Paris to Bruges Bike and Barge

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 24
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-20243
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Bruges, Belgium
  • Ends Paris, France
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Enjoying the hospitality on board your comfortable barge
  • Discovering the charming cities of Paris and Bruges
  • Cycling through scenery that has inspired many famous painters
  • Exploring the diverse regions of northern France and Flanders in Belgium
Start in Bruges and end in Paris, the trip "Paris To Bruges Bike And Barge" is a guided bicycle trip that takes 15 days. You will be traveling through Arleux, Paris, Ghent and 7 other destinations in Belgium and France. "Paris To Bruges Bike And Barge" is a group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Discover the diverse scenery and history of the fascinating region between Paris and Bruges by bike and barge. Paris and Bruges are must-visit destinations for any European travellers. On this superb bike and barge tour you'll experience both, along with the diverse scenery and history of northern France and the region of Flanders. Along the way, you'll explore small art-deco towns such as Ham and Ronse, and marvel at the stunning scenery which inspired many painters including Van Gogh, Permeke, Van Eyck and Corot. You'll pass many reminders of the First World War including the Armistic and Peronne museums. Impressive cathedrals, abbeys, chateaus and palaces can be seen and visited during the trip. Cycling along the rivers Seine, Oise and Somme, in the company of your expert guide, through farmland and past small villages, ensures you gain a unique insight into this special region. Returning each evening to your comfortable floating hotel you'll make new friends, relax and enjoy delicious meals onboard.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Embarkation in Paris mid afternoon, cruise to Bougival
  • Day 2 : Cycle Bougival to Auvers-sur-Oise (42 or 46km/26 or 28 mi)
  • Day 3 : Cycle Beaumont-sur-Oise and afternoon visit to Chantilly Chateau (43km/26mi)
  • Day 4 : Cruise to Pont Saint Maxence, by bike to Compiegne (44 or 54km/28 or 34mi)
  • Day 5 : Cycle from Compiègne to Pont l’Évêque (42 km/26 mi or 51 km/31 mi)
  • Day 6 : Cruise to Haudival, cycle through Ham to Peronne (47 or 56km/29 or 34mi)
  • Day 7 : Rest day in the charming town of Peronne
  • Day 8 : Cycle along the Somme river to Ruyaulcourt, cruise to Moeuvres (40 or 52m/24 or 33mi)
  • Day 9 : Visit Cambrai, pass the marshlands of Chantraine and to Arleux (35 or 50km/21 or 31mi)
  • Day 10 : Cruise to Denain, cycle across the border into Belgium to Doornik (Tournai) (47 or 51km/29 or 31mi)
  • Day 11 : By bike to Oudenaarde in the Flemish region (41 or 43km/26 or 27mi)
  • Day 12 : Cycle along the Scheldt river through idyllic scenery to Ghent (45km/27mi)
  • Day 13 : Cruise to Aalterbrug then pass villages and castles to Bruges (34 or 44km/21 or 28mi)
  • Day 14 : In Bruges (22 or 38km/13 or 23 mi)
  • Day 15 : Trip concludes in Bruges
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 14 nights accommodation aboard a comfortable barge in a cabin with ensuite facilities on a twin share basis. The compact cabins are configured with twin lower beds
Meals
  • 14 breakfasts, 13 picnic lunches, 13 dinners Continental breakfasts are served and will usually consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. At breakfast you will prepare your packed lunch for the day which will be sandwiches, fruit & juice. Dinner will consist of three courses inclusive of either a pasta, vegetarian or meat dish.
Transport
  • Ferry fees
Guide
  • One or two experienced multilingual tour guides for fully guided cycling tours (two for group sizes of 18 passengers or more), daily briefings and several city walks
Others
  • Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening
  • Maps for cycling tours (one set per cabin)
  • 21 speed trekking bike rental with pannier, helmet and water bottle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies).
  • Entrance to Clairiere de l'Armistice, Chateau Chantilly and Oudenaarde city hall
  • Daily cleaning of the cabin, 1x change of bed sheets
  • Ghent canal tour
  • GPS tracks on request
  • Emergency hotline
  • WIFI
  • Carbon offset payment
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel to and from Paris / Bruges
  • Melas not listed as included, drinks other than afternoon tea and coffee on board
  • Entrance fees and excursions not listed as included
  • Transfers and public transport not listed as included
  • Travel insurance - mandatory
  • Supplement applies if you are travelling solo or require a single cabin. We do not match clients together to share cabins so you will need to book a single - limited and on a request basis
  • Tips - while tipping is not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we would recommend EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the guide/s, captain and crew)
  • Car parking
  • Bike insurance - payable locally (EUR10 for standard bikes and EUR25 for e-bikes) - further details of this Limitation of Liability (damage) policy are available on request
  • Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for example lactose or gluten free diets - approx EUR122pp (subject to change) paid locally on board.
  • Items of a personal nature
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Paris to Bruges Bike and Barge tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 189 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Paris to Bruges Bike and Barge tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Paris to Bruges Bike and Barge tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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