Discovering Pays de la Loire - BikePacking in France

Pays de la Loire

Nestled in western France, this enchanting area offers cyclists an array of scenic routes that meander through lush vineyards, alongside majestic rivers, and past historic châteaux.

If you are already wondering…

The French Country side generally looks like this:

Discover the rustic charm of rural France through bikepacking.

This unique travel method allows you to explore the less-trodden paths and the hidden gems of the French countryside

Rural France BikePacking

One of my favourite aspects of the French small towns was their silence:

But that silence quickly dissapears when one of this one gets into action:

Natural Parch ‘du Perche’

This charming natural park is a haven of deep forests, rolling hills, and historic manors, encapsulating the essence of rural French beauty.

As you wander through its picturesque landscapes, you’ll encounter ancient woodlands, traditional Percheron horse farms, and beautifully preserved medieval villages.

But the history around this area goes a little bit back in time:

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Questions after this trip to France

When did we start to make a fight it is all or nothing when it comes to cars vs bicycles?

BikePacking versus Travelling by Car - The costs

How gas price increase are affecting your traveling costs. The comparison with a bycicle. Discover what I found out based on this data driven experiment.

I have put together some interesting thoughts about it.

Just dont expect me hating cars, because I have a bike related blog (mostly) :)