The beauty of the Atlantic coast and islands
The Atlantic coast is a paradise for cyclists. You will discover the fantastic coast and it’s marvelous sandy beaches. You ride along cycle paths through quiet pine forests. This is a charming region full of history and wonderful landmarks along the Atlantic Ocean.
Cycling through nature reserve idyllic countryside
Swimming in the sea
Picturesque fishing villages
La Corderie Royale
Oyster farming
Arrival in La Rochelle. Your accommodation is a nice hotel in the heart of the town centre. Take your time to enjoy the city.
Situated North from La Rochelle, the Baie de l’Aiguillon is a graceful link between continent and ocean. Your itinerary, along the white coast is easy and beautiful. The Baie de l’Aiguillon is famous for its mussel farms. You will have the opportunity to visit one of them: the interesting Maison de la Myticulture.
You leave La Rochelle towards the south on a pleasant cycling path along the coast. Enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Chatelaillon beach. After a walk in the charming town centre with its tiny streets. Back to La Rochelle by small country roads and via Châteaux of De Buzay.
Begin the day by cycling across the impressive bridge of the Ile de Ré. You continue through the lovely fisherman’s villages of Rivedoux and La Flotte with their colourful markets. You will the follow the cycle path to reach Saint Martin, with many opportunities to stop for a swim along the way.
It’s time to leave La Rochelle for another great town: Rochefort, where, in 1666, Louis XIV chose to establish a military dockyard. Today, you ride along the coast you will see former prison Fort Boyard, and the island Ile d’Oléron from far.
Marennes is one of the most famous Oyster farming centres in France, situated on a wide protected natural reserve. On your way, you can enjoy the birds that have adopted this part of the coast. This idyllic day ends in Bourcefranc.
You will leave Bourcefranc along a quiet cycle path, and will arrive in a pine forest overlooking the sea. Do not forget your swimsuit! Your ride follows an enjoyable cycle path along the rocky coast to Royan. This final day will be punctuated by the varied and colourful landscapes.
Transfer by train to La Rochelle after breakfast.
• 1 night in a 3 stars hotel
6 nights in 2 stars hotels
• 1 night in a 3 stars hotel
6 nights in 2 stars hotels
• Daily breakfast
• Welcome talk
• Transfer by train Royan – La Rochelle (day 8)
• Delivery and return of rental bikes
• Daily luggage transfer
• Itinerary on our app
• Route book, maps and information material
• 7/7 Service Hotline
City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.
Possible Options :
Rental of bikes, helmets, phone holder
Transfer Royan – Bordeaux : 320 € (day/week) / 470 € (evenings, Sundays, holidays)
Solo traveller supplement: 220 €
Arrival: Daily: 14.03. – 31.10.2026
Daily medium season : 14.03 to 14.06/16.09 to 31.10.2026
Daily high season: 15.06. to 15.09.2026
Route characteristics: Mainly on cycling paths, quiet secondary roads, always asphalted, very few traffic on the streets
| By plane : (La Rochelle-Laleu Airport) : you can take the bus line 1 to the Place de Verdun (hotel less than 200m away)By train (SNCF): Numerous direct lines. – Paris (Montparnasse station) – La Rochelle (by TGV: 3 hours), – Bordeaux – La Rochelle. Near the train station, you can take the bus to go to Place de Verdun.By car (coming from Paris) : – Highway A10 / E05 (Direction Bordeaux), – Exit n° 33 (Exit La Rochelle/Rochefort), take the E05 (Direction La Rochelle), – Arrival in La Rochelle, go to Place de Verdun (downtown).By car: (Coming from Bordeaux) : – Highway A10 / E05 (Direction Paris), – Follow A837 – E602 (Direction Rochefort – La Rochelle), – Arrival in La Rochelle, go to Place de Verdun (downtown).Parking: An underground municipal parking is at your disposal, Place de Verdun, 2 minutes walk from the hotel. |
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