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The French have a nickname for the bicycle--la petite reine, or little queen. With the country's fondness for the queen of the road, its vast network of quiet backroads, magnificent scenery, and scrumptious eateries, it's the perfect choice for discovering the world on two wheels. In Lonely Planet: Cycling France, Lonely Planet has created an excellent guide, chock-full of itineraries, maps, and information and advice for those who want to get off the bus and set their own pace. They've mapped out the best rides in the country for neophytes, veterans and off-roaders, with itineraries ranging from a few hours to two months. Here's a sampling: in Paris you can take the bike paths along the Seine or all the way to Monet's gardens in Giverny. The Loire Valley offers intimate excursions by sandstone villages, magnificent chateaux and scenic waterways. Take the tiny, winding roads of Provence to see perched villages and spectacular panoramas of the Cote d'Azur, or dip into Champagne for the terraced vineyards of Dom Perignon. For those up to the challenge, there's the dramatic volcanic landscape of the Massif Central, with its steep climbs and sweeping descents. The Guide includes a chapter on the island of Corsica with its rugged coastal scenery and prehistoric sites. Travelling by bike calls for a plethora of information not found in the typical tourist guidebook. Lonely Planet has it all. "Facts for Cyclists" provides practical information on when to ride, based on the weather and wind patterns, a checklist of what to bring, information on buying or renting locally, a list of cycling events, and Internet resources. There are tips for senior, disabled, or gay and lesbian cyclers, and those riding with children, and lists of which airlines and which types of trains are bicycle-friendly, and how to pack and transport your bike. The "Health and Safety" chapter explains the French rules of the road (including the confusing "Priority to the Right"), and gives tips for getting and staying fit, and treatments for common ailments on the road. Of course, there's the usual info on where to stay, what to eat, and what to see for a wide range of tastes, from camping to a night in a chateaux. There's also a history of cycling in France and a chapter on the Tour de France and its nuances. With the inclusion of the requisite chapter on bicycle maintenance and repair, you're ready to ride.--Lesley Reed
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Lonely Planet Knows France.
Idyllic countryside rides along tranquil canals, dramatic coastal routes atop rugged sea cliffs, demanding alpine climbs - France offers a wealth of great cycling experiences, and we have chose the "creme de la creme," for every interest and ability level. Whether you want a gourmand's tour through vineyard and farmland, or to conquer the principal climbs of the Tour de France in the High Alps, this guide gives you the best of France on two wheels.
In This Guide:
Everything you need to know to get prepared
Bike maintenance tips to keep you on the road
Comprehensive listings for sleeping, eating and facilities along the way
Idyllic countryside rides along tranquil canals, dramatic coastal routes atop rugged sea cliffs, demanding alpine climbs - France offers a wealth of great cycling experiences, and we have chose the "creme de la creme," for every interest and ability level. Whether you want a gourmand's tour through vineyard and farmland, or to conquer the principal climbs of the Tour de France in the High Alps, this guide gives you the best of France on two wheels.
In This Guide:
Everything you need to know to get prepared
Bike maintenance tips to keep you on the road
Comprehensive listings for sleeping, eating and facilities along the way
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As with any of the lonely planet books, this book is super.
There are detailed maps, guides where to eat for cheap or if you find you have a bit of money some days, places to spoil yourself, places of interest that you should visit etc.
We cycled all over France for 8 weeks and this book was our bible.
A few places here and there need to be updated but you won't be lost in the middle of nowhere with this book.
Fully recommend it.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is probably great if you're at the planning stages of a trip. If you're after general information about getting to France and cycling, then it's a bit vague. I expect that the majority of English speaking cyclists arriving in France will be coming via Calais or Boulogne, or perhaps over-land through Belgium. This book contains no entry for either French city, and doesn't cover the border with Belgium at all. So if you're thinking of pootling about north eastern France this simply isn't the book for you as it doesn't actually contain any specific information about the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region.
The regions covered in the book don't overlap, so there are other departments you won't be able to find much about: Poitou-Charentes is largely omitted, the cities of Lille and Lyon and surrounding areas don't appear in the index (or as far as I can tell the book) and there's a band of un-covered territory stretching from south of Nantes on the Atlantic coast to just south of Grenoble on the borders with Italy.
In all - if you want to parachute into the Champagne region, or teleport to the Pyrenees with your bicycle, then this is the book for you. If you're interested in getting aross France it's simply not going to be enough.
The regions covered in the book don't overlap, so there are other departments you won't be able to find much about: Poitou-Charentes is largely omitted, the cities of Lille and Lyon and surrounding areas don't appear in the index (or as far as I can tell the book) and there's a band of un-covered territory stretching from south of Nantes on the Atlantic coast to just south of Grenoble on the borders with Italy.
In all - if you want to parachute into the Champagne region, or teleport to the Pyrenees with your bicycle, then this is the book for you. If you're interested in getting aross France it's simply not going to be enough.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
And you can eat as much as you like, because you're going to burn those calories off! We've done a few of the routes now, and though they vary in accuracy, and ease of following the directions given, that justs adds to the fun. The routes are superb in taking you off the beaten track as much as possible, showing gems of villages and stunning scenery along the way. Best off all are the suggestions about where to stay, e.g. we stayed in a vineyard on the Alsace route where a full, and very generous, wine tasting was thrown in for the price of the B&B. I would recommned the LP cycling books to those just wishing to start cycle touring, it makes it extremely easy, as well as those who wish to tackle the more serious routes.
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Cycling in France
This book is quite useful for someone planning a tour and covers the major routes around the country.
We also found list of accomodations and restaurants helpful
We also found list of accomodations and restaurants helpful
Published 23 days ago by Maynard Marceau
Cycling France
This is a great book for anyone planning a trip to France on a bike. Lot's of info on what bike to buy what routes to take and helpful hints on what to do while on your trip. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hobber
Essential Overview
I bought this in the full knowledge that my planned route was not included among those described. I was after the meat. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Scot On A Rock
Reliable and easy to use
We first used the guide to cycle round the champagne region (from Epernay round the Vallee de la Marne). The instructions are extremely clear, even if you do not have a GPS. Read more
Published 8 months ago by halfpint1018
great
A great book for the money and essential for those contemplating these cycle routes - go for it. I ma now planning in an informed manner.
Published 8 months ago by F. Readhead
Misleading Title
I am a great fan of both Lonely Planet and Rough Guide and own about thirty titles all of which have lived up to expectation and enhanced our travelling immensley. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Duramater
Not bad, but not comprehensive
As I live in Paris I bought this book hoping to find dozens of different routes that I could try throughout the country, and particularly in my region. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ian Mitford
Nicely Put Together
This is a typical Lonely Planet guide; it gives clear advice but is intended to give you set routes. If you're making your own way it's best to treat it more generally.
Published 11 months ago by Jungle Jim
Great book
Bought this book with a view to spending a week cycling in France. Wanted some ideas on places to stay etc as didn't fancy a big organised tour. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mahony
Perfect Cycling book for France
Absolutely perfect book for anyone who would like to cycle in France. Exhaustive in scope, the book covers a variety of difficulties, and would be suitable for cyclists of all... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by L. Gibson
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