Tour package includes:
- 2 nights accommodation in Paris in a standard room with private shower or bath/ WC, including breakfast. Tourist taxes are not included and must be paid locally.
- Train ticket from Paris to Briare
- 7 nights accommodation onboard MS Clair de Lune (including bed linen and towels)
- Meals included onboard: 7 breakfasts, 6 self-made picnic lunches (for bike touring days), 7 three-course dinners, coffee and tea
- Bike rental including insurance. All bikes are equipped with 24 speeds, hand brakes, pannier bag, a good lock, water bottle, bike helmet
- Tour guide that cycles with the group (you can also choose to cycle individually)
- City walks with tour leader
- Free WiFi (limited availability)
- Support vehicle
- Ferry fares along the route
- Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
- 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling
- Maximum group size is 17 persons
Difficulty level: 2 out of 5
This is tour is categorised as easy with a difficulty level of 2 out of 5. Daily distances vary from 40 to 60 km, with an elevation gain from 100 to 500 meters on average per day. This tour is suitable for anyone with average physical condition and good cycling skills. We recommend opting for an e-bike if you don't have experience with long bicycle rides.
Please note:
- E-bikes are available at a surcharge. They are subject to limited availability and should be pre-booked. If not booked in advance, we can't guarantee that an upgrade to an e-bike will be possible.
- Entrance fees to museums are not included
- Drinks during meals are available to purchase onboard
- Special meal requirements are available (gluten, lactose) but incur extra costs (pre-bookable at least 14 days before departure)
- This is one of our most popular bike and barge tours in France and it often fills up quickly
- ⚓ 2025 - This tour will run in the opposite direction (Nevers > Briare) on the following dates: June 1, June 15, July 27, Aug 10, Aug 24, and Sep 7. The route will be the same, but in the opposite direction
- ⚓ 2026 - This tour will run in the opposite direction (Nevers > Biare) on the following dates: May 31, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9, 23, September 6 & 20, October 04. The route will be the same, but in the opposite direction
