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Mark Cavendish at head of pack with 35th win

Guide to the Tour de France 2025

Mary Anne4th July 2025

The Tour de France is the world’s greatest cycling race. The 112th race takes place from Saturday July 5, 2025. It starts in Lille, in the Nord region and...

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Long view of Belledone range in Isere showing dark woods, rolling muntains behind and blue sky in summer

Isère’s Parks and Mountains

Mary Anne5th September 2020

By Fiona Quinn, guest writer Isère's parks and mountains are the envy of France. In the south east of the country, this spectacular Alpine area is a summer...

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cyclists pausing beside mountain road on wooden fence with Alpe d'Huez snow covered in background

Visit Isère: a Year-Round Destination

Mary Anne5th September 2020

Isère by guest writer Fiona Quinn How much do you know about Isère? I would guess it’s less than Provence or the Dordogne. But it’s an impressive part of th...

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Loire Valley Cycle Route – La Loire à Vélo

Mary Anne5th July 2020

The Loire Valley Cycle Route (La Loire à Vélo) takes you through one of the most beautiful, and easily accessible, parts of France with the breeze in your face...

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Pilgrim Walking Routes in France

Mary Anne12th June 2020

Plan one of these pilgrim walking routes through France for a different holiday. You'll get off the beaten track and see parts of France you would normally mi...

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