Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France Bike + Barge Tours
Cycling in Belgium and France!
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- Length15 days
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Overview
This incredible Bruges to Paris bike and boat tour (or v.v.) goes along rural country roads, towpaths, and paved forest trails and occasionally, a short distance on the quintessential cobblestone road.
You will bike in Belgium and France and curiously, through Holland too, as Belgium and the French part above the Somme River once belonged to Holland. This can be seen in the flags of the Belgian and French provinces that still carry the Dutch national symbol (the lion).
Picardie, as the northern province of France is called, was once the cradle of the Gothic period which can be seen in the various places you will visit. Picardie and especially the area around the Somme River carry the scars of the great war.
Biking in Paris, you will enter through the 'banlieues' as the suburban cities are called. Cycling in Paris has been made easier throughout the years thanks to the efforts of cycling enthusiasts and the development of the many bike paths.
Highlights
- Paris
- Auvers-sur-Oise and the grave of Vincent van Gogh
- Splendid chateau of Chantilly
- Pérrone and Grande Guerre Museum
- Oudenaarde, the town of the tapestry weavers
- Ghent and the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by Jan van Eyck
- Bruges and the Unesco World Heritage listed center
On the Feniks, you can actually book an 8-day tour!
Be sure to check out our full list of Bike and Barge tours in France.
Itinerary
*All distances are approximate. The planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, etc.
Please note that the itinerary below is for 2020. 2021 planned itinerary is slightly different. Please scroll down for a short 2021 itinerary. More details to follow.
2020
Paris to Bruges
Day 1: Paris
Day 2: Paris - Bougival, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Paris (Bougival) - Auvers-sur-Oise, 23 mi. (38 km)
Day 4: Auvers-sur-Oise - Beaumont | Beaumont - Creil, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 5: Creil - Pont - Ste. - Maxence | Pont - Ste. Maxence - Compiegne, 21 or 29 mi. (33 or 48 km)
Day 6: Compiègne - Pont l'Évêque, 26 mi. (41 km)
Day 7: Pont l’Évêque – Haudival | Haudival – Péronne, 28 or 34 mi. (44 or 54 km)
Day 8: Day in Péronne
Day 9: Péronne – Ytres | Ytres – Moeuvres, 11 or 27 mi. (19 or 45 km)
Day 10: Moeuvres – Cambrai – Arleux, 21 or 31 mi. (35 or 51 km)
Day 11: Arleux – Doornik (Tournai), 36 mi. (57 km)
Day 12: Doornik (Tournai) – Oudenaarde, 26 or 29 mi. (41 or 47 km)
Day 13: Oudenaarde – Ghent, 26 mi. (41 km)
Day 14: Ghent – Aalterbrug | Aalterbrug – Bruges, 18 or 24 mi. (30 or 40 km)
Day 15: DisembarkationDay 1: Paris
Embarkation and check-in at 2 p.m. in the center of Paris. After a welcome by the captain, crew and tour leader, there is time for a walk to the Cathedral Notre-Dame and the Ile de la Cité. Bike fitting. Optional short ride. Free night in Paris(In 2021, the boat will navigate to Bougival, a suburb of Paris)
Day 2: Paris - Bougival, 21 mi. (35 km)
During breakfast, the Zwaantje cruises the River Seine through the center of Paris. At about 10.30 a.m. you will be able to go ashore for an interesting bike ride. You can also choose to stay on board and enjoy the view while cruising out of Paris. The ship will moor in an outskirt of the city.(In 2021, this second day, the boat will navigate to Auvers-sur-Oise)
Day 3: Paris (Bougival) - Auvers-sur-Oise, 23 mi. (38 km)
After breakfast, you will cycle along quiet towpaths along the river Seine to St. Germain, located on higher ground. The gardens of Le Nôtre provide a magnificent view across Paris. Next, you will ride through a forest area to Conflans for a picnic on the pier amongst the terraces. After a short stop at the Pontoise Bridge, you continue cycling across the picturesque Chemin des Monts to the church of Auvers, famous for Van Gogh’s paintings. You will have the possibility to visit Van Gogh’s grave at the local cemetery during a short evening walk.Day 4: Auvers-sur-Oise - Beaumont | Beaumont - Creil, 26 mi. (42 km)
You will start your day with a sailing breakfast to Beaumont and from here, begin cycling following the Oise River upstream. You will pass the abbey of Royaumont, one of the best-preserved abbeys from the 13th century. During the afternoon you will visit the splendid Chateau de Chantilly, a magnificent castle and its art gallery, the Musée Condé, that houses one of the finest collections of paintings in France.Day 5: Creil - Pont - Ste. - Maxence | Pont - Ste. Maxence - Compiegne, 21 or 29 mi. (33 or 48 km)
The barge navigates to Pont-Sainte-Maxence while you enjoy your breakfast. This town owes its name to the fact that in the Middle Ages, it possessed one of the few bridges over the Oise River. Therefore Pont-Ste-Maxence became the place to stay the night for kings and merchants, who were on their way to Flanders. Your biking begins here and after a short distance, you pass the abbey of Moncel, which in 1309 was founded by King Philip le Bel. Before you reach your destination, Compiègne, you will cycle through the forest named after this town “Forêt de Compiègne”. French kings loved to hunt here. The longer tour ads some more miles of forest and also the little town of Pierrefonds, where you can admire the exterior of the impressive castle. Compiègne owes its architectural wealth to the proximity of Paris. The gardens of the Chateau de Compiègne are definitely worth a visit.Day 6: Compiègne - Pont l'Évêque, 26 mi. (41 km)
Today you leave the river Oise to continue your trip by way of the canal system connecting France and Belgium. In the morning you cycle into the most northern part of the forest of Compiègne. Here you visit the “Clairière de l’Armistice”, the place where the French and German generals signed the Treaty to end World War I. You can visit the small but interesting museum. The route then leads across the Aisne River and through the forest of Ourscamp. In the afternoon you will spend some time in Noyon, where you can visit one of the oldest Cathedrals in the country. After your visit, you will cycle back to the canal at Pont l’Évêque, where the Zwaantje will be waiting for you.Day 7: Pont l’Évêque – Haudival | Haudival – Péronne, 28 or 34 mi. (44 or 54 km)
Today you continue the cruise on and along the Canal du Nord. The construction of this canal was already planned in 1903, but it took until 1966 to finish the works. It was built to replace the older and smaller Canal de St. Quentin, constructed by Napoleon in 1801, to transport coal from the mines to the north. During breakfast, the barge will navigate to Haudival. Here your cycling itinerary begins through gently rolling, open, countryside to the art deco town of Ham, located on the banks of the River Somme. You will pass through other picturesque villages all the way to Péronne. The barge will be moored just outside this charming town with its quaint square and church as well as a castle and the fascinating Grande Guerre museum.Day 8: Day in Péronne
The Zwaantje will stay in Péronne. You have time to visit the museum, rest, and do some shopping. Today there is no dinner on board. You can select one of the local restaurants.Day 9: Péronne – Ytres | Ytres – Moeuvres, 11 or 27 mi. (19 or 45 km)
The first part of your cycling tour goes through the valley of the Somme River. Later you will continue through the sparsely populated open and rolling landscape to Ruyaulcourt. At the end of WW1, this area was the frontline of the battle around the Somme.The Canal du Nord has 2 tunnels, where the barge has to sail through. The longest one is the tunnel of Ruyalcourt, which is 4,350 meters (2.7 miles) long. As soon as are all back on board, the Zwaantje will pass this tunnel. Above the tunnel is the watershed between the rivers Somme and Escaut (Scheldt). From there the barge, therefore, goes downhill into the direction of Arleux. Mooring is in Moeuvres, an outskirt of this town.
Day 10: Moeuvres – Cambrai – Arleux, 21 or 31 mi. (35 or 51 km)
Your cycling tours lead to the city of Cambrai, once a Roman provincial capital, and an important destination for pilgrims. Worth seeing are the impressive restored buildings of the city fortress, built under King Charles V. Then you will cycle through the marshlands of Chantraine to rural Arleux.Day 11: Arleux – Doornik (Tournai), 36 mi. (57 km)
Today the Zwaantje follows the Canal du Grand Gabarit for a few hours, passing through a former industrial area of northern France. Old coal mines and steel sites border the canal. You will start your bicycle ride in Arleux. The tour goes through open farmland, through little mining towns towards Lewarde, where a mining museum can be visited.Once in Belgium you will cycle through the so-called “white land”. The charming little fortress town Antoing lies at the heart of this region and since the Roman days, (white) limestone has been mined here. Today’s destination is Doornik (in French: Tournai), one of the oldest cities of Belgium. Now you are in Wallonia, French-speaking Belgium, where all towns and villages have both a French and a Flemish name. Up till the beginning of the 17th century, Doornik was ruled by the French. Here, tapestry weaving gained in importance, while the cloth industry became less important. In the various museums of the town, excellent examples can be seen. In 1940 the entire city center was destroyed after a German air-raid. However, the town has been renovated splendidly. Especially the cathedral the Notre Dame (12th and 13th century) is worth seeing, as well as the Belfort, which was built at about 1200.
Day 12: Doornik (Tournai) – Oudenaarde, 26 or 29 mi. (41 or 47 km)
Now the barge sails downstream the river Scheldt and after crossing the language barrier you enter the Flemish region. From here onwards Flemish is the spoken language. Your target today is Oudenaarde. In former days this little town was situated on the border of the French and German Empires and as a result, it was involved in wars frequently. Since Oudenaarde was right in the firing line, there was always someone on the look-out. The statue of the most famous watchman, Hanske de Krijger, stands atop the splendid city hall. In the first half of the 16th century this city hall was built of sandstone in Brabantine late Gothic style and it is one of the most beautiful city halls of Flanders. Oudenaarde is also known as the town of the tapestry weavers. Their tapestry is famous all over the world.Day 13: Oudenaarde – Ghent, 26 mi. (41 km)
Shortly after starting your cycling tour at Oudenaarde you briefly stop at the ruins of the old abbey of Ename, located at the river Scheldt. You keep on following the river towards Ghent, your destination. Ghent is a lively university town with a rich history. The town arose in Roman days on the confluence of the rivers Leie and Schelde. This favorable location brought on quite some wealth with a peak in the late 13th and early 14th century. The cloth industry was a source of great richness in the late Middle Ages. In the city, many patrician residences have been preserved. In the “Lakenhal” – Cloth Hall – (1425) the cloth traders gathered. The most important church is St. Baafs cathedral, which was constructed in different centuries and in different styles. In the cathedral, several masterpieces of medieval painting are to be found. “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by Jan van Eyck is the most famous of all. You may wish to take a city tour by boat or visit the old castle Gravensteen.Day 14: Ghent – Aalterbrug | Aalterbrug – Bruges, 18 or 24 mi. (30 or 40 km)
While enjoying breakfast you will cruise the Canal Ghent – Bruges to Aalterbrug. Here you will start your cycling tour. Today your cycling tour goes through the pleasant flat countryside of Western Flanders to Bruges. Bruges, also called “Venice of the North”, is said to be the most beautiful of all Flemish cities. Its old center, which dates from the Middle Ages, is almost completely intact. In past ages, Bruges was a metropole, center of trade and art, which you can still fully enjoy. We advise you to stay in Bruges one or more days longer so that you will have plenty of time to discover this interesting city.Day 15: Disembarkation
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast until 9.30 a.m.Bruges to Paris
Day 1: Bruges (18 km/11 mi.)
Day 2: Bruges – Aalterbrug | Aalterbrug – Ghent, 23 or 28 mi. (37 or 45 km)
Day 3: Ghent – Oudenaarde, 26 mi. (41 km)
Day 4: Oudenaarde – Doornik (Tournai), 26 or 29 mi. (41 or 47 km)
Day 5: Doornik (Tournai) – Bleharies | Bleharies – Arleux, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 6: Arleux – Ruyalcourt, 21 or 31 mi. (35 or 51 km)
Day 7: Ruyalcourt – Péronne, 11 or 27 mi. (19 km or 45 km)
Day 8: Péronne
Day 9: Péronne – Épénancourt | Épénancourt – Noyon – Pont l’Évêque, 24 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km)
Day 10: Pont l’Évêque – Compiègne, 21 or 35 mi. (33 or 57 km)
Day 11: Compiègne – Creil, 27 or 37 mi. (45 or 60 km)
Day 12: Creil – Beaumont – Auvers-sur-Oise, 27 or 35 mi. (42 or 57 km)
Day 13: Auvers-sur-Oise – Paris (Bougival), 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 14: Paris, Bougival – Paris
Day 15: Paris2021
Day 1: Paris - Bougival
Day 2: Paris (Bougival) - Auvers-sur-Oise, 26 or 28 mi. (42 or 46 km)
Day 3: Auvers-sur-Oise - Beaumont | Beaumont - Creil | Creil - Pont - Ste. - Maxence, 26 mi. (43 km)
Day 4: Pont - Ste. Maxence - Compiegne, 24 or 31 mi. (39 or 49 km)
Day 5: Compiègne - Pont l'Évêque, 26 or 31 mi. (42 or 51 km)
Day 6: Pont l’Évêque – Haudival | Haudival – Péronne, 29 or 34 mi. (47 or 56 km)
Day 7: Day in Péronne
Day 8: Péronne – Ytres | Ytres – Moeuvres, 24 or 33 mi. (40 or 52 km)
Day 9: Moeuvres – Arleux | Arleux – Pont Malin, 23 or 34 mi. (37 or 54 km)
Day 10: Pont Malin – Denain | Denain – Doornik (Tournai), 29 or 31 mi. (47 or 51 km)
Day 11: Doornik (Tournai) – Oudenaarde, 25 or 27 mi. (41 or 43 km)
Day 12: Oudenaarde – Ghent, 26 mi. (41 km)
Day 13: Ghent – Aalterbrug | Aalterbrug – Bruges, 21 or 28 mi. (34 or 44 km)
Day 14: Bruges, 13 or 23 mi. (22 or 38 km)
Day 15: DisembarkationParis to Bruges
Day 1: Paris, 10 mi. (16 km)
Day 2: Paris - Bougival, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 3: Bougival - Auvers sur Oise, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Auvers sur Oise - Creil, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Creil - Compeigne, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Compiegne - Noyon, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Noyon - Péronne, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 8: Péronne*
Day 9: Moislains - Arleux, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 10: Arleux – Valenciennes, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 11: Valenciennes - Tournai, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 12: Tournai - Oudenaarde, 21 mi. (50 km)
Day 13: Oudenaarde - Ghent, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 14: Ghent - Bruges, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 15: Bruges
*End of week 1 and departure, beginning of week 2 and arrival
Distances aboard the Feniks average approximately 28 mi. (45 km) per day or an average of approximately 4 to 5 hours of biking.Bruges to Paris
Day 1: Bruges, 11 mi. (18 km)
Day 2: Bruges - Gent, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Gent - Oudenaarde, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Oudenaarde - Tournai, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 5: Tournai - Bouchain/Arleux, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Bouchain/Arleux - Hermies, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Hermies - Peronne, 11 mi. (20 km)
Day 8: Peronne*
Day 9: Peronne - Pont 'l Eveque, 38 mi. (60 km)
Day 10: Pont 'l Eveque - Compeigne, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 11: Compeigne - Creil, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 12: Creil - Pontoise, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 13: Pontoise - Bougival, 12 mi. (20 km)
Day 14: Paris
Day 15: Departure Paris*End of week 1 and departure, the beginning of week 2 and arrival
Distances aboard the Feniks average approximately 28 mi. (45km) per day or an average of approximately 4 to 5 hours biking.Looking for a different flavor? Check out our entire list of bike and boat tours or view all our featured bike trips, news, and specials.
Boats & Bikes
On the Comfort boats, Fleur, Zwaantje or the Feniks
- Zwaantje
Comfort Class Barge
The MPS Zwaantje, which means "Little Swan", is a wonderful comfort class barge. The boat has 10 cabins with twin beds and 2 cabins with double beds. A nice and cozy salon with heating, air conditioning, large panoramic windows, a restaurant area, lounge corner and a small bar are on the upper deck. Read More
- Feniks
Comfort Class Boat
This comfortable little vessel is the pride and joy of its captain/owner, Marius. As is true for many of our boats, the Feniks was originally built as a freighter, but then converted into a hotel passenger ship in 1992. Since then, she has undergone several renovations. Wearing her history well, you will find a welcoming atmosphere on board, a crew ready to serve, and great food showcasing local cuisine featuring fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the market to the table. Read More
- Fleur
Comfort Class Barge
Hybrid Gudereit (or similar)Ebike Gudereit EC-4 (or similar)![]()
Frame - Aluminum … Gear - Shimano Alfine, 11-speed rear hub … Tires - Schwalbe Marathon Performance … Comes with lock and pannier back Read More![]()
Motor - Bosch Active Line Plus … Frame - Aluminum … Shifting system - Shimano Nexus, 8-speed … Tires - Schwalbe Energizer … Battery - Bosch 500 Wh … Saddle - Selle Royal Essenza /Selle Royal Aurorae Read MoreThis small, yet very tasteful passenger barge with its sleek lines was built to fit the smaller locks and canals in France and has been cruising the French waters ever since. In 2018, Steffie Kranz and Evert Jan Muurling, took over ownership. Their years of experience and commitment are reflected in every detail and guarantee that your vacation will be a pleasant one. The whole barge radiates a homelike atmosphere. You will love the upper deck lounge with large windows and the partially covered… Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Zwaantje and Fleur
- Accommodation for 14 nights in a climate-controlled cabin
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, and 13 dinners
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Coffee and tea on board
- Light daily cleaning of cabin
- Tour guide(s) (from 18 guests on, two tour leaders will be provided for two cycling groups)
- Zwaantje: 21-speed unisex city touring bicycle with pannier, helmet, and water bottle
- Fleur: 11-gear unisex city touring bicycle (Gudereit) with pannier, helmet, and water bottle
- Printed instructions and detailed maps (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- Ferry fares en route
- Entrance Clairière de l’Armistice
- Entrance Chateau Chantilly
- Entrance City hall Oudenaarde
- Canal trip through Gent
- Wifi, signal speed, and strength cannot be guaranteed and may not be what you are accustomed to
- Accommodations for 14 (or 7) nights
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, and 6 (or 12) 3-course dinners
- Coffee, tea, and biscuits
- Afternoon snacks
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Laundry service (clothes are returned clean but not dry. Clothes can be hung midship)
- Tour guide
- 24-speed hybrid bicycle with pannier bag, frame lock, and water bottle cage and water bottle
- Helmets available
- GPS for those that want to cycle on their own
- Route information
- Ferry fares en route
- Wifi, signal speed, and strength cannot be guaranteed and may not be what you are accustomed to
Feniks and Clair de Lune
What’s Not Included
Zwaantje and Fleur
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- 1 dinner (Zwaantje = Peronne, Fleur = St. Quentin)
- Museum entrance fees other than those indicated as included
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- 1 (or 2) dinners
- Museum entrance fees other than those indicated as included
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Feniks and Clair de Lune
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Zwaantje
Saturday to Saturday
Bruges to Paris: July 24, 2021Twin cabin
$ 4358 £ 2457 $ 4,279 € 2709 NZ$ 4683 kr 27895 $ 3,362
Twin cabin for single-use
$ 6369 £ 3590 $ 6,252 € 3959 NZ$ 6842 kr 40761 $ 4,913
Fleur
Saturday to Saturday
Paris to Bruges: September 25, 2021Twin cabin $ 4197 £ 2366 $ 4,121 € 2609 NZ$ 4510 kr 26865 $ 3,238 Twin cabin for single-use $ 6127 £ 3454 $ 6,015 € 3809 NZ$ 6583 kr 39217 $ 4,727 Feniks
Bruges to Paris: May 8, June 5, August 14 & September 11, 2021
Paris to Bruges: May 22, July 3, August 28 & September 25, 2021*All two-week tours on the Feniks can be divided and booked as one week tours
Bruges to Péronne: May 8, June 5, August 14 & September 11, 2021
Péronne to Paris: May 15, June 12, August 21 & September 18, 2021Paris to Péronne: May 22, July 3, August 28 & September 25, 2021
Péronne to Bruges: May 29, July 10, September 4 & October 2, 20212 weeks 1 week Luxury cabin $ 4344 £ 2448 $ 4,265 € 2700 NZ$ 4667 kr 27802 $ 3,351 $ 2357 £ 1329 $ 2,314 € 1465 NZ$ 2532 kr 15085 $ 1,818 Low beds $ 3813 £ 2149 $ 3,743 € 2370 NZ$ 4097 kr 24404 $ 2,941 $ 2011 £ 1134 $ 1,974 € 1250 NZ$ 2161 kr 12871 $ 1,551 Single cabin $ 4601 £ 2594 $ 4,517 € 2860 NZ$ 4944 kr 29450 $ 3,549 $ 2518 £ 1419 $ 2,472 € 1565 NZ$ 2705 kr 16115 $ 1,942 Bunk bed cabin/double use $ 3314 £ 1868 $ 3,254 € 2060 NZ$ 3561 kr 21212 $ 2,557 $ 1713 £ 966 $ 1,682 € 1065 NZ$ 1841 kr 10966 $ 1,322 Clair de Lune
Bruges to Paris: May 1, 2021Split level bed cabin $ 3877 £ 2185 $ 3,807 € 2410 NZ$ 4166 kr 24816 $ 2,991 Double bed cabin $ 3877 £ 2185 $ 3,807 € 2410 NZ$ 4166 kr 24816 $ 2,991 Single cabin $ 4263 £ 2403 $ 4,186 € 2650 NZ$ 4581 kr 27287 $ 3,289 Extra Options
Zwaantje & Fleur
Electric bike: $ 370 £ 209 $ 363 € 230 NZ$ 398 kr 2368 $ 285
Feniks
1 week: $ 77 £ 44 $ 76 € 48 NZ$ 83 kr 494 $ 60 2 week: $ 154 £ 87 $ 152 € 96 NZ$ 166 kr 989 $ 119
Claire de Lune
Electric bike: $ 145 £ 82 $ 142 € 90 NZ$ 156 kr 927 $ 112
If single supplement is not noted, single supplement is on request only.
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
Each boat has a slightly different itinerary so be sure to look at daily mileage. Overall, the tour is rated easy to moderate, and is offered as both guided and self-guided. The route is varied, flat with rolling hills - some days being slightly hillier than others. You may always choose to stay on board ship for a day if you do not want to bike. Cycling experience and good physical condition are required. It is important that you have recent cycling experience on roads with traffic and with the distances mentioned in the tour. On all tours, guided or self-guided, you will participate at your own risk.
Airport Info
Fly to Paris CDG, Brussels BRU, or Amsterdam AMS. Depending on your tour start, you could fly to one airport and out of another.
Local Travel
In your final travel information, we will provide details regarding mooring assignments and how to arrive to the boat from closest international airport.
Generally, for tour starts in Paris and arrival to Paris CDG, you can arrive close to mooring location by train. There are two train stations (Gare) at CDG airport, ‘Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 1’ near Terminal 3 within the ‘Roissypole’ complex, for the RER regional trains into Paris and ‘Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 - TGV’ within terminal 2 ( located between Terminal 2 E and 2 C) for both regional (RER) trains and TGV intercity trains.
For tour starts in Bruges, both Brussels (BRU) and Amsterdam (AMS), there are train stations in the lower level of the airport.Climate
Please check local weather conditions before your departure. For Monthly Weather Averages, see below.
Day of Rest
Any day can be spent on board just enjoying the passing scenery.
Recommended
Important to note, due to steel construction of the ship, cruising locations, and other factors, Wifi signal speed and strength may not be what you are accustomed to and may not meet your expectations. If you are dependent on a constant, strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a personal hot spot. See our FAQ page/ Before Your Trip section for details.
Remarks
For tours on the Zwaantje or Fleur: Ride With GPS is an app that you can download for free on your mobile phone. Your phone then becomes your own cycling navigation device, a bike route mapping tool for cyclists. This option is in addition to traditional printed route notes and printed maps. Once the app is installed, you can then download tour maps and daily itineraries directly to your smartphone. You will be able to use voice navigation on all the routes and access your tour content anytime, all from your phone. In your final tour information, approximately four weeks prior to your cycling vacation, you will the code you can use to access your specific tour. An account is not required.
Important to know
Documents:
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Tripsite, Jossie Verkerk, Scheepvaartbedrijf M.C. van Tatenhove, Marius van de Westeringh, Boat Bike Tours,.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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![Paris to Bruges tour through France and Belgium. Photo by Eric Darwin]()
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![Paris to Bruges tour through France and Belgium. Photo by Eric Darwin]()
![Paris to Bruges tour through France and Belgium. Photo by Eric Darwin]()
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