A Grand Tour in both name and nature, the world's biggest annual cycling sporting event shows off France’s rural villages, medieval cities, and breath-taking landscapes with pride.
As one of France’s national sports, it's only fitting that those visiting the nation should take to the saddle to explore. This fact has long been recognised by Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours. Included on board all of Scenic’s luxury 5-star Space-Ships are a host of bike and e-bikes that allow guests to explore a range of cycling routes around France, and enhance their luxury river cruise experience.
After time exploring France from the saddle, Scenic’s guests are invited to relax and enjoy the amenities on offer on the luxury river ships including a vitality pool, sun deck and a range of exclusive dining venues. Those keen to explore France on two wheels can enjoy one of the following voyages with Scenic in 2023:
On the 8-Day Bordeaux Affair sailing, in Fort Medoc, peddle around the incredible Médoc countryside to the aristocratic Château d’Agassac. In Bourg, guests can cycle along the Captain’s Road, which is a beautiful riverside route through villages named in honour of WWI captains. Arriving in Cadillac, cycle through the rolling vineyards of Sauternes to the Grand Cru Classé estate of Château La Tour Blanche for a fine wine tasting. In Bordeaux, recreate the final section of Stage 7 of this year’s tour, which culminates in the fine city.
Here, strap into the pedals and cycle through Bordeaux on a guided cycling tour of this incredible city. This 8-day cruise sails on a roundtrip from Bordeaux, this voyage calls in at Saint-Émilion, Libourne, Blaye, Fort Medoc and Cadillac, with prices starting from £2,845pp based on a 11 July 2023 departure date on board Scenic Diamond.
On the 11-Day Spectacular South of France voyage, in Tain l’Hermitage, enjoy a guided cycling tour along the Rhône to explore neighbouring villages and from Arles, hop back into the saddle and cycle the streets of the charming medieval city of Tarascon, following the tyre marks of the 2022 Tour’s peloton, who cycled this route last year. This 11-day sailing journeys on a roundtrip from Lyon, and calls in at Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Tain l’Hermitage, Avignon, Arles and Viviers. Prices start from £3,800pp based on a 4 July 2023 departure on board the Scenic Sapphire.
The 11-Day Normandy & Gems of the Seine voyage includes a bicycle tour through the beautiful village of Les Andelys, which sits on the banks of the Seine and, later on along your voyage, join a cycle tour to and around the charming French village of Villequier. In Vernon, a location renowned for visual treasures that have inspired many of history’s most famous artists, partake in a self-guided cycle from Vernon to Giverny, with a stop off along the way at Monet’s Garden. This 11-day itinerary sails on a roundtrip from Paris and calls in at Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, Caudebec-en-Caux, Vernon and Conflans, with prices starting from £2,870pp based on a 27 August 2023 departure on board the Scenic Gem.
All Scenic river cruises are truly all-inclusive, meaning guests can leave their wallet in a safe place and relax, knowing everything is taken care of. Flights, transfers, fine dining experiences, premium branded beverages and once in-a-lifetime immersive excursions are all included in the price you pay.
