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		<title>Select one of the regions above to discover its circuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Circuits]]></category>
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<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=8">Bordeaux</a> - 
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=12">Brittany</a> - 
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<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=8">Bordeaux</a><br />
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=12">Brittany</a><br />
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=7">Burgundy</a><br />
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=9">Dordogne</a><br />
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=15">Geneva</a><br />
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=11">Loire Valley</a><br />
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=13">Normandy</a><br />
<a href="http://cycletours.fr/?cat=10">Provence</a></p>
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		<title>Bordeaux Grand Cru</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bordeaux.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Bordeaux" /><br/>This route is made up for those who do not want to rush around. Using only 2 centres  for the 5 nights, we suggest 2 different circular routes every day in order to enjoy the greatest vineyards of the province and all its châteaux at your own pace.<strong> 5 nights - from 450 €</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/bordeaux.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Bordeaux" /><br/><p><strong><big><big>Itinerary</big></big></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 1 Arrival at Pauillac    H-B</strong></span><br />
Reception at the hotel with  documentation &amp; bikes.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2 Pauillac to Pauillac    B&amp;B  28 or 50 km</strong></span><br />
We suggest an easy circular ride through the vineyards of Lamarque and Margaux south of Pauillac.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 3 Pauillac to Gaillan-en-Medoc    H-B  26 or 40 km</strong></span><br />
You’ll cycle northwards through the vineyards of Saint-Estephe and Saint-Yzans-De-Medoc before going west to Lesparre-Medoc and Gaillan.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 4 Gaillan to Gaillan    H-B  36, 42 or 54 km</strong></span><br />
You are going for a picturesque ride east between vineyards and a network of small canals. From the Richard lighthouse on the Gironde estuary, you can either cycle back to Gaillan or cross the peninsula to the beautiful Sandy beach of Montalivet.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 5 Gaillan to Pauillac    B&amp;B  30 or 44 km</strong></span><br />
Your last ride will take you to the Gallo-Roman site of Saint-Germain d’Esteuil and the old Abbey of Vertheuil before cycling back to Pauillac.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 6 Trip ends in Pauillac after breakfast</strong></span></p>
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<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Extra 50 € per person</td>
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<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">An extra night in Bordeaux centre. 3*** hotel : 80 € per person on a B&amp;B basis</p>
<p>Transport from Bordeaux airport : 90 € up to 4 persons</p>
<p>4 nights option also available for this tour</td>
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<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Paris-Bordeaux-Pauillac (4h30)</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;">Starting day &amp; season</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Any day of the week from April to October</td>
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<li>5 nights with breakfast</li>
<li>3 Dinners</li>
<li>Map and complete road-book</li>
<li>Luggage transfer</li>
<li>Tourist documentation</li>
<li>7/7 days assistance</li>
<li>Local tax</li>
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<li>2 dinners</li>
<li>Lunches</li>
<li>Drinks</li>
<li>Entrance fee</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid bike (65€)</li>
<li>Single traveller (50€)</li>
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		<title>Perigord and Quercy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Dordogne]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dordogne.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Dordogne" /><br/>A combination of the best of the Perigord Noir and the Quercy Causses. A very complete tour of the Dordogne and the comfort of staying two nights running in the same hotel. We include an unforgettable ½ day canoeing down the Dordogne.<strong> 7 nights - from 730 €</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dordogne.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Dordogne" /><br/><p><strong><big><big>Itinerary</big></big></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 1 Arrival at Souillac    H-B </strong></span><br />
Reception at the hotel with  documentation &amp; bikes.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2  Souillac to Montignac    H-B  32 km</strong></span><br />
First you’ll leave the Dordogne Valley for the rugged Périgord. You will enjoy a break and a walk around the gardens of Eyrignac. The route then carries on northward to the lovely town of Montignac on the Vézère River.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 3  Montignac to Sarlat    H-B  48 km </strong></span><br />
This morning, you’ll simply follow the Vézère River downstream. You’ll pass the Chateau of Loss, the village of Saint-Léon, the Saint-Christophe caves and Les Eyzies. After a break at the World Prehistoric Capital you will ride through quiet, green, thick and bushy “Maquis” to Sarlat, an architectural gem.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 4  Sarlat to Sarlat    H-B  15 km ride + 10 km by canoe </strong></span><br />
We suggest a ride in the heart of the Dordogne valley. You will see some of the most beautiful villages in France. After a short ride, you’ll canoe downstream from Vitrac to Beynac. If you are not interested in the canoeing you can ride the whole way on your bike (35 or 48 km).</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 5  Sarlat to Rocamadour    H-B  54 km </strong></span><br />
First you’ll follow the Dordogne river upstream. After the chateau of Fénelon, you will enter the regional park of “les Causses du Quercy to finally arrive at Rocamadour, a town set on a cliff.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 6  Rocamadour to Rocamadour    H-B  32 or 58 km</strong></span><br />
A ride through the Causses with their stone walls, herds of sheep and dry vegetation. You will discover some exquisite villages like Loubressac, Carenac and the abyss (Gouffre) of Padirac.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 7  Rocamadour to Souillac    H-B  28 km</strong></span><br />
You’ll leave the Causses to join the Dordogne River at Lacave. You will get a fantastic view of the Valley from the Château of Belcastel. The river will take you back to Souillac.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 8  The trip finishes in Souillac after breakfast</strong></span></p>
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<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;"><strong>- 15 %</strong> in rooms for 3 or 4 people when available</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;" width="30%">Trains</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Paris-Souillac ( 4h30 direct )</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;">Starting day &amp; season</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Any day of the week from April to October</td>
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<li>7 nights with breakfast</li>
<li>7 Dinners</li>
<li>Map and complete road-book</li>
<li>Luggage transfer</li>
<li>Tourist documentation</li>
<li>7/7 days assistance</li>
<li>Local taxes</li>
<li>Transit from Souillac train station to the first hotel</li>
<li>½ day canoeing on the Dordogne River</li>
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<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>Lunches</li>
<li>Drinks</li>
<li>Entrance fee</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid bike (95€)</li>
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		<title>Dordogne Escape</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dordogne.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Dordogne" /><br/>A very relaxing time cycling along the famous Dordogne river staying in very comfortable 3*** hotels.<strong> 3 nights - from 380 €</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/dordogne.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Dordogne" /><br/><p><strong><big><big>Itinerary</big></big></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 1 Day 1  Arrival at Souillac    H-B </strong></span><br />
Reception at the hotel with documentation &amp; bikes.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2  Souillac to Sarlat    H-B  32 km</strong></span><br />
A very easy ride along the Dordogne River to Sarlat, one of the major Medieval centres in Europe.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 3  Sarlat to Sarlat     H-B  35 or 48 km </strong></span><br />
We suggest a short tour in the heart of the Dordogne valley. You will see some of the most beautiful villages in France like Beynac, La Roque Gageac, Domme as well as just as many Chateaux.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 4  Transit from Sarlat to Souillac train station</strong></span></p>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;" width="30%">April &amp; October departure</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;"><strong>15 % discount</strong> in rooms for 3 or 4 people when available</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;" width="30%">Trains</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Paris-Souillac ( 4h30 direct )</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;">Starting day &amp; season</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Any day of the week from April to October</td>
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<td style="background-color: #ffacbb;" valign="top"><strong>Not included</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>3 nights with breakfast</li>
<li>3 Dinners</li>
<li>Map and complete road-book</li>
<li>Luggage transfer</li>
<li>Tourist documentation</li>
<li>7/7 days assistance</li>
<li>Local taxes</li>
<li>Transit from and to Souillac train station</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>Lunches</li>
<li>Drinks</li>
<li>Entrance fee</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid bike (40€)</li>
<li><strong>Optional </strong>: Extra night in Sarlat (80 € per person on a B&amp;B basis)</li>
<li><strong>Optional </strong>: Canoeing on the Dordogne around 4 hours (20 €)</li>
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		<title>Bayeux Week-End</title>
		<link>http://www.cycletours.fr/cycling-bayeux-week-end-normandy-france/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/>The town of William the conqueror, the Bayeux Tapestry, superb architecture, and the hub of World War II operations after the landings. <strong> 3 nights - from 220 €</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/><p><strong><big><big>Itinerary</big></big></strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 1 Arrival at Bayeux    H-B </strong></span><br />
You can visit the famous tapestry, the cathedral, and the commonwealth war museum, which are allocated in the centre of the town, as well as the wonderfully preserved old part of the town.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2  Bayeux to Bayeux    B&amp;B 43 or 52 km</strong></span><br />
You cycle east towards Courseulles and Juno Beach. After a stop at the peaceful Canadian cemetery, you ride westwards along the coast (Gold beach) in order to visit Arromaches with its remarkable artificial harbour (Mulberry) and the German battery of Longues-sur-Mer before returning to Bayeux.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 3 Bayeux to Bayeux     B&amp;B  36 or 48 km </strong></span><br />
You ride to Omaha beach and its impressive American cemetery at Colleville sur mer. On the way back to Bayeux we suggest a slight detour to the small fishing port of Port en Bessin.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 4  The trip finishes in Bayeux after breakfast </strong></span></p>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;" width="30%">Trains</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Paris – Bayeux ( 2h20 direct )</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;">Starting day &amp; season</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Any day of the week from April to October</td>
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</table>
<table border="0" width="100%">
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<td style="background-color: #c8e6e6;" width="50%" valign="top"><strong>Included</strong></td>
<td style="background-color: #ffacbb;" valign="top"><strong>Not included</strong></td>
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<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>3 nights with breakfast</li>
<li>1 Dinner</li>
<li>Map and complete road-book</li>
<li>Luggage transfer</li>
<li>Tourist documentation</li>
<li>7/7 days assistance</li>
<li>Local tax</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>2 dinners</li>
<li>Lunches</li>
<li>Drinks</li>
<li>Entrance fee</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid bike (40€)</li>
</ul>
</td>
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		<title>Normandy Discovery</title>
		<link>http://www.cycletours.fr/cycling-normandy-discovery-region-by-bicycle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[regions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/>This trip starts and finishes in 2 of the greatest sites of Normandy; from the landing beaches to the Mont-Saint-Michel Bay. In between, you cycle across beautifully laid out rural areas that the standard tourist doesn’t get to see. <strong> 7 nights - from 680 €</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/><p><strong><big><big>Itinerary</big></big></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 1 Arrival at Bayeux    H-B </strong></span><br />
You can visit the famous tapestry, the cathedral, and the commonwealth war museum, which are allocated in the centre of the town, as well as the wonderfully preserved old part of the town.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2  Bayeux to Bayeux    B&amp;B 40 or 52 km</strong></span><br />
You cycle east towards Courseulles and Juno Beach. After a stop at the peaceful Canadian cemetery, you ride westwards along the coast (Gold beach) in order to visit Arromaches with its remarkable artificial harbour (Mulberry) and the German battery of Longues-sur-Mer before returning to Bayeux.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 3  Bayeux to Carentan     H-B  61 or 68 km </strong></span><br />
You ride to Omaha beach to visit its impressive American cemetery at Colleville sur mer. After la pointe du Hoc, we suggest a quiet road south, passing near the German cemetery at La Cambe before entering the Natural park to find your accommodation in the centre of Carentan.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 4  Carentan to Regneville-sur-mer    HB  52 km </strong></span><br />
You ride South-West through the Bessin Natural Park. You go by Coutances and its cathedral before reaching the sea-side for the evening.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 5  Regneville to Granville    B&amp;B   32 or 56 km </strong></span><br />
The short ride follows the wild coast to Granville. The longer option goes through typical villages and to the Abbey of Hambye. You then follow the narrow Sienne River to Granville Harbour.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 6  Granville to Avranches    HB  48 or 62 km </strong></span><br />
You keep cycling south until you discover the bay around Saint-Jean-le-Thomas. You follow it to the south headland of Grouin before going up to Avranches city centre. The longer route passes near the well preserved Abbey of La Lucerne.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 7  Avranches to Avranches    B&amp;B  48 or 64 km</strong></span><br />
Today is given up  to the visit of the Mont-Saint-Michel, the Abbey and the bay.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 8  The trip finishes in Avranches after breakfast </strong></span></p>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;" width="30%">Trains</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Paris – Bayeux ( 2h20 direct ) and Avranches &#8211; Paris ( 3h45 w/ 1 change )</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;">Starting day &amp; season</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Any day of the week from April to October</td>
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<table border="0" width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="background-color: #c8e6e6;" width="50%" valign="top"><strong>Included</strong></td>
<td style="background-color: #ffacbb;" valign="top"><strong>Not included</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>7 nights with breakfast</li>
<li>4 Dinners</li>
<li>Map and complete road-book</li>
<li>Luggage transfer</li>
<li>Tourist documentation</li>
<li>7/7 days assistance</li>
<li>Local tax</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>3 dinners</li>
<li>Lunches</li>
<li>Drinks</li>
<li>Entrance fee</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid bike delivered and relocated (120€)</li>
<li>Single traveller (90€)</li>
<li>Transfer back to your car (20€ per person)</li>
</ul>
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</tbody>
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		<title>Calvados</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/>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. <strong> 7 nights - from 680 €</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/><p><strong><big><big>Itinerary</big></big></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 1 Arrival at Bayeux    H-B </strong></span><br />
The visit of the <strong>tapestry<strong>, the <strong>Cathedral</strong> and the </strong>old town</strong> are highly recommended.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2  Bayeux to Bayeux    B&amp;B 48 km</strong></span><br />
From Bayeux, you head to the famous artificial harbour of <strong>Arromanches</strong> (Mulberry). Nearby, there is the main <strong>German Battery of Longues-sur-Mer</strong>. We then follow the little Aure valley to <strong>Omaha beach</strong> and the amazing American war cemetery of <strong>Colleville-sur-Mer</strong> before returning Bayeux.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 3  Bayeux to Benouville     H-B  45 km </strong></span><br />
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!</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 4  Benouville to Cambremer    HB  38 km </strong></span><br />
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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 5  Cambremer to Cambremer    HB  36 or 58 km </strong></span><br />
You&#8217;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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 6  Cambremer to Honfleur    HB  48 km </strong></span><br />
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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 7  Honfleur to Honfleur    B&amp;B  35 or 48 km </strong></span><br />
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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 8  The trip finishes in Honfleur after breakfast </strong></span></p>
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<tbody>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;" width="30%">Trains</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Paris – Bayeux ( 2h20 direct ) and Honfleur &#8211; Paris ( 2h30 w/ 1 change )</td>
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<tr>
<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;">Starting day &amp; season</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Any day of the week from April to October</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table border="0" width="100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="background-color: #c8e6e6;" width="50%" valign="top"><strong>Included</strong></td>
<td style="background-color: #ffacbb;" valign="top"><strong>Not included</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>7 nights with breakfast</li>
<li>5 Dinners</li>
<li>Map and complete road-book</li>
<li>Luggage transfer</li>
<li>Tourist documentation</li>
<li>7/7 days assistance</li>
<li>Local tax</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">
<ul>
<li>2 dinners</li>
<li>Lunches</li>
<li>Drinks</li>
<li>Entrance fee</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid bike delivered and relocated (120€)</li>
<li>Single traveller (90€)</li>
<li>Transfer back to your car (20€ per person)</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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		<title>Impressionist route</title>
		<link>http://www.cycletours.fr/cycling-impressionist-route-normandy-france/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Boudin’s paintings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brionne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canapville]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/>4 nights in 2 different atmospheres:
After 2 nights on the coast between Honfleur and Trouville, you follow the Picturesque Risle River up to the Bec Hellouin Abbey. Then you join the Seine Valley south of Rouen until you get to Monet’s garden in Giverny. <strong> 6 nights - from 630 €</strong>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="http://cycletours.fr/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/normandy.jpg" width="930" height="90" alt="" title="Normandy" /><br/><p><strong><big><big>Itinerary</big></big></strong><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 1 Arrival at Honfleur    H-B </strong></span><br />
You are staying right in the centre of town. A walk around this fascinating harbour and the visit of the <strong>museum</strong> which is (mainly) given up to <strong>Boudin’s paintings</strong> are the suggestions of the day.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 2  Honfleur to Honfleur    B&amp;B 36 or 58 km</strong></span><br />
You follow the coast to Trouville-sur-Mer and Deauville to admire some of the greatest Anglo-Norman architecture to be found. Then you go back to Honfleur via the Chateau of William the Conqueror and the Saint-Gatien forest. On a longer loop, you go up the village of Beaumont-en-Auge and you can visit the Manoir des Eveques in Canapville.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 3  Honfleur to Brionne    H-B  58 km </strong></span><br />
You follow the Risle River through Pont-Audemer and Montfort-sur-Risle. You should have time to visit the Great Abbey of Bec-Hellouin just before getting to the quiet town of Brionne.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 4  Brionne to Pont-de-l’Arches    HB  42 km </strong></span><br />
You ride eastwards, cross the Eure Plateau through a mixture of woods and open fields before going down the Seine Valley.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 5  Pont-de-L’Arches to Vernon    HB  50 km </strong></span><br />
You follow the Seine River upstream for the whole journey on peaceful roads. After crossing the river on a couple of occasions, you’ll arrive in the lovely town of Vernon.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 6  Vernon to Vernon    B&amp;B  16 or 42 km </strong></span><br />
The highlight of the day is the visit of Monet’s garden. The longer option takes you through the Vexin natural park, the boundary between the dukedom of Normandy and the French Capital.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day 7  The trip finishes in Vernon after breakfast </strong></span></p>
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<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Paris – Honfleur ( 2h30 w/ 1 change ) and Vernon &#8211; Paris ( 1 hour direct )</td>
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<th style="background-color: #f8f9e9;">Starting day &amp; season</th>
<td style="background-color: #fdfdf8;">Any day of the week from April to October</td>
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<td style="background-color: #c8e6e6;" width="50%" valign="top"><strong>Included</strong></td>
<td style="background-color: #ffacbb;" valign="top"><strong>Not included</strong></td>
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<li>6 nights with breakfast</li>
<li>4 Dinners</li>
<li>Map and complete road-book</li>
<li>Luggage transfer</li>
<li>Tourist documentation</li>
<li>7/7 days assistance</li>
<li>Local tax</li>
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<li>2 dinners</li>
<li>Lunches</li>
<li>Drinks</li>
<li>Entrance fee</li>
<li>Travel insurance</li>
<li>Hybrid bike delivered and relocated (110€)</li>
<li>Single traveller (90€)</li>
<li>Transfer back to your car (30€ per person)</li>
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