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Andrew
Jun 2025
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Tour leader, Erwin, was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful. Itinerary and places visited excellent, lots of places to eat. Generally accommodation was good bu...
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Bogumila
Jun 2025
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
The trip was great at just a right pace. The guide was very consider...
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Trusted Customer
Jun 2025
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
An excellent trip with a really good leader who kept the group cycling together despite differing abilities and experiences. The itinery each day was well researched...
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Trusted Customer
May 2025
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Very well prepared and executed expedition in a very attractive part of the world...
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May 2025
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Brilliant holiday Great scenery Delicious food Enjoyable activities Good company
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Paul
May 2025
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
I had an excellent ebike which made this trip pleasurable. The canal path is rough and although it is flat I wouldn't recommend it for a first timer. Our guide Erwin...
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2024
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
This was a lovely trip , Erwin our leader was friendly, extremely helpful and great for adapting to meet the group's needs. The cycling each day was within my abilit...
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Heidi
Oct 2024
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Brilliant cycling holiday, with a fantastic group. Erwin , our leader made sure we were all happy, arranged accommodation, transport , evening meals and the cycling ...
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Andrew
Jun 2024
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Great trip. The canal path is not as bad as the Explore notes lead you to believe. I have been on other Explore cycling trips, but the bikes used on this trip were s...
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Hilary
Oct 2023
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Cycling to Chateaux de Lastours and walking to some of the chateaux.
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
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Cycling in France - Canals and Castles of the Midi
Really enjoyed cycling by the lagoons and seeing the flamingos. Also enjoyed...
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Paula
Jul 2023
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Cycle Canal du Midi
I had chosen this trip because I wanted to enjoy cycling through beautiful countryside, at an appropriate pace, allowing time to enjoy the fascinating scenery and hi...
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Nikola
Jun 2023
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Cycle Canal du Midi
the cycle route was not as attractive as we had been given to understand. There were some unpleasant, potentially-dangerous sections on roads. As the leader had to t...
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Phillip
Oct 2022
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Cycle Canal du Midi
I really enjoyed the rides and the pace of them. The length of the rides was suitable for all on the trip. The routes were nice and particularly enjoyed the beach da...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Travelstride features over 2,000 reviews on trips to France. You can sort reviews by highest, lowest, oldest and newest rated with further refinements by tour company.
Try starting with the highest rated reviews - they can be inspiring! Is it a trip to France or a multi-country trip that includes France? A river cruise or self powered by bike? A culinary or castle adventure? Just a quick scan of the review titles will get you on your way. They’ll also highlight some watch-outs; for example, how challenging it can be to ascend Mont Blanc.
Guides - Indeed, some guides are good but quirky, some rub people in their group the wrong way and in a few cases, are simply unqualified. As you’ll read in so many reviews though, the vast majority love their jobs and are eager to share their passion for the region, its history, culture, food, etc. Read the most recent reviews on the tour company and the trip you are going on.
Tour Company - Again, read the most recent reviews on the tour company. The majority of 1 and 2 star ratings are a few years old. They also tend to reflect experiences from just a few tour companies.
Reviewers are quick to point out if they felt the trip was “worth every penny” or just the opposite: the trip was not as advertised whether it was the food, accommodations, attractions or other aspects of their experience that lacked in quality. Make sure the company is responsive to all of your requests pre-trip as this will likely reflect their level of responsiveness during the trip.
Service Level - Tour company reviews will give you insight into service levels. Unexpected costs seemed to pop up often in poor reviews so ask your tour company if you should expect any.
Poor to no communication with the tour company whether pre-trip, during or post-trip was also mentioned in several of those rating at the 1 or 2 star level. Three star reviews are largely recommendations for the tour company and trip but they lack descriptives like: “trip of a lifetime,” “outstanding,” and “unforgettable.”
Itinerary - Some reviews commented on the itinerary being too packed. This was often the case in multi-country tours. If considering a walking tour, note that there is a high likelihood of different pace levels.
This can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if you prefer walking in a group and find yourself walking alone at a much slower or faster pace than the rest of the group.
A few reviewers, in fact, felt like they were in a military boot camp. If considering a hike in the mountainous regions of France these can be strenuous, so be honest when it comes to your level of fitness.
Accommodations - ask about the size of the rooms if this is important to you. By American standards, European accommodations can be cramped. In most cases, expect to pay more for larger rooms.
Early booking sometimes means better room allocation so this is something you may wish to consider/inquire about. Also, you may wish to confirm that accommodations are within reasonable distance to the sites and attractions on your itinerary. More budget minded trips might mean a bit more travel to and, or more basic accommodations.
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