Calvados

This is a comprehensive tour of Calvados, the central area of Normandy with all its contrast. This is the land of William the Conqueror, the country of cheeses and cider, the pasture for horse breeding and also the site of World War II landings. This itinerary starts and finishes in 2 of the most stunning towns of the province: Bayeux and Honfleur. 7 nights - from 680 €

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Bayeux H-B
The visit of the tapestry, the Cathedral and the old town are highly recommended.

Day 2 Bayeux to Bayeux B&B 48 km
From Bayeux, you head to the famous artificial harbour of Arromanches (Mulberry). Nearby, there is the main German Battery of Longues-sur-Mer. We then follow the little Aure valley to Omaha beach and the amazing American war cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer before returning Bayeux.

Day 3 Bayeux to Benouville H-B 45 km
After following the Seulles River, you stop at the superbly organised Canadian museum of Juno beach. After Courseulles and its oyster parks, you can visit the Château of Fontaine-Henry. Then you head for Pegasus Bridge and the Orne River. This was the landing target for the British parachutists and gliders, and the beginning of the longest day!

Day 4 Benouville to Cambremer HB 38 km
You leave the Caen plain, cross the Dives Marshes before reaching the Pays d’Auge at Beuvron en Auge; time for cider and a taste of Calvados! You then continue through rolling hills to the village of Cambremer.

Day 5 Cambremer to Cambremer HB 36 or 58 km
You’ll ride a circle through the typical Norman picture postcard countryside….horses, cows, orchards and beautiful villages. You have the possibility of visiting the half-timbered château of Crevecoeur. You can stop at the village of Saint-Julien-le-Faucon for lunch, and see the château of Coupesarte before returning to Cambremer. On the longer ride, we have added the Chateau of Saint-Germain-de-Livet to the visit.

Day 6 Cambremer to Honfleur HB 48 km
You ride eastwards, cross the Touques River at Le Breuil en Auge for another great opportunity to sample cider and Calvados. After a little break at the village of Blangy-le-Chateau, you head north to Honfleur on the Seine estuary.

Day 7 Honfleur to Honfleur B&B 35 or 48 km
You follow the coast to Trouville-sur-Mer and Deauville to admire some of thegreatest Anglo-Norman architecture there is to be found. Then you go back to Honfleur via the Chateau of William the Conqueror and the Saint-Gatien forest. On the longer ride, you go up to the village of Beaumont-en-Auge and you can visit the Manoir des Eveques in Canapville.

Day 8 The trip finishes in Honfleur after breakfast

Trains	Paris – Bayeux ( 2h20 direct ) and Honfleur – Paris ( 2h30 w/ 1 change )
Starting day & season	Any day of the week from April to October

Included	Not included
7 nights with breakfast 5 Dinners Map and complete road-book Luggage transfer Tourist documentation 7/7 days assistance Local tax	2 dinners Lunches Drinks Entrance fee Travel insurance Hybrid bike delivered and relocated (120€) Single traveller (90€) Transfer back to your car (20€ per person)