Gordes, named one of the...
Truffle Treasures of Provence
Discover the beauty and flavors of the region during a unique stay centered on the Truffle Festival in Uzès. Start your adventure in Nîmes, where you...
Walking Through Provence's Christmas Traditions
This Santons de Provence holiday is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season and discover Provencal traditions...
Brittany to Normandy
Normandy is an "artist's paradise," wonderful coastline, woodlands and countryside combine to make a fabulous bicycle vacation. Of course,...
Walking in the Mediterranean Island - Porquerolles
Swimming in the clear water of the Mediterranean Sea, sunbathing on the fine white sand, or walking under the shadow of the maritime pines... The...
Alps and French Riviera Walking Tour
The famous Southern Alpine scenery and the coastal beauty... You will travel through time along paths between beautiful villages that are hundreds of...
Provence Hiking - Hiking in the Turquoise Creeks of Cassis
Dreaming of visiting the creeks of Cassis? If you like hiking, or simply breathtaking scenery, the creeks of Cassis promise you a total change of...
Tour of Languedoc Region
You will start your tour in St Guilhem le Desert (UNESCO site #1), a beautiful French village with one of the most amazing cloister in the world. The...
Languedoc Wine and Heritage Tour
Discover sunny Languedoc on a fabulous route that takes you way off the beaten tourist path. On this tour we take you immediately into the countryside...
Loire Valley Walking Tour
Easy Loire Valley hiking trip to Chambord, Cheverny, Chaumont Sur Loire, Cheverny, Amboise and Chenonceaux ! The Loire Valley has seen many of France's...
Languedoc Bike & Canoe Tour
Discover sunny the Languedoc Department on another fabulous route that takes you off the beaten path - once again ! This is our playground - our office...
Brittany Walking Tour
At the border of Brittany and Normandy in France, the Bay of the Mont Saint Michel shelters one of the jewels of the western Christian art, the iconic...
Canal du Midi, from Moissac to Carcassonne
This trip brings you along the most beautiful sites along the Canal that links the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean on safe cycle paths. Take your...
Walk along the Wine trails of Provence - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
With its height of 1912 meters, Mont Ventoux is Provence's highest peak, also called "the Giant of Provence". It is a remarkable natural site...
ViaRhôna (EuroVelo 17) from Montelimar to Avignon
Come and discover the part of ViaRhôna between Montélimar and Avignon, a city of art and culture, by following an itinerary along the Rhône. After...
Hiking in the Vercors Nature Park
Embark on your self-guided walking adventure in Vercors : Discover the largest National Park in France on this walking tour. The Vercors stands as a...
Gordes Provencal Escape
This Provence bike tour is based in Gordes, where you will spend 4 nights in the same hotel of your choice (3 or 4-star accommodations). Standing...
Languedoc Wine Tour
Starting from the famous "pink city" Toulouse, your trip will take you along the UNESCO World Heritage site of Canal du Midi that links the...
The Lozere Gorges by bike
The Causses are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and this cycling trip allows you to discover this natural heritage through the Gorges of...
Walking through Van Gogh's Provence
Embark on your self-guided walking excursion through Provence : in the late 19th century, Van Gogh found himself here, painting, inspired by this...
Hiking in the Gorges du Verdon
The itinerary starts and ends in the picturesque medieval village of Castellane , nestled in the Alpine foothills of Haute Provence . The most famous...
Whether you choose to admire the majestic Loire chateaux, visit poignant World War II sites, experience the charm of medieval and Roman cities, or wander through picturesque countryside villages, these tours promise an unforgettable journey. Each stop offers a deeper connection to France’s history, helping you uncover the layers of stories that have shaped its culture over centuries. By exploring these locations on a bike, you’ll experience a more intimate and immersive connection to the landscape and its past.
Our heritage tours are designed to cater to all interests, whether you’re captivated by the grandeur of castles, intrigued by historical battlegrounds, or fascinated by ancient cave paintings. Imagine cycling through the serene Loire Valley, stopping to marvel at stunning Renaissance chateaux, or visiting the iconic beaches and memorials of Normandy, where history comes to life. You might also explore prehistoric caves adorned with art that has endured for thousands of years, providing a glimpse into early human creativity and life.
Whatever you choose, these tours will leave you with a fresh perspective on the rich and diverse history of France.
You can also discover our multi adventure tours, our private guided tours, our custom european tours.
EXCELLENT Based on 235 reviews Robert M2025-01-02Verified Croatia Bike Tour = Amazing This is the second time we have used Discover France for a vacation in Europe, both trips were 10/10. This time was a little more special as this was part of our honeymoon! We booked the shorter Croatia trip through the Istrian peninsula and it did not disappoint.Our tour consultant, Solene, was amazing! She took care of everything and answered any questions we had throughout the process. She also made sure all the hotels knew that it was our honeymoon so we had a couple extra surprises waiting for us when we checked in at each hotel.We also needed several transfers to and from the airport which Solene was happy to help with. It made the trip so much less stressful when you are able to book everything through the same service.The bike tour itself was so much fun. The recommendations (sites to see, restaurants, cafes, etc) provided by Discover France were spot on. The locals were so friendly (and most spoke English which helped!). The food was delicious especially being in a wine and truffle region. We would 100% do this trip again!Thank you Solene and Discover France! Justin T2024-11-26Verified 5th time (and lifelong) return customer Hands down the best adventure organization I’ve ever worked with abroad. This will be my 5th time returning to the TdF in 2025 with Discover France. Gabriel and the reservation team do everything they can to make your trip exactly as you hope. If there’s something they can or cannot do they work with you all the way. It’s a very one-on-one, professional and reassuring process for reservations abroad. The programs are incredibly memorable, with exclusive VIP access that exceeds any other TdF organizations. Their focus is the riding, course, and to make sure your experience on a bike is as good as it can possibly be. Other programs offer different bells and whistles to their TdF packages but absolutely nothing is as exclusive, personalized, and uniquely small-group as Discover France programs. You do not need to be an expert rider for the programs. But experience and at least comfort on a bike is needed. The rides can also be tailored on a daily (or even hourly) basis to the rider/group skill, weather, overall energy level that day, and your personal preferences. Support vehicle with special French credentials allows for Discover France to provide a van with you the entire trip. Sun, clouds, rain, sleet/snow (yes…it’s the Pyrenees or Alps), hot and cold: there is always a vehicle that can help you along the way and offer a place to bring along your gear like the professionals. Shout out to: Florentin and Titouan for spectacular rides and support expertise. Finally, Thomas and Aurelian are two of the most dedicated cycling enthusiasts and leaders of a one-of-kind organization. Their dedication and leadership is evident from the top down as all of the guides and employees seem to love their works as much as they do. Kevin P2024-11-24Verified Puglia in October This is the second year in a row that our group of friends have chosen Discover France. This time to Puglia. And again, the experience was fantastic. It starts with our tour consultant, Gabriel, who is responsive and truly cares that we have a great holiday. This year, we requested a one-day diversion off the usual route and the Discover France team mapped a great route for us. We also appreciate how the bikes are in good shape and all is well organized for our arrival. The route was generally on bike paths or tertiary roads and relatively flat - a well designed route for sure. joel w2024-10-27Verified Costa Brava Spain This is our 4th bike trip with Discover France, and they never seize to amaze us. We have been working with Solene, and she is remarkably professional, responsive, and most importantly, she listens to our "wish list" of preferences, and makes suggestions with that in mind. All our trips have been in France, with this one in Costa Brava. We loved biking in this region of Spain. Most of the biking was on gravel trails, and kept us off the roads. The scenery was beautiful, particularly the small coastal towns. The itinerary was well planned and we enjoyed the 2 night stays in each village, in lieu of moving nightly. I would recommend this route. I will be reaching back out to Solene to book our next trip. She is wonderful and I wouldn't consider using another bike tour company. Safe biking..... Alisha Stephen C2024-10-16Verified Loire Valley success. My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience doing the Loire Valley ride from Amboise to Chenhuette. Gabriel and team Discover France were very always responsive and available to help us. The routes were well thought out. Once you master the App, they are very easy to follow. The hotels were amazing and the staff at each one had a good relationship with DF. The bikes were amazing - Moustache Dimanche 28.4. They made this trip the success that it was. Rob W2024-10-08Verified Puglia Bike Just finished a bike trip to Puglia. Gabriel did an awesome job! Great hotels, bikes, routes and destination advice. We would highly recommend having Gabriel at Discover France plan your routes. My brother and sister have also used Gabriel and were extremely happy as well Don Y2024-10-04Verified Cotswolds This was the 4th trip using Discover France and each time has been amazing. This trip was to the Cotswolds in the UK. The organization of the trip (specifically Gabriel service) was outstanding. The hotels were all great and scenery was beautiful. We had one day of heavy rain but that added to the allure and challenge of the rides. Thanks to all at Discover France and of course Gabriel. Robert M2024-10-01Verified Loire Valley Classic - Great trip! Our first trip with Discover France but I hope not our last. Tatiana put together a great itinerary for our self-guided trip. The hotels were lovely, clean and biker-friendly, with most in former chateaux themselves. The bikes (2 regular, 1 e-bike) were in great condition and well-equipped, and the orientation session was very thorough. Luggage service worked as promised. Discover France did a good job minimizing our time on busy roads - almost all the trip was on bike paths or roads with little vehicular traffic. No complaints from us! JB-in-SB2024-09-26Verified Bordeaux-Dordogne: The best trip yet! Our third trip with Discover France, from Bordeaux to Sarlat in the Dordogne, was the best one yet. Loved the countryside, the food, the hotels, everything. For the first time I rode a pedal-assist bike, and it was a game-changer for me now that I'm in my sixties -- no more worrying at night about climbs I might be facing the following day.! My husband stuck to the standard touring bike and it worked out well for both of us. Working with Gabriel was a breeze. Thanks, Discover France -- we'll be back! Janet G2024-09-25Verified Loire Valley Classic: An Incredible Tour One of the most visually compelling bike tours we’ve done in Europe. All the major chateaux in the Loire Valley are located along the route, which is largely comprised of bike trails and/or little-trafficked country lanes. The local food and wines are exceptional. Discover France is a first-class operation; we’ve worked with them before, and will again on our next visit to France. Their entire team is great; extra kudos to our tour consultant, Solene Graino.
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