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D-Day Beaches of Normandy Cycling

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 Trip Length
6 Days
 Trip Starts
Bayeux
 Trip Finishes
Honfleur
6 Day D-Day Beaches of Normandy Cycling Itinerary (Exodus)
Countries Explored: France
Trip Style
Cycling
Accommodation
Premium
Pace
Easy / Leisurely
Trip Code
C05NM

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Exodus 6 Day D-Day Beaches of Normandy Cycling. Along the Normandy coast, your route will lead you to memorial sites of the allied landings (Gold Beach, Arromanches etc...), continue all the way to the beautiful fine sandy beaches of the Cote Fleurie (Cabourg, Deauville and Trouville) and end in the stunning medieval port of Honfleur.Explore both side of the picturesque Normandy : Bike through quiet routes shaded by apple orchards, surrounded by stud farms, horses and grazing cows.

Enjoy the coastal stunning views with large sandy beaches and...read more historical testimonies.Jump into the Impressionist culture in Honfleur and discover why this place has inspired almost all painters. Explore the places that have inspired many of the paintings on display today at Paris' Musee d'Orsay.Tickle your taste buds with amazing seafoods, authentic traditional cuisine, cider and Calvados (Apple Brandy).

Itinerary

In the heart of the medieval city of Bayeux, explore the Cathedral, a gem of Norman architecture, remarkably well preserved. Admire the Bayeux Tapestry: listed 'World Heritage' by UNESCO, the 70 metres long Tapestry recounts the Conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy. Spend a moment at the former allies headquarters through the commonwealth war memorial.

Cycle to Omaha beach and the American war cemetery at Colleville sur mer. 'Omaha the Bloody' bears the memory of the heavy tribute paid by the US Army on 6 June 1944. At the American Cemetery, the emotion is palpable, here are 9,387 immaculate white crosses that stand out against the green turf and the blue of the sky and the sea which give a feeling of serenity and peace.

Continue to the fishing village of Port en Bessin. A longer version will lead you to Pointe du Hoc where you can see the 100 feet high cliffs and german bunkers overlooking the British channel (B).

First stop today is the German Battery above Gold Beach. It's a gentle onward cycle to Arromanches. This seaside resort is inextricably linked with the liberation of western Europe after D-Day, along with the staggeringly large concrete blocks remaining from the Mulberry Harbour towed over from Britain in June 1944. War museums bring the massive Allied operations here back to life.

Continue to Juno Beach where British and Canadian soldiers landed before ending to Caen. Wander through the medieval streets of Caen, visit William the Conqueror's chateau or Caen memorial museum dedicated to the D-Day landings (B/D).

Cross the famous Pegasus Bridge named in memory of the British 5th Parachute Brigade, whose emblem was Pegasus. Continue to the Merville Battery. Then, discover the 'Cote Fleurie' by longing the sea edge until Cabourg. The longer option takes you through the scent of cider apples and the first wafts from distilleries float along the quiet routes, shaded by the orchards of the Pays d'Auge.

Continue through half timbered houses villages and hamlets sparkled with horses, grazing cows and stud farms. In the evening, enjoy a walk on the seaside promenade in Cabourg (B).

In the morning, enjoy a peaceful moment and an unique atmosphere on the beach of Cabourg, where the only sounds you will hear are the waves lapping the sand and horses cantering along the beach. Pedal past half-timbered houses to the elegant seaside resort of Deauville.

Continue along the coast to the colourful harbour of Honfleur. With its picturesque old harbour on the Seine estuary, Honfleur is one of the most charming towns in Europe. Stroll in the narrow streets and along the picturesque harbour which has inspired so many Impressionist artists. Wander around the famous Vieux Basin and up and down the alleys of the picturesque Sainte-Catherine district with the impressive France's largest timber-built church with a separate bell tower (B).

Depart Honfleur after breakfast (B).

Trip Inclusions

  • The D-Day landing beaches and war memorials
  • William the Conqueror's Chateau at Caen, the world-famous Bayeux tapestry
  • Glamourous villas, colourful harbours, fertile orchards, half-timbered houses, delicious sparkling cider

  • 5 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3 and 4 star hotels
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • E-bike hire available on request (supplement applies)
  • All continental breakfast and 1 dinner
  • Route directions and maps
  • High Quality Bikes
  • Luggage transfers between hotels

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Prices & Dates

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