Where to cycle in France - Freewheeling France

Lorient, Brittany

Wendy Mewes a has this overview of the cycle-friendly city of Lorient in Brittany, gateway to the cycle paths on Ile de Groix

Cycling Cancale on the Bay of Mont St Michel

The cycle route around Cancale, on the Bay of Mont St-Michel, is one of Brittany's most picturesque rides

Brittany - A Cyclist's Guide

Nature and history combine to make a cycling holiday in Brittany a joy, says local historian Wendy Mewes

Rennes, Brittany - A Cyclist's Guide

Wendy Mewes has this overview of cycling in Rennes, the capital of Brittany

Redon, Brittany

Redon in Brittany is a perfect launching pad for a cycle tour along the Nantes-Brest Canal. Wendy Mewes has this guide to Redon

Carhaix, Brittany - A Cyclist's Guide

Best known for its annual music festival, Carhaix in Brittany was a 2011 Tour de France stage town. Wendy Mewes has this guide to the area

Vélocéan bike route - Pénestin to Saint-Nazaire on the Atlantic Coast

Vélocéan is a short Atlantic Coast bike route that passes through seaside communities from Pénestin to Saint-Nazaire.

Saint-Brieuc to Lorient on Voie 8 in Brittany

The Voie 8 Bretagne bike route goes from Saint-Brieuc on the northern coast of Brittany to Lorient on the Atlantic Coast. It is both practical and wonderful.

La Régalante bike route - Cycling Mont St Michel to Nantes

La Régalante véloroute is a bike route that takes you 298km from Mont St Michel to Nantes.

Quimper, Brittany - A Cyclist's Guide

Wendy Mewes has this guide to cycling in Quimper, the capital of France's Finistre department, on the banks of the Odet river.

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Posted: 23 Oct 2025