France Tour Reviews — 151 to 180 of 737
Donald M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Corsica E-Bike Tour
France
The route and scenery exceeded my expectations.
Nancy H.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Crew and guide were fantastic.
Our dinners were amazing. Chef put much thought into selecting and preparing our evening meal always paired with a fabulous wine.
Enjoyed recapping our day’s ride after dinner with our guide, Mickey.
Each day brought a new adventure of riding. Lots of variety.
Might include a walking tour of Avignon as part of the trip.
Patricia B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
We loved riding through the beautiful countryside and stopping to see the important landmarks along the way.
David M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Arles (Van Gogh & Roman buildings), Barbegal Acqueduct, Les Baux, olive oil mill visit, Pont du Gard. Camaraderie on board the Caprice and while riding. The hospitality and warmth of the Caprice crew. So many other great sites and experiences too. Our guide Miki was great; bike routes were pleasant and relatively free of traffic interference. I felt safe while riding and saw a lot little things along the ride that interested and pleased me - things you don't see from a car, train, or bus.
One area needing improvement: Poor WIFI aboard the Caprice. Higher capacity and more reliable WIFI would have been appreciated.
Tripsite • 2 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi David!
Thanks so much for submitting this feedback. We agree wifi is important when traveling and unfortunately wifi on boats can be unreliable. We have partnered MyWebSpot and use it when we travel. Hope this helps for future trips.
Thanks again!
Marilyn K.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Mosel Bike Tour
Germany, France
This was my first adventure with Tripsite but by no means the last. Thanks to all at Tripsite for making this such a memorable vacation!
Kathleen M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
The guide, the itinerary and the chefs were superb!! 5 stars for them!! But the boat, and specifically the boat owners, get a 1 star. How cheap can they be??!! They didn't even provide a plastic bike water bottle. And they charged a hefty fuel surcharge, even after the price of fuel had plummeted. This was my third bike and barge, and I will never go on another barge owned by this company.
anna • 2 years ago Tripsite Staff
Thank you so much for your feedback. We always recommend bringing your own reusable water bottle as most boats are looking to limit their plastic usage. I understand the fuel surcharge is super inconvenient, no one enjoys charging this! Unfortunately, gas prices in France continue to be historically high. We look forward to eliminating this surcharge in the near future. I do hope you were able to enjoy the tour despite your negative experience with the boat, if we can do anything else for you don't hesitate to reach out!
Linda C.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Iris Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
The biking throughout was excellent: we had great guides and the barge crew was friendly, accommodating, and VERY professional. Plus there seemed to be a castle on every hill, like biking through a fairytale.
Rose V.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
We really enjoyed our trip through the Provence region of southern France! Our guide, Michaela, was very knowledgeable of the history of the area, kept us on low trafficked roads on our bicycles, and was in general a lot of fun. Additionally, our eBikes were in great condition and we enjoyed using them throughout our tour. The only downside was our cabin on the Caprice as we both have allergies and there was a persistent mildew/mold smell which necessitated keeping the A/C on relatively high to dissipate it. The cabin was also quite small for us traveling as a couple—one of us literally had to crawl over the other to use the bathroom. The hardworking staff is to be commended.
deborah g.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Great aspects=the guide, food, staff
Less were the comfort of the beds and space in the bathroom
Keith D.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Castles of the Loire
France
The chateau in Blois and Chaumont-Sur-Loire were gorgeous, as was Chambord. Cheverny was a treat with the hound pen and Tin Tin exhibit.
We found a winery on the route from Amboise to Vouvray (Caves Cathelineau in Chancay). We did a tour and then a tasting and it was one of the highlights of our trip
The route is rated Easy to Moderate. My wife and I are both experienced recreational cyclists and we opted for E-bikes. There ARE numerous hilly sections and wind; unless you truly love riding up hills, would strongly recommend an E-bike for this Read More trip. Also, opt for the GPS guided route and use the app BikeGPX. I spent the $10 to upgrade the app and it was the best investment. I cannot imagine taking this tour using paper maps. Far too many twists and turns along the way to stay on track.
Alan C.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
The trip was well organised, we saw lots of interesting new places, loved, the rides through the forests and the food was amazing! The most memorable part of the trip was the way the entire crew worked together to give us all a wonderfully enjoyable trip.Highly recommend a trip on board Feniks!
Linda M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Northern Burgundy
France
The wonderful guides who helped me, the splendid rides, the friendly stafff
Elizabeth S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
Our guide, Michaela, started each beautiful ride through the country side with such a positive attitudes and great information!
Loved the trip up to Le Baux!
Matthew L.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Normandy
France
Highlights was wonderful riding on French country roads with mostly minimal traffic. The official route takes a lot of twists and turns. We improvised (e.g. following marked bike paths in the general direction we wanted to go in, and at times a slightly busier road) and it went well.
Kurt A.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Northern Burgundy
France
The Zwaantje crew and guides were first rate: highly competent, upbeat and accommodating. Our guides were fun to ride with and loaded with local knowledge, and were flexible enough to improve the schedule of sailing and ride routing to better match the weather and riding group. Very well done! We will be back for more.
The bicycles were fine, and in good order. Next time we will bring strap-on water bottle cages so good hydration is closer to hand.
Michael R.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Amboise in the Loire Valley
France
Bicycling to Chenonceau, going through vineyards, stopping to taste wines at a small private chateau with terraced gardens.
Randy R.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Best of Burgundy
France
Burgundy is a wonderful place for a bike tour. Dijon and Beaune have nice tourist sites, and we ate well and had excellent wine throughout. We especially liked the restaurant at Hotel Le Dracy.
The routes were nice, highlighted by the bike path along the canal between Beaune and Dracy. The hybrid bicycles were good, if a little heavy for those of us used to road bikes. We had no mechanical issues.
Randy R.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Geneva to Lyon
Switzerland, France
Nice route, much of it on dedicated bicycle paths. The gravel bikes we rented were good - no mechanical issues of any kind. The biggest problem was that when we arrived at Perouges, a beautifully preserved medieval town, we found that ALL of the restaurants in town were closed that (Wednesday) night,. The tour required a Sunday start, thereby guaranteeing a frustrating visit to Perouges on Wednesday.
One other suggestion. It was pretty hot and it would have been nice if there had been 2 bottle cages on each bike.
We did enjoy this tour.
Victoria F.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Amboise in the Loire Valley
France
Pedaling through the fields of France was magnificent. Loved hooping off for a quick wine tasting or a leisurely tour through a chateau.
Peter S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Aurora Luxury Northern Burgundy & Paris
France
This trip was fabulous. Outstanding service, incredible food, luxurious accommodations and an attentive crew. The best trip we've ever taken. Steve, Karina and their crew were so friendly. The countryside we cycled and cruised through was so scenic. Our excursion guide, Edita, took us to do many wonderful places. Tips for others? Be prepared to be pampered!
Dee (DIana) S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Zwaantje Bruges to Paris
Belgium, France
It was so amazingly organized. The tour guides were exemplary, the rest of the staff absolutely wonderful and so personable, the food was totally extraordinary, the bikes were really well maintained and wonderful.
And three of my colleagues on the trip - who had been, between them, on no less than13 other bike and barge trips - all said whole-heartedly that this particular July 23rd, 2022 was the best by far that they had ever experienced. Was I ever lucky as it was my first!!
Silvia S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Caprice Provence - Wilderness of Camargue
France
The route and group were amazing! The cities are very nice and historical… what I fell could be better is reception of participants of tour… inviting each one to identify oneself with others, to make a group… And I think our guide wasn’t so careful with the group… so quick some days… with no explanation about the beautiful little towns we were!! So pity!!
And they could help us about car parking before tour… You could have better support to guests.
Pam M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
The Heart of the Tarn River Valley
France
This trip is and will be for a long time the most memorable trip I ever had. Our hotel was fantastic. Great rooms, great food. The bikes were top notch, couldn't have had a better bike. The owner of the hotel was very knowledgeable about the roads we took each day, and the road in the Tarn Valley are so smooth and well kept.
Jacinta M.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France
The cycling trip is most enjoyable amid stunning scenery and charming towns.
Please be transparent about your costs. I booked the chateau experience and paid more than I expected for the trip only to discover the Tripsite did not include the chateau experience in my vouchers. I received several emails in response to my queries re cost only to be given different answers re bank charges, currency conversion and hidden credit card charges, despite the fact I paid with a debit card. This is an American company that uses the dollar to suit it figures. I urge anyone using this company to get a detailed invoice before starting out. We were over charged for our trip but the company was not willing to accept this.
anna • 2 years ago Tripsite Staff
We appreciate sooo much that you've taken the time to write to us; these comments are very important and help us become better!
I'm so sorry to hear of these troubles you had with our invoicing and pricing. Our website includes a detailed explanation of all payment methods and currencies to help travelers pick the most cost effective payment plan for them. In looking at your invoice, I see you were charged the exact pricing indicated on our website, but your suggestion about a detailed invoice is very helpful! We are happy to provide anyone with a detailed invoice to avoid any confusion. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the cycling despite these hiccups.
George T.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Loire Valley - Tours to Angers
France
On the whole it was a great trip and I would like to do something like this again. But as with most things in life it could be improved. I would leave out Azay le Rideau. It was not much of a town and the hotel was below par. I would include “rest days”. For example I would have loved to spend more time in Chinon. So cycling all the way to chinon on day one then a rest there. And so on… For mid summer I would include an option not to have a hotel breakfast. On the really hot days (40c) we tried to get away at 6am to avoid the heat and have our cycling mostly done by lunch. It also means less traffic on the road. We had some good hotels and some rally poor ones. I think tripsite needs to work on consistency.
anna • 2 years ago Tripsite Staff
Thanks so much for your feedback. Your honesty and helpful comments will allow us to make the improvements necessary.
We will definitely examine the hotels we use on this tour, sometimes availability determines which accommodations we can actually use, but moving forward we can certainly eliminate the not-so-great hotels.
Changes will be made for the future!
DOROTHY D.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Corsica, Isle of Beauty
France
This tour takes you through spectacular landscapes and beautiful villages.
Jeffrey B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Northern Burgundy
France
Ease of living on the boat including meals, rooms, drinks, comfort etc.
Did not like hybrid bikes as I usually ride a road bike.
Would have liked to have biked or sailed into the wine region
Michael S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Northern Burgundy
France
Being in France on a bike with new friends and having a wonderful barge and crew to meet our needs.
Yolanda L.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Northern Burgundy
France
The captain and staff were all very personable and worked well together. Steffi is amazing!
The countryside was beautiful and excursions interesting. Luckily, we had magnificent weather, which made everything feel perfect!
The wine tastings could have included a brief tour, like the cider tasting excursion did.
Judith (Judi) L.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fleur Northern Burgundy
France
Riding along beautiful fields of wheat and sunflowers. Enjoying outside. A stress free vacation in nature.
Wine tours: there was not any information/education about the grapes. A missed opportunity I thought.
The first chef on our boat was not very good. Food is a big part of a vacation. That area needs attention we all felt.
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