Abicyclette Voyages

Ideal for travelers looking for a getaway, this bike trip takes you on the small Norman roads and greenways, to discover a medieval Normandy with an exceptional natural, historical and cultural heritage.

You ride on a marked and secure route along the Vélomaritime, a cycle route that stretches over 1500 km from Roscoff to Dunkirk. French component of Eurovélo 4, the Vélomaritime is dedicated to all lovers of the sea!
On this Norman section, your stay starts in Caen, the city of William the Conqueror and capital of Lower Normandy, you then reach the coast by bicycle. A first stage by bike where you alternate between shared routes and cycle paths, along the mythical landing beaches. In addition to the magnificent seaside villas, the Côte de Nacre also offers many views of the sea.

The town of Bayeux, with its medieval alleys and its magnificent cathedral, constitutes a stop steeped in history where the curious set off to conquer England through the famous Bayeux tapestry. Then, on small country roads you reach Port-en-Bessin and its port. It is an ideal lunch break if you want to enjoy a platter of seafood before continuing your ride along the coast and its vast beaches where thousands of soldiers of the Allied forces landed in June 1944.

The oyster beds keep you company up to Isigny-sur-Mer, a town known for its specialties: butter, cream, cheese and caramel. You reach Carentan-les-Marais by the canal bridge. With your bicycles, you cross, like the G.I. before you, The Regional Nature Park of Cotentin and Bessin Marshes, located at the gates of the city, which hosts many animal and plant species. You then progress in the heart of the Norman bocage (hedgerow) and its green countryside. Take advantage of gourmet breaks to taste the many local products: cheeses, ciders, tripe, Vire andouille sausage, dairy and seafood, enough to fill your plates and bags!

Along your last cycling stage, Mont Saint-Michel is part of the coastal panorama. An exceptional UNESCO World Heritage Site, which you enjoy reaching to end this wonderful cycling holiday. The ultimate reward for your trip, the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel welcomes you for a visit that will remain etched in your memory!

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The Vélomaritime from Roscoff to the Mont Saint-Michel in 10 days.

The Vélomaritime, a cycling itinerary opened in June 2013, offers a unique adventure over more than 1200 km on both sides of the English Channel, with a wide variety of coastal landscapes. This secured and signpost path mixes small roads and greenways. The itinerary sometimes offers steep climbs, but they are worth it. The easier days will give you time to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery, culture and way of life of each country.

On the Brittany part, you will enjoy:
– Pink Granite Coast and its excpetional natural sculptures
– Attractive ports which have preserved their authenticity: Paimpol, Erquy, Binic, Saint-Malo, Cancale…
– Towns and villages with charm and character: Tréguier, Dinard, Mont-Dol…
– Cap Fréhel, one of the most beautiful natural sites with its craggy cliffs plunging into the sea
– Emerald Coast with its magical colors from Cap Fréhel to Cancale
– Mont Saint-Michel, classified as world heritage by Unesco

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A weekend in the heart of typical champagne villages.

Discover Champagne by bike

From Epernay, the capital of Champagne, you will go through the slopes that have made the reputation of the Champagne region. By bike, you will discover the historical and natural riches of the Reims Mountain, a geographical region made up of Grands Crus wine villages as well as the forest of the Regional Natural Park.

Take heights in a balloon ride with our partner or sink into the heart of chalky Champagne soil to visit the wineries. A discovery weekend that will allow you to appreciate all the riches that this beautiful region has to offer.

Be among the first to discover this new route that connects the small port of Finistère, Roscoff, that has the label "small town of character" and one of the architectural wonders of this world, Mont Saint-Michel.

The route brings you to ever more surprising and changing landscapes:
– From the bay of Morlaix, you will gain the coastal road of the Plougasnou cliffs.
– From Lannion, you will follow the Pink Granite Coast to Perros-Guirec.
– The Côte d’Ajoncs, wild and intriguing will take you to the historic city of Tréguier, which has managed to preserve its timber framed houses.
– Cross the Jaudi, then the Trieux to join the C√¥te de Go√´lo and its scallop fishing ports, from Paimpol to Saint-Brieuc.
– The Côtes de Penthièvre then Emerald will be at your fingertips: Cap d’Erquy, Cap Fréhel, exceptional untamed sites, steep cliffs, 70 meters high overlooking a pure blue sea.

The yellow gorse, the rose heather … the colors mix to offer the most beautiful pallets, whatever the sky’s mood might be.

– Saint-Malo then welcomes you to its ramparts for one night where you will be well guarded. The corsair city offers a trip back in time: you can climb aboard the 47-meter-old Corsair frigate Etoile du Roy, you will certainly come across, in the old town, with a pirate or two looking for fortune seeking companions.
– The port of Cancale and its famous oysters will be the occasion of a gastronomic break.
– Mont Saint-Michel concludes in beauty this extraordinary adventure along the Brittany coast.

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8 days to discover the landscapes of Normandy to the Loire

Awarded the best cycling route in 2018, the Vélo Francette is an adventure off the beaten path to discover unknown, wild and bucolic lands far from the major urban areas, with an exceptionally dense network of greenways, this stretch of the Vélo Francette allows you to discover Normandy and the Loire Valley.

In six stages, you link Caen, in Normandy, to Angers, a town at the junction of the Loire and Maine. Caen and Angers, cities with a rowdy history, have a lot to offer on from a historical point of view and make you travel in time: from the Middle Ages to the World War 2 landing. During your wandering on the Vélo Francette, you discover other historical curiosities like the village of Domfront, famous for its medieval fortress and the charming cities of Mayenne, Laval and Chateau-Gontier.

During your escape on the Vélo Francette, you cross natural and varied landscapes that make up the charm of this route. The rugged landscapes of the Norman Switzerland are certainly the most impressive of the trip. From the top of the belvedere of Roche d’Oëtre you overlook a grandiose panorama. Peaceful and relaxing, the journey is also closely linked to the water. On the banks of the Orne and Mayenne, you cross picturesque villages that deserve a stop. In Angers, the completion of your epic journey, you join Maine and of course the Loire, the royal river flowing just south of the city.

Away from the tourist motorways, on the tracks and the cross roads, you find another France of unsuspected charm. From one village to another, along the rivers or through the meadows, the Vélo Francette allows you to discover it.

8 days between the Loire and the Atlantic, to discover the path of the Vélo Francette…

Awarded the best cycling route in 2018, the Vélo Francette is an adventure off the beaten path to discover unknown, wild and bucolic lands. With an exceptionally dense network of greenways, this stretch of the V√©lo Francette allows you to discover the regions of Poitou and Charente.

In six stages, you link Saumur, on the banks of the Loire to the city of La Rochelle facing the Atlantic Ocean. Saumur stands out with its admirable medieval castle, overhanging the Loire and the charming city center of Saumur, until you reach La Rochelle, where you discover relatively unknown towns and villages that are not without charm. Thouars, Parthenay or Niort are worth a visit for their well-preserved heritage. Finally, at the end of your trip, the arrival on La Rochelle is a real treat. Take the time to stroll along the old port, gaze at the towers of Saint Nicolas and the Chain that have guarded the entrance of the latter for over 600 years and stroll through the winding streets of the old town.

During your escape on the Vélo Francette, you also discover natural landscapes that make up the route’s charm. From the banks of the Loire to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the Vélo Francette is intimately linked to water as both rivers and wetlands are ubiquitous throughout the journey. From meander to meander, the Thouet then S√®vre Niortaise pace your pedaling. But above all, the discovery of the Marais Poitevin Regional Park offers a range of green and refreshing landscapes, among the most beautiful of the journey. Nicknamed the Green Venice because of its large number of rivers and canals, this region allows you to cross many wetlands and picturesque villages like Coulon, Ar√ßais and Marans.

Away from the tourist motorways, on the tracks and the cross roads, lies another France of unsuspected charm. From one village to another, along the rivers or through the meadows, the V√©lo Francette allows you to discover it …

A magnificent crossing along the "royal canal of Languedoc"

Your journey start in Toulouse where you discover the cultural richness of the Pink City. You then start cycling the canal du midi across cultural, natural and historical landscapes. Paul Pierre Riquet make you live to the rythm of the surrounding countryside among ports and locks.

At Castelnaudary, capital of the well-knwon French “Cassoulet” you enjoy the local gastronomy.

Biking on the canal du midi path to Carcassonne, you ride in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassone. It is then time to relax and enjoy some oenology discovery in one of the wine-making-village of the region.

You finish your bike journey along the canal du midi in Agde, where you appreciate the Mediterranean beach and the cultural heritage of the city.

Discover what makes up the identity of Alsace on a bike trip on the wine route and in the most beautiful villages of the region. Cross the Rhine and get away for a day in Germany.

Your journey begins in Colmar, city of art and history. You set off to explore Alsace by bike. The first part of your stay is spent on the Alsace wine route by bike between Colmar and Strasbourg. Small villages on the hillside punctuate your route and offer you delicious gourmet breaks. In each of these villages you will find winegrowers ready to welcome you to help you discover the wonderful grape varieties of Alsace such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir.

Riquewihr is without doubt one of the most typical and interesting villages. Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, nicknamed The Pearl of the Vineyard, the city of ramparts presents half-timbered architecture from the Renaissance period. A stopover that certainly does not leave travelers indifferent.

Another highlight of this Alsatian getaway is the Haut-K≈ìnigsbourg castle. It must be earned! Built on the mountain, directly overlooking the plain of the Rhine valley, it offers a unique panorama over a large part of the region.

Arriving in Strasbourg, enjoy a stroll through la petite France, visit a market and do not miss the must-see clock in the Strasbourg Cathedral.

You take the road towards Selestat across the Alsatian plains. You ride along the Rhine then for an afternoon you continue your cycling route to Germany in the wine region of Kaiserstuhl. You take the Rhine Cycle Route to stop at Neuf-Brisach, a city fortified in the shape of a star by Vauban, military architect of the King of France, in 1697 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

Your stay ends in little Venice, the flattering nickname given to Colmar.

This 617-kilometer long bike route smoothly crosses a rural and unknown France, between groves and rivers.

Created in 2015, this fully marked route has just been recognized as the best European bike route by the organizers of the Dutch Fiets En Wandelbeurs fair. It is true that cyclists who use their tires on these 617 kilometers of tracks take a big bowl of greenery!

During this adventure, you have the chance to discover:

• Caen, a city packed with medieval heritage
• The spectacular landscapes of the Suisse Normande
• Domfront, an example of urban architecture from the Middle Ages
• Laval and its majestic castle
• Angers, city of art and history
• The Loire Valley, beautiful garden of France
• Niort and the Dungeon of Aliénor d’Aquitaine
• The Poitevin Swamp, exceptional territory for its ecological wealth and cultural heritage
• La Rochelle, a city full of history, a true open-air museum

Away from the motorways of tourism, on the tracks and the cross roads is another France. Going from one village to another, along the small rivers or through the meadows, the Vélo Francette allows you to discover it.

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Enjoy a secure and easy route on the Vélomaritime.

The Emerald Coast welcomes you for this discovery tour accessible to all. You evolve in an exceptional natural setting with the Mont Saint-Michel as a capstone and its no less famous bay. You take the route of
the Vélomaritime, a cycle route that links Brittany to Belgium along the English Channel and the North Sea. This part of the route will give you an overview of the advantages of this itinerary which leads the bike traveler between cliffs, majestic bays and rocky tips.

The stages of our stay offer a taste of escape. They lead you, through the exceptional sites that the Vélomaritime crosses, to the discovery of the local culture and gastronomy.

You start your cycling holiday in the heart of the corsair city, Saint-Malo. Let yourself be surprised by the diversity of viewpoints as you stroll along the ramparts that surround the old town. Depending on the time of day, the light, the tides or the weather, there is something unique about each panorama.

By taking the direction of Saint-Suliac through the lands or that of Cancale along the Emerald Coast, water is never far and your stage unfolds through breathtaking seaside landscapes. Once you reach the port of Cancale, you leave your bikes for a moment to taste the oysters that have made this fishing port famous.

Mont Saint-Michel, an essential stop on the Vélomaritime route, will never be far from view. At times, it appears in the coastal panorama as you move safely on the route of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel by bike.

The ultimate reward for your trip, the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel welcomes you for a visit that will remain etched in your memory!

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