Cycle tourism is a large and growing market in France, and the beautiful Loire Valley with its famous wines and châteaux is a popular destination. Here are some tips for a successful trip.
French MPs have introduced a bill intended to increase road safety for cyclists - in part by codifying the definition of 'trottoir' (sidewalk or pavement) for the first time.
The full 3,320 km route for the 2025 Tour de France was unveiled on Tuesday, and for the first time in five years, the entire race will take place on French soil. Here is the map and the 21 stages of the race.
Electric scooters and e-bicycles are an increasingly common sight on the streets of French towns and cities, but many users are unaware of the rules surrounding third-party insurance. Here is what you need to know.
More people in France are turning to pedal power to get about on a day-to-day basis – but more still are reluctant to use their bicycles regularly over safety concerns on busy French roads. So, how can cyclists protect themselves – and what help is out there?
The French government has announced it will continue offering grants to help with the cost of buying bicycles until at least 2027, and the financial assistance will be extended to used bikes as well. Here's how to qualify.
In France, bicycles are also considered within the country's 'code de la route'. This means that there are several penalties you can incur if you fail to respect the rules.
High altitude, an Italian debut in Florence and a finale on the French Riviera are on the itinerary of the 3,492km route for the 2024 Tour de France unveiled on Wednesday.
Responding to an influx of bicycles on pedestrianised streets, a city in northern France has joined others in creating new rules to force cyclists walk their bikes in certain areas.
As the popularity of cycling soars in France, a growing number of companies are giving employees the chance to ditch driving in favour of a greener, healthier alternative: the company bike.
Travelling by bike and train are good ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But transporting you bike on a train can sometimes be a little complicated - especially in France where the rules vary from service to service.
As Paris increasingly reconfigures itself as a cycle-friendly city, the city hall has released a new 'code de la rue' to try and tackle the thorny issue of how cyclists, pedestrians, scooters and cars can share the streets.
As Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo congratulates her team on the construction of 52 new bike lanes this summer, we take a look at how close the French capital is to achieving its ambition of becoming 100 percent cycle-friendly.
A new report by the French road safety observatory found that cycling-related deaths have been increasing in France in the last three years, particularly in rural parts of the country.
Cyclists across France can rejoice (perhaps) with news that the government plans to spend another €250 million on the 'plan vélo,' a multi-year project intended to encourage and build up cycling infrastructure across the country.
The French government is keen to encourage cycling and has published a decree relating to bike commuting, but travelling on a train with a bike can still be quite complicated.
As part of its strategy to reduce traffic in the French capital, the Paris city council has announced plans to introduce a 'low traffic zone' in the centre of the city by 2022. A consultation with residents was launched on Wednesday.
