A blue bicycle with a rear rack stands on a grassy riverbank in front of a long stone arch bridge spanning a wide, calm river under a clear summer sky.

France, slowly

See more of France by going at your own pace: regular bikes, e-bikes, boats and canoes or even ballon! - no car needed.

Travel that lets you notice things

ease-see brings together a small number of local operators who share one idea: the best way to see a place is to slow down in it. Ride quiet lanes and river paths, drift along the water, stop where you like. Every activity here is chosen to keep you close to the landscape and light on carbon.

Where to go

Centre-Val de Loire

The flag of Maine-et-Loire, featuring three blue wavy vertical stripes on the left representing rivers, and a red rampant lion on a white background on the right.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Pays de la Loire

France

Blue bike leaning on a stone wall along a wide river

Bike rentalTake it ease-seeReservation

Two people paddling a red canoe along a calm, tree-lined river on a sunny summer's day.

Canoe rentalTake it ease-seeReservation

E-bike rentalTake it ease-seeReservation

A large hot air balloon with vivid green, blue, red and white vertical stripes floats against a pale blue sky, with a small passenger basket visible beneath.

Hot Air BalloonsFloat above the landscape at sunrise or sunsetSee the flights

Where you can go

Towns with ease-see activities (27)

What people said

Marion

★★★★★

Thanks again for the great service Tim! You made our dream happen!🚲🚲🚲🏰🥖🧀🍷

Visited in September 2026

A blue touring bicycle leaning against a wooden post beside lush green grapevines under a clear blue summer sky.

Local people, local knowledge

Each activity is run by an operator who lives and works where you will be. They know the routes, the riverbanks and the places worth stopping for, and they are glad to share them.

Your own pace

Go as far as you like, and stop as often as you like.

No car needed

Start from the station, hotel, campsite or gite - your bike brought to you.

Light on the land

Activities chosen for how little they take from the places you visit