Normandy

Les îles anglo-normandes, un savoureux mélange de Normandie, de Bretagne et bien entendu d’Angleterre, à une heure de Saint-Malo, un dépaysement total ou chaque île dévoile une identité et un charme unique. A Jersey, « l’île aux fleurs », pédalez au cœur de magnifiques paysages colorés et respirez l’air frais du haut des falaises de la côte nord qui offrent des vues imprenables sur les côtes françaises et les autres îles anglo-normandes. Guernesey est un monde à part, préservé des modes et du temps quant à Sark, vous apprécierez la quiétude, les petits chemins bordés de murets en pierre et les fleurs sauvages qui tapissent l’île. Explorez ces îles uniques sans oublier de déguster quelques spécialités culinaires et boissons locales dans les pubs de bord de mer.

Enjoy the unique experience of the Routes of Liberty! This tour will enable you to explore all the D-Day landing beaches from Utah Beach and Ste Mère-Église, where the first parachutists dropped, continuing all the way to the Caen Memorial, symbol of the peace which returned to Normandy.

A beautiful bike route which travels through history, passing through charming little fishing ports and visiting meaningful and moving museums. A route where the beautiful sandy beaches of today still carry the echo of warfare from previous times and which is eloquently reflected by the American cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach.

From the medieval city of Bayeux, discover the Landing Beaches by bike. Ride on small and quiet roads in the countryside or along the coast between nice landscapes and historic sites. Between the famous Omaha Beach and the charming port of Port-en-Bessin, do not miss the high cliffs of Pointe du Hoc and the American Cemetery of Colleville sur Mer. Also take a stroll in the seaside villages. The visit of Caen also reserves you good moments with its pleasant port, its abbeys and its famous Memorial.

Staying in Bayeux you are at the centre of history! You’ll find one of the most famous Romanesque artefacts [the famous Bayeux Tapestry] in this ancient medieval town with its rich architectural heritage. Close by are the World War II D-Day landing beaches Omaha and Gold.

 Take a weekend to discover this small corner of Normandy and let yourself be guided on your bike ride by the charms of the small lanes which wind through the “bocage” countryside (small fields enclosed by hedges).

Discover what defines Normandy by bike! From Bayeux, with its famous tapestry, bike the length of the Allied Landing Beaches (Gold Beach, Arromanches, etc…) all the way to the beautiful fine sandy beaches of the Côte Fleurie (Cabourg, Deauville and Trouville).

 Wander through the heart of a landscape full of small enclosed fields called the “bocage”. These beautiful fields and gentle valleys are enclosed by hedges and copses and full of grazing cows. Bike the length of the historic Normandy coast, where one moving memorial of the allied landings follows another, ending your tour in the stunning medieval port of Honfleur.