{"id":10545,"date":"2016-06-29T11:53:44","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T15:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?p=1914"},"modified":"2016-06-29T11:53:44","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T15:53:44","slug":"follow-tour-de-france-explore-entire-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/follow-tour-de-france-explore-entire-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Follow Tour De France And Explore The Entire Country!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1915\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1915\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1915\" src=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-509722755-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"tour-de-france \" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1915\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watch hundreds of cyclists race through France&#8217;s countryside and cliffs next July!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Explore one of the biggest cycling events in the entire world this summer! Setting off from the foot of Mont St. Michel, an awe-inspiring medieval church, the race returns to its home shores this year. Last held here in 2013, 1500 riders pedal through the entire French country-side, careening through other neighboring countries as well. A multi-stage competition, bikers will visit Spain, \u00a0the principality of Andorra, Normandy, and Switzerland. Winding through France\u2019s wine country and breathtaking mountainous regions, seeing the Tour De France is an opportunity for sightseeing all on its own. Hop on board as we take you through the many breathtaking French regions the race takes us through in this week\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch Cyclists Pedal All Over Europe! <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tour De France is in action for the entire month of July. With riders speeding through the streets and countrysides of Mont St Michel, Normandy, Pays de la Loire, the uplands of Limousin and Auvergne, the French alps, toward the traditional finish in Paris, it\u2019s sure to get the blood pumping! Bikers start off on the rocky shores of north east France\u2019s Utah Beach, elevate your journey through immense mountainsides, and dismount on the cobblestone streets of the most famous romance city in the world. Imagine the sights and smells you\u2019ll experience by following the Tour De France this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a Part OF Exciting European Culture!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, The Tour De France has been a must-see for all Europeans. People line the race\u2019s starting streets days before it begins. Some even camp for weeks, hoping to get the best seats. The bordering crowd is a notable hallmark of Tour De France, which is seen as a nationalistic holiday. Unifying all of France under one sporting event, locals go wild cheering for their competitor. Meet \u00a0bright, enthusiastic locals to show you what it means to celebrate like a Frenchman. Make lifelong relationships as you follow the tour through beaches, monstrous peaks, treacherous cliffs, and bustling streets. Experience the most famous, exhilarating cycling competition the world has ever seen and make unforgettable, photographic memories while you\u2019re young. Create your own adventure next summer. Just go! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race Away To See The Tour De France With AESU Next July!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/stwdirectory.aspx?theme=aesu&amp;groupid=aesu-main\"><b>AESU <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience an exhilarating French adventure on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=COS-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmopolitan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=EXP-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explorer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/res.aesu.com\/stw\/STWProduct.aspx?Theme=AESU&amp;ProductCode=CON-AESU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tours. It\u2019s never too late to get a taste of a multitude of exciting cultures!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or want help booking your European adventure, please contact <\/span><b>AESU <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by calling <\/span><b>800-638-7640<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or fill out the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aesu.com\/Contact_Us.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found on our website!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore one of the biggest cycling events in the entire world this summer! Setting off from the foot of Mont St. Michel, an awe-inspiring medieval church, the race returns to its home shores this year. Last held here in 2013, 1500 riders pedal through the entire French country-side, careening through other neighboring countries as well. 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