On arrival in La Rochelle, check-in at your hotel. Take a stroll through the capital of Charente-Maritime, a town that is vibrant and full of character and well known for its mild climate. Discover the lively Vieux Port full of outdoor cafe's, busy shopping streets and many town monuments.

Meals:  Nil

As the famous towers which defend the port of La Rochelle fade into the background, a cycle path takes you to the Port of Minimes, then onto the Cove of Godechaud, right next to the sea. Soon after you reach the delightful Bay of Chatelaillon offering a very pleasant stopping point. Later there is a pretty seaside section before heading back inland towards the ‘royal city’ of Rochefort. The middle section of this route takes you through farmland before you reach the remarkable town of Rochefort, a real highlight. +278m/917ft, -265m/875ft

Meals:  B

Leaving behind Rochefort, with its gardens on the banks of the Charente and its transporter bridge of Martrou, you take the former steam-train tracks – now a greenway. Here La Velodysse´meets the marshes, criss-crossed with little channels, before heading onto the oyster centre of Marennes. The Marennes Country, home to the leading oyster farms in Europe, spreads over salt marshes and the Seudre estuary. The end of your cycling day is in La Tremblade, an authentic village. In summer, the sea festival is a must: traditional boats, an oyster opening competition, giant eclades (mussels cooked under pine needles set alight) and fireworks! +201m/663ft, -209m/690ft

Meals:  B

You start today along the famous Côte Sauvage or wild coast. Here cycle paths are numerous and a truly memorable part of the route takes you through the forest of Coubre (and its lighthouse "Phare de la Coubre"). Enjoy the splendid sea views as you pedal along the coast. Following cycle lanes, the itinerary weaves through the coastal forest and an array of pretty beaches, one of which is the charming village of Saint-Palais, before reaching the sandy beaches of Royan. All you have to do is to enjoy this seaside resort and catch a boat tomorrow morning! +256m/845ft, -250m/825ft

Meals:  B

A short ferry ride takes you across the estuary of the Gironde to reach the region of Medoc, famous for its great wines. Upon entering the Gironde, a new world reveals itself. Pleasant cycle lanes wind their way from Verdon to the charming Soulac-sur-Mer with its lively streets and pretty seaside villas. Continue along the path towards Montalivet where the sea entices you in for a cooling dip; Then head south to Hourtin, along a forested trail which is most pleasant in warmer weather. The town of Hourtin is located Welcome to Hourtin, on the edge of the largest freshwater lake in France, Lac d'Hourtin. 279m/921ft, -273m/900ft

Meals:  B

Through a long forest trail, the route this morning leaving Hourtin takes you to the bank of the estuary of the Gironde and the vineyards of Pauillac. A day to discover the real natural diversity of the Medoc. The end of your cycling day takes you through the most renowned international vineyards, you stop in the prestigious village of Margaux, land of “Grands Crus”. +323m/1065ft, -326m/1075ft

Meals:  B,D

For your last day on the bike, pedal from the prestigious “Chateau Margaux” and cross the vineyards until you reach the gates of Bordeaux. Enter in the beautiful old center, cross the city along the banks of the Garonne and end this adventure on the famous “Place de la Bourse”. In Bordeaux, the old town is closed to cars, and is ideal for walking. Discover the medieval streets and the magnificent white stone buildings. +389m/1284ft, -398m/1315ft

Meals:  B

After breakfast, the trip concludes. Some time left? We advise you to extend your stay in order to take the time to visit the beautiful Bordeaux!

Meals:  B