The 15 Best Cycling Tours in France

1.Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $217Our pick

Spend 8 to 9 hours with Rustic Vines riding quiet vineyard roads near Saint-Émilion, tasting wines at two family-run estates, sharing a French picnic, and walking the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Pauline, Maude, Vincent, and Taylor add local wine and history insights.

“Vincent is a energetic and very personal guide. He is great at what he does and has some great knowledge about wine too. Highly recommend it.”

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2.Essentials 3-Hour Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 412 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Ride roughly 10 to 15 km through Bordeaux with a local guide such as Loic, stopping at the cathedral, Grosse Cloche, Pont de Pierre, Darwin, Jardin Public, and more. The mostly flat route uses bike paths and quieter streets, with bikes, helmets, and water included.

“Lueck (my apologies of I've spelled your name wrong) was an excellent guide, making sure everyone was safe maneuvering the streets of Bordeaux. We rode approximately 15 km and you'd never know it. Not only did we see Bordeaux's monuments and a couple of Cathedrals, he took us to places we would never have seen! Because we were on bicycles, we were able to see a lot of Bordeaux, which was so fantastic! He also gave of a lot of history about the monuments and Bordeaux. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Ultimate Calanques Panoramic e-bike Ride – 3h (Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 335 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Ride from Pointe Rouge through Marseille and the Calanques National Park on a quality electric bike. Guides such as Martin, Vincent, Iris, and Frank lead small groups past Sormiou, Morgiou, and Callelongue, with time for photos and, from spring to autumn, a swim at the beach.

“Iris was ok. She read from a binder but made sure we wete always safe. It woukd be nice to have a little more of engagement with the group.”

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4.From Saint-Emilion : Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings and Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $205

Spend 6.5 hours riding electric bikes from Saint-Émilion to two family-run châteaux, with guided tastings, a winery picnic, village history, and a final tasting of up to seven wines. Guides such as Theo, Vincent, Sarah, and Tim have led this small-group outing.

“Wow what can I say! An absolutely stunning day out! I was sceptical of the price v the experience. But this tour is worth every penny. The experience, the knowledge (from our guide) and the lunch were unreal. 100% recommend”

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5.Electrically Assisted Bike Excursion (E-Bike) / E-Bike excursion self guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 5 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $119

Start in Bayeux with a fully equipped e-bike, route guidance from Pascal or Justin, GPS support, bags, water, lock, helmet, and repair gear. Ride independently to Omaha, Juno, Gold, Utah, or Arromanches, then return to the shop. Choose your distance and pace.

“Fantastic company with great service. We had a wonderful day cycling around the coast taking in the sights.”

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6.Calanques National Park E-Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $84

Join a small group with a guide such as Iris, Martin, or Cyril for a four-hour e-mountain-bike ride from Marseille into Calanques National Park. Expect rocky trails, steep climbs made easier by electric assistance, views of Sormiou, Château Pastré, and a possible beach stop.

“This was a brilliant way to explore aspects of Marseille and the surrounding area out with the city centre. Cyril was very friendly, fun and knowledgeable and brought the group together nicely. The traffic coming back in towards the bike hub was a bit chaotic if unfamiliar with french road rules but overall experience was awesome. Thank you!”

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7.Calanques National Park: E-Mountain Bike with Virtual Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $53

Start near the Trolib office and swimming pool in Cassis. After a safety briefing, choose a route with host advice, then follow the app on an electric mountain bike. Expect gravel, big views, and optional roads when summer fire closures block the Calanques.

“Een eerste keer met elektrische mountainbike was wennen. Parcours niet volledig afgewerkt maar wat we deden gaf voldoening.”

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8.Electric bike excursion in Camargue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride a French-made electric bike from Le Grau-du-Roi through Camargue marshes, rice fields, and reed beds. Your guide may include Alicia or Cécile, with stops for birds, a bull and horse ranch, regional snacks, and photo breaks. Groups are limited to eight.

“Too many really. Our young lady tour guide was friendly, informative and FUN. I am ashamed to say I cannot remember her name but she originates from the Ardeche. The visit to the walled town of Egremont and the stop for the picnic of regional produce was excellent.”

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9.Private Tour of Nice by Bike and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $372

See Nice by pedicab with a local guide such as Oscar or Mehdi, then cruise privately from Port Lympia toward Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Expect city sights, Riviera villas, photo stops, and time to swim or relax on the water.

“Wonderful!! Very accommodating. upgraded boat for our family size Great swim Bike taxi to boat was fun”

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10.Evening Bike and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Ride a comfortable city bike from Saint-Michel past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and the Eiffel Tower. Your English-speaking guide shares Paris stories, then you board a Seine cruise with commentary. Bikes, helmets, reflective vests, and rain gear are provided.

“Had a wonderful sunset/evening bike ride and boat trip. So much to see and our guide was amazing.”

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11.Cassis National Park E-Mountain Bike Experience with Virtual Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

From Trolib in Cassis, you get a modern electric mountain bike, helmet, repair kit, locker, and smartphone navigation with a virtual guide. Choose a route through the Calanques, toward Cap Canaille, vineyards, beaches, or La Ciotat. Expect rocky trails, steep sections, and about four hours outdoors.

“Excellent service from Emilie.. So good to be back on some bikes . We did the self guided tour with Kamoot App which worked well. Trail is very rocky in parts so definitely good to have some experience riding a mountain bike. Walk down to Calanque quite rocky and slippery so definitely wear good hiking shoes. Highly recommend this trip and tour operator. Thank you for fitting us in with the cancellation .. greatly appreciated”

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12.Guided Electric Bike Rides on the Basque Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Join Valérie for a 3.5-hour English-language e-bike ride from Biarritz along the Basque coast. Visit Guéthary and Bidart, stop at coastal viewpoints, and see the Rock of the Virgin, Grande Plage, and lighthouse. The tour holds no more than eight people.

“Valy was great! We had an amazing guided tour with her along the cost... Many stops and places not known to the grand public.”

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13.Green Venice Cycling Getaway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $28Best value

Join Damien of Original Vélo Tour for a gentle two-hour bicycle ride through the Marais Poitevin, known as Green Venice. Starting in Le Mazeau, you’ll explore the marsh’s history, fragile ecosystem, and local architecture. Bikes are included, and the group is limited to 19 people.

“Super moment avec un passionné de sa région. Il sait raconter l'histoire de ce marais poitevin... Et en plus avec humour. Balade magnifique et très instructive..qui a durée près de 2h. pas de difficulté. Nous étions en tout une douzaine de personnes. 2 avaient leur propre vélo.”

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14.Point of view on the glaciers of Chamonix by electric mountain bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $242

Join Nathan or Bruno for a three-hour electric mountain bike ride from Chamonix, with routes adjusted to your ability and views toward Mont Blanc and nearby glaciers. Groups of 2 to 8 ride with a helmet, bike repairs, and an eMTB arranged for you.

“Our first guided e-bike day on the trails... Nathan was great and made everything easy for us. He adapted the trail routes to our level and provided us with so much information about riding in the region! Truly a day well spent and we'll be back for more!”

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15.Calanques Shore Excursion Electric Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 6 hours · from $109

Spend six hours on a guided e-bike ride from Marseille’s cruise terminal through the Old Port, coastal roads, Prado beaches, and Calanques National Park. Guides such as Cindy and Amélie lead small groups of up to 10, with time for a swim, lunch, and possibly Notre-Dame de la Garde.

“Bel aperçu des beaux endroits de la ville,avec possibilité de baignade dans les calanques. La guide Amélie au top. Instructions du point de RDV à améliorer.”

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