Touring in Hauts-de-France

L’Aventure à Vélo is also an opportunity to shine the spotlight on tourist facilities that are working to develop cycling in our regions. Open since May 2023, the Gîte du Cluse in Éperlecques has earned a number of labels and has become a benchmark. With its Ecogîte, Tourisme & Handicap and Accueil Vélo labels, it was a no-brainer for Lucie Clais (owner and manager of the gîte) to “tick all the boxes”. For her, “the most important thing is the welcome! “. That’s why the accommodation has been designed and thought through to remove all barriers. It is designed to be energy-efficient and suitable for all types of guests. What’s more? At the Gîte du Cluse, you don’t have to be a cyclotourist: Lucie offers bike hire for the whole family.

According to Lucie, “the Accueil Vélo label works hand in hand with the Ecogîte label,” reflecting a concrete awareness of the environmental approach, including the preservation of natural resources. In practice, the label is primarily aimed at cyclotourists. It guarantees several points: – Provision of a complete repair kit. – Provision of a socket (useful for electric bike enthusiasts). – The guarantee of a covered and closed bicycle shelter. – The certainty of being able to wash and dry your laundry on site. – Being less than 5 kilometers from a cycle route. The Accueil Vélo label is a fast-growing national brand, and all tourist structures and accommodation with this label are listed on www.francevelotourisme.com.