France on Two Wheels

Both a practical companion and a story of exploration and rediscovery France on Two Wheels offers detailed descriptions of useful routes stop-off points and watering-holes along with detours into subjects as varied as wine windmills Wodehouse and beer. It is vivid proof that the only way to experience the French countryside is on a bike.

Adding insight to anecdote this book is packed with practical tips: on rail travel with a bicycle mending a puncture in French and the best stopovers along the route - small hotels B&Bs and chateaux every one "a cultural treasure worth celebrating".