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Andalusia

07-03-2025

Getting To Andalusia

Andalusia, the southern-most region of Spain, is rich with history and a beautiful coastal landscape. The region is very geographically diverse; it is home to the Guadalquivir River valley, volcanic [...]

Travel tips

06-03-2025

Organizing Your Own Trip To Mont Ventoux

Philosopher and bicycle racing fanatic Roland Barthes once said, “Physically, the Ventoux is dreadful. Bald, it’s the spirit of Dry: Its climate – it is much more an essence of climate [...]

Travel tips

06-03-2025

Most Romantic Destinations

Romantic getaways can take on many forms, with each destination offering something unique for couples to enjoy. Whether you're seeking a cozy escape or an adventurous retreat, these destinations [...]

Events

06-03-2025

Things To Do In Geneva

Geneva is very close to home for us at Cyclomundo (literally). Our office is located in Gaillard, France, so we are just across the Swiss-French border. Needless to say, we love the city. Walk down [...]

French Alps

06-03-2025

Getting To Geneva, The French Alps, & Lyon

The airport in Geneva, Switzerland is the most convenient to the French Alps (followed closely by Lyon, France). Since Geneva is the closest major city to our office, we’re very familiar with [...]

Travel tips

06-03-2025

Four Ways You Can Save Money On Cycling Tours

Cycling tours are, to begin with, an affordable way to travel around the globe. But as every smart traveler knows, one can always take a few more chunks off the cost, while still enjoying the best [...]

France

05-03-2025

Christmas Markets In France

France is a fabulous place to visit all year round – after all, it is the world’s most popular vacation destination. But every December, it becomes a downright winter wonderland! From the famous [...]

Pyrenees

05-03-2025

Getting To The French Pyrenees

  Our tour on the French side of the Pyrenees starts and ends from the seaside resort of Biarritz. We also sometimes offer tours from the mountainous Tour-de-France mainstay Pau! To get to either [...]

Normandy

05-03-2025

Getting to Normandy

The region of Normandy is rich with history, from the Bayeux Tapestry to the fields of Honfleur that gave birth to the Impressionist movement. A trip to Normandy is sure to be the topic of [...]

France

05-03-2025

La Belle France: Pick The Perfect Region For Your Cycling Tour

If you’ve decided that cycling around the French countryside is the ideal getaway for you, you’ve come to the right place! With our comprehensive selection of bicycle tours, you’re sure to find [...]

Loire Valley

05-03-2025

Getting To The Loire Valley

Because the Loire Valley region holds all the natural beauty of the French countryside while still being close to Paris, it has long been a favorite vacation spot for nobles and royalty. In the [...]

Provence

05-03-2025

Getting To Avignon

With almost all of our Provence tours starting or ending in Avignon, this ancient city is a great place to start a tour once you figure out how you will get there. In the following article, we will [...]

France

05-03-2025

Bikeways And Cycle Routes In France

On our cycling tours, we try to make the most of traffic-free routes so that riders can enjoy to the fullest the scenery and landscapes around them. In France, this is greatly helped by a number of [...]

Travel tips

05-03-2025

Travel Tips: Suggested Cycling Tour Packing List

We understand the challenges you face when packing for your cycling holiday. Trying to predict the elements and figure out what activities you will be partaking in make packing for vacation hard [...]

Cycling tips

05-03-2025

Renting a bike in Europe

As cycling has become enormously popular in France, bike rental availability has really grown. Renting a bike is now far easier than ever before, but there are also quite a few things to consider [...]

Travel tips

05-03-2025

Traveling with a bike on trains in France

  First of all, you should ask yourself if you should rent or bring your own bike.   If you plan to do some riding in one small area for a couple of days, chances are that you’ll be better [...]

Dordogne/Perigord/Lot

05-03-2025

Getting to Dordogne

Our Dordogne tours start in Souillac and Sarlat, these historic towns are great places to start a tour once you figure out how you will get there. In the following article, we will cover the [...]

Corsica

05-03-2025

Getting to Corsica

With beautiful beaches and majestic mountains, Corsica is the perfect setting for a bike tour. All you have to do is get there! In the following article, we will cover the different options you have [...]

Events

05-03-2025

The Lavender of Provence

If you have ever thought of getting away and taking a relaxing cycling holiday, there could be nothing more fitting then traveling at a Provençal pace, looking out over a tranquil sea of purple, and [...]

Events

04-03-2025

A Great French Tradition: The “Galette Des Rois” Explained

For most of us, after New Year’s Eve it’s back to business as usual. We start following through on our resolutions, avoid opening our credit card bills after the holiday season’s excesses, and [...]

Travel tips

04-03-2025

Travel Tips: International Cell Phones

Should you stay connected while traveling abroad? If so how? Whether or not you want to stay connected while you are traveling is a very personal question. It depends on your level of responsibility [...]

Events

04-03-2025

Things to do in Annecy

The striking color of the lake, the smell of fresh food from the vibrant street markets, the feeling of strolling around a historical castle with the mountains all around you, Annecy is a town that [...]

Getting there

04-03-2025

Getting to Reims in Champagne

  Located in northeastern France, Reims is the capital of the Champagne-Ardenne region, and the starting point for our Essential Champagne tour. In this article, we will describe the different [...]

Travel tips

04-03-2025

Cyclomundo's Comprehensive Travel Tips

At Cyclomundo, we have put together a basic document of general travel tips for anyone who plans on traveling abroad. For first time international travelers, these tips can help you make sure you [...]

Alsace

04-03-2025

Alsace Regional Information

In this article, we cover the “basics” you need to know before traveling/cycling to Alsace.  Among other topics, you’ll learn about the various ways to travel to Alsace, things to see and do, [...]

Travel tips

04-03-2025

Getting to Mont-Saint-Michel

No trip to Normandy is complete without a visit to the historic island abbey of Mont Saint-Michel! One of the greatest architectural achievements in all of Europe, the ancient structure is a UNESCO [...]

Events

04-03-2025

Things to do in Aix-Les-Bains

A breathtaking part of our Three Lake Tour, Aix-les-Bains is a town nestled on France’s largest natural lake. Well known for its spa treatments, beautiful Lake Bourget views, and adventurous [...]

Travel tips

04-03-2025

Organize A Trip To Alpe D’Huez

Based in the French Alps ourselves, we at Cyclomundo are the experts on cycling in the French Alps, and we of course encourage you to consider using one of our tours, like Geneva to Alpe d’Huez, [...]

Loire Valley

04-03-2025

Loire Valley Regional Information

In this article, we cover the “basics” you need to know before traveling/cycling to the Loire Valley. Among other topics, you’ll learn about the various ways to travel to the Loire Valley, [...]

Travel tips

04-03-2025

Taking European Wine Home

You do not have to be a wine connoisseur to appreciate European wine. Whether you are visiting wine estates on your trip or not, we highly recommend you make the most of your opportunity to taste [...]