The tour will take you through Belgium and France and curiously to say, 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. In almost every little town you pass, there are memorials erected that commemorate the soldiers and civilians that died in the war.
If you love history, you will have the oppurtunity to visit the war museum in Peronne where you will spend a whole day. You can also take a tour around the area and pass the big memorials erected in honor of the soldiers of France, Great Britian, Australia, America and South Africa.

Approaching Paris, we will enter through the 'banlieues' as the suburban cities are called. This part of the suburban area around Paris is very green and inhabited mostly by Parisians that can afford to flee the city and live on the slopes outside Paris. 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. You will meet the Elodie in the center of Paris, where you also have an entire day to spend.

For more information on the route, please click the Details page.

On the Feniks:
Paris to Bruges: September 18, 2010. (October 2 tour canceled)
*Open for 2011 bookings:
Paris to Bruges: July 9, 2011.
Bruges to Paris: September 3, 2011