Cycling the Canal de la Garonne - From Bordeaux to Toulouse (Lyons Declan)(Paperback / softback)

Cycle the Canal de la Garonne and follow one of southern France's most relaxed and rewarding waterway routes, from the great wine city of Bordeaux through the beautiful Gascony countryside to the rose-pink city of Toulouse, where the canal connects with the UNESCO World Heritage Canal du Midi. Flat, largely traffic-free, and completable in a week, this is one of France's most accessible and enjoyable long-distance cycle routes. Suitable for first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists, families, and e-bike riders alike, this trusted Cicerone guidebook by author Declan Lyons describes the 290km (180-mile) route from north to south in 7 stages of 31–59km (19–37 miles). An optional 135km (84-mile) excursion from Bordeaux to the Atlantic coast at Lacanau is also described, along with a series of side trips to historic towns and villages throughout the Garonne valley. Cycle the Canal de la Garonne in 7 stages from Bordeaux to Toulouse, following the flat, largely traffic-free towpath through the beautiful Gascony countryside, passing the rivers Garonne, Baïse, and Tarn along the way. Extend your adventure with a 135km (84-mile) prologue excursion from Bordeaux to the Atlantic coast at Lacanau, and optional side trips to historic towns and villages including Agen, Moissac, Marmande, Valence d'Agen, and Montauban throughout the route. Discover the highlights of the Canal de la Garonne including bustling Bordeaux and the med
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