Why A Biking Vacation Is The Best Way To Enjoy France

France is a beautiful country in Europe located between the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel. It is a country filled with history, culture and fine cuisine. There are many exciting things to do and places to visit in France. France is also a country strong in tourism so many attractions are crowded and filled with people from many different countries. One could certainly book a popular tour to France, see all the popular tourist attractions and have a lovely time, however a biking vacation in France might be a better alternative.

A biking vacation in France will allow visitors to experience the country on a whole new level. Visitors may find themselves feeling more a part of France as they pedal their bikes along the narrow stone streets and alleys in Frances most quaint villages and towns. A biking trip, unlike a bus tour, will allow the visitor to stop and take a closer look at scenes that catch his or her eye. A quiet little street café that may have gone unnoticed, suddenly becomes the highlight of the vacation. All the sights and smells take on a new light as the biker wends his or her way through the French countryside.

A biking vacation in France is also more cost efficient. You will save money on things like bus rides, cab fare and subways as you use "pedal power" to move from place to place. Not only will you be saving money, but you will also be using less fossil fuel; contributing to a cleaner environment. Helping to preserve this beautiful country will give you greater satisfaction while you experience all the sights that France has to offer.

Another great thing about taking a biking vacation to France is that you will be able to enjoy all the delicious cuisine France has to offer without any guilt! You won't need to count a single calorie or bat an eyelash when you are offered a second piece of freshly baked French bread before dinner. You can enjoy your crème brulèe and have no fear of it nesting on your hips, because you will be biking 6-8 hours per day. France is covered with tiny little pastry shops that delight with mini-quiches and numerous other tempting confections. Croissants are loaded with calories, but you will be able to enjoy as many as you would like with a tasty cup of café au lait or chocolat chaud (hot chocolate).

While you might be able to cover more area by sitting on a bus; you will enjoy a much more intimate vacation in France by biking. I also believe the biking tour will help your energy levels to combat jet lag; I can tell you from personal experience that sitting on a warm bus all day with jet lag is very, very exhausting. The fresh air and exercise from your biking vacation to France will keep you energized during the day and sleeping like a baby all night. All in all, I would say a biking vacation is the best way to enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of France. Bon voyage!