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Benjamin

Published May 16 2024

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From June to August, the tourist office invites you to discover, through a guided bicycle tour, how the British airborne operations of June 5 and 6, 1944 had an essential role in the success of the Normandy landings. For what ? How ? What result? You will know everything through the guided tour!

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The guided tour bike route

A visit of almost 25 kilometers awaits you. Departure is from the Merville-Franceville-Plage tourist office and is divided into 9 stages.

  • Step #1: Circuit Introduction
  • Step #2: Sallenelles Bay
  • Step #3: Pegasus Bridge
  • Step #4: Ranville Cemetery
  • Step #5: Amfreville, Saulnier farm, le plain
  • Step #6: Morice Street 
  • Step #7: Hauger Castle
  • Step #8: Hameau Hauger viewpoint 
  • Step #9: The Merville Battery

The 5 dates of guided bike tours to remember

7 June, 12 and 26 July, 9 and 23 August, from 14:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.

Rates and conditions

  • 20€
  • From 12 years old – minors must be accompanied by an adult
  • Come with your bike