Cycling tour through southwest France
Châteaux, wine, culture and history
Southwest France, a region with a fascinating history spread across countless castles, manor houses, fortified towns and charming villages. Cycling along quiet country roads and through picturesque vineyards, the French countryside life of times past can still be experienced. Each of these sights bears witness to the rich past of this unique area.
This multi-day cycling tour offers a perfect mix of culture, nature, history and gastronomy. Along the way, you discover icons such as the Notre-Dame-la-Grande in Poitiers and the hilltop town of Chauvigny, famous for its castles. You follow the Scandibérique route through the beautiful Vienne valley to Lussac-les-Châteaux. An impressive visit to Oradour-sur-Glane, one of the most powerful and moving memorials of the Second World War, is sure to move you.
There are also many culinary highlights, such as a coffee break at the Château de Rochechouart, a wine tasting at the Château Fleur de Roques, surrounded by Grand Cru vineyards, and a delightful cognac tasting in Bassac.
In short, this tour is a must for cycling and France enthusiasts who want to enjoy the perfect combination of nature, history and gastronomy.