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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 6 Nights |
| Distance: | 26 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Saturdays: Mar 24-Oct 27, 2012; and Mar 23 - Oct 26, 2013. Guided: Saturdays: Mar 23; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15; Aug 31; Sep 14, 28; Oct 12, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €690 (self-guided) €1000 (guided) |
| Start city: | Avignon |
| End city: | Avignon |
Provence and Camargue. The land of light, colours and scents. For these reasons, many well known painters have lived in the Provence: Picasso, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Cézanne, Chagall ... The Mediterranean climate is pleasant, the sun shines more than 3000 hours a year. Provence has not only an easy way of life, but is also one of the richest cultural regions of Europe.
"When God created the sun, the earth, the mountains and seas, and put them in place, he realised that a little of each remained. So he gathered the bits together to make a paradise and the Provence was born." A nice and nearly true story, isn't it? Provence and Camargue.
The land of light, colours and scents. For these reasons, many well known painters have lived in the Provence: Picasso, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Cézanne, Chagall ... The Mediterranean climate is pleasant, the sun shines more than 3000 hours a year. The people are living outside, even during the winter, and play "pétanque" and drink their "pastis". Provence has not only an easy way of live, but is also one of the richest cultural regions of Europe. Numerous monuments testify a long and great past since the Greek and Roman period going to the Middle Ages and, at least, to the last centuries.
Avignon: the famous Papal Palace (world patrimony), the medieval town and its imposing wall; Orange: possesses the best conserved Roman monuments as the theater and the triumph arch; Vaison la Romaine: is divided in a Roman city and a medieval town on the hill. You'll cross the famous vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône, the lavender fields when you approach the Lubéron - well known by Peter Mayle - with stay in the lovely town of Isle sur la Sorgue. Beautiful landscapes await you as Fontaine de Vaucluse with its deepest spring of the world. Gordes is a typical little village of the Provence. Sénanque is, with Fontenay in Burgundy, the best conserved cistercian abbaye of Europe surrounded by lavender fields. Roussillon: this village is known for its splendid ochre rocks. At least, we have to mention the quality of wine and food. During the cycle tour you will discover the good meals of the Provence and their Mediterranean flavour.
Many countries have beautiful landscapes, but no country in Europe possesses so numerous beautiful landscapes like France. This is due to its particular geography. And nowhere else you can eat so good and divine as in France and on the cycling tours of France-Bike. France-Bike is the best specialist of cycling tours in France, no wonder because we are living, traveling and eating every day and since 27 years in this marvelous country. And you'll take advantage of our experience.
The lavender fields generally bloom from the beginning June to the middle of July.
Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
Provence and Camargue. The land of light, colours and scents. For these reasons, many well known painters have lived in the Provence: Picasso, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Cézanne, Chagall ... The Mediterranean climate is pleasant, the sun shines more than 3000 hours a year. Provence has not only an easy way of life, but is also one of the richest cultural regions of Europe.
"When God created the sun, the earth, the mountains and seas, and put them in place, he realised that a little of each remained. So he gathered the bits together to make a paradise and the Provence was born." A nice and nearly true story, isn't it? Provence and Camargue.
The land of light, colours and scents. For these reasons, many well known painters have lived in the Provence: Picasso, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Cézanne, Chagall ... The Mediterranean climate is pleasant, the sun shines more than 3000 hours a year. The people are living outside, even during the winter, and play "pétanque" and drink their "pastis". Provence has not only an easy way of live, but is also one of the richest cultural regions of Europe. Numerous monuments testify a long and great past since the Greek and Roman period going to the Middle Ages and, at least, to the last centuries.
Avignon: the famous Papal Palace (world patrimony), the medieval town and its imposing wall; Orange: possesses the best conserved Roman monuments as the theater and the triumph arch; Vaison la Romaine: is divided in a Roman city and a medieval town on the hill. You'll cross the famous vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône, the lavender fields when you approach the Lubéron - well known by Peter Mayle - with stay in the lovely town of Isle sur la Sorgue. Beautiful landscapes await you as Fontaine de Vaucluse with its deepest spring of the world. Gordes is a typical little village of the Provence. Sénanque is, with Fontenay in Burgundy, the best conserved cistercian abbaye of Europe surrounded by lavender fields. Roussillon: this village is known for its splendid ochre rocks. At least, we have to mention the quality of wine and food. During the cycle tour you will discover the good meals of the Provence and their Mediterranean flavour.
Many countries have beautiful landscapes, but no country in Europe possesses so numerous beautiful landscapes like France. This is due to its particular geography. And nowhere else you can eat so good and divine as in France and on the cycling tours of France-Bike. France-Bike is the best specialist of cycling tours in France, no wonder because we are living, traveling and eating every day and since 27 years in this marvelous country. And you'll take advantage of our experience.
The lavender fields generally bloom from the beginning June to the middle of July.
Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours.
Day 1: Avignon
Arrival in Avignon. Dine and relax at the hotel and its swimming pool.
Overnight in Avignon.
Day 2: Avignon - Orange (24 miles/40 km)
Meeting at the hotel reception at around 09.30 a.m. for more explanations on the tour and distribution ofbikes - if rented.From Avignon to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and then along the Rhône river to Roquemaure. You cross the Rhôneand arrive in Orange. Hotel *** and very good restaurant.
Overnight in Orange.
Day 3: Orange - Vaison-la-Romaine (27 miles/45 km)
Today you ride through the wine yards of the Côtes du Rhône and cross typical villages such as Sérignan, SteCécile les Vignes, St. Roman de Malegarde and Villedieu before you arrive in Vaison la Romaine, lovely romanand medieval town. Hotel ** in the centre, beautiful sights and very good restaurant.
Overnight in Vaison-la-Romaine.
Day 4: Vaison la Romaine - Isle-sur-Sorgue (33 miles/55 km)
Either: You continue riding through the wine yards of the Côtes du Rhône and cross wine villages such as Rasteau, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Sarrans on little roads and paths. Another spectacular option (only possible from 15 May to 15 September) is to go up to the top of MontVentoux (1909 m) by van and then cycle 50 km down through the lavender fields around Sault and furtherdown to the Lubéron-Valley (€ 30 surcharge per person). An unforgettable highlight!Arrival in Isle sur Sorgues, called the Venice of the Provence due to its many little rivers with clean water. Hotel *** with beautiful park, swimming-pools and obviously an excellent restaurant.
Overnight in Isle-sur-Sorgue.
Day 5: Isle-sur-Sorgue - Lubéron (24 or 36 miles/40 or 60 km)
This region is too beautiful to leave. So you stay at Isle sur Sorgue and explore the lovely valley of theLubéron described by Peter Mayle. Many highlights wait you. The village of Gordes and its famous VasarélyMuseum. Or not far from it the Cistercian abbey of Sénanque surrounded by Lavender fields (sportive). And the Ocre rocks near the lovely village of Roussillon which have given the so typical colours to the Provence. Back to the hotel *** in Isle sur Sorgue.
Overnight in Isle-sur-Sorgue.
Day 6: Isle-sur-Sorgue - Avignon (21 miles/35 km)
On little roads and along the Durance river back to Avignon where you can visit the historical centre and thePapal Palace (World Patrimony). Dine and stay at our hotel with its nice swimming-pool and with very goodrestaurant.
Overnight in Avignon.
Day 7: End of the Tour
Depart after breakfast or you extend your vacation with a few extra nights in Avignon.
Day 1: Avignon
Arrival in Avignon. Dine and relax at the hotel and its swimming pool.
Overnight in Avignon.
Day 2: Avignon - Orange (24 miles/40 km)
Meeting at the hotel reception at around 09.30 a.m. for more explanations on the tour and distribution ofbikes - if rented.From Avignon to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and then along the Rhône river to Roquemaure. You cross the Rhôneand arrive in Orange. Hotel *** and very good restaurant.
Overnight in Orange.
Day 3: Orange - Vaison-la-Romaine (27 miles/45 km)
Today you ride through the wine yards of the Côtes du Rhône and cross typical villages such as Sérignan, SteCécile les Vignes, St. Roman de Malegarde and Villedieu before you arrive in Vaison la Romaine, lovely romanand medieval town. Hotel ** in the centre, beautiful sights and very good restaurant.
Overnight in Vaison-la-Romaine.
Day 4: Vaison la Romaine - Isle-sur-Sorgue (33 miles/55 km)
Either: You continue riding through the wine yards of the Côtes du Rhône and cross wine villages such asRasteau, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Sarrans on little roads and paths. Another spectacular option (only possible from 15 May to 15 September) is to go up to the top of MontVentoux (1909 m) by van and then cycle 50 km down through the lavender fields around Sault and furtherdown to the Lubéron-Valley (€ 30 surcharge per person). An unforgettable highlight!Arrival in Isle sur Sorgues, called the Venice of the Provence due to its many little rivers with clean water. Hotel *** with beautiful park, swimming-pools and obviously an excellent restaurant.
Overnight in Isle-sur-Sorgue.
Day 5: Isle-sur-Sorgue - Lubéron (24 or 36 miles/40 or 60 km)
This region is too beautiful to leave. So you stay at Isle sur Sorgue and explore the lovely valley of theLubéron described by Peter Mayle. Many highlights wait you. The village of Gordes and its famous VasarélyMuseum. Or not far from it the Cistercian abbey of Sénanque surrounded by Lavender fields (sportive). And the Ocre rocks near the lovely village of Roussillon which have given the so typical colours to the Provence. Back to the hotel *** in Isle sur Sorgue.
Overnight in Isle-sur-Sorgue.
Day 6: Isle-sur-Sorgue - Avignon (21 miles/35 km)
On little roads and along the Durance river back to Avignon where you can visit the historical centre and thePapal Palace (World Patrimony). Dine and stay at our hotel with its nice swimming-pool and with very good restaurant.
Overnight in Avignon.
Day 7: End of the Tour
Depart after breakfast or you extend your vacation with a few extra nights in Avignon.
Saturdays: Mar 23; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15; Aug 31; Sep 14, 28; Oct 12, 2013
Saturdays: Mar 24-Oct 27, 2012; and Mar 23 - Oct 26, 2013.
Arrival on other dates possible for groups of 4+ (surcharge of €60/person for groups less than 4)
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There is no support van for this tour, and it not always possible to ride with the luggage transfer vehicle.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1: Hotel la Ferme, Avignon
www.hotel-laferme.com
You want to spend a holiday in Provence? Enjoy this little paradise, with terrace and swimming pool in the heart of the PACA region and close to the Papal City. Hotel *** with 22 airconditioned rooms with bath or shower and toilet, TV, telephone and internet connection, as well as a seminar room. In fine weather, the restaurant on the terrace shaded by ancient plane trees and a large glycine, possible relaxation by the pool not heated in the middle of a green or yard in the shade of plane trees.
Day 2: Hotel Arènem, Orange
www.hotel-arene.fr
With 300 years of history, Hotel Arene is a haven of peace and elegance in the centre of the city of Orange. It is an ideal place for a stay, for a stopover break or a business meeting; an excellent base from which to discover Provence's sun-filled landscape and its many treasures, from the Camargue to the Gorges de l'Ardèche. Located in the crossing of two major motorways and close to three airports (Avignon, Nîmes and Marseille), Orange, city of Princes, is the optimal point from which to discover Chateauneuf du Pape, Vaison la Romaine, Avignon, Arles, Nîmes, les Baux de Provence, Gigondas, Isle sur Sorgue, etc. It features 40 rooms including one ecological floor; 2 heated swimming pools; closed and secure garage; Espressamente-Illy restaurant serving homemade Provencal and Italian specialites; and free WI-FI in the entire property.
Day 3: Hotel Burrhus, Vaison la Romaine
www.burrhus.com
Some speak of boutique hotel, hotel design and hotel gallery. Put simply, the hotel Burrhus love contemporary art, design and kindness. There are 37 rooms and an apartment, divided into four price categories. All are different, large, small or medium. The general spirit is that of a simple colored, or furnished with vintage design object. The breakfasts and varied, can be served on sunny days (and there are many) on the terrace under the plane trees. Free Internet.
Days 4 and 5: Hotel Domaine de la Petite Isle, Isle sur la Sorgue
www.domainedelapetiteisle.com
Close your eyes and imagine you are looking out over a verdant oasis. To your right flows the Sorgue River. A line of ducks waddles quietly toward the water. A swimming pool warming in the Provençal summer sun beckons. Welcome to the Best Western Domaine de la Petite Isle. Our establishment is located in the very heart of Provence, at the entrance to the stunning village of Isle sur la Sorge and only 20 minutes from Avignon. The Domaine offers 50 air-conditioned rooms and suites, a restaurant, two swimming pools and private parking. Our multilingual team (French, English, German, Spanish and Italian) are here to welcome you year-round, whatever the duration or purpose of your stay-- vacation, layover, meeting, banquet or reception.
Day 6: Hotel la Ferme, Avignon
www.hotel-laferme.com
You want to spend a holiday in Provence? Enjoy this little paradise, with terrace and swimming pool in the heart of the PACA region and close to the Papal City. Hotel *** with 22 airconditioned rooms with bath or shower and toilet, TV, telephone and internet connection, as well as a seminar room. In fine weather, the restaurant on the terrace shaded by ancient plane trees and a large glycine, possible relaxation by the pool not heated in the middle of a green or yard in the shade of plane trees.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1: Hotel la Ferme, Avignon
www.hotel-laferme.com
You want to spend a holiday in Provence? Enjoy this little paradise, with terrace and swimming pool in the heart of the PACA region and close to the Papal City. Hotel *** with 22 airconditioned rooms with bath or shower and toilet, TV, telephone and internet connection, as well as a seminar room. In fine weather, the restaurant on the terrace shaded by ancient plane trees and a large glycine, possible relaxation by the pool not heated in the middle of a green or yard in the shade of plane trees.
Day 2: Hotel Arènem, Orange
www.hotel-arene.fr
With 300 years of history, Hotel Arene is a haven of peace and elegance in the centre of the city of Orange. It is an ideal place for a stay, for a stopover break or a business meeting; an excellent base from which to discover Provence's sun-filled landscape and its many treasures, from the Camargue to the Gorges de l'Ardèche. Located in the crossing of two major motorways and close to three airports (Avignon, Nîmes and Marseille), Orange, city of Princes, is the optimal point from which to discover Chateauneuf du Pape, Vaison la Romaine, Avignon, Arles, Nîmes, les Baux de Provence, Gigondas, Isle sur Sorgue, etc. It features 40 rooms including one ecological floor; 2 heated swimming pools; closed and secure garage; Espressamente-Illy restaurant serving homemade Provencal and Italian specialites; and free WI-FI in the entire property.
Day 3: Hotel Burrhus, Vaison la Romaine
www.burrhus.com
Some speak of boutique hotel, hotel design and hotel gallery. Put simply, the hotel Burrhus love contemporary art, design and kindness. There are 37 rooms and an apartment, divided into four price categories. All are different, large, small or medium. The general spirit is that of a simple colored, or furnished with vintage design object. The breakfasts and varied, can be served on sunny days (and there are many) on the terrace under the plane trees. Free Internet.
Days 4 and 5: Hotel Domaine de la Petite Isle, Isle sur la Sorgue
www.domainedelapetiteisle.com
Close your eyes and imagine you are looking out over a verdant oasis. To your right flows the Sorgue River. A line of ducks waddles quietly toward the water. A swimming pool warming in the Provençal summer sun beckons. Welcome to the Best Western Domaine de la Petite Isle. Our establishment is located in the very heart of Provence, at the entrance to the stunning village of Isle sur la Sorge and only 20 minutes from Avignon. The Domaine offers 50 air-conditioned rooms and suites, a restaurant, two swimming pools and private parking. Our multilingual team (French, English, German, Spanish and Italian) are here to welcome you year-round, whatever the duration or purpose of your stay-- vacation, layover, meeting, banquet or reception.
Day 6: Hotel la Ferme, Avignon
www.hotel-laferme.com
You want to spend a holiday in Provence? Enjoy this little paradise, with terrace and swimming pool in the heart of the PACA region and close to the Papal City. Hotel *** with 22 airconditioned rooms with bath or shower and toilet, TV, telephone and internet connection, as well as a seminar room. In fine weather, the restaurant on the terrace shaded by ancient plane trees and a large glycine, possible relaxation by the pool not heated in the middle of a green or yard in the shade of plane trees.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
The hybrid touring bikes available are manufactured by Giant:
Both bikes have an aluminium frame and rims, chain-guard and fork suspension. They also have special anti-puncture wheels. They are equipped with 1 saddle bag, map holder, pump, lock, repair set and safety coat.
An electrically assisted bike is also available. It is a women's step-through aluminium frame with a seamless electric power boost.
A tandem bike is also available (limited, upon request).
The hybrid touring bikes available are manufactured by Giant:
Both bikes have an aluminium frame and rims, chain-guard and fork suspension. They also have special anti-puncture wheels. They are equipped with 1 saddle bag, map holder, pump, lock, repair set and safety coat.
An electrically assisted bike is also available. It is a women's step-through aluminium frame with a seamless electric power boost.
A tandem bike is also available (limited, upon request).
Relaxed cycling with occasional hills and distances up to 40 miles/65 km on some days. This tour is rated leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Relaxed cycling with occasional hills and distances up to 40 miles/65 km on some days. This tour is rated leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Car: motorway A7, exit Avignon-Nord
Railway: nearest station, Avignon
Fly: Nîmes, Montpellier or Marseille or into Paris and take high-speed TGV train to Avignon.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Car: motorway A7, exit Avignon-Nord
Railway: nearest station, Avignon
Fly: Nîmes, Montpellier or Marseille or into Paris and take high-speed TGV train to Avignon.
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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With more than 40,000 monuments and 6,000 museums, France's history and tradition continue to thrive in Western Europe's largest country. Along with its history, France is at the forefront of modern development, a leader among European nations. A country of contrasts, France provides opportunities for all interests. Fashion, art and elegance prosper in the dynamic cities of Paris, Lyon, and Nice. Outside the cities, a variety of landscapes stretch over the remaining 80% of the country.
France's hexagonal shape is defined by the English Channel and Atlantic on the western coast with the Pyrenees and Alps sitting on the southwest and southeast borders. The Mediterranean Sea runs along the southern coast with the Rhine River flowing beside the German border. Visitors exploring the cities or countryside can bask in France’s pleasant climate, enjoying the stylish life, local wine and cuisine.
With more than 40,000 monuments and 6,000 museums, France's history and tradition continue to thrive in Western Europe's largest country. Along with its history, France is at the forefront of modern development, a leader among European nations. A country of contrasts, France provides opportunities for all interests. Fashion, art and elegance prosper in the dynamic cities of Paris, Lyon, and Nice. Outside the cities, a variety of landscapes stretch over the remaining 80% of the country.
France's hexagonal shape is defined by the English Channel and Atlantic on the western coast with the Pyrenees and Alps sitting on the southwest and southeast borders. The Mediterranean Sea runs along the southern coast with the Rhine River flowing beside the German border. Visitors exploring the cities or countryside can bask in France’s pleasant climate, enjoying the stylish life, local wine and cuisine.
France is a land that we know very well, especially Prof. Dr. Dr.c.e. Josef Smets, the owner and manager of France-Bike. He studied french culture and history at the universities of Freiburg, Heidelberg and Montpellier where he is living since 1976. He teached these matters at Paris, Montpellier and Salzburg in Austria. He has published many papers and books about french history and culture. You can benefit of our specific know how about France.
So it is not astonishing that the major part of our tours takes place in France because no country of Europe possedes so many different and magnificent landscapes than France. And all know that one don't eat so good as in France. This is the reason why we want to propose tours that belong to the best of the cycle travel market in Europe. Our motto is: high quality and specific pleasure.
We don't want to organize tours without good hotels and excellent meals. You can be sure that you'll dine in restaurants belonging to the best of each town. Our tours are cultural and gastronomic tours. And you'll ride in the most beautiful landscapes of France discovering a particularly nice nature as Provence, the Camargue, the Lubéron, the Pyrenees, the Canal du Midi. And Loire, Périgord, Bordeaux, Atlantic, Burgundy, Brittany, Alsace ...
Our "classical" tours are well known
Canal du Midi, Pyrenees-Mediterranean, our tour in Provence and Camargue. You'll cross beautiful landscapes and have our "normal" high quality accomodations. Furthermore, the mild mediterranean climate with more than 3000 sun hours per year makes it (nearly) sure to ride without rain.
France-Bike wants to make surprises with new destinations and always with our usual high quality accomations, plus good weather.
Languedoc-Camargue is a very beatiful trip and also Provence-Lubéron and Lavender that leads you in some hidden and more unknown parts of the Provence; but how nice it is!
Provence de Luxe **** is our "king size" tour, you'll make a real dream tour in the nicest hotels of the Provence with divine dinners.
An other gastronomic highlight for epicures is the specific journey Gourmet days in Montpellier; we propose very nice hotels and very good restaurants.
And if you wish to learn to cook good and typical french meals by yourself, we recommend to book Provence - Cook, Taste, Ride.
We explore new regions of France: Périgord, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Brittany, Alsace and add new trips every year.
Make a virtual journey on our website. We would be glad to welcome you on one of our tours.
Your France Bike Team
France is a land that we know very well, especially Prof. Dr. Dr.c.e. Josef Smets, the owner and manager of France-Bike. He studied french culture and history at the universities of Freiburg, Heidelberg and Montpellier where he is living since 1976. He teached these matters at Paris, Montpellier and Salzburg in Austria. He has published many papers and books about french history and culture. You can benefit of our specific know how about France.
So it is not astonishing that the major part of our tours takes place in France because no country of Europe possedes so many different and magnificent landscapes than France. And all know that one don't eat so good as in France. This is the reason why we want to propose tours that belong to the best of the cycle travel market in Europe. Our motto is: high quality and specific pleasure.
We don't want to organize tours without good hotels and excellent meals. You can be sure that you'll dine in restaurants belonging to the best of each town. Our tours are cultural and gastronomic tours. And you'll ride in the most beautiful landscapes of France discovering a particularly nice nature as Provence, the Camargue, the Lubéron, the Pyrenees, the Canal du Midi. And Loire, Périgord, Bordeaux, Atlantic, Burgundy, Brittany, Alsace ...
Our "classical" tours are well known
Canal du Midi, Pyrenees-Mediterranean, our tour in Provence and Camargue. You'll cross beautiful landscapes and have our "normal" high quality accomodations. Furthermore, the mild mediterranean climate with more than 3000 sun hours per year makes it (nearly) sure to ride without rain.
France-Bike wants to make surprises with new destinations and always with our usual high quality accomations, plus good weather.
Languedoc-Camargue is a very beatiful trip and also Provence-Lubéron and Lavender that leads you in some hidden and more unknown parts of the Provence; but how nice it is!
Provence de Luxe **** is our "king size" tour, you'll make a real dream tour in the nicest hotels of the Provence with divine dinners.
An other gastronomic highlight for epicures is the specific journey Gourmet days in Montpellier; we propose very nice hotels and very good restaurants.
And if you wish to learn to cook good and typical french meals by yourself, we recommend to book Provence - Cook, Taste, Ride.
We explore new regions of France: Périgord, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Brittany, Alsace and add new trips every year.
Make a virtual journey on our website. We would be glad to welcome you on one of our tours.
Your France Bike Team
Withdrawal by the customer / subscriber replacement / alteration
First Before you travel, the customer may at any time withdraw from the contract. The customer is advised to explain the resignation in writing. In the event of cancellation or no-show without prior cancellation of the trip we are entitled to charge the following fees from the tour price:
For bike tours:
For cycling and boat trips:
The customer is entitled to prove France bike that no damage has been incurred or is substantially lower than this package.
Recommended in any case; travel cancellation insurance.
Second Each registered participant may be replaced by a third when he tells us of this until three days prior to departure. France-Bike can object to the participants of the important reasons. Then apply the above terms and conditions. If a substitute in place of the registered participant, the original contract is not affected. For the transfer effort, we are entitled to € 50 - to charge.
Third Changes regarding the booking number of persons, room number, or - art, the hotel category and catering are possible in principle to 14 days prior to departure. The associated costs we have to ask you but also take into account. Depending rebooking we will charge you € 50 - per participant.
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The scope of the contractual services resulting from the performance specifications (eg catalog, flyers, Internet, individual choice) to concrete journey and the details referring to this in the travel confirmation. Before signing the contract to France-bike reserves in accordance with § 4 section 2 BGB InfoVO expressly for objectively justified, substantial and unforeseeable reasons to make a change in the travel, the traveler will inform you before booking. France-bike reserves in this regard, in particular, before signing a change of the price due to an increase in transportation costs, the fees for certain services (such as port or airport fees), or to explain a change in the rules applicable to such travel exchange rates after the publication of the prospectus . France-Bike reserves the right to adjust the tour price prior to closing, if desired by the customer or in the brochure advertised package is available only through the purchase of additional quotas after publication of the prospectus is. Is assembled on the customer's request, an individual itinerary, then the power requirement of the France-Bike is exclusively from the corresponding concrete offer to the customer in conjunction with the relevant booking confirmation.
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After signing the contract necessary changes essential travel services, the France-Bike not be brought in bad faith, are only permitted if the changes are not substantial and do not affect the overall character of the holiday.
Price changes after conclusion of the contract only in the case of even after conclusion of the contract occurred and on completion of unforeseen increases in transportation costs or charges for certain services, such as possible port or airport fees or a change in the force for the relevant trip rates to the extent that how the increase per person or per seat on the tour price effect, if the time between signing the contract and the agreed departure date more than four months. If this were the case, the customer is immediately notified thereof. A price increase from the 20th Required days before the departure date is invalid.
In the case of a significant modification of an essential travel service or a price increase by more than 5% the traveler is entitled to free from the contract or to require participation in an equivalent hotel, if France bike is capable of such a trip at no extra cost offer from his offer.The traveler has the access rights immediately after the declaration of France Bike of the price increase or the change of the travel service to France bike asserted.
Liability and Limitation of Liability
First France-Bike is liable under the care of a prudent businessman for conscientious travel preparation, careful selection and monitoring of service providers and the correctness of the valid travel period for the service descriptions at the time of printing of the brochure.
Second Participation in the tour is at your own risk. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in a trip.
Third Each participant is responsible for ensuring that he is fit enough to face the demands of travel.
Fourth Compliance with road traffic regulations is also the responsibility of the participant.
Fifth (Like bus, boat, plane) for all shipments subject to the conditions of carriage of the transport company.
Sixth Our liability for damages other than physical damage is limited to the amount of three times the tour price, provided that the damage from France bike intentionally or by gross negligence was or where France bike solely because of a service provider is responsible.
Seventh We strongly recommend taking a travel-safety package.
Eighth If a trip for reasons to be canceled, we can not influence (strike, natural disaster, etc.) or should not be achieved in a group tour, the minimum number of participants, we reserve the right to cancel the trip at least 3 weeks before the scheduled departure . In this case, you are immediately informed and any payments already received shall be returned immediately.Further claims are excluded.
Warranty
• Remedy. If the trip is not provided under the contract, the customer may demand remedy.France-Bike can refuse the remedy, if they require a disproportionate effort, but is entitled to make corrective measures in the form of equal or greater compensation. Such a substitution may be refused by the customer only for good, objective reason recognizable. The demand for redress should be addressed directly to us or the tour guide. The tour guide is not authorized to accept claims.
• reduction of the price. For the duration of non contractual provision of the trip, to remedy through France-Bike, the customer may return from the trip a corresponding reduction of the price (reduction). The reduction does not apply if and insofar as the traveler culpably omits the defect in the first paragraph VI called the proper time display to enable them to help.
• Any claims must be no later than one month after the contractually planned end of the trip submitted to us.
Responsibilities
First If the traveler's travel documents were not obtained in advance of the trip, he must notify France bike immediately. The passenger is obliged to respect any disruptions to services to do everything it can reasonably be expected to remedying the problem and limit any damage to small or to avoid. The customer has the obligation to immediately report complaints in the first paragraph VI these authorities to be notified. They are instructed to take corrective action, if possible. If the customer fails culpably to notify a defect, then a claim for a reduction not.
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Withdrawal by the customer / subscriber replacement / alteration
First Before you travel, the customer may at any time withdraw from the contract. The customer is advised to explain the resignation in writing. In the event of cancellation or no-show without prior cancellation of the trip we are entitled to charge the following fees from the tour price:
For bike tours:
For cycling and boat trips:
The customer is entitled to prove France bike that no damage has been incurred or is substantially lower than this package.
Recommended in any case; travel cancellation insurance.
Second Each registered participant may be replaced by a third when he tells us of this until three days prior to departure. France-Bike can object to the participants of the important reasons. Then apply the above terms and conditions. If a substitute in place of the registered participant, the original contract is not affected. For the transfer effort, we are entitled to € 50 - to charge.
Third Changes regarding the booking number of persons, room number, or - art, the hotel category and catering are possible in principle to 14 days prior to departure. The associated costs we have to ask you but also take into account. Depending rebooking we will charge you € 50 - per participant.
Performance and price changes before signing the contract
The scope of the contractual services resulting from the performance specifications (eg catalog, flyers, Internet, individual choice) to concrete journey and the details referring to this in the travel confirmation. Before signing the contract to France-bike reserves in accordance with § 4 section 2 BGB InfoVO expressly for objectively justified, substantial and unforeseeable reasons to make a change in the travel, the traveler will inform you before booking. France-bike reserves in this regard, in particular, before signing a change of the price due to an increase in transportation costs, the fees for certain services (such as port or airport fees), or to explain a change in the rules applicable to such travel exchange rates after the publication of the prospectus . France-Bike reserves the right to adjust the tour price prior to closing, if desired by the customer or in the brochure advertised package is available only through the purchase of additional quotas after publication of the prospectus is. Is assembled on the customer's request, an individual itinerary, then the power requirement of the France-Bike is exclusively from the corresponding concrete offer to the customer in conjunction with the relevant booking confirmation.
Performance and price changes after the contract
After signing the contract necessary changes essential travel services, the France-Bike not be brought in bad faith, are only permitted if the changes are not substantial and do not affect the overall character of the holiday.
Price changes after conclusion of the contract only in the case of even after conclusion of the contract occurred and on completion of unforeseen increases in transportation costs or charges for certain services, such as possible port or airport fees or a change in the force for the relevant trip rates to the extent that how the increase per person or per seat on the tour price effect, if the time between signing the contract and the agreed departure date more than four months. If this were the case, the customer is immediately notified thereof. A price increase from the 20th Required days before the departure date is invalid.
In the case of a significant modification of an essential travel service or a price increase by more than 5% the traveler is entitled to free from the contract or to require participation in an equivalent hotel, if France bike is capable of such a trip at no extra cost offer from his offer.The traveler has the access rights immediately after the declaration of France Bike of the price increase or the change of the travel service to France bike asserted.
Liability and Limitation of Liability
First France-Bike is liable under the care of a prudent businessman for conscientious travel preparation, careful selection and monitoring of service providers and the correctness of the valid travel period for the service descriptions at the time of printing of the brochure.
Second Participation in the tour is at your own risk. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in a trip.
Third Each participant is responsible for ensuring that he is fit enough to face the demands of travel.
Fourth Compliance with road traffic regulations is also the responsibility of the participant.
Fifth (Like bus, boat, plane) for all shipments subject to the conditions of carriage of the transport company.
Sixth Our liability for damages other than physical damage is limited to the amount of three times the tour price, provided that the damage from France bike intentionally or by gross negligence was or where France bike solely because of a service provider is responsible.
Seventh We strongly recommend taking a travel-safety package.
Eighth If a trip for reasons to be canceled, we can not influence (strike, natural disaster, etc.) or should not be achieved in a group tour, the minimum number of participants, we reserve the right to cancel the trip at least 3 weeks before the scheduled departure . In this case, you are immediately informed and any payments already received shall be returned immediately.Further claims are excluded.
Warranty
• Remedy. If the trip is not provided under the contract, the customer may demand remedy.France-Bike can refuse the remedy, if they require a disproportionate effort, but is entitled to make corrective measures in the form of equal or greater compensation. Such a substitution may be refused by the customer only for good, objective reason recognizable. The demand for redress should be addressed directly to us or the tour guide. The tour guide is not authorized to accept claims.
• reduction of the price. For the duration of non contractual provision of the trip, to remedy through France-Bike, the customer may return from the trip a corresponding reduction of the price (reduction). The reduction does not apply if and insofar as the traveler culpably omits the defect in the first paragraph VI called the proper time display to enable them to help.
• Any claims must be no later than one month after the contractually planned end of the trip submitted to us.
Responsibilities
First If the traveler's travel documents were not obtained in advance of the trip, he must notify France bike immediately. The passenger is obliged to respect any disruptions to services to do everything it can reasonably be expected to remedying the problem and limit any damage to small or to avoid. The customer has the obligation to immediately report complaints in the first paragraph VI these authorities to be notified. They are instructed to take corrective action, if possible. If the customer fails culpably to notify a defect, then a claim for a reduction not.
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