Susi Madron began her world-famous Cycling for Softies holidays in 1981.

She was the first UK tour operator to combine the pleasure of cycling in rural France with the delight of independent French hotels - and has been market leader for 26 years.

Cycling for Softies has amassed a legion of prestigious awards and an even greater numbers of devoted holidaymakers: over 75 percent come back again (and again and again)!

Chateaux Escapes neatly combines the current availability of local flights to rural France with the elegant luxury of Susi’s favourite chateaux hotels.

Each 3 night Sumptuous Chateau and City Escape includes:

• A personal service where you will feel welcome and special.
• Beautifully appointed rooms with elegant bathrooms.
• A tasty French breakfast each morning.
• A sparkling evening aperitif.
• Four or five course gastronomic dinners, and three of these restaurants
have Michelin starred chefs.
• A fine local wine served, each evening, with dinner.
• An outside pool or health spa pool. (not available in city centre hotels)
• Opportunities for wine tasting, horse riding, massages, hot air
ballooning, bird watching, canoeing and cylcling.
• Regional specialities as a gift to take home.

...and of course the free use of a ‘Susi’ bicycle.