PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814063
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814063
France Cycle Tourism Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Group (Groups/Friends, Couples, Family, Solo), By Booking Mode (Direct, Travel Agent, Marketplace Booking), By Age Group, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
France Cycle Tourism Market Size & Trends:
The France cycle tourism market size was estimated at USD 7.90 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 21.36 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 11.9% from 2025 to 2033. The demand for cycle tourism in France is rising sharply, fueled by changing traveler preferences, supportive public policies, and ongoing infrastructure development. Cycling is increasingly seen not just as a sport but as an immersive, low-impact way to explore France's natural and cultural landscapes. According to Le Monde, over 22 million French residents participated in cycling during their holidays in 2022, with the activity becoming especially popular among urban families and middle-aged leisure travelers. This trend reflects a broader post-pandemic desire for local, sustainable travel, as many travelers are intentionally avoiding crowded international destinations in favor of domestic, eco-friendly experiences.
France's central and regional governments have strengthened this trend with significant public investment. In May 2023, the French Ministry for Ecological Transition introduced a USD 2.3 billion Bicycle Plan to make France the leading cycling nation. The plan aims to expand the national cycling network to 80,000 km by 2027 and 100,000 km by 2030, doubling its current length. It also offers USD 575.1 million in subsidies for bike purchases, repairs, and parking infrastructure. Local municipalities, particularly Paris, have adopted similar initiatives.
Tourism operators have responded with a wave of new offerings. French and international tour providers are now packaging multi-day, self-guided cycling tours with options such as luggage transport, e-bike rentals, and curated culinary stops. According to The Connexion, firms like Velorizons, Le Velo Voyageur, and Terres d'Aventure have expanded their product lines to include routes across Normandy, Alsace, the Canal du Midi, and even mountain passes in the Alps and Pyrenees. In 2025, Airbnb signed a three-year agreement with the Tour de France to create unique stays and cycling-themed experiences along the race route, aimed at domestic travellers and sports enthusiasts alike. Smaller businesses are also adapting; rural guesthouses and campsites now offer "bike cabins," repair tools, and digital route maps as part of their standard services, as documented by Le Monde in July 2024.
Cultural shifts also play a critical role. Cycling is no longer perceived as exclusive to athletes or hobbyists; it is increasingly viewed as a form of wellness tourism and a way to experience France's slow-living ethos. In summer 2020, following pandemic-related restrictions, cycle traffic rose 29% nationwide, with a 31% increase specifically along EuroVelo routes in France. This revival highlighted an appetite for active, independent, and low-contact travel. The trend has only deepened as electric bicycles become more affordable, expanding access to older riders and casual tourists.
France Cycle Tourism Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the France cycle tourism market on the basis of group, booking mode, and age group.
- Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Groups/Friends
- Couples
- Family
- Solo
- Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Direct
- Travel Agent
- Marketplace Booking
- Age Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- 18 to 30 Years
- 31 to 50 Years
- Above 50 Years
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualisation
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Group Outlook
- 2.3. Booking Mode Outlook
- 2.4. Age Group Outlook
- 2.5. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. France Cycle Tourism Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration and Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Booking Channel Trends
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.4.4. Market Challenges
- 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. France Cycle Tourism Market: Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends & Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decisions
- 4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
- 4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. France Cycle Tourism Market: Group Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. France Cycle Tourism Market, By Group: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Group Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Group, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.3.1. Groups/Friends
- 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.3.2. Couples
- 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.3.3. Family
- 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.3.4. Solo
- 5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.3.1. Groups/Friends
Chapter 6. France Cycle Tourism Market: Booking Mode Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. France Cycle Tourism Market, By Booking Mode: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Booking Mode Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Booking Mode, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.1. Direct
- 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.2. Travel Agent
- 6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.3. Marketplace Booking
- 6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.1. Direct
Chapter 7. France Cycle Tourism Market: Age Group Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. France Cycle Tourism Market, By Age Group: Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Age Group Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Age Group, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.1. 18 to 30 Years
- 7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. 31 to 50 Years
- 7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Above 50 Years
- 7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.1. 18 to 30 Years
Chapter 8. France Cycle Tourism Market: Competitive Analysis
- 8.1. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Participant's Overview
- 8.4. Financial Performance
- 8.5. Service Benchmarking
- 8.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
- 8.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.8. Strategy Mapping
- 8.9. Company Profiles
- 8.9.1. Discover France Adventures
- 8.9.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.2. Cyclomundo
- 8.9.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.3. French Bike Tours
- 8.9.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.4. La Rebenne
- 8.9.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.5. Bike Basque
- 8.9.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.6. Le Velo Voyageur
- 8.9.6.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.7. Detours de Loire
- 8.9.7.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.8. Velorizons
- 8.9.8.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.9. Eurobike
- 8.9.9.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.10. Macs Adventure
- 8.9.10.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
- 8.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 8.9.1. Discover France Adventures
List of Tables
- 1. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecast, by group (USD Billion)
- 2. France groups/friends cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 3. France couples cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4. France family cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5. France solo cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecast, by booking mode (USD Billion)
- 7. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, by direct booking, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 8. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, by travel agent, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 9. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, by marketplace bookings, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 10. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecast, by age group (USD Billion)
- 11. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, for travellers aged 18 to 30 years, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 12. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, for travellers aged 31 to 50 years, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 13. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, for travellers aged above 50 years, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 14. Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
- 15. Company market share, 2024
- 16. Company heat map analysis
- 17. Companies undergoing key strategies
List of Figures
- 1. France cycle tourism market segmentation
- 2. Information procurement
- 3. Primary research pattern
- 4. Primary research approaches
- 5. Primary research process
- 6. Market snapshot
- 7. Segment snapshot
- 8. Regional snapshot
- 9. Competitive landscape Snapshot
- 10. Parent industry and cycle tourism market size (USD Billion)
- 11. France cycle tourism market size, 2021 to 2033 (USD Billion)
- 12. France cycle tourism market: Penetration & growth prospect mapping
- 13. France cycle tourism market: Value chain analysis
- 14. France cycle tourism market: Booking channel analysis
- 15. France cycle tourism market: Dynamics
- 16. France cycle tourism market: Porter's five forces analysis
- 17. Factors influencing buying decisions for cycle tourism
- 18. France cycle tourism market, by group: Key takeaways
- 19. France cycle tourism market: Group movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (%)
- 20. France groups/friends cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 21. France couples cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 22. France family cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 23. France solo cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 24. France cycle tourism market, by booking mode: Key takeaways
- 25. France cycle tourism market: Booking mode movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (%)
- 26. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, by direct booking, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 27. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, by travel agent, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 28. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, by marketplace bookings, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 29. France cycle tourism market, by age group: Key takeaways
- 30. France cycle tourism market: Age group movement analysis, 2024 & 2033 (%)
- 31. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, for travellers aged 18 to 30 years, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 32. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, for travellers aged 31 to 50 years, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 33. France cycle tourism market estimates & forecasts, for travellers aged above 50 years, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 34. Key company categorization
- 35. Company market share analysis, 2024 (%)
- 36. Strategic framework of the France cycle tourism market
