Our tours appeal to those who enjoy cycling through the back roads of rural France, are reasonably fit, and who wish to depart with a better understanding of Charente’s rich and varied history, and cuisine.

Itineraies are flexible and customized to individual requirements. Daily cycling distances range to 75km, with both flat and rolling countryside. None of the routes is considered difficult. Departing each morning from Lavaud, each day’s itinerary will be different—ranging from the medieval route of Richard the Lionhearted, to the unrivalled Roman baths at Chassenon, from Angoulême’s gentle waterways to Cognac’s Grand Champagne vinyards, and passing through or by the Regional Forest of the Périgord, numerous chateaux, medieval villages, prehistoric caves, local markets, and vinyards. A typical day consists of 4 to 6 hours of cycling finishing poolside in the afternoon at Lavaud.

A sample itineray is found on the next page. For more information contact us at: f.manderscheid@gmail.com