The tours will appeal to those who enjoy accompanied cycling through the back roads of rural France, are reasonably fit, and who wish to depart with a better understanding of Charente’s rich and varied history, and cuisine.

Each tour is accompanied daily by Roger, and is limited to 10 persons. Daily cycling distances range from 50-75km, with both flat and rolling countryside. None of the routes is considered difficult, however shorter alternatives or car rescue is always close at hand. Departing each morning from Lavaud, each day’s itinerary is different—ranging from the medieval route of Richard the Lionhearted, to the unrivalled Roman baths at Chassenon, from Angoulême’s gentle waterways to Cognac’s Grand Champagne vinyards, and passing through or by the Regional Forest of the Périgord, numerous chateaux, medieval villages, prehistoric caves, local markets, and vinyards. A typical day consists of 4 to 6 hours of cycling finishing poolside in the afternoon at Lavaud.