France Bike + Boat Tour Reviews — 511 to 540 of 567
Pam Crespi
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Soleo Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
This was our 4th trip with Tripsite - very reliable and good value.
Gayle Carter
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
We had brand new bikes and the guides had to spend most of their early evening time adjusting the bikes (Brugge to Paris trip) but in the end got all the bikes adjusted so they all ran well. All the boat staff and guides were fantastic.
Love your trips-must do more.
John Geraerdts
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Around Paris
France
Overall trip came up to expectations. Crew was friendly and capable. The glitches to be expected on a new boat-new tour were minimal. Daily itineraries seemed to be well planned. Highlight was riding to Eiffel Tower and on to Notre Dame. Enjoyed tunnel cruise and free day in Paris. Meals on board were very good. Small group made dining fairly intimate. Bikes good but not excellent. Mine had a shifting problem that was a minor annoyance. Cabin accommodations were fine given the nature of the bike and barge experience. While this barge was in general less luxurious than those on our prior trips, (Mantova-Venice and Avignon-Comargue) it was fairly advertised as a ""Standard"" and priced accordingly. We thought that riding to the Eiffel Tower was pretty nifty and it became our main bragging points upon our return home. This was our third bike and barge with Tripsite. We recommend this type of experience and Tripsite to all.
Lynne Newville
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Around Paris
France
We had the best time and have recommended the Around Paris trip to many friends. Loved the small tour group and guides. Two nights rather than one in Paris was a bonus on our tour. We would have liked more time in Arles. Guides and staff were excellent. Tiny berths but we like each other so it worked.
Martin Kale
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Montargis to Paris
France
Almost perfect in every way. Only bad was I wanted more of everything.
Francis Duckworth
8 years ago
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Soleo Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
We have done several bike barge trips in france and europe and other places. This one was just too crowded with tourists. Of course it was August, so that explains a lot. Our least favorite that we have done.
James Gibson
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Mainz to Metz
Germany, France
Only the good, no bad. This was our second bike/barge experience and we will do more. On our last trip we brought 12 family and friends with us. They all loved it.
Joan Farina
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Soleo Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
I recommended it to Dave Ford who is joining you in September 2016 with his large gang. Do I get a free shirt?
Donald Stockwell
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
La Belle Fleur Lorraine Tour
France, Germany, Luxembourg
Our guide was not good, would ride off too fast, often the tail end riders were lost and confused as they could not keep up. Everything else was excellent!
Carmel Manley
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Anna Maria IV Loire Valley Bike and Boat - 2019
France
We are return users of Tripsite, we have found both the service from Tripsite and the tours (now 3 in total) have all been excellent. Great tours because of the combination of places, organisation and staff. Am looking forward to taking part in more in the future.
Julie • 6 years ago
Hi, as far as scenery goes, what has been your favorite trip?
Barbara Berling
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Mainz to Metz
Germany, France
Loved the trip and the Merlijn. Hoping to do another tour in 2017.
Howard Jay
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Soleo Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Our guide was awesome!
Letha Denese Anderson
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Montargis to Paris
France
Loved the crew, but Clive (our chef) was the best. I have since done another bike and barge trip with another company and was totally disappointed with the food we were served. I am looking forward to doing another bike and barge trip this year.
Susan Miller
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
MS Andante Mainz to Basel
Germany, Switzerland, France
The guide was not well prepared with maps and the boat kept changing docking locations. The Rhine is very industrial from Basel to Mainz. The rides were not very interesting or long. It was not one of your better offers.
Christel Mikelic
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Soleo Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
The bike part was more challenging than in the discription. You have to be a strong biker used to hills. There are many hills and one very challenging hill. So I would not consider this an easy tour as in the description. However it was well worth the effort if you are well trained. Our guide Wiro was awesome and kept us together and on time which was very much appreciated. I would recommends this trip in spring or early summer. By the time we went end of August the vegetation was all dried up and there were no flowers because they had such a hot dry summer. I prefer a comfort plus boat as you have more space in your cabin. These cabins were very small. However all in all it was a beautiful, historic and worth while tr which I would recommend to avid cyclists.
Suzanne Triplett
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Soleo Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Everything about the trip was as described, well planned and executed.
Bruce Belman
8 years ago
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Anna Maria IV Loire Valley Bike and Boat - 2019
France
Great trip. Everything we were hoping for.
Terry Benson
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
Had a wonderful time. Only problem was the weather, very very cold.
Lois Requist
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
The guides are young and very athletic. People who sign up for this level of bicycling aren't usually top bikers, unless they are doing it to be with friends or spouse. I think a bit more thought could be put into the introductory ride the first day, bridge crossings, sudden merging into traffic, sudden turns to go steeply uphill. I've done much longer bike rides, but at this age, I didn't want that much challenge.
Jessica Kiedrowski
9 years ago
Tripsite Staff
MS Andante Mainz to Basel
Germany, Switzerland, France
I was pleased with the points of interest on the tour (Strasbourg, Heidelberg, Colmar, Breisach), however, the route was very industrial at times and there was just nothing special about it. The maps and route descriptions were terrible and I'd say that was the number one complaint of fellow passengers. I talked to the guide and he said they will redo the route for next year so hopefully with some changes, it will be much better.
Anna Zdancewicz
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
MS Andante Mainz to Basel
Germany, Switzerland, France
The boat itself is nothing remarkable, but quite comfortable and clean. The staff was amazingly friendly. Route descriptions were sparse in some sections so there was some guessing involved. The maps themselves didn't have any road names on them if you did get lost they were of no use. We honestly didn't rely on the maps/route descriptions as much as the info from our daily meetings with the tour guide. There were good and bad days as far as scenery on the rides, a few days were pretty boring with not a lot to look at, while others were quite beautiful. We docked within walking distance to town on all days except one (where you had the option of one lonely restaurant). On board you are provided with maps and flyers for each overnight town. The bikes were super heavy and cumbersome (not bikes I am used to) but this is the norm in Europe. The food on board was excellent. I would recommend this trip as I know the routes are being reviewed and descriptions/maps updated.
Laurie Frarey
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Anna Maria IV Loire Valley Bike and Boat - 2019
France
There seemed to be tension between the owners of the barge and guy doing the cooking, cleaning and maintenance. The guy was trying to do the job of more than 2 people by himself. One day when he needed help with a cranky generator the captain was in a bar. We did not get clean towels half way through as promised. I have been on 2 bike and barge trips and this had the worst staff. The guide was good but left slower riders at several critical junctures. It did not happen often. Seems the system works best when the owner is captain. Means he is present and accountable.
Julie • 6 years ago
Hi. In terms of scenic rides, what has been your favorite tour?
Gordon Maze
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Elodie Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
We highly recommend the Paris to Bruges bike and barge on the Elodie but one must be a strong cyclist as there are hills. The food was really excellent. Comradery among the group was high, and that's one of the great aspects of the trip.
Karen Picard
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Clair de Lune Around Paris
France
This was the first trip of this type that we have ever done and my first time to France. It was a great way to experience the country and it was nice to see rural areas, historic small towns, castles and the big city of Paris. The crew was wonderful-- friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable and thoughtful. The trip price was a great value for all that we received and experienced. It was great to get so much exercise while on vacation-- walking and biking makes it possible to see and do so much in the fresh air and to burn off the great food and wine we enjoyed. I highly recommend this trip!
Vic Lumby
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
One of the best holidays we have ever experienced. Great cycling along the Moselle with excellent and knowledgeable guides and then returning tired but exhilarated to an most welcoming environment on the barge - the IRIS. Meals were excellent and entire crew and owner went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed the total experience. Would recommend this trip to anyone. We will be back for more.
Margaret Munro
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
Even for a novice biker I was looked after and given the opportunity to cycle shorter legs and enjoy the sailing on the boat. Bikes - we had a couple of bikes that had gear problems, otherwise they were fine.
David Miller
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
MS Andante Mainz to Basel
Germany, Switzerland, France
Garrit, our bike tour leader, was a novice on this route as well as a poor communicator to the english speaking clients. The docking area changed at each stop from the printed instructions, and the maps and turn-by-turn instructions were only partly correct! Everyone got lost at some point in the trip!! I had asked for GPS routing for my bike Garmin GPS but was told the route was to new and that it was not available! I think some accurate preparation would have made the trip more pleasant.
Second - the route along the Rhine is not scenic (as on the Danube) with few small towns to stop and look/snack on the way. The most notable sights were gravel pits and cement manufacturing. Of course, that is not the fault of the tour operator, however, they should have provided a detailed description of the small towns on the way (although not on the river) to give us the option of exploring the interesting ones and forgetting about the towns with 3 streets and no interesting sights.
Norbert Glatt
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
MS Andante Mainz to Basel
Germany, Switzerland, France
Boat staff need to learn how to be more polite and friendly. The management seems to be in the military service.
Gregory Akin
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
MS Andante Mainz to Basel
Germany, Switzerland, France
Francis Duckworth
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Soleo Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Not my favorite part of France. 6th bike tour there and the least scenic and inviting.
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