Categories: News and Press

The Tour de France Effect!

Oliver’s Travels sees a touriffic online traffic increase as the Tour De France effect hits

The Tour De France has not only seen hundreds of thousands of people line the streets to cheer and support racers along the way, but its effect is now being seen overseas, with Brits looking to travel to France to see more.

Leading online luxury holiday retailer Oliver’s Travels has seen on site traffic increase by 60% as a result of the Tour de France effect. Since the competition kicked off last weekend in Leeds, it seems that Brits have gone cycle crazy, with hundreds of enthusiasts racing to the Oliver’s Travels site to seek out properties on the planned route to ensure they don’t miss a second of the race.

Oliver Bell, Co-Founder of Oliver’s Travels comments, “We have some beautiful properties in and around France and we are lucky enough to have a select few designated on the Tour de France cycle route. We knew these properties would be popular at this time of year, but we never thought we would see such a spike in site visits – it’s fantastic!”

Oliver’s Travels has the following selection of luxury properties situated near stages 16, 18 and 20 of the Tour De France route:

Pau:

Bergerac:

Lead Image via Dan Atrill on Flickr

Recent Posts

Our Top Wedding Venues in France

If you're looking for the perfect luxury villa to rent for your big day, you've… Read More

2 days ago

10 Best Holiday Destinations for Families

Family holidays are always special – you get to spend quality time together (a rarity… Read More

3 days ago

Alpine Stays and Elevated Experiences in Europe 

Guest post by Dakota Murphey When you think of a perfect winter stay, cosy chalets with… Read More

4 days ago

Top 25 Chateaux to Rent in 2025

It’s no secret that France is always a hit holiday destination for the whole family.… Read More

5 days ago

10 Of The Best Beaches In Menorca

There’s more to Menorca than its historic twin cities and mysterious Neolithic monuments. Its 200km-long… Read More

1 week ago

Top 10 Things to Do in Croatia On Your Next Visit

Historical architecture, sandy beaches, plentiful national parks and homegrown wine – it’s not hard to… Read More

2 weeks ago