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The coast of Calvados

une aventure humaine et passionnée

Bayeux
Honfleur
6 days / 5 nights
Challenging
From march to november

In the heart of Normandy, from the medieval town of Bayeux to the port of Honfleur, via the D-Day beaches and the hills and orchards of the Pays d’Auge, come and discover the wonders of Calvados with this 6-day, 5-night break. Museums, charming villages, delightful seaside resorts, rich and gourmet cuisine, all washed down with cider or Calvados, this tour will delight cycle tourists with its diversity!

From the D-Day Beaches to the Flowery Coast

Your cycling holiday along the Normandy coast begins in the charming town of Bayeux. Leaving the town, you will pass the Battle of Normandy Museum and the British cemetery before crossing the Bessin countryside to reach the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. Your cycle ride continues westwards, where you will ride along Omaha Beach before returning to Bayeux to enjoy the town. The next day, head for the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer before reaching Gold Beach and the town of Arromanches to the east, famous for the remains of its artificial harbour.

Continue your bike trip along the “Mue” Valley to reach Caen, a dynamic student town where life is good! The next day, you will follow the Orne Canal to the famous Pegasus Bridge, before heading back up to the coast via the Sallenelles Nature Reserve and the Merville battery. You will finally end the day in the seaside resort of Cabourg. The next day brings a change of scenery as you cross the Pays d’Auge with its orchards and numerous stud farms, not to mention typical villages such as Beaumont en Auge. You continue towards the port of Honfleur, crossing the woods of Saint Gatien.

The final stop on this cycling trip is the charming port of Honfleur. Located on the south bank of the Seine estuary, its picturesque slate-roofed houses have inspired many Impressionist artists such as Claude Monet and Gustave Courbet. Honfleur prospered between the 15th and 17th centuries thanks to trade and served as a base for expeditions to conquer the New World: Canada, the West Indies and Louisiana. As you stroll through its winding streets, you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. The old buildings have lost none of their authenticity, with some dating back to the Hundred Years’ War!

An unforgettable stay in Normandy

Normandie Rando invites you to visit Normandy by bike and discover its small country roads, villages and hamlets, and its many culinary specialities (cheeses, cider, Teurgoule, etc.). We offer unique and interesting itineraries specially designed to allow you to enjoy your sporting holiday while taking the time to visit the many sites that the region has to offer.

As specialists in cycle tourism, our cycle travel agency offers turnkey cycling holidays. Along with our itineraries, we offer fully equipped bike hire and free access to our GPS app. With Normandie Rando, your cycling holiday is guaranteed to be a success!

 

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Itinerary

DAY 1 : Arrival in Bayeux

Bayeux was one of the first French towns to be liberated by the Allies on 7 June 1944. Having escaped bombing, it is one of the few towns in the area to have preserved its medieval monuments. So take some time to visit:
The Tapestry recounting the epic story of William the Conqueror in England in 1066.
The cathedral built in honour of William
The old buildings in the historic centre
(The Bayeux Tapestry Museum is currently closed for renovation for two years. It is scheduled to reopen in October 2027).

For foodies, the town is full of excellent restaurants!

Night in Bayeux

DAY 2 : Loop to OMAHA BEACH

Distance to cover : 57 km / 75 km (35.4 or 46.6 miles)

Leaving Bayeux, you will pass by the Battle of Normandy Museum and then the British cemetery, before crossing the Bessin countryside to reach Colleville-sur-Mer. Since 1956, this village at the eastern end of Omaha Beach has been home to the remains of 9,387 soldiers buried in the American Cemetery.

After your visit, you will drive west along the beaches of Omaha before returning to Bayeux through the countryside. The longer option takes you to Pointe du Hoc, where the Rangers led the assault on the German artillery positions at the top of the cliff.

Night in Bayeux

DAY 3 : From Bayeux to Caen

Distance to cover : 52 km / 64 km (32,3 or 39,7 miles)

Follow the Aure Valley towards the sea and reach the German battery at Longues-sur-Mer, the only one that still has firing cannons. After your visit, head east along the coast and enter the Gold Beach sector. Between Arromanches and Ver-sur-Mer, you can see the enormous concrete containers still visible on the beach, ruins of the artificial harbour ‘Mulberry’. Continue east to the fishing port of Courseulles sur Mer and Juno Beach, the Canadian sector.

You then leave the coast and follow the Seulles Valley and then the Mue Valley through magnificent countryside to reach Caen. Although completely bombed during the war, this dynamic student city nevertheless has a rich medieval heritage with the castle of William the Conqueror, the Vaugueux district and the many churches and abbeys in the city centre.

Night in Caen. (Comfort category: dinner included)

DAY 4 : From Caen to Cabourg

Distance to cover : 30 km / 55 km  (18,6 or 34,1 miles)

Leaving Caen, you follow the Orne Canal to the Bénouville Bridge – Pegasus Bridge – which you cross. This was one of the most strategic points of the landings and was liberated by a commando unit of British paratroopers very early in the night of 6 June.

Short route:
You then pass through Ranville, the first French village to be liberated. You then head back up towards the coast via Merville. The German battery that was built there is still in very good condition and is well worth a visit. You end the day by following the coast to finally arrive at the seaside resort of Cabourg.

Long route:
Take the country roads, enjoy the typical landscapes and buildings, and discover the picturesque atmosphere of Normandy as you stroll through the village of Beuvron en Auge, one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Located on the Dives estuary, Cabourg is a popular seaside resort renowned for its beautiful sandy beach and Belle Époque atmosphere made famous by Marcel Proust. The villas of the upper middle class and Parisian aristocracy of the early 20th century add to the charm of this small town, which is centred around the Casino and the unmissable Grand Hotel.

Night in Cabourg.

DAY 5 : From Cabourg to Honfleur

Distance to cover : 43 km ( 26.7 miles)

When you leave the coast, you enter the Pays d’Auge, otherwise known as ‘Normandy’s picture postcard’. After passing three hundred horses, two thousand cows and about as many apple trees, you will reach the village of Beaumont en Auge. This is the ideal place to stop for lunch and enjoy the local delicacies: andouillette sausage and cheese, washed down with a glass of good cider!

You will end your trip at the magnificent port of Honfleur. Honfleur is a jewel of art and history. This small fishing port is located south of the Seine estuary. The town welcomed and inspired the pioneers of Impressionist painting: Eugène Boudin, Johan Barthold Jongkind and, above all, Claude Monet!

The town has preserved many monuments from its rich past and offers art lovers numerous galleries to visit. A real gem!

Night in Honfleur.

DAY 6 : Honfleur

End of stay in Honfleur after breakfast or additional night to enjoy Honfleur.

Accommodation

Standard

À partir de 666 € Suppl. indiv. 240 €

Standard accommodation:

You will stay in small, family-run 2* or 3* hotels.
The welcome is always friendly and the rooms are simple but comfortable.
We know that walking or cycling holidays require a good night's sleep between each stage, and the bedding is always of high quality.
Because we organize sports holidays, we attach great importance to breakfast.
Breakfast is varied and consists of fresh, local produce.

Où vous dormez

  • Bayeux: Le Saint Patrice **
  • Caen: Hôtel Les Quatrans ***
  • Cabourg: Villa Les Mots passants **
  • Honfleur: Hôtel du dauphin ***

Confort

À partir de 960 € Suppl. indiv. 350 €

Comfort Accommodation

You will stay in 3-star hotels in superior rooms with a view.
The rooms are spacious and the hotel offers a wide range of services.
The bedding is of very good quality and the decor is tasteful.
Breakfast is varied, generous and consists of fresh, local products, both sweet and savory

Où vous dormez

  • hotel argouges
    Bayeux: Hôtel d'Argouges *** ou Le Churchill *** ou equivalent
  • Caen: Hôtel du Dauphin **** (Dîner inclus)
  • Cabourg: Mercure **** (swimming pool)
  • Honfleur: Hôtel Le Cheval Blanc***

Supérieur luxe

À partir de 1,350 € Suppl. indiv. 550 €

Superior luxury accommodation

You will stay in 4* or 5* hotels.
These establishments are often part of the historical heritage (old mansions, castles, etc.).
The rooms are very spacious and equipped with everything you need.
The bedding is excellent and the breakfast is sumptuous.

Où vous dormez

  • Bayeux: Hôtel Le Lion d'Or **** ou La Maison de Mathilde ****
  • Caen: Hôtel du Dauphin **** (Dîner inclus)
  • Cabourg: Grand Hôtel de Cabourg *****
  • Honfleur: La Maison de Lucie *** ou Les Maisons de Léa ****

Practical Information

Price Includes

  • 5 nights with breakfast in standard, comfort or superior accommodation
  • 4 days of cycling
  • 1 dinner in Caen (Comfort category)
  • Luggage transfer between each stage
  • Detailed explanations of your route, advice, etc
  • GPX tracks and free access to our mobile phone navigation App

Not included in the price of the tour:

  • Meals and drinks
  • Bike Hire
  • Tourist taxes to be paid on site
  • Entrance fees and site visits
  • Return transfer to the starting point at the end of the tour
  • Travel insurance
  • Single room supplement
  • Solo Traveller supplement
  • High season supplement

Options, Supplements and Discounts

High season supplement, from 1 June to 30 September 2026

Don’t want to use our luggage transport service?
€90 discount (offer cannot be combined with the ‘Group traveller’ discount)

4-day bike hire:
(Delivery to Bayeux and collection in Honfleur included)

Hybrid bike: €120
Electric bike: €190
Racing bike: €190

Solo traveller supplement: €140

Group travellers (4 or more people): €40 discount

Departures on Mondays and Fridays.
If departing on another day, there is a supplement of €40.

High season supplement: €40

All prices, discounts and supplements are per person.

How to Get There

Coming by train from Paris:

Paris Saint Lazare to Bayeux: 2h20 (direct train)
From the train station to your hotel in Bayeux: 15 minutes walk or taxi available at the station (around €10)

Coming by car:

Free public car park in Bayeux

How to Leave

Return to Paris by train:

Bus, taxi or private transfer from your hotel in Honfleur to the train station of your choice:
Trouville/Deauville train station to Paris (2 hours) OR Lisieux train station to Paris (1 hour 30 minutes)

Collect your car at the end of the tour:

Bus, taxi or private transfer from your hotel in Honfleur to Lisieux train station, then: Train from Lisieux to Bayeux (1 hour)

Private transfer from Honfleur to Bayeux (price on request)

from
€666
per person
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