Cycling Eurovelo 3: From Northern France to Belgium
Rupert Parker gets in the saddle for cycling Eurovelo 3, a 7-day journey through forest, farmland, and along river valleys from France to Belgium.
Along the way, he'll explore châteaux, cathedrals, and cobbled squares at a pace suited to Europe's historic landscape. With the help of an E-Bike, he'll move slightly faster, tracing the footsteps of medieval travellers.
About EuroVelo 3
The EuroVelo 3, also known as La Scandibérique, stretches from Norway to Spain. A captivating section of this route lies between Chantilly, near Paris, and Thuin, in Belgium, covering a distance of 300km.
- Route: Chantilly, France to Thuin, Belgium
- Distance: 300km
- Accredited facilities: Accueil Vélo (France) and Bienvenue Vélo (Belgium)
Tracing the footsteps of medieval travellers by bike, with a little help from electricity.
Author's summary: Explore France and Belgium on two wheels.