For the French cycling segment we are pretty much agreed on the 'self-guided tour' option somewhere in the Bordeaux region. This has a number of advantages:
- Documented itinerary
- Pre-booked accomodation and some meals
- Baggage transfers daily
- Bicycles supplied
- Lower cost than a guided tour
There are a wide variety of options available for cycling in this area of France. In the regions that we are interested in, the following operators have suitable tours: