I am trying to figure out a nice safe, bike route for a family. We are parents with children ages 9, 10, and 13. I would love to hear about a route, mabey through the Lavender areas and near a small town. We are staying in Isle Sur La Sorgue and can drive anywhere to pick up bikes in an area where there is a great route. I am thinking of riding to one of the small towns on market day, getting some picnic supplies, riding along the countryside and then having a lunch picnic somewhere. I just want to plan a great bikeriding itinerary that is safe for biking on the roads with no major hills. Any ideas?? Thanks for your time. Caroline
Posted by
Gettysburg, PA
1589 posts
Carol, check on the route for the Tour de France, which covers part of that region in mid July. You DO NOT want to ride anywhere near those roads!
Posted by
Longmont, CO, USA
527 posts
Here is a link to one of the best bike map companies in Europe. We used their guide for the Danube and found it excellent for routes and local info. They do have a guide for Provence:
http://esterbauer.com/db_rtb_detail_int.php?buecher_code=PROV_E
Posted by
Decorah, Iowa, USA
345 posts
Carol, I don't know if you have been to Provence before or not. If not, please know that the roads are narrow with deep ditches on either side. While we have seen people riding bikes, we haven't seen children on the bikes. Since you will be riding in July, there will be more people driving on the roads. Maybe I am raising the caution flag too much if your family members are experienced riders. Have lots of fun but please be aware.