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Normandy Self-Guided Bike Tour:
Embark on a powerful and scenic 5-night self-guided cycling journey through Normandy, where the echoes of World War II meet the charm of the French countryside. Starting in the medieval town of Bayeux—home to the famous tapestry—you’ll pedal through landscapes that witnessed some of the most pivotal moments of the 20th century.
This thoughtfully designed route takes you along the D-Day landing beaches, including Omaha and Utah, and through historic towns like Arromanches, Carentan, and Sainte-Mère-Église, the first town liberated by American paratroopers. Along the way, you’ll visit moving memorials, museums, and cemeteries that honor the bravery and sacrifice of Allied forces.
Beyond the history, enjoy quiet country roads, coastal breezes, and local flavors—from fresh oysters in Isigny-sur-Mer to Normandy’s signature cider and Calvados. With handpicked accommodations, detailed route notes, and the freedom to explore at your own pace, this tour offers a seamless blend of reflection, discovery, and adventure.
Arrival to Bayeux, 2 hours from Paris St Lazare by train. Departure from Sainte Mere Eglise.
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About the Lodging: Experience superior accommodations, 3 & 4-star hotels, complemented by one carefully selected, charming B&B 3-star property. Each lodging offers a private bathroom and a range of thoughtful amenities to ensure your comfort and satisfaction throughout your stay. Further upgrades possible in Bayeux and a lower cost 2&3 star lodging option exists; contact us for a complete lodging list!
Local Expert: Patrick, who lives in Normandy, has a real feel for our travelers’ expectations when it comes to exploring uncharted territory and he possesses a definite flair for finding a region’s hidden treasures. Our local guides and experts are available by phone to assist during your trip with any kind of emergency, breakdown (except flats), and if due to weather or other reason you need to arrange a transfer during your Normandy self-guided bike tour.
Need to Know:
Dates: Plan your trip at a time that best fits your schedule! Pure Adventures tours have flexible start dates. D-Day (June 6) and adjacent dates impact hotel availability and rate; please plan well in advance.
2026 Tour Rates: (based on double occupancy)
Hybrid Sport Bike Rental: 180 euros
E-bike Rental: 240 euros
Road Bike Rental: 240 euros*
Gravel Bike Rental: TBD euros*
Bike Rental Details Page
*These bikes and child bikes have limited availability – ask for info prior to booking!
Why Training Still Matters (Even with an E-Bike)
Booking Terms: In addition to our posted cancel Terms and Conditions, our local vendors on this trip have the following: 50 euros change fee for any modification after confirmation, 10% of the total trip cost is non-refundable from time of confirmation, 20% of total non-refundable at 60 days to 30 days; then as much as 100% non-refundable at 15 days prior to travel.
Highly recommend this Normandy bike tour with Pure Adventures. We have taken 3 bike trips with them now and this was one of our favorites. We loved this historical stop, food, cheese especially and wine! Mount Sant Michelle was a highlight. Great trip!
My wife and I had always wanted to cycle through Normandy and we were worried about not having a guided tour, but this trip ticked all of the boxes. Our concerns were not needed seeing as we were given a most wonderful and thorough welcome and overview at our “trip briefing.” Hotels were good and we enjoyed the upgrade in Bayeux. We had some rain a few days, but otherwise we had perfect cycling weather. C’est la vie! Food and wine in this area will satisfy the most discerning food critic!
As self-proclaimed “history buffs” we were skeptical if this bike tour would be satisfactory, but it easily exceeded our expectations. We were able to visit all of the historical stops and sites we had hoped to see, and doing this from the seat of a bike is the way to go! The self guided touring format was a good fit for us and if you are able to navigate and enjoy not being with a large group, you will also enjoy the tour. One of our hotels was a little noisy due to some D-day celebrations taking place near by. Other than that, we were pleased and happy with the tour.
Brian and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience on this Pure Adventure tour. This was our third bike tour with them and we will be back for a fourth! The hotels were easy to get to and we enjoyed the route. MSM is very crowded but that is the price to pay for ticking that box.
We did a custom family bike tour of Normandy with our 2 boys aged 8 and 10. Our Pure Adventures guide was a wonderful guide. His in depth knowledge of the area, the history, the food enriched our experience. The kids loved spending time with him and hearing his funny stories. The tour was well organized. The parents were able to bike to the next destination. The children joined us for 20-30km and then did a tour with our same guide. Everyone was happy and had stories to tell when we all met for dinner. Normandy is an ideal location for a family bike tour.
