Burgundy Self-Guided Bike Tour, Episode 487
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 31 March 2024
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
Ever wondered what it's like to cycle through the heart of France's wine country, surrounded by stunning vineyards and charming villages? Want to know how to plan the perfect self-guided bike tour in one of the most picturesque regions of France? Ready to discover the secret spots and local delights that only a bike can help you find?
Dive into our latest episode, "Biking Burgundy: Vineyards, Villages & Vistas," where Annie Sargent sits down with Howard Kantoff to explore his cycling adventure through Burgundy. Starting in the vibrant city of Dijon, Howard takes us on a journey across rolling hills, past ancient vineyards, and into the heart of Burgundy's historic villages.
He shares essential tips for planning your bike tour, from choosing the best routes to uncovering the top places to indulge in the region's famed wines and gastronomy. This episode is more than just a travel guide; it's an invitation to experience the joy of discovering Burgundy at your own pace, on two wheels.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just someone who loves a good adventure story, "Biking Burgundy" offers a unique blend of travel insights, personal anecdotes, and practical advice. So, are you ready to pedal your way through the beauty and culture of Burgundy? Click play and let the adventure begin!
Table of Contents for this Episode
- Today on the podcast
- Podcast supporters
- The magazine segment
- Planning the Trip: From Dream to Reality
- The French Countryside: The Journey Begins
- Taking a bike on the train
- Unexpected Challenges
- The logistics of bringing your own bike
- 10 favourite things on this trip
- The stops along the trip
- Biking with panniers and few things
- Length of journey each day
- Stopping for a visit of the Abbey de Cluny
- Ouche Valley
- Barge and bike trips are popular in Burgundy
- Exploring the Véloroute Voie des Vignes
- A Journey Through France's Biking Infrastructure
- Abbaye de Cluny
- Self-guided vs Guided Tour
- Culinary Adventures and Accommodation Insights
- Experiencing the EuroVélo 6
- What type of bike did he use?
- Advice for Future Cyclists
- Stressful car trip
- Thank you, patrons!
- Zoom with Patrons
- Marais Tour Review
- New Food Tour in Paris
- Next week on the podcast
- Copyright
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The This is |
| 0:19.5 | This is Join Us in France episode 487 447 |
| 0:22.0 | 447 B'rass I Annie Sergeant, and join us in France is the podcast where we take a conversational |
| 0:27.4 | journey through the beauty, culture, and flavors of France. |
| 0:31.6 | Today I bring you a trip report with Howard Cantoff. Imagine |
| 0:36.0 | yourself pedaling along serene vineyard paths through historic villages and |
| 0:41.2 | alongside tranquil canals. |
| 0:44.0 | Yes, today's adventure is all about a self-guided bike tour |
| 0:47.5 | in one of France's most celebrated wine regions. |
| 0:51.0 | You could drive if you wanted to, but Howard did it on a bike and we also discuss the |
| 0:56.8 | logistics of doing it on two wheels. |
| 1:00.4 | This podcast is supported by donors and listeners who buy my tours and services |
| 1:04.4 | including my itinerary consuled service, my GPS self-guided tours of Paris on the |
| 1:10.3 | voicemail app or take a day trip with me around the southwest in my electric car. |
| 1:15.0 | You can browse all of that on my boutique. Join us in France.com for a slash boutique. |
| 1:20.0 | Patreon supporters get the episode as soon as it's ready and add free and |
| 1:24.4 | listeners who buy my voicemap tours from the boutique get a fantastic discount by the way |
| 1:31.6 | for the magazine part of the podcast after the interview today I'll tell you about my |
| 1:36.1 | food tour in Paris because it was fun to write and I want you to know about it. |
| 1:50.0 | B'o howie count off and join us in France. B'o' howie count, and welcome to join us in France. |
| 1:54.0 | I'm Mercy, Annie. |
| 1:56.0 | Bonjour. |
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