Normandy

France Bike Tours

Cycling in Normandy in the North of France!

This bike tour in France is through Normandy, a land filled with battle-scars, seaside views, sweet-smelling apple trees and half-timbered cottages. This cycling holiday combines the magnificent countryside of inland Normandy with some of its cozy seaside towns, and of course along Normandy’s famous beaches! The tour starts in Bayeux, which was the first French town liberated by the Allies on June 8, 1944. An old Roman town, Bayeux is now a flourishing farm center known for its majestic 13th century Gothic cathedral as well as the famous Bayeux tapestry (11th century) showing the Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 that is showcased in the town’s museum. Highlights of this tour include biking along one of the landing beaches of D-Day, a World War II museum with footage and information, various abbeys built by William the Conqueror, and incredible views of Normandy's countryside!

It is recommended that you plan on extra nights so that you can book a day tour or half day tour to visit the WW II beaches: http://www.bessin-normandie.com/uk/tourisme/visits/guided-tours---excursions/d-day-landings---the-battle-of-normandy. Please note that advanced booking is advised.

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Where You’ll Stay

Accommodations in 2 and 3 star hotels (standard option) or 3 and 4 star hotels (upgrade option).

What’s Included

Accommodations for 5 nights
5 x breakfast
3 x dinner
21-speed hybrid bicycle
Equipment with rental bike including two saddlebags, high visibility jacket, anti theft device, map holder, helmet, and repair kit
Luggage transportation
Route descriptions & maps
Tour information

What’s Not Included

Train ticket Paris to Bayeux, ± €48
Drinks, lunches, and 2 dinners (while in Bayeaux)
Transfer to Bayeux after the tour
Entrance fees to museums and attractions
Bicycle protection
Trip insurance

Tour	Bike
Type	Self Guided
Skill	Easy–Moderate
Length	6 days
From	€797 Rates
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Tour Dates

Arrival possible any day from March 1 to October 31, 2016

Please note that arrivals are NOT possible on Thursdays or Fridays for the upgraded version.

Skill Level

This France bike tour is classified as an easy to moderate self-guided hotel tour with distances averaging 25 miles over flat terrain as well as rolling hills.

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Day 2: Loop on landing beaches, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 3: Bayeux – Caen, 35 mi. (57 km)
Day 4: Caen – Cabourg, 17 mi. (28 km)
Day 5: Cabourg – Honfleur, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 6: Departure from Honfleur

DAY 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Possibility to admire the amazing 11th century Bayeux Tapestry showing the conquest of England by William Duke of Normandy.

DAY 2: Loop on land beaches, 33 mi. (51 km)
Cycle a loop around the landing beaches such as Omaha beach with possibility to continue to the "Pointe du Hoc". Then, follow small countryside routes through typical villages like Colleville sur mer and Port en Bessin before heading back to Bayeux.

DAY 3: Bayeux – Caen, 35 mi. (57 km)
Today you cycle Normandy to Arromanches where you see, floating in the sea, some vestiges of the artificial harbor "Mulberry" conceived by W. Churchill. Continue along the coast to Courseulles sur Mer and cycle back inland to the charming town of Caen.

DAY 4: Caen – Cabourg, 17 mi. (28 km)
You will leave the city of Caen crossing the Pegasus bridge while you enjoy a peaceful ride to the resort town of Cabourg, on the Côte Fleurie. Cabourg is the town where it is said that Marcel Proust found the inspiration for one of his novels.

DAY 5: Cabourg – Honfleur, 30 mi. (48 km)
You head back to the Normandy inland to Beaumont en Auge village, with its colorful half-timbered cottages, before reaching Deauville. You continue biking along the coast to reach Honfleur. This town has been the inspiration for many artists' works, depicting its colorful harbor.

DAY 6: Departure from Honfleur
This Normandy bike tour will end following breakfast.

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Seafood with pasta. Photo via Flickr:cheehong

Boats in Normandy. Photo via Flickr:Moyan Brenn

American Cemetery in Normandy. Photo courtesy of Loire Valley Travel

Cliffs in Normandy - photo via Flickr:Parksy 1964

Pricing Information

Standard (2* and 3* hotels): $ 1146 £ 669 $ 1,146 € 797 $ 1222 kr 6547 kr 6547 CHF 873 $ 917

Single supplement: $ 311 £ 181 $ 311 € 216 $ 331 kr 1774 kr 1774 CHF 237 $ 248

Upgrade (3* and 4* hotels): $ 1412 £ 824 $ 1,412 € 982 $ 1506 kr 8066 kr 8066 CHF 1076 $ 1,129

Single supplement: $ 453 £ 264 $ 453 € 315 $ 483 kr 2588 kr 2588 CHF 345 $ 362

Supplement for single traveler (both options): $ 115 £ 67 $ 115 € 80 $ 123 kr 657 kr 657 CHF 88 $ 92

extra options

Extra nights: On request

please note

Rates are based on double occupancy.

Information to read before you book.

We recommend purchasing bike trip insurance.

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Travel Details

Travel

Fly to Paris.

Local Travel

Train from Paris airport to Bayeux. Ride is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Climate

Please check local weather conditions prior to departure. Always bring full rain gear. The average high in °F is approximately: March 51°, April 61°, May 65°, June 71°, July 71°, August 67°, September 59°, and October 59°

Tour Operator

This tour is operated by Loire Valley Travel. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work from the commission the European tour operators offer us plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong working relationship we have with all our tour operators and the services we provide.