The Tour de France (6-28 July 2019) sets off from Brussels this weekend for a three-week celebration of excellence and endurance.
While top cyclists battle en route for the right to wear the prestigious Maillot Jaune, which this year celebrates its centenary, inspired enthusiasts will no doubt be seeking out their own, albeit more modest, challenges à vélo.
In the spirit of the tour, we’ve picked out six of the best properties in great cycling country starting where else but in France.