Early on, fortress-castles were built in strategic locations, while later grand ch√¢teaux were designed to display wealth and power. Its proximity to Paris — today only an hour’s ride away by train — and its romantic s ...

If so, this tour was designed with you in mind! We invite you to explore the sights and sounds of the Loire River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its bevy of romantic chateaux.

You’ll follow the Loire River and seve ...

Ideal for navigating by barge, this 260 km-long canal is also perfect for cycling! The tow paths along the canal, along with quiet roads, make it easy for cyclists to discover some of the remarkable sites in the region: the harbor of Sète, ...

When two historically important and equally intriguing regions lie side-by-side, picking just one for a cycling tour can be a nail-biter decision. “Which route provides more varied scenery? Do I skip the big cultural capital in favor of smal ...

Each daily ride is short and easy, making this a suitable bike tour for all riding levels. In between wine tastings and snapping pictures of medieval castles, you’ll lodge in historic villages – Margaux, Bourg-sur-Gironde, Saint-Emilio ...

It’s never been easier to get to Bordeaux, thanks to low-cost carriers serving the airport and train connections around France. When time is of the essence, our short itinerary is a perfect introduction to the peaceful vineyard-covered regio ...

Quercy’s defining features are the causses, or limestone plateaus, formed by centuries of wear and tear from the local rivers. Some of these causses are topped by chateaux or fortresses, while towns and villages have been built into the clif ...

This is where you’ll find evidence of early mankind: cave paintings, dwellings, ruins and more. Our tour will take you to the heart of ‘Périgord Noir,’ or ‘Black Périgord,’ so named for the oak and pine trees grown th ...

Look no further than Quercy and Périgord and our challenging itinerary that includes some of the best-known medieval and prehistoric sites in the region.

Highlights include Souillac, Les Eyzies, Sarlat, La Roque Gageac, Castlenaud, ...

On one of our most popular cycling tours of Dordogne, you’ll discover the quintessential towns and historic landmarks of Perigord and Quercy. Whether by wheel or on foot, you’re free to explore prehistoric dwellings, Roman ruins, medie ...

Some of the best-preserved prehistoric cave paintings can be found in Périgord, and some are still open to the public! We suggest you set aside time on your last day to visit Pech-Merle, an art gallery featuring 25,000-year-old masterpieces! More ...

If you’re making your rounds in France, you’ll find our short escape is a great way to enjoy some face time with southwestern France!

Discover this region's treasures — Domme, la Roque Gageac, Beynac, Sarlat, a ...

Nature has painted a masterpiece with an intense palette of wildflowers, shadow-dappled mountains, and patchwork fields of olive trees. Over the centuries, a wide array of inhabitants contributed their own works of art: Roman bridges, palace-fortr ...

From Granada — admittedly Andalucia’s most Andalucian town — to Ronda, Andalucia’s most famous “white village,” you’ll be mesmerized by famous landmarks and well-kept secrets alike. Perfect for cycling and ...

Where else can you bicycle past Sleeping Beauty's Castle? The real one — not the Disney version! Here you’ll also find the “Castle of Love”, a structure that not only inspires fairytales but served as home to Good King ...

If you love cycling, castles, and country scenery, and you have a long weekend to spare, our escape in the riverfront Loire Valley is a dream come true!

Travel along the river through vineyards, peaceful farmland, and little village ...

Our Médoc itinerary leads you north of the city into the Médoc Peninsula, a flat, vineyard-covered landscape resting between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde Estuary. The Médoc’s oceanside setting would make for poor grape-growing; luckily ...

This self-guided cycling tour begins in the cultural capital of Bordeaux and ends in the inviting metropolis of Toulouse, but that’s only part of the story. Between them, you’ll follow the spectacular Canal de Garonne, a lengthy 19th c ...

Our guides know the best road cycling routes in Phoenix and Scottsdale, offering lengths from 25-100 miles and a duration of 2-3 hours. These guided road bike tours are perfect for the avid cyclist, the visiting triathlete in training, or the casu ...

Do you love to feel the warm desert air whipping past you while cruising over dirt trails? If so, REI Co-op's half-day guided mountain bike tours are the thing for you. The Sonoran Desert surrounding the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area is a beau ...