In 2016 I spent five weeks in France and I think 3 weeks in Spain. Although Spain had its highlights, France was consistently fantastic. Here are the reasons to go to France:
- Huge network of quiet back roads makes planning on the fly easy
- Most villages have a public water fountain so you never have to worry about running out of water
- Most villages have at least a small market with excellent fresh produce, cheeses, bread, etc.
- The Vercors and Ardeche regions were amazing for cycling
- Most towns have a campground located usually near the heart of the town
- If you're so inclined, there are plenty of famous climbs featured in the Tour de France you can tackle