Normandy

Standard or superior accommodation

Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Day 2: Bayeux - Omaha Beach - Port en Bessin, 25 + optional 9 mi. (40 + optional 15 km)
Day 3: Port en Bessin - Courseulles sure Mer, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 4: Courseulles sur Mer - Caen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 5: Caen - Cabourg, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 6: Cabourg - Honfleur, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Honfleur - Trouville, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 8: Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Individual arrival in Bayeux, check-in and settle in. Take some time to wander through the narrow streets of Bayeux and admire the stately merchant houses. You can visit the cathedral of Notre Dame, a jewel of Romanesque architecture. The town has one of the most impressive Norman/Romanesque historical treasures, the Bayeux Tapestry. This long-embroidered linen cloth was stitched in the 11th century to recount the events of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy.

Day 2: Bayeux - Omaha Beach - Port en Bessin, 25 + optional 9 mi. (40 + optional 15 km)
The first bike tour leads to Omaha Beach, often called ‘bloody Omaha’, as this beach suffered the heaviest losses during the landings of the Allied forces during WW II.  At the top of the cliff and overlooking the beach, the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer, with its rows of headstones all perfectly aligned on a carpet of emerald grass, invite you to reflect and remember. Afterward, follow the coast to the pretty small fishing port of Port-en-Bessin. You can, if you wish, extend this tour by visiting La Pointe de Hoc. Its 30 m high cliffs were successfully scaled by the best climbers of the American forces during the landings.

Day 3: Port en Bessin - Courseulles sure Mer, 22 mi. (35 km)
Today you will cycle to Longues-sur-Mer and its impressive German defensive battery, then continue on towards Gold Beach and, of course, Arromanches, Here you’ll be able to see the remains of the enormous artificial port constructed on the orders of Winston Churchill. Don’t forget to visit Arromanches 360°, a circular cinema which graphically illustrates the complete history of the Battle for Normandy. Continue your ride through the Normandy countryside, biking on small lanes between the pretty hedged fields – the “bocage”- until you reach Courseulles-sur-Mer. Take time to stroll around the picturesque fishing harbor.

Day 4: Courseulles sur Mer - Caen, 28 mi. (45 km)
The route leads to Juno Beach and Sword Beach passing through small coastal villages and along fine sandy beaches to the port of Ouistreham. Either visit the museum of No. 4 Commando [all about the landing of the Franco-British forces] or continue on taking the bike path along the Caen canal. You can then stop off at the unmissable Caen Memorial! Don’t forget to enjoy the charms of Caen with its small harbor in the middle of town, its castle [Dukes of Normandy], and its imposing double monastery: l’Abbaye-aux-Hommes and l’Abbaye-aux-Dames.

Day 5: Caen - Cabourg, 19 mi. (30 km)
Back on the bike path, you continue along the canal to Pegasus Bridge, where the British army gained an important
victory in 1944. After an optional stop at the Pegasus Memorial [it commemorates the first hours of the landing of the 6th British Parachute Division], you’ll reach one of the most beautiful sections of French coastline – the “Cote Fleurie”. As you follow the coast, your day's destination is the peaceful pretty town of Cabourg with its lovely floral displays. A popular seaside resort since the early 20th century it has various waterside promenades.

Day 6: Cabourg - Honfleur, 31 mi. (50 km)
You will briefly side-track into the Auge countryside to the village of Beaumont-en-Auge with its colorful timber-framed houses before returning to the coast and heading for Deauville, a beautiful seaside resort full of elegant half-timbered houses. Follow the coastline dotted with apple trees to Honfleur with its pretty marina. Be sure to take the time to explore the delights of this lovely medieval port, its small harbor, its typical tall, narrow-fronted colorful houses, and its timeless narrow streets and alleys. You’ll see why Honfleur inspired the Impressionist painters.

Day 7: Honfleur - Trouville, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today you will explore the Auge countryside. This classic landscape, so emblematic of Normandy, offers the most beautiful vistas. The “Pays de Auge” is synonymous with apples and, of course, cider and Calvados. However, let’s not forget the dairy cows and the cheese they produce, which is why Pont-l’Eveque is an unmissable stop in your tour. Take the time to explore its brightly colored half-timbered and carved houses before heading back to Deauville. Continue on to Trouville where the fish market will make your mouth water, while the Belle Epoque ambiance of this seaside town will charm you.

Day 8: Departure

Deluxe accommodation

Day 1: Bayeaux
Day 2: Bayeux - Omaha Beach - Port en Bessin, 25 + optional 9 mi. (40 + optional 15 km)
Day 3: Port en Bessin - Ouistreham, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Ouistreham - Cabourg, 16 mi.  + option Caen, 12 mi. (25 km + option Caen 20 km)
Day 5: Cabourg - Honfleur, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Honfleur - Deauville, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Departure

Day 1: Bayeaux
Individual arrival in Bayeux, check-in and settle in. Take some time to wander through the narrow streets of Bayeux and admire the stately merchant houses. You can visit the cathedral of Notre Dame, a jewel of Romanesque architecture. The town has one of the most impressive Norman/Romanesque historical treasures, the Bayeux Tapestry. This long-embroidered linen cloth was stitched in the 11th century to recount the events of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy.

Day 2: Bayeux - Omaha Beach - Port en Bessin, 25 + optional 9 mi. (40 + optional 15 km)
The first bike tour leads to Omaha Beach, often called ‘bloody Omaha’, as this beach suffered the heaviest losses during the landings of the Allied forces during WW II.  At the top of the cliff and overlooking the beach, the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer, with its rows of headstones all perfectly aligned on a carpet of emerald grass, invite you to reflect and remember. Afterward, follow the coast to the pretty small fishing port of Port-en-Bessin. You can, if you wish, extend this tour by visiting La Pointe de Hoc. Its 30 m high cliffs were successfully scaled by the best climbers of the American forces during the landings.

Day 3: Port en Bessin - Ouistreham, 31 mi. (50 km)
Head towards Longues-sur-Mer and its impressive German defensive battery, then continue on towards Gold Beach and, of course, Arromanches, Here you’ll be able to see the remains of the enormous artificial port constructed on the orders of Winston Churchill. Continue your ride through the Normandy countryside, biking down little lanes between the pretty hedged fields – the “bocage”- until you reach Courseulles-sur-Mer. From its fishing port, cycle along the long sandy beaches, including Sword Beach, to the port of Ouistreham.

Day 4: Ouistreham - Cabourg, 16 mi.  + option Caen, 12 mi. (25 km + option Caen 20 km)
Visit the museum of No. 4 Commando or start your stage following the bike path along the Canal de Caen until the Pegasus Bridge, where the British army achieved a significant victory in 1944. After stopping briefly, if you wish, at the Pegasus Memorial it’s time to explore the “Cote Fleurie,” one of the most beautiful coastlines in France. Follow the edge of the sea to Cabourg, with its seaside promenades. It’s been a very popular seaside resort since the start of the 20th century. Possibility to extend your ride to Caen, to visit its small port in the city center, its chateau or its two great monasteries: the Abbaye-aux-Hommes [men] and the Abbaye-aux-Dames [women].

Day 5: Cabourg - Honfleur, 31 mi. (50 km)
You will briefly side-track into the Auge countryside to the village of Beaumont-en-Auge with its colorful timber-framed houses before returning to the coast and heading for Deauville, a beautiful seaside resort full of elegant half-timbered houses. Follow the coastline dotted with apple trees to Honfleur with its pretty marina. Be sure to take the time to explore the delights of this lovely medieval port, its small harbor, its typical tall, narrow-fronted colorful houses, and its timeless narrow streets and alleys. You’ll see why Honfleur inspired the Impressionist painters.

Day 6: Honfleur - Deauville - Trouville, 31 mi. (50 km)
Leave Honfleur for a new route exploring the Auge countryside. This classic landscape, so emblematic of Normandy, offers the most beautiful vistas. The “Pays de Auge” is synonymous with apples and, of course, cider and Calvados. However, let’s not forget the dairy cows and the cheese they produce, which is why Pont-l’Eveque is an unmissable stop in your tour. Take the time to explore its brightly colored half-timbered and carved houses before heading back to Deauville. Continue on to Trouville where the fish market will make your mouth water, while the Belle Epoque ambiance of this seaside town will charm you.

Day 7: Departure

Standard or superior accommodation

Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Day 2: Bayeux – Courseulles sur Mer, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Courseulles sur Mer – Cabourg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Cabourg – Honfleur, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Honfleur – Trouville, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Departure from Trouville

Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Wander through the narrow streets of Bayeux and admire the stately merchant houses. Visit the cathedral of Notre Dame, a jewel of Romanesque architecture. The townhouses one of the most impressive Norman/Romanesque historical treasures: the Bayeux Tapestry. This long-embroidered linen cloth was stitched in the 11th century to recount the events of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy.

Optional and highly recommended: Excursion to Omaha Beach | 50 km (+ option 15 km) + extra night in Bayeux 

Bike to Vierville-sur-Mer and Omaha Beach, often called ‘bloody Omaha’ as the heaviest allied losses were suffered here. At the top of the cliff, the American cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer dominates the beach. Row upon row of headstones surrounded by emerald green grass and the ever-present sea create a sense of peace and serenity. Return to Bayeux after an optional visit to the Overlord Museum. You can extend the circuit by visiting La Pointe du Hoc cliffs [30 meters high]. Today one can still easily see traces of the damage caused to the fields by shell fire from the allied ships in the channel.

Day 2: Bayeux – Courseulles sur Mer, 25 mi. (40 km)
Head towards Longues-sur-Mer and its impressive German defensive battery, then continue on towards Gold Beach and, of course, Arromanches, Here you’ll be able to see the remains of the enormous artificial port constructed on the orders of Winston Churchill. Don’t forget to visit Arromanches 360°, a circular cinema which graphically illustrates the complete history of the Battle for Normandy. Continue your ride through the Normandy countryside, biking down little lanes between the pretty hedged fields – the “bocage”- until you reach Courseullessur-Mer. Take time to stroll around the picturesque fishing harbor.

Day 3: Courseulles sur Mer – Cabourg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Bike the length of Juno Beach and then Sword Beach all the way to Ouistreham passing through seaside villages and along fine sandy beaches. Take the time to visit the museum of No. 4 Commando or follow the bike path which runs along the Caen canal to Pegasus Bridge where the British army achieved a significant victory in 1944. After stopping briefly, if you wish, at the Pegasus Memorial it’s time to explore the “Cote Fleurie,” one of the most beautiful coastlines in France. Follow the edge of the sea to Cabourg, with its seaside promenades. It’s been a very popular seaside resort since the start of the 20th century.

Day 4: Cabourg – Honfleur, 31 mi. (50 km)
Briefly side-track into the Auge countryside to the village of Beaumont-en-Auge with its colorful timber-framed houses before returning to the coast and heading for Deauville, a beautiful seaside resort full of elegant half-timbered houses. Follow the coastline dotted with apple trees to Honfleur with its pretty marina. Take the time to explore the delights of this lovely medieval port: its small harbor, its typical tall, narrow-fronted colorful houses, and its timeless narrow streets and alleys. You’ll see why Honfleur inspired the Impressionist painters.

Day 5: Honfleur – Trouville, 31 mi. (50 km)
Leave Honfleur for a new route exploring the Auge countryside. This classic landscape, so emblematic of Normandy, offers the most beautiful vistas. The “Pays de Auge” is synonymous with apples and, of course, cider and Calvados. However, let’s not forget the dairy cows and the cheese they produce, which is why Pont-l’Eveque is an unmissable stop in your tour. Take the time to explore its brightly colored half-timbered and carved houses before heading back to Deauville. Continue on to Trouville where the fish market will make your mouth water, while the Belle Epoque ambiance of this seaside town will charm you.

Day 6: Departure from Trouville
This Normandy bike tour will end following breakfast.

Deluxe accommodation

Day 1: Bayeux + excursion Arromanches and Gold Beach, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 2: Excursion to Omaha Beach, 31 + optional 9 mi. (50 + optional 15 km)
Day 3: Excursion between Seulles Valley and Norman "bocage, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Departure

Standard or superior accommodation

Day 1: Carentan
Day 2: Excursion to Ste. Mère Église and Utah Beach, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Carentan - Omaha Beach - Port en Bessin, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Port en Bessin - Courseulles sur Mer, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Courseulles sur Mer - Cabourg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Cabourg - Honfleur, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Honfleur - Trouville, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 8: Departure

Standard or superior accommodation

Day 1: Carentan
Day 2: Excursion to Ste. Mère Église and Utah Beach, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 3: Carentan - Omaha Beach - Port en Bessin, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Port en Bessin - Courseulles sur Mer, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Courseulles sur Mer - Caen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Departure