Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides France (Cycling Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet’s Best Bike Rides France is your all‑in‑one guide to exploring France on two wheels, packed with colour maps, elevation charts, gorgeous images and expert local insight. Whether you’re dreaming of mountain climbs, coastal cruises or gentle countryside loops, this book helps you plan rides that match your style.

Inside you’ll find special features on France’s cycling highlights, kid‑friendly routes, accessible trails and what to pack. The “Our Picks” section makes it easy to choose rides based on your interests, while detailed region profiles tell you when to go, where to stay, what’s on and what to eat after a big day in the saddle.

Featured regions include the Pyrenees, the French Alps, the Jura Mountains, Provence, Central France, Corsica, Brittany, Normandy, Languedoc‑Roussillon and the northern classics around Lille, Flanders and the Somme.

Each ride comes with an easy‑to‑read itinerary, clear maps, distance and duration info, terrain notes, start and end points (including bike rental options) and a simple difficulty rating from easy to hard. With more than 50 maps and tons of practical detail, planning your perfect cycling trip has never been easier.

If you’re heading to France and want to see it at bike speed, this is the most comprehensive guide you can pack.