Should you store your things with a luggage concierge service or in a locker?

Do you dream of cycling along La Vélodyssée, but the idea of carrying your luggage during your visits puts you off? Don't panic! Between luggage storage facilities and collaborative concierge services, there are many solutions available to help you cycle with a light heart (and light panniers). 🍃

Collaborative concierge services

Leave your belongings while you visit

These platforms connect travellers with partner businesses (hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.) that agree to store your luggage for a few hours or a day. A simple, secure and economical option for exploring the area without being weighed down.

• Nannybag

Concept: an international collaborative network that allows you to store your luggage in partner shops, hotels and restaurants.
How to use: book luggage storage directly via the Nannybag website or mobile app.
Approximate price: #6 per bag per day
📍Luggage storage in Morlaix, Redon, Nantes, Pornic, Saint-Jean-de-Monts, Les Sables d'Olonne, La Rochelle, Lacanau Océan, Arès, Arcachon, Biscarrosse, Capbreton, Bayonne, Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz... (non-exhaustive list).

• Edmond Voyage

Concept: French collaborative luggage storage platform, ideal for leaving your bags in a secure location.
How to use: search for luggage storage by city on the Edmond Voyage website.
📍Luggage storage in La Rochelle, Bayonne, Biarritz... (non-exhaustive list).

• Other platforms to know about
  • Radical Storage (formerly BagBNB): a large network of ‘baggage Angels’ — verified retailers.
  • Bounce: local luggage storage service in many tourist cities.

Fixed Bike Storage and Infrastructure

For Safe Travel, Including Luggage and Bikes

Some towns and train stations along the route have permanent facilities for storing your luggage and parking your bikes securely.

• Tourist Offices and Tourist Sites
  • Tourist offices, often certified as "Accueil Vélo" (Cyclist Welcome), can offer or recommend local luggage storage solutions.
    👉 Example: The Nantes Métropole Tourist Office lists and provides convenient lockers for storing your belongings while you visit.
  • Some tourist sites certified as "Accueil Vélo," such as the Château des Ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, also offer free or paid lockers.
     
• Train Stations and Transport Hubs
  Several train stations along the route have automated lockers, perfect for combining train and bike travel without stress.
  👉 Examples: Nantes and Arcachon, with Lockin services or standard SNCF lockers.
   
• Service areas along the Vélodyssée
  Cyclist service areas are being progressively developed along the route. They offer repair workshops, water fountains, and sometimes secure bike storage.
   
• Secure bike boxes and lockers in towns and cities
  More and more towns and cities are installing secure individual or shared bike boxes in strategic locations (town entrances, train stations, central squares, etc.).
  👉 Examples: Carhaix (near the train station and Place du Champ de Foire), Morlaix, Josselin…
  💡 These boxes are generally free, but remember to bring your own lock to secure your bike.

OK, now you know everything about luggage concierge services, luggage lockers and baggage storage all along La Vélodyssée. 

Have a great ride!  🙌