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France-Bike, your cycling specialist offers cycling trips in Normandy. Normandy is located in the North of Paris and is therefore a near recreation destination for the inhabitants of the capital. Here you will find peace and relaxation in a romantic environment and close to the famous beaches.

Normandy Discovery | Bayeux - Rouen

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Western Normandy - to the Mont-Saint Michel

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Veloscenie | Paris - Mont Saint Michel

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Jersey, guernesey et sercq à vélo.

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All the D-Day landing beaches by bike: from Utah Beach and Ste Mère-Église to Caen

• Discover the most emblematic places of the Allied invasion
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• Omaha Beach & Utah Beach

4 days by bike: D-Day Beaches from Bayeux

• A wild nature and scenic roads: between high cliffs, seaside resorts and the Seulles Valley
• High-places of the 2nd Word War: Omaha Beach, Colleville sur Mer, Longues sur mer, Arromanches
• Visits to historic sites: Bayeux and château de Fontaine-Henry

Lovely Normandy: Deluxe bike tour from Bayeux to Deauville

• The elegance and refinement of your Norman hotels
• Walks on the mythical beach of Deauville
• The moving D-Day beaches
• Stroll on the port of Honfleur

Visiting Bayeux by bike: D-Day Landing beaches and Normandy countryside

• Discover pretty Normandy villages and the landing beaches for a weekend
• Tthe impressive Bayeux Tapestry
• Seulles valley and its nice "bocages"

The unmissable sights of Normandy by bike: from the D-Day landing beaches to Trouville and Honfleur

• Arromanches and the landing beaches
• The green landscapes of Calvados and beauty of the coast
• The Old-Bay of Honfleur, bordered by narrow houses
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If you are looking for an exceptional France bike tour , Normandy is one of the most beautiful regions of the country. Normandy is mostly known for the role it played in shaping the world’s future during World War 2 . From the beaches where Allied troops landed, to the military cemetery and the WW2 museum, each spot is moving and charged with history. But there is more to Normandy than its beaches and War memorials. Our cycling tours will take you to Bayeux where you will see the amazing and well-preserved 11th century tapestry and to the breathtaking Mont St Michel , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Touring through typical villages or along the coast, you will be charmed by Normandy peaceful scenery and magnificent architecture . And all this just a few hours away from Paris.

**We do not recommend taking this tour around the anniversary of D-Day, June 6th. Hotels fill up very far in advance, there is more traffic on the roads and some of the routes may be closed.

Famous worldwide for being the setting of the Allied troops landing during World War 2 , Normandy has played a key role in the shaping of Europe’s future. With our trips you will be able to tour this wonderful region both by cycling and hiking. Following the Atlantic coast , you will be able to explore the WW2 landing beaches between Caen and Sainte Mère l’Eglise, the city of Bayeux with its unique 11th century tapestry, and the world-famous Mont Saint Michel . Did you know that the stunning abbey was built based on a dream made by the local bishop, Bishop Aubert in the 8th century? You can also explore the inland following the Veloscenie, a unique cycling itinerary starting in Paris and following the river Seine until the Mont Saint Michel. Don’t forget to stop for a taste of apple cider and Camembert along the way, some of the most tasty products of the region!

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Mont St Michel

The Mount and its abbey is the second most visited site in France and an architectural gem. Saint Michael’s Mount is located on an island between the two regions of Normandy and Brittany. Accessible at low tide, it has been a monastery since the 8th century and served as a prison during the French Revolution. The view of the Mont, from across the water is breathtaking. And the view from the mount of the Bay is just as wonderful. Don’t leave without a tour of the abbey itself!

This town is perhaps best known because of the Bayeux Tapestry , an embroidered cloth (230 ft. long and 20 in. tall) depicting William of Normandy’s 1066 conquest of England. You should also stop by and visit the Cathedral Notre Dame , built during the 11th Century. Bayeux was also the first town to be liberated during the Battle of Normandy . So you are bound to find much history there.

While exploring lower Normandy , you will definitely want to ride through Caen , its capital. Start early to visit the markets selling the delicacies of the region: cider , calvados and all sorts of cheeses . Continue your tour on to the Castle built by William the Conqueror, which offers a panoramic view of the city. Don’t miss the Abbaye aux Hommes (“Men’s Abbey” aka Abbey of Saint-Etienne) and the Abbaye aux Dames ( “Ladies’ Abbey” ) also built by Duke William in the 11th Century. Also, the Caen Peace Memorial is probably France’s best WW2 museum and therefore a must!

WW2 Landing Beaches and American Cemetery

On June 6, 1944, 130,000 soldiers landed on beaches across Normandy’s coast including Sword , Omaha and Utah Beach . Ride along the coastal roads and stop on the different landing sites to reflect on the events that took place there. Cycle to the American Cemetery , formerly known as the American St. Laurent Cemetery. Located on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach, it is famous for its 22-foot bronze statue of “the Spirit of American Youth Rising from the Waves” as well as the Garden of the Missing, a wall listing 1,500 soldiers who died in the landings. It is without a doubt one of the most moving WW2 sites.

Arromanches

This small town played a big part in World War 2. The famous man-made Mulberry Harbors was located off the coast of Gold Beach in Arromanches and its remnants can still be seen today. The first museum commemorating D-Day – the Musee du Debarquement – can be found here too. You will learn more about the Mulberry Harbor, the Overload Operation and see original WW2 weaponry. You can also watch archive video footage of the D-Day landings. History buffs are in for a treat.

NORMANDY FOOD AND WINE

Normandy is famous for its apples, from which is made an excellent cider . Nothing compared to apple juice. Cider is traditionally served with crepes. The Calvados , a brandy made from distilled cider, is also locally produced and a must to try. One of numerous specialties from Normandy is the Poulet au Calvados , simmered in calvados.

Make sure to enjoy Normandy’s famous cheeses while pedaling across the region. French’s best known cheese from lower Normandy, Camembert , has a fresh, soft and creamy taste and like most things, gets better with age. The Pont l’Evêque cheese is solely produced in Normandy; passing it up would be a mistake! So take a break from cycling, grab a nice bottle of wine, and enjoy the rich, delectable cheeses this region offers.

NORMANDY GEOGRAPHY

Two hours from Paris , on the Northwest coast of France, Normandy stretches from the Mont St Michel and Brittany northbound to the city of Caen.

From beautiful beaches and picturesque granite cliffs, to cows, green pastures and apple trees, Normandy offers very diverse landscapes with something for everyone to enjoy! On your cycling tour you will appreciate the half-timbered houses , so typical of Normandy. In cities like Bayeux or Caen medieval castles and abbeys testify to the region prestigious past.

NORMANDY HISTORY

The name of the region Normandy, and of its inhabitants, the Normans , come from the Norwegian and Danish Vikings who came to settle there around 850 AD.

During the Hundred Years’ War between France and England, the region was held at various times by both French and English forces. But in 1450, France finally recovered Normandy.

In more recent history, during the Second World War, the beaches of Normandy were chosen by the Allies for the D-day landings to free France.

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• Experiencing the famous cheeses, seafood, Calvados and Cider for which the region is famous

The Pays d'Auge of Lower Normandy is literally blanketed in apple orchards, where numerous cider and calvados (apple brandy) producers reside in their half-timbered houses. Beginning in Bayeux, the focus of this trip is firmly on the gastronomical delights of the region together with a well thought-out cycle route which showcases the land of William the Conqueror. A fascinating part of the journey encompasses the historic sites of World War II including the German Battery of Longues-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach, where the Allied Invasion took place, the Pegasus Bridge and the American War Cemetery at Colleville-sur Mer. With time in the delightful town of Bayeux with its impressive cathedral, exquisite historic houses and famous tapestry and the harbour town of Honfleur there is no shortage of fascinating sights. The cycling takes you along backroads and canal paths, past historic locations and impressive coastline with options daily to choose a shorter or longer route. In the evening stay in charming hotels and sample the delectable cuisine for which this region is so famous.

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Day 1 Arrive Bayeux

Meals:   Nil

Day 2 Loop cycle to Omaha Beach and American War Cemetery (36, 52 or 81km/22, 32 or 50mi)

Day 3 cycle via juno beach and the canadian museum to caen/benouville (34, 49 or 69km/21, 30 or 37mi), day 4 follow the orne canal passing by pegasus bridge to cabourg (28 or 52km/17 or 32mi), day 5 cycle to honfleur (34 or 45km/21 or 28mi), day 6 trip concludes.

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• 5 breakfasts. Breakfast is continental style with bread, croissant, cheese, spreads, tea, coffee and juice.
• 5 nights in 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (upgrade to 3-4 star (comfort) hotels - supplement applies)
• 27 speed hybrid bike rental with panniers, repair kit, helmet, bike computer and lock (road, gravel and e-bikes also available - supplement applies. For more information see below)
• Information pack per room booked, including maps & route notes with details of cider and calvados tasting opportunities and cheese dairies en route
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• Transport to Bayeux and from Honfleur
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During the trip you will be provided with a 27 speed Specialized Alibi or Fuji Absolute hybrid rental bike. These are comfortable bikes, a little slower than the upgrade options. You will also receive a pannier to carry your gear for the day, along with a repair kit, helmet, bike computer and lock.

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A gravel bike is available on request - supplement applies. This is a Felt bike fitted with wide tyres (similar to a mountain bike) and drop handlebars (like a road bike).

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An electric bike is available on request. A supplement applies, see below.

Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedaling ‘boost’ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or for cyclists to take on routes they may otherwise consider too tough for their current fitness capabilities. Please note that e-bikes are heavier than normal bikes and given the higher speed possible, should only be ridden by confident cyclists. Minimum age for e-bike rental is 14 years and a minimum height requirement is 150cm / 4ft11in.

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A sports hybrid bike is available on request - supplement applies. Bikes in the is category may be Giant Sport Disc Light or Liv women's model.

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This trip involves 4 days cycling between 28 and up to 81km / 17 and 50mi per day over undulating terrain - on many days there are shorter options. The route travels along quiet back roads with low traffic. When entering and leaving towns you will be on roads with more traffic where care needs to be taken. We recommend that you undertake some pre-trip training to ensure you get the most out of your cycle trip and are comfortable cycling in areas of medium traffic. During the cycle you need only carry your camera and water bottle etc. Your luggage is transported for you between hotels. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets are worn – these will be provided to you with your bike.

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Normandy Bike Tour

The Beaches that History Built, Mont Saint-Michel, and More

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Tour Highlights

• Visit Mont Saint-Michel, an iconic French landmark and magical island monastery
• Pedal the Route du Cidre, stopping for tastings of cider and brandy paired with local Pont-l’Evêque cheese
• Contemplate the WWII memorial sites at Omaha Beach and La Pointe du Hoc with a local historian
• Explore the artists’ port of Honfleur and the town Bayeux, known for its stunning cathedral and ornate tapestries

Exquisitely fresh seafood, Camembert and Pont-l’Évêque cheeses, oysters, sweet and savory tarts, and crêpes

Local hard and soft ciders, poiré (pear cider), and craft beers; Calvados apple brandy and the Calvados cocktail Pommeau

Welcome to Normandy

Bienvenue! Meet your guides at the Rennes train station in the morning to transfer to our first boutique hotel. Facing one of France’s most iconic landmarks, the UNESCO-classified Mont Saint-Michel sits pretty atop a rocky islet just a stone’s throw away from the property. After getting fitted for your bike, set out on a brief ride to the Gothic-style Mont Saint-Michel abbey and explore the petite village that surrounds it. Following our visit and our first lunch together, we hop back on our bikes to traverse the bay and its picturesque countryside, with highlights including a visit to the only German military cemetery on French soil. Our first dinner together is a celebration of our unique position between Brittany and Normandy—a Breton seafood feast.

Meals: Lunch / Dinner Destinations:  Mont Saint Michel, Montitier, Tanis, Moidrey, Bouvoir Accomplished:  18 miles / 29 km, elevation gain: 567 feet / 173 meters Accommodations: Hotel Ermitage

From the Bay to Bayeux

Framed by a striking view of Mont Saint Michel, enjoy a relaxing breakfast at our hotel before we head toward Bayeux. We take our time riding along coastal roads, stopping along the way at the quaint market town of Avranches. Continue riding along flat country roads that take us through quintessential French villages before pedaling over a few small but mighty hills, warming us up for a special lunch at Manoir de la Beslière—a country house run by a local DuVine guide and his wife. Enjoy lunch and homemade cider before transferring to the town of Bayeux, about 1.5 hours away. While in town, seize the opportunity to admire the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century masterpiece depicting the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings. Later, settle in at our next hotel—a lovely 18th-century château where we’ll spend the next two nights. Spend the evening at our château dining on seasonal produce harvested right from the garden.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations:  Avranches, La Haye-Pesnel, Folligny, Bayeux Accomplished:  32 miles / 51 km, elevation gain: 1,371 feet / 418 meters Accommodations: Chateau d’Audrieu or Château la Chenevière

D-Day Beaches

We’ll start the day with a spin alongside old watermills on our way back to the coast. A gentle ride mixed with plains and forest landscapes brings us all the way to our next destination. Our main focus today is visiting and contemplating Omaha Beach. A local historian will point out the dramatic history of this place that’s present everywhere: the beach, the plains, and the cemetery. Words cannot describe what you will see or feel—you can only understand the intensity of this setting by experiencing it yourself. After lunch, we’ll wind our way along the coast to another crucial cliff: La Pointe du Hoc, where American soldiers persevered in a brutal defense against German counterattacks. From here we shuttle back to our châteu to relax and refresh before we reconvene for dinner in town.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations:  Sully, Port-en-Bessin, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, La Pointe du Hoc Accomplished:  34 miles / 55 km, elevation gain: 1,450 feet / 442 meters Accommodations: Chateau d’Audrieu or Château la Chenevière

La Côte Normande: Mulberry Harbor, Juno Beach + Honfleur

Today we will continue cycling along the coast, delving deeper into the sacrifices made by soldiers worldwide to liberate Europe. Our first stop is the seaside town of Arromaches-les-Bains—an artificial port commissioned as a vital landing site during WWII. The remnants stand as a powerful testament to the town’s significant role in supporting Allied troops. From here we pedal to Juno Beach, an eight-kilometer expanse dedicated to the Canadian Infantry Division. Take your time paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the Juno Beach Centre before we regroup for a refreshing lunch on the water. In the afternoon, your guides are ready to shuttle you all the way to Honfleur, unless some extra miles between Deauville and Honfleur call you to get back in the saddle. Tonight, explore the charming port of Honfleur at your own pace and dine on your own—your guides are happy to offer recommendations.

Meals:  Breakfast / Lunch Destinations: Arromanches-les-Bains, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Deauville, Honfleur Accomplished: 22 miles / 35 km, elevation gain: 758 feet / 231 meters Longer Option: 44 miles / 71 km, elevation gain: 1,693 feet / 516 meters Accommodations: La Ferme Saint-Siméon

Our ride begins in Honfleur, “a ravishing port full of masts and sails, crowned with green hills and surrounded by narrow houses,” as Victor Hugo aptly put it. Pedal through small, quiet villages and endless apple orchards on the Route du Cidre, named for the cider and Calvados produced here. As we ride through the Pays d’Auge region, we’ll stop at a family-run distillery for a Calvados tasting paired with local cheeses named after the nearby town of origin: Pont L’Évêque. Spend the afternoon at the hotel spa or explore Honfleur’s charming shops and churches. We’ll regroup this evening for dinner at our hotel’s Michelin-reviewed restaurant.

Meals:  Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Destinations:  Honfleur, Coudray-Rabut, Pont-l’Évêque Accomplished:  29 miles / 46 km, elevation gain: 1,515 feet / 462 meters Accommodations:   La Ferme Saint-Siméon

Wake to one last French breakfast at the hotel, followed by a morning stroll in the harbor, before your guides accompany you to the train station in Le Havre for your farewell to Normandy.

Meals: Breakfast

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• Thoughtfully selected accommodations that reveal the true character of the region
• Luggage transfers
• Daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, and après velo cocktails
• 4 gourmet dinners at our favorite local restaurants and renowned culinary establishments
• Carefully selected local wine, beer, or spirits with every meal
• Wine tastings and activities as outlined in the tour itinerary
• Entrance fees to historic sites, museums, parks, and all other exclusive events
• Gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service
• Top-of-the-line bicycle selection
• Bike helmet
• Complimentary DuVine gear including a custom cycling jersey, DuVine t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring bag
• GPS in most destinations
• Expert bilingual guides with extensive local knowledge
• Support vehicle that follows the day’s route, distributes refreshments, and offers lifts
• Pick-up and drop-off before and after your tour from predetermined meeting points
• Daily bike maintenance to ensure optimal performance
• Dinner on one free night
• Gratuities for DuVine guides
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Tracing history along the coast

A beautiful cycle tour along the Normandy coast, which takes you to the most famous landing beaches of the Allies on D-Day as far as the Cote Fleurie, which is characterized by the Belle Epoque. From Sainte-Mère-Église to Cabourg or from Arromanche to Honfleur, discover the different faces of Normandy. You will find an astonishing variety: rolling green hills, long fine sandy beaches, steep cliffs and half-timbered houses. All interspersed with impressive memories and moving moments of history.

Itinerary at a glance

Experience the history of the second world war up close on the normandy coast. in contrast to the terrifying battlefields of the past, the present offers beautiful natural landscapes and architecture..

Visit the center of the medieval town with its covered arcades, unique in Normandy, its beautiful town houses and the Notre Dame church dating from the 11th to 15th centuries. The origins of the beautiful marina also date back to Gallic times.

Your first exploration tour by bike begins on the greenway through the regional nature park of the Cotentin marshes, Marais de Cotentin. Then continue to Sainte-Mère-Église, the ideal starting point to relive the first hours of D-Day. Take a look at the church's famous tower clock, on which hangs a souvenir commemorating the adventures of one of the first American parachutists to land on French soil. Ride your bike to Utah Beach with its beautiful white sand and the D-Day Landing Museum. At the end of the day, return to Carentan.

Drive to Isigny-sur-Mer, a small fishing village famous for its butter, cheese and caramels. Continue to La Pointe du Hoc, explore the fields still riddled with holes from the D-Day shells fired by Allied ships from the English Channel. Impressive! On Omaha Beach is the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer with 9,387 gravestones. They stand in the immaculate green grass, with the ever-present sea in the background, all of which conveys a sense of peace and tranquillity. We continue along the coast to the pretty fishing port of Port-en-Bessin.

Today you cycle to the impressive German defense battery of Longues-sur-Mer and then on to the golden beach in Arromanches. Here you can visit the remains of the huge artificial harbor built on the orders of Winston Churchill. Don't forget to visit Arromanches 360°, a circular cinema that illustrates the entire history of the Battle of Normandy. The route continues along small paths through the countryside between pretty hedgerow fields - the "bocage" - to Courseullessur-Mer. Take some time to stroll through the picturesque fishing port.

Cycle along Juno Beach and Sword Beach to Ouistreham, past coastal villages and along fine sandy beaches. Take the time to visit the No. 4 Commando Museum or follow the cycle path along the Caen Canal to Pegasus Bridge, where the British Army won a major victory in 1944. After a short stop at the Pegasus memorial, it's time to explore the Cote Fleurie, one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in France. Follow the sea to Cabourg with its beach promenades. The town has been a very popular seaside resort since the beginning of the 20th century.

A short detour into the countryside of Auge to the village of Beaumont-en-Auge, with its colorful half-timbered houses. You then return to the coast and head for Deauville, a beautiful seaside resort with elegant half-timbered houses. Follow the apple tree-lined coastline to Honfleur with its pretty marina. Take your time to discover the small port, the typical tall, narrow and colorful houses and the timeless narrow streets and alleys. You will see why Honfleur inspired the Impressionist painters.

Leave Honfleur and explore the countryside on a new route. This classic landscape, so typical of Normandy, offers the most beautiful views. The "Pays de Auge" is synonymous with apples and, of course, cider and calvados. Not forgetting the dairy cows and the cheese they produce, which is why Pont-l'Eveque is an unmissable stop on your tour. Take the time to explore the colorful half-timbered houses and carved houses before heading to Deauville and Trouville, where the fish market will make your mouth water. You will be enchanted by the Belle Époque ambience of this seaside town.

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You cycle mainly on quiet side roads, sometimes on cycle paths or good gravel roads. The stages are generally slightly hilly to hilly.

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• Carentan train station.
• Paris airport
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The terrain is slightly hilly. You will encounter a short incline from time to time. With some cycling experience you should easily be able to handle this level. Daily distances span 30-65 km.

The terrain is slightly hilly. You will encounter a short incline from time to time. With an e-bike and some cycling experience you should easily be able to handle this level. Daily distances span 30-65 km.

Level 1 Easy Our easiest trips. Well suited for beginners, seniors and families, who are looking for a relaxed cycling event. Flat routes with sometimes a gentle slope. Short distances; not more than 35 km/21 miles per day. There’s still enough time ‘to smell the flowers’. Often trips along rivers and seashores like the Loire river or the Atlantic Coast. Level 2 Easy to moderate These trips, for the ones who are cycling now and then, are a bit more challenging. Still these cycle adventures remain relaxed holidays. The steep slopes are short, while the longer slopes are not so steep. The landscape varies from flat land to gently hills. The distances, which are not more than 50 km/31 mi, make the cycling days a bit longer. Level 3 Moderate These are trips for more sportive people who are cycling regularly and having a good condition. The slopes are longer and steeper, the daily distances mostly between 50 km/31 miles and 65 km/40 miles. There are more challenging days during these holidays. Often these trips are taken place in the more hilly and a bit mountainous regions.. Level 4 Moderate to streneous  For those who want to search for their cycling limits and have a splendid condition. Some big climbs, long and demanding distances (mainly more than 65 km/40 miles) makes those trips a challenging event.  Those cycle adventures are taken place in the more mountainous regions of France. Level 5 Streneous These challenging adventures are only for the experienced cyclists who have done those kinds of longer and strenuous trips before. The combination of long daily distances with regularly steep climbs are making these challenges great for the ‘tough few’.

A history-rich cycle route in Normandy

Cycling normandy d-day beaches.

Bike Tour: Cycling Normandy D-Day beaches - 6 days

Normandy is a rewarding cycling country. During this bike trip in France, there’s a lot to see, as well as a lot to think about, and the wide, airy beaches under big skies are beautiful and inspiring. In parts there are small resorts, especially between Ouistreham and Arromanches-les-Bains. In other parts the coast remains quite undeveloped. You will start your cycling holiday in Bayeux, known for its tapestry, then you will cycle through the peaceful Normandy countryside to Caen, where you will have a stop and visit the 'Memorial Museum'. Your trip continues along the coast and the famous 'D-Day Beaches', a region forever marked by the events of June 6, 1944. Take your time to discover an exciting and memorable cycling trip !

  Highlights of this holiday by bike in Normandy:

• Visit Bayeux, its typical architecture and its gothic style cathedral
• Explore the D-Day landing beaches : Omaha, Juno, Gold
• Visit the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer
• Cycling along the Côte de Nacre
• Enjoy delicious local food

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After check-in, visit the beautiful centre of Bayeux with its impressive cathedral, historic houses and the famous tapestry depicting the Battle of Hastings. Overnight in Bayeux where the quality of local cuisine is superb. A local favourite is the galette, a savoury crepe made with buckwheat and filled with a range of different ingredients, or the tubs of mussels which are full of flavour!

The Véloroute Plages du Débarquement - Mont Saint-Michel leads you along small roads crossing the Bessin area around Bayeux. One unforgettable stop along this stage is the Abbey of Juaye Mondaye. Originally built by the Prémontré religious order some 800 years ago, it was rebuilt in the 18th century and is a masterpiece of the Classical period. Peacefully, this route take you from village to valley for ending near to Villers Bocage.

Challenge : 41.8km, 496m ascent, 434m descent

From Villers Bocage, cycle through the Normandy countryside to join the VéloFrancette and the charming green village of Thury-Harcourt, in the heart of the Suisse Normande!  Continue North beside the Orne River, taking the greenway to Caen’s marina. This portion runs along a former railway line, offering an exceptionally peaceful route, a delight for nature lovers.

Challenge : 57.9 km, 523m ascent, 617m descent

This morning, a cycle track leads from central Caen to the marina in Ouistreham with its strand renowned as Sword Beach. The route continues along the famous “Côte de Nacre” with its many stunning beaches like Juno Beach and Gold Beach. From Ouistreham, a route entirely on a cycle path will take you to Courseulles-sur-Mer. 

In the afternoon, arrival in Arromanches. It was here that the Allies set up a harbour using sunken barges to supply the D-Day troops. Today the barges are still visible on the beach and in the sea. Take the time to visit the excellent and informative D-day museum.

Challenge : 52.6km, 1294m ascent, 1330m descent

This morning you start cycling from your hotel along the cliff above Gold Beach. Nearby is the main German Battery of Longues-sur-Mer, which you reach as you pass the Mulberry harbour. After visiting this strategic position with its tanks and bunkers, continue on to the fishing village of Port en Bessin for a nice break! In the afternoon, you head west direction Omaha Beach and the American War Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Before returning to Bayeux, via small roads which take you from village to village through the Bessin countryside! 

Challenge : 50.7km, 548m ascent, 514m descent

After breakfast, end of your trip in Bayeux. We advise you to extend your stay in order to take the time to visit the beautiful city of Bayeux.

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If you don’t bring your own, you can rent a bicycle (hybrid or ebike) from us. You will find your rental bikes waiting for you at your first hotel. The hotel reception staff will give you the keys for your bikes and direct you to the bicycle shed. All bikes are provided with chain locks.  The frame and saddle height are set to your height, although you might want to adjust your saddle to be in the most comfortable position. We also recommend doing a first small test drive of couple of hundred meters to be comfortable with gears, brakes etc. If you have an issue with your bike, you can contact the service provider (name of bike rental in your reservation) directly. Or you can always call us on our emergency phone number.   Our hybrid touring bikes are at least 21-speed gear. You can find all the information regarding our rental bikes below. Experience the advantages of an electric bike on your cycling holiday, particularly when there's a significant gap in ability and experience among cyclists. An e-bike provides a gentle boost up hills, allowing you to easily keep pace with your companions. With a small electric motor and battery, e-bikes make bike trips more achievable, and their batteries can be conveniently charged at hotels. While you still need to pedal, the e-bike significantly reduces the effort required. Familiarity with e-bikes is advised due to their quicker acceleration and heavier build compared to regular bikes, attributed to the electric motor.

Instruction video hybrid bike and e-bike

Please note : Depending on the trip, different models apply

Hybrid bikes

Our hybrid bikes have at least 21-gears with hand brakes. 

The hybrid bikes are very good quality. Depending the trip, different model apply: Scott, Giant, Trek, Koga, ...

Whenever there is a big difference in level of ability, experience the many benefits of an  electric bike on your cycling holiday. An e-bike will help you keep up with your fellow cyclists and give you a gentle boost up hills. An e-bike makes a bike trip more achievable. The e-bikes have a small electric motor and battery, which can be charged at the hotels. You still have to pedal: it just makes pedaling much easier. Some experience with e-bikes is recommended, as the bikes accelerate faster and are heavier than regular bikes because of the electric motor.

The E-bikes are very good quality. Depending on the trip, different models apply: Scott, Giant, Trek, Koga, ...

Racing bikes

For some trips, we can give you the possibility to rent a Racing bike, more details on request.

Tandem bike

For some trips, we can give you the possibility to rent a Tandem bike, suitable for two adults only. More details on request.

Child bikes

For children who are at least 125 cm, we can also arrange bikes (these are 24”or 26” for children that are bigger than 140 cm). The child bikes come with at least 7-gears and hand brakes. The maximum body height for a child’s bike is 155 cm. 

Please note : for some tours, different models apply.

Tag-along bike

A tag-along bike is a good option for children between approx. 100 cm and 125 cm, as they can pedal themselves and at their own pace but don’t have to worry about other traffic.

The tag-along bikes cannot be rented for all our tours

Please note : depending the trip, different models apply.

Child trailer

Child trailers can be rented for a maximum of two children who are up to 100 cm (max. 35 KG in total).

Accessories

All our rental bikes come with a bell.

All our adult bikes come with hand brakes. 

For children older than 30 months (max. 22 kg) it is possible to rent a rear child seat. This is also possible with e-bikes.

For some tours, it is possible to rent a GPS device, more details on request.

Helmets are not mandatory in France (if the cyclist is over 12 years old) but strongly recommended. The helmet is mandatory for children under 12 years. If you rent a bike with us, helmets are included. Please advise us, if you bring along your own.

All our rental bikes come with lights.

All our rental bikes come with a lock.

All our rental bikes come with at least a rear pannier and a front card holder to put the roadbook/maps.

The rental bikes come with regular pedals, so no click-in/SPD pedals. On request we are able to supply these pedals on certain trips.  If you wish to bring your own click-in/SPD pedals, please let us know prior to booking too.

All our bikes come with a quick release system, which makes it very easy to adjust the height of the saddle and the handle bars. 

There is one small puncture kit included, which can be found in the pannier. If a rental bike has another problem, we always advise you to go to a bike repair shop.

Saddles can be adjusted in height. Our saddles don’t come with a gel cover. If you usually cycle with this, we recommend you bring them with you.

French Bike Tours does not provide water bottles. We can also not guarantee that there are bottle holders on the bikes. You will always receive at least 1x pannier, so you can always store your water bottle in your pannier.

General Terms and Conditions

Article 1 Bike Rental Price

The bike rental price is determined by the rates mentioned on the French Bike Tours website at the time of the booking; or as subsequently agreed.

Article 2 Payment

a. The rental price and any other due sums regarding the rental agreement must be paid before the bike is handed over to you.

b. If, for whatever reason, you cannot make use of the bike(s) you have rented, French Bike Tours will not be held responsible for any resulting expenses or damage.

c. In the case of the article 2b, the client remains obliged to pay the full rental price and any other amounts mentioned in the invoice, in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Booking, unless the client can prove that his not being able to use the bike was the consequence of a defect that was already present at the beginning of the rental period.

Article 3 Rental Period

a. The rental period runs from the morning of the first cycling day (day 2) to the end of the holiday (last cycling day), as stated in the booking confirmation.

b. Extension of the rental period is possible only after approval by us and according to the (extension) rates as mentioned in article 1.

c. No refunds are possible after the rental period begins. If you return the bike(s) to us before the end of your holiday, the rental agreement will automatically be terminated and you will not get any of your money back.

d. At the end of the last cycling day of your holiday, the bike(s) must be returned to the hotel from where it was/they were issued, no later than the time stated in the booking confirmation. If you book a one way tour tour you can leave the bike at the last hotel of the trip. 

e. If the bike(s) is /are not returned by the return time stated in the booking confirmation, we will continue to charge you rent until such time as the bike(s) is/are returned to us or is/are received by us. In the event of late return, the rates as mentioned in article 1 will continue to apply, plus a fine of €25 per day. We also reserve the right to demand payment for any costs and/or damages suffered by us due to late return of our rental bike(s).

f. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, in the event of late return of our rental bikes, we reserve the right to dissolve the rental agreement without judicial intervention and immediately claim back our bicycles where ever they may be and from whomever has them. French Bike Tours also holds this right in the event that the client does not comply with any of the other conditions stated in this rental agreement.

Article 4 Improper Use

a. The bicycle(s) may only be used for its/their intended purpose and only by the cyclists listed in the rental agreement.

b. The bike(s) must be returned to us in the same (clean!) state in which you received it/them.

c. You must take excellent care of the bicycle(s), as if it/they were your own. You must take every precaution against damage, loss or theft.

d. The bicycle may not be used on the beach; or on sandy paths in the dunes unless a paved path is unavailable.

Article 5 Damage, Loss and Theft

The renter will be held responsible for damages to or loss of the bicycle(s) or parts of it, as well as bicycle keys and chains and locks, for such an amount as is determined by us according to standard market prices. You must understand that you are not insured for damage to the bicycle(s) or for any damages to third parties.

Article 6 Costs During the Rental Period

Any charges and taxes regarding the rental bicycle(s), such as fines and ferry tickets, are to be paid by you. You will also be required to pay all costs ensuing from the use of the bicycle(s) such as parking fees, maintenance and repairs. 

5 Nights included

2/3 Star Hotels

Tourist tax included

Breakfast included, Halfboard optional on request

Maps and tourist information on all the places of interest

24/7 Bilingual Emergency hotline

Luggage transport to your next accommodations.  Luggage accepted per person: 1 suitcase or travel bag (20 kg maximum)

For time tables and further information check the website of SNCF or rome2rio for all French National trains (SNCF).

We strongly advise you to download the sncf mobile app prior to departure.

If you want to travel on a train with your bike, you can find more information via this link .

Parking informations on request

We will supply the directions of this trip with a personalized code which gives you access to our travel App.

When you start the tour in Amsterdam, Bruges, Utrecht, Bunnik and Huizen it is possible to rent a GPS device (€ 10 each). GPS tracks are available for all tours

The international  Paris airports Charles de Gaulle in the north and Orly in the south are served by a large number of scheduled and low cost airlines.They are connected with Paris by metro and bus services. From Paris you can take a train to Bayeux, see below. Also, possibility of arrival in  Nantes Airport  or  Rennes Airport .

You can get to Bayeux by train. 

For timetables and further information check the website of SNCF or rome2rio for all French National trains (SNCF).

From Paris to Bayeux (approx. 3h20 - 280 km/172 mi). Acces to driving routes see the website   ViaMichelin .

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D-Day Landing Beaches

Onto the path of freedom.

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The Côte de Nacre The D-Day landing beaches : Omaha, Juno, Gold, Utah The pointe du Hoc and its memorial The American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer Bayeux and its typical houses

Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno Beaches

Along the côte de nacre and through the cotentin marshland.

From Bayeux you ride to the main D-Day landing beaches. Under the allies’ flags still floating everywhere, discover a region forever marked by the events of 6 june 1944.

– Omaha beach, Juno beach, Gold beach, Sword beach, Utah Beach. They witnessed the arrival of thousands of young soldiers from the American, English, French, Polish allied forces. They hold a piece of history and all have something to tell about that day. – Stop in some of the museums you come accross on the itinerary. They will help you visualize the forces in place at the time, the equipment used and geographical surface covered on the D-Day landing. – The American, Canadian and German military cemeteries all demonstrate the extent and violence of the attacks. Sites of great emotional power, they pay a tribute to those who enabled the return of freedom. – Sainte-Mère l’Eglise and its clock tower, famous for a poor paratrooper who landed on it.

Between these sites you cycle through a bucolic norman wooded countryside. The small routes take you to many manors, castles and churches preserved or rebuilt after the war.

A journey between land and sea, from the English conquest in 1066 to the Liberation in 1945.

Fit: You regularly ride and/or practice a sport. You are accustomed to traveling by bike or wish to try it out. Your physical condition allows you to cover a minimum of 45 to 70 km per day with a little bit of steep routes.

Arrive at your convenience during the day. Meet with our local guide in Bayeux who gives you your travel documents and gps. He can answer all your questions and reveal all the secrets of the region to you.

Meeting with our local guide

Before your first ride, we invite you to meet one of our guides , at your place of departure. A time of exchange, a privileged moment to give you our last practical tips, must-see places and experiences, to answer all your questions, take care of your bike fitting to begin your trip.

FROM BAYEUX, ARROMANCHES LOOP 38km 239m Leasure: You occasionally or regularly ride your bike and have experience in cycling for a whole day. You enjoy discovering new territories in a leisurely way. You can ride up to 35 to 55 km a day on relatively flat routes. ">

You cycle around Bayeux and to Arromanches, an artificial port of the second world war. The Arromanches 360 is a film shown on 9 screens in HD, discover exceptional archive footages collected from around the world that tell the whole story of the 100 days of the Battle of Normandy. Carry on to the other landing beaches of Gold beach and Juno beach.

On this longer version, after Arromanches, you continue to ride to Juno beach and the Canadian Museum.

From BAYEUX to ISIGNY SUR MER 62km 364m Easy: You occasionally ride your bike to relax and enjoy yourself, on your own or with family and friends. The open air and the gentle transportation the bike offers are a good way to recharge your batteries. Ideal for families with children. You cycle 25 to 40 km a day on flat routes. ">

You cycle to Port-en-Bessin and the ocean. From this charming little fishing port, you ride along the Côte de Nacre toward the American cemetery, Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc. These three historical sites help you better understand the difficulty of the landing and the important human losses on D-DAY. You then enter a unique landscape, the Regional Natural Park of Cotentin. You spend the night in a charming hotel in the small town of Carentan, in the heart of the Regional Park. You arrive in Isigny-sur-Mer, known for its dairy transformation activity such as the famous “Caramel d’Isigny”, and its fishing acticity with its “caïeux”.

From ISIGNY SUR MER to SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT 30km 83m Easy: You occasionally ride your bike to relax and enjoy yourself, on your own or with family and friends. The open air and the gentle transportation the bike offers are a good way to recharge your batteries. Ideal for families with children. You cycle 25 to 40 km a day on flat routes. ">

The tour takes you to the small but famous village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise. Its clock tower holds a historical anecdote! You then cycle towards the sea to reach Utah beach and its beautiful white sand dune. A memorial shows its visitors images of the historical events which took place on the 6th of June 1944.

From SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT to BAYEUX 60km 341m Fit: You regularly ride and/or practice a sport. You are accustomed to traveling by bike or wish to try it out. Your physical condition allows you to cover a minimum of 45 to 70 km per day with a little bit of steep routes. ">

You leave the Cotentin peninsula passsing by the famous pont de la Barquette. Trough the Normandy countryside, the route reveals one of its marvels, its bucolic wooden countryside. Onto small roads, surrounded by tall hedges, embankments and where two vehicles can hardly drive past each other. You can see small villages with large stone houses and original churches. In Bayeux, one of the towns miraculously spared from the bombings, stroll through the streets and appreciate its typical houses.

Expert: A long time traveler or experienced cyclist you enjoy travelling by bike. You are able to cycle 60 to 90 km per day. Ideal to discover all the riches the lands you ride through offer. For you, cycling is inseparable from a great holiday!

For this longer version,  you ride along the Côte de Nacre toward Omaha Beach and the Pointe du Hoc. These two historical sites help you better understand the difficulty of the landing and the important human losses on D-DAY.

End of stay after breakfast. Before you leave enjoy a visit to the Bayeux tapestry museum. It displays a major and amazingly preserved 11th century work of art, a 70 meters (230 feet) long tapestry relating the conquest of England by William the Conqueror!

Comfort Range

Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.

Hôtel Reine Mathilde  BAYEUX

Chambre et Table d’Hôtes La Ferme d’Ervée de Saint-Roch   ISIGNY SUR MER

Hôtel Restaurant Le Grand Hard  SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT

Starting from 975€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices

Essential Range

You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.

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Privilege Range

Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.

Price includes

• Accommodation: 5 nights in a Double room
• 5 breakfasts
• Luggage transfer
• Phone assistance 24/7
• Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
• Application fee
• Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
• Cycling practical guide including restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
• Day 1 : A personalized greeting with our team at the beginning of the trip to receive your travel documents

Price does not include

• bike rental (see option)
• Breakfast on day 1
• Dinners not included in "Price includes"
• Drinks, visits & other personal expenses

Homemade and fully tested itineraries

• Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
• Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
• A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.

Close assistance

• One of our guides greets you on your first day . He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
• Phone assistance,  you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
• A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)

Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional

• We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
• A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day,  topo maps,  and touristic information)

You can also

• Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
• Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.

On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way

• One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
• Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
• A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce

We offer a high-end bike rental service. Our bikes are suited for road and gravel road long-distance cycling. Fully equipped and highly reliable, they are faithful travel companions.

Getting here

Departure city : bayeux.

Coming by car

• at 2h from PARIS
• at 6h from BORDEAUX
• at 6h from LYON
• Parking Tardif – BAYEUX
• Parking Québec-Orangerie – BAYEUX

Coming by train

• Bayeux train station - 3h from Paris

Coming by plane

• Caen airport

Arrival city : BAYEUX

*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.

* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.

Recommended equipment

• Hybrid Bike or Touring Bike or Gravel Bike
• 18 to 30-speed transmission
• 26- to 29-inch wheels
• Tires: 35 to 42 section, reinforced against punctures
• Disc brakes recommended
• 2 bottle cages
• Front and rear lighting

Clothing and equipment

• Helmet ( supplied with bike rental unless otherwise specified locally )
• 1 bike mount for smartphone to use the mobile route planner application
• bib, shorts or tights: elastic and breathable, to facilitate movement and wick away perspiration
• Breathable T-shirts, synthetic or merino wool
• Breathable windbreaker
• Thermal or fleece jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• 1 pair of sunglasses
• 1 pair of cycling shoes
• 1 backpack or 1 or 2 carrier bags
• 1 or 2 water bottles ( supplied with bike rental in France )
• 1 lock ( supplied with bike rental )
• 1 pair of gloves or mittens, depending on season and destination
• Padded bib (chamois)
• High-visibility vest or fluorescent belt
• Neck warmer and cap

Bike maintenance

• Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
• Maintenance kit: rag, oil, brake pads
• A suitcase for your belongings carried in the vehicle (limited to one per person)
• Street clothes
• 1 pair of evening shoes
• Fleece jacket for the evening
• Toiletry bag
• Telephone and charger

Duration 6 days and 5 nights

Departure date From April 1st to October 31st

Destination Normandy

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“Great way to visit Normandy and see where battles took place.” —C.D.

Coastal Normandy and WWII History

5 nights 36 miles/day Self guided from EUR € 1810 Bike tour in France

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Moving memorials and museums on a captivating coastal journey

From Caen to St. Mere l' Eglise, embark on a WW2 memorial tour of Normandy, cycling along the beaches where the famous landings took place and through towns brimming with moving history.

Beginning with a visit to the WWII Peace Memorial in Caen, you'll ride through the Calvados region to the famous Pegasus Memorial and Museum. From there, the bike tour takes you to Bayeux, known for the 11th-century tapestry. Along the way, you'll stop in Arromanches, where you'll visit the fascinating Landing Museum. As you continue along the coast, you'll soak up the atmosphere of historical beach battlesites, including Omaha Beach (with the US Military Cemetery), Pointe du Hoc, and Utah Beach.

This tour is as beautiful as it is emotional.

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• Caen and its WWII Peace Memorial
• WWII Historical Sites
• Gold, Sword, Carentan, Omaha and Utah Beaches
• Pegasus Memorial and Museum
• Bayeux Tapestry
• Arromanches
• US Military Cemetery
• St. Marie du Mont
• St. Mere l' Eglise

Learn more about self-guided tours. Interested in adding to your itinerary? Take a look at our cycling day tours in France .

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Daily program

Day 1: Arrival in Caen Arrive in Caen, the main commune in this captivating region and home of the WWII Peace Memorial. Check in at your hotel and then enjoy some free time to explore Caen. We recommend a museum visit to the Caen Memorial - a highly informative starting point to your historical tour. In the evening, you'll receive an orientation briefing from an English-speaking guide.

Overnight in Caen.

Day 2: Loop ride to the beaches of Normandy (option: 25 miles/40 km, 80m elevation gain or 31 miles/50 km, 90m elevation gain) Cycle to Merville-Franceville-Plage in the Calvados area this morning and visit the Battery Museum. Then, pedal onwards to Pegasus Bridge, originally known as the Benouville Bridge. It's here that you can visit the Pegasus Memorial and Museum, dedicated to the first liberators who arrived in Normandy on the night of the 5th/6th June 1944.

Later, you'll arrive in the Ouistreham where, on Riva Bella, you'll behold an impressive view onto the landing area of Sword Beach. Here, you can visit the Atlantic Wall Museum inside the 'Big Bunker' - a former German headquarters. In the Belvedere, you'll find a fascinating orientation table and can visit the Landing Museum.

Day 3: Caen – Bayeux (36 miles/58 km, 349m elevation gain) Today you'll ride from Caen to Bayeux, first reaching Arromanches and the Gold Beach. Here, you can visit Arromanches 360, a circular theater where The Price of Freedom is shown on 9 screens. The D-Day Landing Museum in Arromanches is an informative center for learning about the construction and operation of artificial harbors assembled in front of Arromanches on the days following D-Day.

You'll finish the day in the artistic town of Bayeaux, where you may grasp the opportunity to visit many points of interest, like the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry - 230 ft long, 2 ft high (70 m x 50 cm), and completed in the 11th century. Other sites include the recently re-opened Museum of the Battle of Normandy and the Mémorial du Général de Gaulle.

Overnight in Bayeux.

Day 4: Bayeux – St. Marie du Mont (44 miles/70 km, 336m elevation gain) A strong ride today, starting out from Bayeux and leading you towards some of the most famous WWII sites in the area: Colleville-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach. In Colleville, take some time to visit the US Military Cemetery, the chapel, and the memorial dedicated to the youth of America.

Behold a historical scene as you gaze out over the viewpoint overlooking Omaha Beach. Afterwards, ride onwards to La Pointe du Hoc, Carentan, and Utah Beach.

Overnight in St. Marie du Mont.

Day 5: Loop ride to St. Mere Eglise (30 miles/49 km, 188m elevation gain) A loop tour starts from your hotel today with the first focus on the Utah Beach landings, close to your hotel. You'll then ride northwards along the coast towards Quineville, then inland towards St. Mere Eglise, where you can visit the famous battery of Crisbecq, Azeville, and the famous village of St. Marie du Mont.

Day 6: Departure Departure after breakfast at your leisure. Trains through Bayeux and on to Paris are possible. Don't want the experience to end? Consider taking a cycling day tour in another of our French locations.

Surface and terrain

The route contains some rolling hills. The tour takes place on quiet roads around 95% of the time.

These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.

Upgraded hotels: 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels

Caen: Hotel Le Dauphin

Bayeux: Villa Lara

Sainte Marie du Mont: Le Grand Hard

Standard hotels: 3- and 4-star hotels

Bayeux: Lion d'Or

Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.

How to get there

Tour start Nearest airport: Paris Nearest train station: Caen

Tour end Nearest airport: Paris Nearest train station: Carentan

The arrival city is Caen; from Paris St Lazare by train in 2 hours. Departure city Carentan, by train to Paris St Lazare in 2 hours 30min. Flights between Caen and Paris possible.

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Bike rentals, included services.

• 5 nights accommodations in the selected category
• Luggage transfers
• Detailed road book, including details maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
• Technical and emergency support available at all times
• 2 dinners included with category A (3 dinners included with category B).
• Standard bike rental
• Guidance Application (phone not provided)
• Orientation in person

Bike rentals

Bikes available and included in the tour cost (must be reserved in advance at time of booking):

• Standard touring bikes

Bikes available for rent (must be reserved in advance at time of booking) include:

• Electrically assisted bike*

*More about  electrically-assisted bikes >

Equipment included with bike:

• Garming GPS
• Pannier and handlebar bag (standard bike)
• Saddle bag (road bike)
• Water bottle
• Repair kit (spare tube, tool kit, patch kit, pump)

Pedals : The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.

Helmet: A helmet is included with your bike rental, however, we do recommend that you bring you own helmet for saftey and hygiene reasons.

Bike Protection: Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that  HERE .

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Extraordinary Adventure

Disclaimer: I wanted to show my kids the Normandy battlefields and we did just that. And my youngest child, an eight year old rock star, was on this trip which is not normal. But it also made it extraordinary. She biked every mile on the route btw! But buyer beware! This may not be the trip for you!

The positive points:

1. Good hotels. Especially Le Grand Hard (near St.Marie du Mont); it is extraordinary and you won't want to leave. It's a 15 minute bike ride from Utah Beach. That is not the case for the other hotels.

2. Good bikes and service. Dropping off the bikes on the first night, David was prompt, professional and made the fitting fun and easy. All the bikes performed as advertised.

3. The countryside is extraordinary - even without the famous and inspiring battlefields. Each beach is different and each day is different. I definitely recommend going from east to west!

4. Some concerns: the GPS and route maps are almost worthless considering the technology on your phone. Google Maps, especially, had better bike routes than what the guidebooks were describing. The GPS units are way out of date and I would NEVER suggest this trip without a working phone with Google Maps! It saved the day often - especially for side trips and accurate mileage and arrival times. The tour company should get updated with current technology ASAP!

5. The return trips to Caen and Bayeaux take away from time at battlefield museums and introduce unnecessary busy roads. There are closer hotels near the beaches. Bayeaux was lovely and the tapestry a highlight but the mileage was too unbalanced.

Everyone at Biketours.com was super friendly and helpful. Food was good. But bring your phone with a good data plan! Because without it, you will be lost and probably going the wrong way. Lots of beautiful little country roads in Normandy. You will be tired every night!

• 4/5 Included meals
• 4/5 Bikes + equipment
• 5/5 Hotels or boat
• 5/5 Scenery
• 1/5 Ease of navigation
• 2/5 Tour documents
• 5/5 Local tour company services
• 2/5 Route selection

Great way to visit the Normandy coast and see first hand where it took place.

The hotel accommodations were great. Everyone that we came into contact with were wonderful .

• 5/5 Bikes + equipment
• 4/5 Hotels or boat
• 5/5 Ease of navigation
• 5/5 Tour documents
• 5/5 Route selection

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Reading time: 0 min Published on 14 February 2024, updated on 15 April 2024

if the sunny days are making your legs tingle, saddle up! In the land of the Tour de France, there is no shortage of beautiful escapes. With 22,800 km of cycle routes and greenways, 5,500km of regional tourist routes, 3,000 road and mountain bike circuits inviting you to enjoy gentle pedalling as a couple, with your family or with friends. In the countryside, along a canal, by the sea, in the vineyards or in the mountains, from Northern France to the Côte d'Azur and from Brittany to Alsace... here's a small selection of the most beautiful tours and detours and discover France by bike.

In chateaux country in Centre-Val de Loire

Between Orléans and Tours, the Loire à Vélo is one of the most beautiful cycling routes in France. In the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, history has sown fairy-tale chateaux, enchanting parkland and remarkable gardens. Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois and Azay-le-Rideau, the gems come one after the other along the royal river. For charming diversions and day trips, we recommend the Châteaux à Vélo routes and circuits. And for something new, the small country roads and gentle curves of the Indre. Whether you are cycling through Châteauroux, the medieval fortress of Montbazon, the Royal City of Loches, the Chateau of Palluau-sur-Indre or the ponds of the Brenne, the Indre by Bike is full of little-known treasures.

The Loire à Vélo Châteaux à Vélo routes and circuits The Indre by Bike

The GT20 in Corsica

For you information, Corsica is an island but also a mountain in the sea. So if you want to cycle there, it's preferable to do so in spring or autumn to avoid the heat and opt for electric assistance. This will allow you to enjoy the panoramic views and the intoxicating smell of the maquis, without setting foot on land. Like the GR20, its famous hiking counterpart, the GT20 (for Grande Traversée), inaugurated in 2019, criss-crosses the island of beauty from north to south. From Bastia in Haute-Corse to the Bonifacio gorges, this 600km cycle route takes place in 12 stages, via the sumptuous Cap Corse. Villages overlooking the Mediterranean, refreshing mountain streams, dizzying passes and dreamy beaches, you'll definitely be amazed.

The Corsica Grande Traversée (GT20)

The vineyard route in Alsace

With 2,500km of cycle routes, 11 legendary passes, 15 regional circuits, 55 local circuits and 3 EuroVélo, Alsace is at the head of the pack for cycling trips. Strasbourg, the French capital of cycling, it's easy to go off on a tangent, from pretty flowery villages to farm inns, from abbeys to gourmet cellars. If you had to choose just one route, it should be the Véloroute du Vignoble d'Alsace from Marlenheim to Thann. Traced in parallel with the famous Wine Route which celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2023, it winds its way along 143km, taking old railway lines, parts of the ancient Roman road and paths through the vineyards without hurrying. The Kaysenberg Valley cycle route comes a close second.

Explore Alsace by bike

From bays to capes in Northern France

A dozen lighthouses, fortified sites, six UNESCO-listed belfries, charming Belle-Époque seaside resorts and from Le Touquet to Malo-les-Bains, the Velomaritime in the Hauts-de-France region, over 190km between Mers-Les-Bains and Dunkirk, will have you pedalling with enthusiasm. We love all the sections - but especially the one in the Baie de Somme with its beautiful views. Or to the north of Boulogne-sur-Mer, the site of the two Capes, Cap Gris-Nez and Cap Blanc-Nez, where you can ride at gull height and admire the beaches below. Another route goes between Arras and Amiens, on the Véloroute de la Mémoire. On this 90km route, which can be extended along the towpaths of the Somme Valley cycle route, you will come across the moving remains and memories of the First World War.

The Vélomaritime The Véloroute de la Mémoire The Véloroute Vallée de Somme

On the flax route in Normandy

Cycling from Paris along the Seine Valley is a way to discover Normandy as far as Le Havre and the famous beaches of Deauville. On the way, the Seine à Vélo cycle route invites you to discover Giverny, the birthplace of Impressionism, or the famous Château Gaillard. There is also Rouen and the luminous Jumièges Abbey before Honfleur and the green meadows of the Auge region. Are you looking for a sweet alternative? In June, when the flowers are in bloom, pedal in an ocean of blue on the Véloroute du Lin, 7km or so of greenways that wind through the hinterland of the Côte d'Albâtre, from the small resort of Pourville-sur-Mer to the cliffs of Fécamp.

The Seine à Vélo The Véloroute du Lin The Vélo Francette

Between vineyards and the ocean in Nouvelle Aquitaine

Bordeaux and its Cité du Vin, the Entre-deux-Mers, the Bassin d'Arcachon and the Dune du Pilat, the Atlantic beaches and the Gironde estuary, the fishing villages and small oyster ports, the Landes de Gascogne with their fragrant forests of maritime pines and, of course, the vineyards and great châteaux of the Médoc. This is an ideal environment for a cycling trip in Nouvelle Aquitaine. The Tour de Gironde à Vélo, 480km, is divided into peaceful stages according to your own pace, taking in part of the route of the Canal des Deux Mers. Meanwhile the Vélodyssée is an invigorating cycle route which crosses Brittany and then follows the Atlantic to the Basque coast. Saddle up!

The Vélodyssée The Tour de Gironde à Vélo The Canal des Deux Mers à Vélo

Along the Canal du Midi in Occitanie

Cycling from Toulouse to the Mediterranean, via the proud city of Carcassonne, following the Canal du Midi in the shade of great plane trees, is one of the holy grails of cycling in Occitanie. The last few kilometres to Sète on the exceptional Lido greenway will leave you suspended between land and sea. You'll just have to get back on your feet to choose the swimming beach. Prefer to get some height? Passa Païs, the greenway of the Haut-Languedoc, on the mountainside, straddling the watershed, is a must. From the foothills of the Montagne Noire to the Massif du Caroux, via charming villages and a succession of bridges and tunnels of the old railway line, the pedalling has a lovely southern accent.

Cycle rides in Occitanie The Canal des Deux Mers by bike The Passa Païs greenway

Estuary artworks in Pays de la Loire

Between the Atlantic coast and the Loire Valley, Pays de la Loire will blow you away. Here, the Loire à Vélo ends its long journey from Nevers in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. After Angers, the last section, which leads from Nantes to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins after the large bridge in Saint-Nazaire, is especially beautiful. And art is also on the agenda, as you can admire installations created by the Voyage à Nantes for 60km along the estuary. Any other good ideas? We recommend the Loire Valley, a well-kept secret halfway between Le Mans, Angers and Tours. And then of course, invigorating cycling trips to the Vendée islands: to Noirmoutier, from marshes to mills, or to the island of Yeu, between dunes and enchanting creeks.

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From the Luberon to the Baie des Anges in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The most courageous will include the Tour du Mont-Ventoux on their list, a giant of Provence which can be admired from all sides as you spin along small roads lined with garrigue and lavender. Try the Calavon greenway, on the Mediterranean bike route. You will enjoy riding along the small roads of the Luberon to discover the hilltop villages and electric assistance is obviously a good option. To have the Mediterranean at your feet, there's nothing better than the Littorale. Between Cannes and Nice or the other way round, this cycle path along the Baie des Anges and the Promenade des Anglais allows you to admire the most famous seafront in France. The Côte d'Azur is beautiful!

The Mediterranean by bike Bike rides in Provence The coast, from Nice to Cannes The ViaRhôna

Find out more about routes or themes across several regions, in particular the Vélo & Fromages label :

France Vélo Tourisme The Accueil Vélo label Fédération française de cyclotourisme The Vélo & Fromages label

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