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Safety and emergencies

Weather

The whole route is in the cool temperate zone with warm summers, cool winters and year-round moderate rainfall. Daily weather patterns are highly variable.

Road safety

Where there is no cycle lane, motorists and cyclists are urged partageons la route (share the road)

While in England cycling is on the left, in France it is on the right side of the road. If you have never cycled before on the right you will quickly adapt, but roundabouts may prove challenging. You are most prone to mistakes when setting off each morning.

France is a very cycle-friendly country. Drivers will normally give you plenty of space when overtaking and often wait patiently behind until space is available to pass. Much of the route is on dedicated cycle paths, although care is necessary as these are sometimes shared with pedestrians. Use your bell, politely, when approaching pedestrians from behind. Where you are required to cycle on the road there is often a dedicated cycle lane.

Many city and town centres have pedestrian-only zones. These restrictions are often only loosely enforced and you may find locals cycling within them, indeed many zones have signs allowing cycling. One-way streets in France often have signs permitting contra-flow cycling.