Day 1: Arrive in Saint Malo.

The town is easily accessible from Paris by TGV. You stay in a beautiful 3* hotel in the center of Saint Malo. Orientation at 6pm and dinner on your own.
To visit in Saint Malo: The walled city (La Ville Intra-Muros); The chateau of Saint-Malo with The Solidor tower of Saint-Servan.

Hotel Elizabeth

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Saint Malo

Experience a friendly and attentive welcome at Hotel Elizabeth in central Saint Malo, a city famous ...

Day 2: 55 km St Malo to Mont St Michel

Cycle from Saint Malo to Cancale where you reach the coast and can see all the oyster farms that make Cancale famous. On a clear day from here you can also start to see the Mont St Michel - Unesco World Heritage site and architectural marvel. (More info) Upon reaching this historical site, you have a 4 star hotel waiting to take you in. Leave time to explore the Mont and walk its tiny streets! Dinner on your own. (B)

Relais Saint Michel

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Le Mont Saint Michel

Overlooking the Mont Saint Michel Bay, with an unforgettable view of the world's most spectacular ti...

Day 3: Ride along Coast to Granville: 53 km

A good part of this ride is coastal with a trip around the Bay of Mont St Michel to Avranches where there are several worthwhile stops in this town that dates to the Roman era. Continue on the coast to Granville and a nice 3 star hotel overlooking the beach. Dinner on your own. (B)

Mercure Le Grand Large

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Granville

The Mercure Granville Le Grand Large 3-star hotel is located on a quiet cliff-top facing the Chausey...

Day 4: Granville to St Lo - 58 km.

The tour turns inland today to cut across Normandy to reach the beaches of D-Day. You will stop today at St Lo. Along the way you will pass the town of Coutances where you must stop to visit the Cathedral of Coutances, which is visible for many kilometers as it stands 80 meters (295 ft). At St Lo you have a very charming 3 star chateau hotel with dinner on your own. In St Lo you will find a virtually newly rebuilt city. The town near totally destroyed during the Battle of Normandy as St Lo lies on an important crossroads and was a regional German stronghold. The city is however rich in history and war has been part of the long history of St Lo. (B)

Chateau d Agneaux

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St Lo

Bundled up in little woods, this 13th century old construction has preserved its chapel and its farm...

Day 5:St Lo to St Mere Eglise/St Marie du Mont: 49km.

This ride is mostly a flat to rolling ride coming up to the coast of Normandy where the D-Day landings took place. St Mere Eglise is an old settlement dating to the 12th century but is most famous for its role in the allied invasion of Normandy. Paratroopers famously landed here and fought some decisive battles that made this town the first, or among the first liberated. The movie The Longest Day depicts many events in St Mere Eglise. Your hotel is nearby in the town of St Marie du Mont; dinner included tonight. (B,D)

Le Grand Hard

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Sainte Marie du Mont

Welcome to Le Grand Hard, recreational resort for young and old in the bocage of the Cotentin penins...

Day 6: Loop ride day: 60km +/-

A loop tour from your hotel will first focus on the Utah Beach landings close to your hotel, then move north toward the point on the coast at St Vaast. Return inland or by the same route; you can ride more or less today or take more time to visit in St Mere Eglise. Same hotel and dinner again tonight. (B,D)

Le Grand Hard

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Sainte Marie du Mont

Welcome to Le Grand Hard, recreational resort for young and old in the bocage of the Cotentin penins...

Day 7:Ride Bayeaux via Point du Hoc: 60km

A slightly long route, you need to leave early to leave time for the important stops today. We suggest you cycle all the way to Point du Hoc, immortalized in The Longest Day, and then leave more time for the most famous WWII sites in the area: Colleville-sur-Mer and Omaha beach. In Colleville take some time to visit the US Military cemetery, (172.5 acres). Continue to Bayeux and your excellent 3 star hotel, dinner included again tonight. (B,D)

LE LION D'OR

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Bayeux

DESCRIPTION OF HOTEL: This charming and historical property is located in the town center ju...

Day 8: Departure after breakfast, at your leisure. (B)