Load a rucksack with all the gear you intend taking camping, and ride 30-50 flat miles, see is rucksacks seem a good idea then. Plenty of France is flat mainly the North.
This best advice I have read all day. It is early though. Would add that for me I don't really like a sweaty back so would prefer panniers.
This best advice I have read all day. It is early though. Would add that for me I don't really like a sweaty back so would prefer panniers.