Discover France  DiscoverFrance.com 

We did the Classic Provence bike tour and loved it. This was our first trip to France and Discover France had everything well organized. The hotels and routes they selected were great and they did a good job putting together potential sites along the way. – Adam, Charleston, SC

Great trip which was self-guided. Good maps, reliable bike rental guy, Jean Paul, and good bikes. The hotels were fancier than I'm used to, but I'm not complaining. Daily rides of about 50km, all the hotels had breakfasts, and Jean Paul went through the whole ride with us before we left to point out areas of interest and answer questions about the areas. We did the Dordogne tour and saw great cave art. It was just 2 of us.

It is a very well organized 'self guided bike tour' It is less than 1/2 the price of other tours that have a daily guide and a backup van. We were given bikes, supplies, detailed maps and itinerary and absolutely the best accomodations and food. (we chose the Chateau tour) I cannot say enough positive about it. There really were no negatives. Baltimore, MD

Did a self-guided tour of the Bordeaux region-mostly in the entre deux mers area which was lovely-rolling, agricultural (not just vineyards), lots of very old towns with lots of character; plenty of paved biked paths! Along canals, rivers, and a long one along an old train line ( get lots of shade as well). Great mix of accomodations. The bikes were great. If you're interested in being off by yourselves most anywhere in France, tremendous flexibility(you pick the dates, can up-grade the accomodations) at a much lower cost, check out Discover France. - West Tisbury, MA.

We loved our self guided bike tour with Discover France. We did three full days of biking, from 35K to 55K a day. After that, we were ready to stay in one place for a day and relax. But I was ready to get back on the bike right after that! What a beautiful experience. Our baggage was transferred from hotel to hotel, 2 amazing dinners and all 'petits dejeuners' were provided. We rode through unbelievably beautiful countrysides, and visited at least one chateau a day! One thing that could have been better, was that the bikes did not have kickstands, a mirror to keep track of your partner, and traffic,would have been great too. But these are minor details. I would recommend the Discover France tour anytime! - Chantal, Salinas, CA

We just completed our fourth trip with discover France and they continue to impress us with their organization, excellent equipment and thorough, knowledgeable staff members in the home office and in France. Our accomodations, food and service is always 3-4 star quality and, although I wish my french were better, it is always helpful that our hotel and inn hosts speak English. This year Discover France helped us organize a trip in both the alps and the yrenees that was simply a trip of alifetime.  - Cindy Fahay, Bath, Maine

We have taken two trips through this operator, one to do the TDF climbs in the Alps and one to do the TDF climbs in the Pyrenees. These are self guided cycling trips with excellent directions and accomodations. Just returned from the Pyrenees trip. The cycling routes are truly classic. If you are a fan of the TDF you understand the challenges and I won't describe them. Rather, let me say that the accomadations at the Hotel Miramont in Argeles are great. Beautiful property, centrally located in this small town, extremely gracious hosts and owners, very nice, clean rooms. great food and service. I can't say enough. If you want a challenge but want to have comfort after the work, this is a great trip. The operators have put together a great trip. - J. David Coughlin, Baker City, OR

We have taken six trips with Discover France/ Pure Adventures in both France and Italy. Obviously, the company has been a hit. We are drawn to the varied terrain within each trip, as well as the very different lodging and dining experiences, from high-end hotels with gorgeous views to the common table at a fisherman's home with fresh fish for dinner. The company has an eye for good regions with many medieval sites, good biking and delicious food. We also like the independence of the self-guided tour. - Debby F, Boston, MA

Tour of Loire Valley. FANTASTIC!  Excellent routes and accommodations.  Highly recommend. - Joy F., Wethersfield, CT

My daughter (21 yrs old) and I biked for 5 days thru the Loire Valley. Meals were fantastic, hotel/chateau accommodations were great and biking was wonderful... we were blessed with exceptionally great weather. The self-guided tour was perfect for us... my daughter was fluent in French and I spoke passable English (with an American accent ;-) We ate very, very well, slept comfortably, and biked splendidly. The tour support systems... bikes, maps, and travel support... were exceptional... we were very pleased with all aspects of our Loire Valley biking excursion. - M. S, Hampton, NJ

We found Discover France to the be the value for self-guided touring in France. They were about 25% less than the alternatives, and stayed in many of the same places. - Andrea C, Del Mar, CA

We loved our five-day (too short) tour of Provence, organized by Discover France. Self-guided tours are terrific for couples who want privacy and the ability to go at their own pace through the French countryside. Discover France plotted the route, with helpful highlights and suggestions along the way, booked our accommodations, and transferred our bags from hotel to hotel so we could ride free. Although they were only a phone call away in case of bike trouble, we felt wonderfully free and left alone to enjoy the French countryside. Highly recommended! - David L, Brooklyn, NY

We took 5-day Loire tour (3 scheduled days of biking) and really enjoyed freedom of self-guided tour. Support level is not as high as guided tour (we had thunder/lightning the first day and broken chain on second day, both of which took over an hour to address/remedy) but we would absolutely do it, again. Eating sandwiches on fresh-baked bread in town square among local, French villagers; using our rusty language skills; enjoying great meals at a great price; stopping as long as we wanted to at attractions along the way and having family bike together at our own pace made it all worthwhile! - K. Scott, Wilton, CT

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