Venez chez nous ! Nous recrutons.

Postes disponibles dans le cadre de stages liés à la formation touristique :

- Accueil clientèle.

- Conception de circuits.

Postes disponibles entre le mois de Juin et le mois de septembre.

- Accueil et location de bicyclette dans le marais Poitevin.

- Accueil et suivi clients

Vous voulez voyager à vélo nous recherchons des cyclistes pour :

- La mise en place de nouveaux circuits

- La mise à jour des circuits existants

Pour de plus amples informations n'hésitez pas à nous contacter : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. Only the loop route by Mervent is hilly.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 67 km per day ie 2h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Comfort :
Hotels***  with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back  with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
Car park available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. Only the loop route by Mervent is hilly.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 60 km per day ie 2h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

- Saveur de Terroir, Le Cognac, Edition Flammarion

Accommodation Standard + :
Hotels** and *** with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception.

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 60 km per day ie 2h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

- Saveur de Terroir, Le Cognac, Edition Flammarion

Accommodation Standard + :
Hotels** and *** with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to La rochelle, about 3h00 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 460 km far from La Rochelle.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 67 km per day ie 2h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Comfort :
Hotels***  with toilet and bathroom in the room

Version standard+ 1hotel *** 2 hotels **

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back  with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
Car park available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Bicycle tour, 6 days and 5 nights

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. 80% of cycle paths and low rolling resistance roads. The tours are off main roads, in the heart of the marsh.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
15 to 35 km per day ie 1h30 to 4 hours riding

The stage between Maillezais and La Rochelle (58km) can be divided with a transfer to Marans.

Itinerary slightly marked out, road book and map reading necessary for some stages.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Standard :
Hotel**  or Bed and Breakfast with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back  with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33 following Marais Poitevin signs. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A outdoor unsupervised parking lot is available (free)

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. 80% of cycle paths and low rolling resistance roads. The tours are off main roads, in the heart of the marsh.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
15 to 40 km per day ie 1h30 to 4 hours riding

Itinerary slightly marked out, road book and map reading necessary for some stages.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Standard :
Hotel**  or Bed and Breakfast with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner : in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, we will let you know what to do with your bike.

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33 following Marais Poitevin signs. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A outdoor unsupervised parking lot is available (free)

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Bicycle tour, 3 days and 2 nights

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. 80% of cycle paths and low rolling resistance roads. The tours are off main roads, in the heart of the marsh.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
18 to 25 km per day ie 1h30 to 4 hours riding

Itinerary slightly marked out, road book and map reading necessary for some stages.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Standard :
Hotel**  or Bed and Breakfast with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner : in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, we will let you know what to do with your bike.

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33 following Marais Poitevin signs. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A outdoor unsupervised parking lot is available (free)

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Bicycle tour, 2 days and 1 night

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. 80% of cycle paths and low rolling resistance roads. The tours are off main roads, in the heart of the marsh.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
15 to 25 km per day ie 1h30 to 4 hours riding

Itinerary slightly marked out, road book and map reading necessary for some stages.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Standard :
Hotel**  or Bed and Breakfast with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner : in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, we will let you know what to do with your bike.

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33 following Marais Poitevin signs. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A outdoor unsupervised parking lot is available (free)

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Bicycle tour, 6 days and 5 nights

Levels  :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :

Flat and low resistance path. Program with 90% of cycle paths. Some tricky sections (branches, grass, bushes)

Climate
Very shady, gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technicality:
35 to 52 km riding per day ie 3 to 4 hours riding.

Road book :

You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage.

Transport :  Location
- By train : TGV train to Toulouse.
-  By car :  Motorway A10 and A 62 : Paris - Bordeaux - Toulouse
(follow the signs "centre ville" getting to Toulouse)
- By plane : International airport TOULOUSE BLAGNAC
and Taxi : between Blagnac and the center of Toulouse it costs about 50 euros.

Your vehicle :

A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paid on site.

To get more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :

Flat and low resistance path. Program with 90% of cycle paths. Some tricky sections (branches, grass, bushes)

Climate
Very shady, gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technicality:
35 to 69 km riding per day, 3 to 5 hours. the most difficult stage is between Carcassonne and Narbonne (69km) but the terrain is flat on little roads and on the towpath along the Canal.

Road book :

You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage.

Transport :  Location
- By train : TGV train to Toulouse.
-  By car :  Motorway A10 and A 62 : Paris - Bordeaux - Toulouse
(follow the signs "centre ville" getting to Toulouse)
- By plane : International airport TOULOUSE BLAGNAC
and Taxi : between Blagnac and the center of Toulouse it costs about 50 euros.

Your vehicle :

A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paid on site.

To get more information, please contact us : contact

Bicycle tour, 8 days and 7 nights

Levels  :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :

Flat and low resistance path. Program with 90% of cycle paths. Some tricky sections (branches, grass, bushes)

Climate
Very shady, gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technicality:
35 to 52 km riding per day ie 3 to 4 hours riding.

Road book :

You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage.

Transport :  Location
- By train : TGV train to Toulouse.
-  By car :  Motorway A10 and A 62 : Paris - Bordeaux - Toulouse
(follow the signs "centre ville" getting to Toulouse)
- By plane : International airport TOULOUSE BLAGNAC
and Taxi : between Blagnac and the center of Toulouse it costs about 50 euros.

Your vehicle :

A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paid on site.

To get more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 55 km per day ie 2h to 4 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

Accommodation Standard+ :
Hotels*** and 1 hotel** with toilet and bathroom in the room

Comfort all hotels in ***

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to La rochelle, about 3h00 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 460 km far from La Rochelle.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 55 km per day ie 2h to 4 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

Accommodation Comfort :
Hotels*** and 1 hotel** with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to La rochelle, about 3h00 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 460 km far from La Rochelle.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 55 km per day ie 2h to 4 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

Accommodation Standard :
Hotels** and 1 hotel *** - with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to La rochelle, about 3h00 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 460 km far from La Rochelle.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 55 km per day ie 2h to 4 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

Accommodation Standard + :
One hotel*** and one hotel** with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to La rochelle, about 3h00 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 460 km far from La Rochelle.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 35 km per day ie 2h to 4 hours riding (90 km to visit the entire Island of Ré)

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

Accommodation Standard + :
Hotel*** with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Diner : in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to La rochelle, about 3h00 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 460 km far from La Rochelle.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Bicycle tour, 9 days and 8 nights

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. Only the loop route by Mervent is hilly.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
35 to 67 km per day ie 3h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading necessary for some stages.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

Accommodation  :
Version Confort : All hotels ***  with toilet and bathroom in the room

Version Standard + : one hotel ** in Rochefort

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Bicycle tour, 8 days and 7 nights

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. Only the loop route by Mervent is hilly.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
35 to 67 km per day ie 3h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading necessary for some stages.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Cycling maps and guidebooks on the Atlantic coast on cartovelo.com

- Le p'tit crapahut en Charente Maritime Edition Libris

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Charente-Martime, Edition Bonneton

Accommodation :
Version Confort : All Hotels *** with toilet and bathroom in the room.

Version Standard + : one hotel ** in Rochefort.

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. Only the loop route by Mervent is hilly.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 67 km per day ie 2h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Standard+ :
Hotels** and one hotel***  with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back  with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
Car park available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Levels  :

1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :
Flatland. Only the loop route by Mervent is hilly.

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technical nature :
25 to 67 km per day ie 2h to 5 hours riding

Itinerary partly marked out, road book and map reading helpful.

Bibliography :

- Cycling maps and guidebooks in Marais Poitevin on cartovelo.com

- Balades natures dans le Marais Poitevin, Editions Dakota

- Retour aux sources, Editions Vent du Large

- Le Marais Poitevin de Niort à l'Océan... sous un cerf-volant.

Accommodation Standard+ :
Hotels** and one hotel***  with toilet and bathroom in the room

Extra nights :
Two additional nights are available at the beginning and at the end of the tour.

Food :
- Rich breakfast (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, bread, butter, jam, orange juice)
- Lunch : not included
- Dinner :  optional half board, diners in restaurants nearby the accommodation.

The bike :

- Bike rental : If you rent a bike (see our bikes) you will get it when arriving. We will ask you to leave a deposit. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the bike at the last hotel and inform the reception. We will take care of it. 

We can provide you specific equipments for kids such as seats, little bikes hitched and trailers

- Own bike : If you travel with your own bike,  we advice against bikes with small tires. Hybrids and Mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before the tour. At the end of the tour, you will be in charge of your bike.

Assistance :

- For the bike in case of breakdown (except for punctures)
- In case of inclement weather or if you cannot cycle one day, possible transfer to the next stage.

Return, 2 possibilities :

By train : We can book your train ticket. In that case,  the tickets will be in your road book. You will come back  with your luggage. If you travel with your own bike, this train accepts bikes.

By minibus : You will give you the time schedule. We will take care of the luggage and the bikes.

Luggage :

We assume its transportation. Limited to one luggage per person (20 kg max).

Road Book :
You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage. 

Transportation : Location

- By train : SNCF TGV to Niort, 2h30 from Paris (Montparnasse train station) To get more information on the time schedules, please contact SNCF on www.sncf.fr

- By car : A10 Exit 32 or 33. Paris is 400km far from Niort.

- By plane : Poitiers and La Rochelle airports. Nantes and Bordeaux international airports.

Your vehicle :
Car park available at the first hotel, to be paied on site.

For more information, please contact us  : contact

Levels  :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :

Flat and low resistance path. Program with 90% of cycle paths. Some tricky sections (branches, grass, bushes)

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technicality:
25 to 59 km riding per day ie 2 to 5 hours riding.

Road book :

You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage.

Transport :  Location
- By train : TGV train to Tous (direct from Paris Montparnasse).
-  By car :  Motorway A10 Exit 21 (following signs "Tours Centre")
- By plane : Tours Val de Loire Airport
and taxi to the center of Tours, it costs about 50 euros.

Your vehicle :

A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paid on site.

To get more information, please contact us : contact

Bicycle tour, 6 days and 5 nights

Levels  :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :

Flat and low resistance path. Program with 90% of cycle paths. Some tricky sections (branches, grass, bushes)

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technicality:
25 to 59 km riding per day ie 2 to 5 hours riding.

Road book :

You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage.

Transport :  Location
- By train : TGV train to Tous (direct from Paris Montparnasse).
-  By car :  Motorway A10 Exit 21 (following signs "Tours Centre")
- By plane : Tours Val de Loire Airport
and taxi to the center of Tours, it costs about 50 euros.

Your vehicle :

A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paid on site.

To get more information, please contact us : contact

Levels  :
1 2 3 4 5 6

Terrain :

Flat and low resistance path. Program with 90% of cycle paths. Some tricky sections (branches, grass, bushes)

Climate
Gentle sun, little wind and comfortable temperatures

Technicality:
25 to 59 km riding per day ie 2 to 5 hours riding.

Road book :

You will get detailed maps and description of the routes when arriving at the first hotel. You will also get vouchers for the hotels and restaurants as well as tags for your luggage.

Transport :  Location
- By train : TGV train to Tous (direct from Paris Montparnasse).
-  By car :  Motorway A10 Exit 21 (following signs "Tours Centre")
- By plane : Tours Val de Loire Airport
and taxi to the center of Tours, it costs about 50 euros.

Your vehicle :

A parking space is available at the first hotel, to be paid on site.

To get more information, please contact us : contact

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- Model : 18 or 21 gears
- Wheels for hybrid bikes: 26 or 28"
- Frame size 16"-18"-20''-23''- for men & 16''-18''-20''- for women.
   (specify your height when booking). 
- Each bike has a luggages rack.
- The saddles are confortable, Bazano type with gel or Selle Royale. They are softened by two springs.
- Adjustable seat angle from 60° to 90°.

• Fill in the booking form that you will find on the technical specification sheet of the tour you want. (One form per person, except for the tours with boat rental : 1 form per boat)

• If you prefer the traditional paper booking form, print it (in French) : Bulletin de réservation

• For every method of payment, we will confirm the availability of the tour before cashing.

• We will ask you a deposit corresponding to 30% of your order to confirm the booking. The balance must be paid 30 days before the beginning of the tour.

Common abbreviations :
- B/B : "Bed and Breakfast" = the night and the breakfast
- 1/2 P or half-board  = dinner, night and breakfast
- Sup. single  = Extra for a single room
 

Booking form for the tour [ the details ] :

° Date : the day you are getting on the tour, before the first night  (obligatory field)
° Name and first name : only one name per form (obligatory field)

° Room supp. single : tick if you want a room just for you
° Room(s) - type (one bed ? 2 single beds?) : specify if you want a room with a large bed or 2 beds of 90 cm

° Extra dinners : tick the half-board option offered on some of the B/B tours

° The Bike : Hybrid rental : tick if you want to rent an hybrid bike

° The Bike : electrical rental : tick if you want to rent a bike with electrical assistance (only on some of the tours)

° The Bike : size : specify your gender Man (bike with a cross bar) or Woman (bike without bar) and your height (ex: 165cm)

° The Bike : theft insurance: tick if you want a theft insurance for the bike you are renting.

° Transfer back: included in some tours, to be ticked as an extra for the others.

The other booking forms :

Extra nights

The extra nights have their own booking form. One form per person and per night.

° Date : the day you are getting on the tour, before the first night  (obligatory field)
° Name and first name : only one name per form (obligatory field)

° Extra night details : specify the date you want for the extra night (beginning or end of the tour)
° Extra night in single room: tick if you want a room just for you

° Room(s) - type (one bed ? 2 single beds?) : specify if you want a room with a large bed or 2 beds of 90 cm

Cancellation insurance

The extra cancellation insurance has its own booking form. One form per person.

° Date : the day you are getting on the tour, before the first night  (obligatory field)
° Name and first name : only one name per form (obligatory field)

The bike : Possible rental when booking

Don't forget mentionning your height to get an adapted bike

Type : Hybrid bikes, 26 or 28" wheels

7 to 21 gears, equiped with a luggage rack (except for mountain bikes)

Indexed gears system

Frame height available 16"- 18" - 20 " - 23"-

The bikes are equiped with a quick release of the saddle.

Each bike has a lateral stand and a can holder (Caution :  for hygiene reasons, cans are not provided. Don't forget yours and take it back at the end of the tour.)

The seats are comfortable, either Bassano comfort gel or Selle Royale with springs

Angle seat between 60) and 90°

Personal equipment :

We advice you to take with you, during the cycling time, a backpack including :

- windbreaker (type of K-way)

- light cotton pullover

- swimsuit

- personnal pharmacy

- sunglasses

- sunscreen

- hat or cap

- flask and picnic dishes

- Pocket knife
 

For the bike :

Cycling shorts or  shorts with chamois skin
Summer Gloves
An extra elastic strap

Hotels:
The hotels of our tours are level 2 or 3 stars (French standards). Some tours are offered in Bed and Breakfast, level 2 or 3 stars.

Boats:
The barges are especially adapted to this way of travelling (35-45 meters long), and meet all safety requirements imposed by the maritime navigation inspection of the country.

Each boat is different, but they all have a pleasant dining room, a spacious deck, a deck for bicycles and comfortable cabins for 2 people (sometimes 3 or 4 people).

All cabins are equipped with running hot and cold water, shower / toilet, 220V electricity and central heating.

We sell four levels of comfort:
Standard + : Cabins with sink, shower and toilet inside the cabin
Comfort : more spacious cabins
Comfort + : Ships equipped with grood taste and comfort, with independent bar and lounge. Cabins with, among others, air conditioning.
Comfort Deluxe: Cabins approximately 100 feet squared, excellently equipped with twin beds (that you can move one beside the other), air conditioning and a comfortable bathroom.
 
Luggage:
They are transported between each step by a courier or by our correspondent and limited to one bag per person.

Remember to hang the luggage tags that is in you road book.
On the online tours, you will find a specific information about the luggage transportation back on the technical specification of each tour.

 
- La Bicyclette Verte -
Respire SARL - 36 Route de Saint Hilaire 79210 Arçais
Téléphone : 33 (0) 5 49 69 14 68 ou 33 (0)5 49 35 42 56 
Fax : 33 (0)5 49 35 42 55
(agrément Académie des D.S. N° 2009 SHE-2)
Licence N° IM079100013 -

Assurance RC Generali N° AL815574

déclaration CNIL 657196

Coordonnées GPS :  Latitude: 46.2902571   - Longitude: -0.6912804

Code 2D :

1 - INSCRIPTION

Insurance : Our company is covered by liability insurance. This is not a cancellation insurance that you must book with your travel agency or with us "Voyages Respire" before your tour. The insurance for your own bike is not included.

"TMS Assurance" insurance of Afat Selectour group

You just booked your tour, you may want an extra cancellation insurance. It will cover you for your entire tour.

Here is the price-scale :

Important : The contract must be signed when booking the trip or, at the latest, the day before the 1st day of inforcement of the cancellation fees scale (see "specific sells conditions" here)

The guarantees :

What is B/B and a half-board (1/2 pension in french)?

- The B/B (bed and breakfast) is a service that includes the night and the breakfast.

- The half-board includes the dinner, the night and the breakfast.

What is a single supplement (single room) ?

Single rooms are available in most of our tours. It is a supplement indexed on the price of the double room. Without special request from you, a double room will be booked. Please let us know your wishes.
 

How the luggage is transported ?

As part of tour in freedom, your luggage is conveyed by one of our partners in contact with the different hotels of the circuit. We ask you to close your bags and to let them at the hotel reception before leaving. The luggage will be picked up at 9:00 AM and delivered before 5:00PM at the next hotel. In case of modification of this schedule, you will be advised when arriving at the hotel.

What should I bring for this trip ?

An indicative list of accessories will be provided. However, you may decide to take extra accessories. Depending on the route, some personal effects will not be necessary. Feel free to contact our team to get advise on the travel arrangements.

What if I cancel ?

See "Cancellation Insurance". We will charge you for any cancellations within 60 days before the start of the tour. When booking, you can subscribe to a cancellation insurance. Do not hesitate to contact our office : 33(0)5.49.69.14.68 or 33(0)5.49.35.42.56 and ask for the different coverage possibilities.
 

What if it rains ?

This is not a case considered by the cancellation insurance, we try to handle the maximum of services involved in our tours, but not the weather ....
 

Can we travel by bike with a dog ?

No for security reasons, our canine friends are not allowed.
 

What meals are included ?

French cuisine is well established, so why deny it?
Always in moderation, of course ! All of our tours offer you to taste local products, but also advise you on places to visit (vineyards, etc ...) and specialties to sample. However, the services of each tour are different, we recommend you  to read the description.
Concerning the included meals, if you have a specific requirement (vegetarian. ..), let us know when booking, so we can make the arrangements with our hotels and restaurants.
In general, beverages are not included with the meal.
 

What is the difference between 1, 2, 3 or 4 stars hotels ?

The classification of hotels is based on their fittings and services offered to the clients. Most of our hotels belong to category 2 or 3 stars. This classification will guarantee you a high quality of service, toilet and shower services in the room, as a minimum.
Most of these hotels also have a restaurant, and if this is not the case, they have an agreement with a restaurant located near the hotel. You can also ask to let your bike in a garage or a  special place dedicated to that in your room. The hotels of our tours are used to host cycling clients, so do not worry about it. In general, our hotels ensure  a good quality service and focus on the comfort of their customers. Extra services may be available in some hotels, such as picnics.
 

Is there tours in guest rooms ?

Yes, week-ends and short stay in Marais Poitevin and partly on Gironde tours. We advice you before booking and the quality of the guest rooms is the quality of a 2 stars hotel. Meals are served in a restaurant nearby or on site, in case of "guest dinner and room" (table d'hôte in french)
 

How do I get to the starting point of the tour ?

The various connections to the starting points may be settled with our office. Our agency can also get information and book for you airplane, TGV trains, but also local trains and car rental.
 

Am I totally independent in these tours in freedom ?

The circuits in freedom does not mean that you have to take care of every detail of your stay ! Indeed, luggage transportation is included and you benefit from most of the services of an organized tour. So you are independent and free to choose what you want to do during the tour, but that does not mean you're alone and without assistance in case of trouble.
 

How can I book a tour ?

It's very simple : fill out the registration form (Bulletin d'inscription) attached to our catalog, or fill out the registration form at the bottom of the technical specifications of each item on the site. Please read carefully the terms and conditions of the contract.
You can also contact our office dialing 33(0)5.49.69.14.68 and begin the registration process with one of our reservation agents. We will confirm your reservation when we have checked the availability of the tour, on the dates you've requested.

How can I pay for the tour ?

   1.      By bank transfer, you will find our bank details on the right bottom of your invoice.

Thank you for notifying us the transfer.

   2.      By check, payable to the Bicyclette Verte. Our address is on the registration form.
   3.      By credit card, we send you a authorization of card payment.

Authorization that must be completed and returned with your signature.

   4.     On site at our agency in Parthenay Centre Hyper U - 1 Av F. Mitterrand - 79200 Parthenay