Normandy

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Normandy
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Cider, Camembert and Co.
NormandyTake a bike tour along the beautiful north coast of France, the Côte Fleurie, and
along the famous River Seine. Pamper yourself from Normandy. Cider, Calvados and
Camembert, fresh seafood and mussels a al cream waiting for you. Frisch strengthened you
discover all the sights of Normandy: Bayeux with its famous tapestry, Caen, the city of
William the Conqueror, Omaha Beach, one of the Landing Beaches of D-Day, the famous
seaside town Deauville, the picturesque harbor town of Honfleur and Rouen, the city of
Impressionism.
Velociped Fahrradreisen, Alte Kasseler Straße 43, 35039 Marburg, Germany
Telefon: 06421-88689-0, Telefax: 06421-88689-11, [email protected], www.velociped.de
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1. day Bayeux Arrival
Travel early because Bayeux has a lot to offer. Stroll through the Old Town, visit the
cathedral, you will marvel at the monumental city palace from the 17th and 18th century,
and the medieval Bayeux tapestry at the Musée de la tapestry with the story of the Battle of
Hastings.
2. day Trip to the landing beaches, app. 50 km
This tour takes you to the landing beaches or D-Day Beaches, the location of the Allied
invasion in 1944. Anywhere you go you will find very good documentation centers, well
worth a visit. From Port-en-Bessin, you cycle back to the lovely town of Bayeux.
3. day Bayeux - Caen, app. 60 km
Look forward to a great cycling day on beautiful cycling routes along the coast and nice
little beach towns. Only in Courseulles-sur-mer you leave the coast and cycle through
meadows, fields and orchards deeds inland to Caen, the capital of the Calvados. William the
Conqueror, the most famous residents of the city, had built here two abbeys and the castle,
which is still worth a visit.
4. day Caen - Cabourg, 30 km
White sand beach, high and low tide, wind at your back and the sun in her hair. This is how
your cycling day could look like. Enjoy a beautiful bike ride along the English Channel to the
small seaside resort of Deauville on the Côte Fleurie. Marvel at the Casino and the Grand
Hotel, designed and built in 1908. Today, both are a wonderful example of the seaside
resorts of the Belle Époque.
Velociped Fahrradreisen, Alte Kasseler Straße 43, 35039 Marburg, Germany
Telefon: 06421-88689-0, Telefax: 06421-88689-11, [email protected], www.velociped.de
www.velociped.de
5. day Cobourg - Honfleur, app. 50 km
Through Beaumont with its half-timbered houses you cycle relaxed through the land of
ciders. Enjoy a break in the famous spa resort Deauville with its wide white sand beach.
Wonderfully elegant along the flowers the coast, you cacle to Honfleur at the mouth of the
Seine. Here you will feel very comfortable, surrounded by a picturesque harbor and
remarkable houses of the 17th century. Not for nothing Honfleur is one of the most
charming places of Normandy.
6. day Honfleur - Caudebec-en-Caux/surrounding area app. 45 km
Today you follow the Seine through scenic woodlands and landscapes of the nature reserve
Boucles-de-la-Seine. Enjoy the small town Caudebec-en-Caux, which is situated romantic at
the river banks of Seine and proudly presents its outstanding church from the 15th century
with magnificent west door, ornate spiers and intricate stained glass windows.
7. day Caudebec-en-Caux - Rouen, app. 50km
Dive right into the lovely landscape of the Sein river loops. Cycle through small, sleepy river
villages along lush gardens and colorful orchards. Marvel at the historical remains of the
once powerful monastery of Normandy and visit the Romanesque abbey church of St.
Georges. Rouen, the city in the Seine loop has a long tradition as a seaport. Today the old
quays on the banks are very popular as a promenade. With its magnificent timber-framed
buildings, the narrow cobbled streets and Gothic cathedral Rouen is more like an open air
museum as a port city.
8. day Rouen Departure
We would be happy to book you one extra night in Rouen, the lovely French town of art and
history.
Velociped Fahrradreisen, Alte Kasseler Straße 43, 35039 Marburg, Germany
Telefon: 06421-88689-0, Telefax: 06421-88689-11, [email protected], www.velociped.de
www.velociped.de
WORTH KNOWING
Worth knowing about your Normandy journey
Below you will find specific information about the Normandy tour. If you have further
questions about this trip, you simply call us: Phone: 06421 – 886890.
Arrival by train
Bayeux can be reached comfortably by train from Paris in 2 hours without changing trains.
Bayeux train station is about 1 km from the start hotel. A taxi from the train station to the
hotel costs about 8 euros. From Rouen you can travel back to Bayeux in about 2 hours by
train with changing the train in Caen.train shedule information
Parking facilities at the hotel
Free parking is available near the hotel. No reservation possible and necesesary. You will
receive detailed information about the parking facilities at the booked hotel booked with
the detailed travel documents at the latest two weeks before departure.
Welcome meeting
On the day of arrival, a staff member will be waiting for you at about 6:00 pm for an
information talk. Here any bicycles that may be booked are also handed over.
Condition of cycle paths
The cycle routes are mostly flat, there are to overcome some short but simple increases.
You will cycle main on asphalted or cobblestone roads, sometimes on small side roads.
Available rental bikes
21-speed unisex without back pedal (chain shift). On the basis of the route guidance the
also available 7-speed unisex wheels with withdrawal (hub switching) are not
recommendable. Men's and electric bicycles are also available on request.
7 days hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or
any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to
help you as fast as possible.
Cycling in france
For cyclists in France a striking dress code is prescribed. Since October 1, 2008, you have to
wear a reflective warning vest at night outside of localities, as well as on days with poor
visibility. Otherwise you will be fined up to 135 Euros. The measure is an initiative of the
French Government.reflective warning vest
Velociped Fahrradreisen, Alte Kasseler Straße 43, 35039 Marburg, Germany
Telefon: 06421-88689-0, Telefax: 06421-88689-11, [email protected], www.velociped.de
www.velociped.de
PRICES & SERVICES
TOUR
Normandy
tour:
tour type:
duration:
dates of arrival:
00336
individual
8 days
03.06.2017 / 17.06.2017 / 01.07.2017 / 15.07.2017 / 29.07.2017 /
12.08.2017 / 26.08.2017
beginners-intermediate
Velociped-Partner-Tour
level:
PRICES (PER PERSON)
in a DR:
in a SR:
tourer:
electric bike:
Cat.A: 785,00 €
Cat.A: 1.005,00 €
75,00 €
175,00 €
BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL SERVICES (PER PERSON)
Half board supplement
190,00 €
TRAVEL SERVICES
7 overnights in selected 2** - 3*** hotels (french classification) incl.
breakfast
personal welcome information conversation
detailed travel documents
carefully designed route and detailed route dsscription with maps
luggage transport
7 days hotline service
GPS data on request available
CHILD DISCOUNTS
25% reduction for children under 14 years of age in a room with two people paying
the full price
15% reduction for children under 14 years of age in their own room
Velociped Fahrradreisen, Alte Kasseler Straße 43, 35039 Marburg, Germany
Telefon: 06421-88689-0, Telefax: 06421-88689-11, [email protected], www.velociped.de
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