The accommodations were lovely, tge route was straight forward and tge bikes were very comfortable.
I had a great holiday cycling along the Canal du Midi. Although I booked at quite short notice the French Bike Tours team worked hard to put together an itinerary that exactly met my needs. Everything went smoothly and, based on my recent experience, I highly recommend French Bike Tours for anyone looking for a self-guided cycling holiday.
What I got out of the trip was renewed confidence in my French language skills (several people were surprised when I told them I was American, since "Americans don't speak French like that!") and in my ability to resolve problems as they occurred. Some of the views were stunning, and many places (like the crumbling aqueduct) were filled with ghosts who had lived there over the centuries. All in all, it was a very satisfying trip, but I am very happy to be home.
Alison H.
Carcassonne accommodation was a standout. Great setting, food and a lovely couple who ran it.
One bike had two flat tyres along the trip on the second day (Bike No 27). The Two punctured tubes are in the side panniers of one of the bikes. This bike may also have a slow flat tyre on the front wheel (we did not change this tyre). Repair supplies provided by the bike supplier (included with the bikes) enabled us to fix them ourselves without too much delay, which we found very helpful.
Geoffrey W.
Scenery Toulouse to Castelnaudary was gorgeous. Scenery Castelnaudary to Carcassonne not as nice.
Day 1 scenery was spectacular. Scenery Toulouse to Castelnaudary was gorgeous. Scenery Castelnaudary to Carcassonne not as nice as day before. Marije was wonderful to work with, thank you!
Tana H.