How safe is the road riding?
There is a big campaign by the French Government to improve road safety. This has included a requirement that vehicles have to allow 1.5 metres (about 5 feet) when passing a cyclist. Should a driver hit a cyclist it’s up to the driver to prove that it was the fault of the cyclist otherwise s/he is in for a tough time with the Law. The roads in France are well maintained and there is a programme of building 1.5 metre cycle lanes on all roads with over 1,500 vehicles an hour. Gastrobiking Holidays provide routes which avoid the busy roads wherever possible, which is most of the time.
