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Biking Coastal France with Alyson Adventures

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An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

From quaint villages along the Loire River to seaside towns on the Atlantic coast, we'll ride our way through history crossing paths with Jules Verne, Napoleon, and others.

 


Atlantique: Biking Coastal France

A refreshing ride along the Western Coast of France

Our newest bike tour starts in the Loire River port city of Nantes, then winds through picturesque woodlands to the coast of southern Brittany. Rivers, islands and the Atlantic Ocean form the backdrop for our invigorating ride. We'll also explore quaint villages and seaside towns as we ride through history on our way to La Rochelle, where we finish our journey. Along the way, we can stop to admire chateaux, monuments, cathedrals and stunning vistas.

Highlights:

  • Ride to the tip of Noirmoutier-en-l'ile, a tiny island in the Atlantic.
  • Explore the coastal beaches and placid wetlands of Western France.
  • Enjoy dinner on a typical bateau on the beautiful Erde River near Nantes.
  • Visit the Jules Verne Museum.
  • Tour La Rochelle, the beautiful port city of limestone and light.
  • Discover new tastes in French wine and cuisine in lower Brittany, south of the Loire River.

Is it the right vacation for you? This moderate ride offers cycling days (averaging 30-50 miles with some a little longer) over mostly flat terrain along coastal, island and inland routes.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
June 11 to 17, 2010: $2,390: A trip for gay men.
June 28 to July 4, 2010: $2,390: A trip for gay men and lesbians.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, including cruises, we will charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate but we can't match you with someone.

Location: Starts in Nantes and ends in La Rochelle

Price includes: Comfortable hotels each night; Services of two tour guides; All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners with wine included at dinners; Transportation to get luggage (and tired cyclists!) to destination; Use of bike; A wine-tasting; Map and routes.

Not included: 3 lunches; 2 dinners; Souvenirs, snacks, admissions; Gratuities for guides.

 

 

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