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| Type of tour: | Self-guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 5 Nights |
| Distance: | 31 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: On request: Mar 1- Oct 31, 2013. |
| Tour price: | €644 |
| Start city: | Bayeux, France |
| End city: | Honfleur, France |
This tour through the land of traditions and authenticity will guide you along the Norman seacoast through its historical testimonies and its natural heritage. You will pass half timbered cottages, seaside views and fragrance of apple trees in bloom, as you discover the splendors of this beautiful area!
Learn more about self-guided tours.
This tour through the land of traditions and authenticity will guide you along the Norman seacoast through its historical testimonies and its natural heritage. You will pass half timbered cottages, seaside views and fragrance of apple trees in bloom, as you discover the splendors of this beautiful area!
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Day 1: Arrival in Bayeux
Upon arrival to Bayeux, you will have the possibility to admire the amazing 11th century Bayeux Tapestry showing the conquest of England by William Duke of Normandy. Dinner.
Overnight in Bayeux.
Day 2: Loop on landing beaches (32 miles/51 km)
Today is a loop ride to the landing beaches of Omaha beach. Have a walk into path of history on a sandy beach before reaching the American cemetery. Then continue the ride to the ‘Pointe du Hoc,’ which was one of the strategic points in the German fortifications along the Normandy coast. Then follow the seaside routes to Colleville sur mer and its very impressive American cemetery, before reaching Bayeux.
Overnight in Bayeux.
Day 3: Bayeux – Caen (35 miles/57 km)
Cycling to Arromanches where you can see floating in the sea some vestiges of the artificial harbor “Mulberry” conceived by Winston Churchill. Proceed along the coast to Courseulles-sur-Mer (Juno Beach) and go back inland to reach the nice town of Caen with its 2 majestic abbeys. Dinner.
Overnight in Caen.
Day 4: Caen – Cabourg (17 miles/28 km)
After having crossed the Pegasus bridge, where the English army won an important victory in 1944, it's time to enjoy a coastal ride and discover the magnificent "Côte Fleurie" and the charmingly elegant town of Cabourg. Cabourg is a much loved family resort with pleasant walks along a promenade over two miles long sheltered by a sea wall. Dinner.
Overnight in Cabourg.
Day 5: Cabourg – Honfleur (30 miles/48 km)
Today its back to the "Pays d'Auge" area before reaching the village of Beaumont-en-Auge with its colorful half timbered cottages and then Deauville. Deauville, known as the lady of the French coast, with its most glamorous seaside resort, symbolizes elegance, prestige and sophistication. This is also the city of the horse and the gateway to Calvados.
Continue by cycling along the coast to reach Honfleur and its charming harbor. Honfleur is a small medieval town, revealing her riches to all those who take the time to look. The past is in evidence all around, including the Old Dock surrounded by picturesque narrow houses, which is no doubt what catches the eye of every visitor upon their first visit to Honfleur. But the town also boasts St. Catherine, St. Etienne, St. Léonard churches, the Lieutenance, the old Salt Stores, and the medieval cobbled streets. Honfleur is also recognised as one of the cradles of Impressionism and artists' favourite place.
Overnight in Honfleur.
Day 6: Departure
On request: Mar 1- Oct 31, 2013.
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These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1 and 2: Hotel Le Lion D'or, Bayeux
www.liondor-bayeux.fr
In the heart of Normandy, Hotel Le Lion D'or offers you excellant cuisine and quiet rooms far from noises and stress.
Day 3: Hotel Le Dauphin, Caen
www.le-dauphin-normandie.com
Located in the center of Caen, Hotel Le Dauphin offers elegantly decorated room equipped with a mini-bar and flat screen TV.
Day 4: Grand Hotel, Cabourg
www.accorhotels.com
The Grand Hotel in Cabourg will captivate guests with its timeless charm and spacious rooms, overlooking either the sea or gardens and flowers.
Day 5: Maison de Lea, Honfleur
www.honfleur-hotel-france.com
Maison de Lea is a magnificent building in the heart of Honfleur, which brings together and old salt warehouse and three XVIth century houses into a charming hotel.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Day 1 and 2: Hotel Le Lion D'or, Bayeux
www.liondor-bayeux.fr
In the heart of Normandy, Hotel Le Lion D'or offers you excellant cuisine and quiet rooms far from noises and stress.
Day 3: Hotel Le Dauphin, Caen
www.le-dauphin-normandie.com
Located in the center of Caen, Hotel Le Dauphin offers elegantly decorated room equipped with a mini-bar and flat screen TV.
Day 4: Grand Hotel, Cabourg
www.accorhotels.com
The Grand Hotel in Cabourg will captivate guests with its timeless charm and spacious rooms, overlooking either the sea or gardens and flowers.
Day 5: Maison de Lea, Honfleur
www.honfleur-hotel-france.com
Maison de Lea is a magnificent building in the heart of Honfleur, which brings together and old salt warehouse and three XVIth century houses into a charming hotel.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
Available bikes are 21-speed men’s and ladies bikes. They are equipped with two saddlebags, a high visibility jacket, an anti-theft device, a map holder, a helmet and a repair kit. The bikes will be adjusted by a cycling specialist.
Available bikes are 21-speed men’s and ladies bikes. They are equipped with two saddlebags, a high visibility jacket, an anti-theft device, a map holder, a helmet and a repair kit. The bikes will be adjusted by a cycling specialist.
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
This tour is rated Leisurely and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Tour start
Nearest airport: Paris, France
Nearest train station: Bayeux, France
Tour end
Nearest airport: Paris, France
Nearest train station: Le Havre, France (about 15 miles from Honfleur)
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Tour start
Nearest airport: Paris, France
Nearest train station: Bayeux, France
Tour end
Nearest airport: Paris, France
Nearest train station: Le Havre, France (about 15 miles from Honfleur)
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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Loire Valley Travel has been organising cycling and walking tour packages in a large number of French regions and making its exclusive skills available to you for more than 20 years.
From 3 days to two weeks, our fully inclusive tours and trips allow you to take advantage of our France’s most beautiful regions on cycling tours . You are free to program the visits of sites as you please. Programs adapted to your own rhythm !
With experience and detailed local knowledge, our team ensures your comfort by selecting the best private hotels, where you will be constantly reminded that you are in a region where well-being and living well are key concepts!
When you book one of our tours, you can be sure of the tranquillity of an organised holiday planned down to the last detail before you leave (hotel reservations, luggage transfers, detailed itinerary and maps). Once you arrive, you have all the time you want to complete each day’s itinerary in total freedom and at your own pace, stopping where you like - you can choose from among the various sites suggested along your route depending on your interests (culture, cuisine, vineyards etc.).
Loire Valley Travel has been organising cycling and walking tour packages in a large number of French regions and making its exclusive skills available to you for more than 20 years.
From 3 days to two weeks, our fully inclusive tours and trips allow you to take advantage of our France’s most beautiful regions on cycling tours . You are free to program the visits of sites as you please. Programs adapted to your own rhythm !
With experience and detailed local knowledge, our team ensures your comfort by selecting the best private hotels, where you will be constantly reminded that you are in a region where well-being and living well are key concepts!
When you book one of our tours, you can be sure of the tranquillity of an organised holiday planned down to the last detail before you leave (hotel reservations, luggage transfers, detailed itinerary and maps). Once you arrive, you have all the time you want to complete each day’s itinerary in total freedom and at your own pace, stopping where you like - you can choose from among the various sites suggested along your route depending on your interests (culture, cuisine, vineyards etc.).
Any change to a confirmed booking will give rise to extra cost of: 39 euros per person.
For cancellation of a booking more than 30 days before the departure date, expenses will be payable on the following basis:
And for cancellations of a booking
The insurance costs are not refunded in case of cancellation of the trip.
CHILDREN REDUCTIONS
Any change to a confirmed booking will give rise to extra cost of: 39 euros per person.
For cancellation of a booking more than 30 days before the departure date, expenses will be payable on the following basis:
And for cancellations of a booking
The insurance costs are not refunded in case of cancellation of the trip.
CHILDREN REDUCTIONS
