600 km of cycling route
from Ouistreham to La Rochelle

Guiding you from the Channel to the Atlantic, the cycle route La Vélo Francette® allows you to savour sweet, gentle, traditional corners of western France as you cross the regions of Normandy, Pays de la Loire and Poitou-Charentes. Discover unsuspected gems along the way and fall for the charms of French country towns and villages as you get to know them by bike

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Accueil Vélo est une marque qui garantit des services de qualité auprès des cyclistes le long de l'itinéraire

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A great cycling trip in France

Weekend ideas, news and tutorials to start on the itinerary of La Vélo Francette.

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From Saumur to Niort

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From Niort to La Rochelle

Just get on your bike, everything is set for you !

There is no need to worry about anything, everything is planned to offer you unforgettable holidays on La Vélo Francette !

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