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Getting There 

By Train       

 

 The train network in France is fast and efficient, nearest train stations are Saumur, La Flèche, Tours, Angers or Le Mans. We can arrange your pick up from any of these stations.

For times and fares the french railway website is www.voyages-sncf.com. Most french trains have space for bicycles but they are not allowed on all journeys - check for the bike logo on the timetables.

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By Air   

Air France fly from UK to Tours & Angers, in the summer the low-cost UK airlines also fly to one or other of these destinations

www.airfrance.co.uk

www.easyjet.com 

www.flybe.com     

www.easternairways.com 

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By Car

The motorway network in France is extensive and free-flowing taking you directly from the channel ports to within 20 miles of La Besnardiere.

You can take the 35 min eurotunnel route or sail from Kent to Calais it is then about 6 hours driving, approx 320 miles.

Sail from Portsmouth to Caen then it is a 160miles drive, and it's only about 3 hours driving.

You can also sail to France from Plymouth and Poole

www.eurotunnel.com 

www.seafrance.com

www.poferries.com

www.brittanyferries.co.uk

By Bus

 

Coaches run from the UK to Tours and Angers

www.nationalcoaches.com

If you want to bring your bike on a bus, check out www.bike-express.co.uk

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By Bicycle

Why not cycle from the channel port, rest with us for a few days and cycle back (or get the train). Lots of routes to choose from and some great cycling.




Travel insurance

There are many travel insurance providers, here are two examples which can give you an on-line quote, ensure the quote covers cycling!

www.insurance.essentialtravel.co.uk

www.postoffice.co.uk/travelcover

Please note that adequate travel insurance is a requirement for all of our tours.






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