The most beautiful motorbike routes in France

Discover France by motorbike
If there is one country that undoubtedly lends itself to beautiful motorbike routes, it is France. With its collection of authentic regions, you will enjoy both challenging mountain passes and relaxing rides along endless lavender fields and vineyards. Besides its varied nature, France is known for its rich culture and history. You will therefore pass numerous charming villages along the way whose history dates back hundreds of years.
Our routes take you along quiet back roads so that you are fully immersed in the French atmosphere. To move smoothly between big cities and tourist hotspots, the highways offer the perfect way out. Throughout the country there is a wide range of campsites, hotels and cottages to stay for the night.
Below, we selected the most beautiful motorbike routes through France that you can use as inspiration for your next holiday.
7 of the most beautiful motorbike routes in France

Normandy
Normandy is a wonderful destination to explore by motorbike. Our motorbike route takes you from the seaside resort of Dieppe to the white chalk cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre and takes you all the way to charming Honfleur and Deauville. On a 957 km trip, you will discover a huge variety of landscapes and sights. The ride takes you past the D-Day invasion beaches, the fishing village Barfleur and Mont Saint-Michel.

Provence
Provence is the ideal holiday destination to explore by car, motorhome or motorbike. At Nomads, we mapped out a 668 km route that takes you past breathtaking views and authentic villages with a glorious Roman past. We start in the lesser-known Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and drive from there to sunny Vaucluse. We drive past fruit farms, olive groves and lavender fields that lead us to the Camargue, the Côtes-du-Rhône, Avignon and Mont Ventoux.

French Pyrenees
The Pyrenees stretch 430 kilometres from the west (the Bay of Biscay) to the east (the Mediterranean). They form the natural border between France and Spain and offer sea, beaches, mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, natural parks and numerous quaint towns. This motorbike route through the Pyrenees starts in Biarritz on the west coast and ends in Barcarès on the Mediterranean.

Aude
Located at the foot of the Pyrenees, Aude is in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The sunny region lends itself perfectly to a motorbike tour. This route takes you through beautiful nature and the history of the Cathars. Be sure to take a moment to taste the delicious wine along the way. Our route starts in Narbonne on the Mediterranean coast. Through winding roads, we explore small villages before heading into the Pyrenees and exploring the impressive Cathar castles.

Côte d’Azur
From Marseille to Cannes, on this motorbike route in France we show you the best of the Côte d'Azur. Sun, sea, beach, beautiful nature, good food and fascinating seaside towns. It's all covered. There's a reason why the Côte d'Azur is the holiday destination of choice for many Belgians and Dutchmen. We start in Marseille and drive via the Calanques national park towards Saint-Tropez and Cannes to finally leave the coast and end the route in Gorge du Verdon.

Alsace and Vosges
Located in north-eastern France, Alsace is a versatile destination that captivates motorcyclists with its rich culture and refined gastronomy. Located along the Rhine, this lively and hospitable region takes you through rolling wine hills and picturesque villages, with the imposing Vosges Mountains as a backdrop. This holiday first focuses on the numerous vineyards and the exquisite Alsatian wines. We then drive along the Route des Crêtes, which leads us through mountain villages and charming towns to the highest peaks of the Vosges Mountains.

Champagne region
The Champagne-Ardenne region, the gateway to eastern France, is known for its prestigious Champagne, enjoyed by lots of French kings. This sparkling wine has found its way into numerous restaurants worldwide and graces many festive occasions. But the Champagne region offers more than just this famous drink. This route takes you through endless forests and along beautiful waters such as the Meuse and Lac du Der. In addition, the impressive cities of Reims and Troyes are not missing from our trip.