Cycling holidays on the French Atlantic coast

Atlantic breeze, endless dunes and pure pleasure - cycling vacations on France's Atlantic coast

Where the country ends in the west, the great adventure begins: the French Atlantic coast stretches for more than 2,000 kilometers from wild Brittany to sunny Basque Country. By bike - along the legendary Vélodyssée (EuroVelo 1) - you can experience this diverse coastal landscape at its most beautiful pace. Pine forests and golden dunes alternate with tranquil fishing villages, lively seaside resorts and vast nature reserves where migratory birds rest in flocks. The sound of the Atlantic accompanies you from stage to stage.

The French Atlantic coast is much more than just beaches and the sea. Discover the Marais Poitevin - the so-called Green Venice of France - stroll through the historic old town of La Rochelle with its defiant towers and marvel at the Dune du Pilat near Arcachon, the highest shifting sand dune in Europe. Elegant Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and wine metropolis on the Gironde, is the crowning glory at the end of your tour.

And the cuisine? A real treat! Fresh huîtres (oysters) from Marennes-Oléron or from the Arcachon basin, tender moules marinières, the world-famous fleur de sel from the Île de Ré, crispy galettes bretonnes and irresistible canelés bordelais - the Atlantic coast indulges all the senses. A glass of Muscadet, a sip of cognac from the town of the same name or a fine Bordeaux wine? À votre santé!

From Brittany to the Basque Country - your cycle route along the Atlantic

The French Atlantic coast has something for every cyclist. Those who love the rugged, unspoiled Brittany will lose themselves in the pink granite cliffs of the Côte de Granit Rose and the dreamy harbor towns around the Gulf of Morbihan. Further south, the Pays de la Loire welcomes you with the leisurely river delta of the Loire and its vast hinterland, before you dive into Charente-Maritime. La Rochelle, the charming Rochefort and the Île de Ré, which is best explored by bike - stage destinations that you won't forget in a hurry.

In the Bordelais, one of the most famous wine regions in the world awaits you. Between Médoc and Saint-Émilion, wines are produced that attract connoisseurs from all over the world. Along the Gironde estuary, mighty châteaux breathe history, while in the fall the grape harvest bathes the landscape in deep red and gold. Finally, the Basque Country surprises with its idiosyncratic culture, the sparkling lifestyle of Biarritz and the aromatic piments d'Espelette, which are an integral part of every Basque dish.

With our individually bookable cycle tours, we accompany you comfortably through all regions of the Atlantic coast - with curated accommodation, daily luggage transport and detailed route descriptions. Whether it's a relaxed coastal tour or a sporty multi-day trip: Find your personal route along the Atlantic here.