Normandy bike tour

Tour Overview

The historic region of Normandy offers a spectacular cycling experience, where D-Day landmarks, medieval towns, and rich culinary traditions create an unforgettable ride.

• Pedal through key World War II sites, including Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and Arromanches, where historic battlefields and memorials tell the story of the D-Day landings
• Explore the medieval town of Bayeux, home to the famous Bayeux Tapestry, Gothic cathedral, and charming half-timbered streets.
• Savor Normandy’s renowned local flavors, from artisanal Camembert cheese and fresh cider to pommeau and calvados, the region’s signature apple-based spirits.
• Ride through Normandy’s picturesque landscapes, where rolling countryside, coastal cliffs, and traditional farms make for a scenic and culturally immersive cycling route.

Day 1 Highlights 

For the next few days you will be riding on the D-Day landing beach route. It is a flat route (ideal for begininers) that follows the historical D-Day landing sites, museum and memorials along the Normandy coastline.

• Pedal along Normandy’s most famous cycling route, tracing the historic paths of the allied landings on June 6, 1944 through key battle sites and memorials of the D-Day invasion.
• Stop at the Batteries de Longues, a clifftop German artillery site, part of the Atlantic Wall defenses, where well-preserved bunkers overlook the English Channel.
• Pedal to Arromanches, where the remains of the Mulberry Harbor still float offshore, a testament to the engineering ingenuity behind the Allied invasion.

Day 3 Highlights 

• Cycle to Omaha Beach, the most iconic D-Day landing site, where thousands of American soldiers stormed the shores in one of World War II’s most pivotal battles.
• Ride to the Colleville-sur-Mer American Cemetery, a powerful memorial overlooking Omaha Beach, where over 9,000 American soldiers are honored in a solemn yet breathtaking setting.
• Take a guided tour the cemetery and learn more about the events that occurred more than 60 years ago.
• Pedal a short distance to Pointe du Hoc, a dramatic clifftop battlefield, where well-preserved German bunkers and bomb craters reveal the intensity of the D-Day assault.

Day 5 Highlights 

From Normandy’s inland heart, your cycling journey transitions toward the legendary Mont-Saint-Michel and the Brittany coastline, where world-class oysters and dramatic sea views complete the region’s unique blend of history, culture, and gastronomy.

Starting from the Mont st Michel you head to Cancale on the velomaritime route. It is a flat route along the baie du Mont st Michel that uses a mix of roads inland and along the coast. Even though it is an easy route, it can become slightly challenging when the wind blows

• Uncover the Mont-Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where its magnificent abbey rises dramatically above the sea, creating one of France’s most iconic sights.
• Explore the medieval fortress, with narrow cobbled streets, stone walls, and a breathtaking cathedral perched at its peak.
• Walk across the causeway connecting Mont-Saint-Michel to the mainland, where the island’s historic ties to Normandy and Brittany enhance its cultural significance.
• Continue your ride along the coast to Cancale, a charming seaside village renowned for its world-class oysters.
• Savor freshly shucked oysters at the harbor, with stunning views of Mont-Saint-Michel in the distance, making for a perfect cycling and culinary experience.

Premium Hotels

Hotel Maison de Bricourt

Casual Hotels

Manoir des Douets Fleury

Manoir des douets fleury

On arrival, a large, peaceful garden and flowers, a pond where ducks glide, welcomes you. Behind these thick walls, feature elegant and spacious interiors designed for your well being. Each room is different and in the property you will find, rest and tranquility.

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