브레트빌-르-라베 주변 최고의 그래블 라이딩 코스

The place is nice with beautiful paths but watch out for punctures. Twice on the paths I got a flat tire because of large thorns.

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Discover Caen in the city center

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magnificent viewpoint

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Behind me: Vieux, Trois Monts, Goupillères... Very pretty road

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Once Caen is behind you, you will find the Vélo Francette cycle route. Here it takes the greenway of Suisse Normande through beautiful natural landscapes along the Orne.

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The port city of Caen is strongly marked by its history. In fact, it is organized around its castle, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. There are also several places of remembrance of the Second World War. In addition to the historical aspect, Caen is also a nature city, crossed by the Orne and surrounded by large green spaces. It is very pleasant to get around by bike.

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Magnificent viewpoint and place to stop near the Orne!

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Ancient fortifications which protected the town of Falaise, mainly known as the birthplace of William the Conqueror. Very beautiful and impressive building!

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Castle at Falaise, which is best known for being the birthplace of William the Conqueror

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William the Conqueror Castle is a medieval castle where William the Conqueror was born. It offers breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding valleys. You can discover the three towers and the walls of the castle, as well as the chapel dedicated to Saint-Nicolas. You can also enjoy a multimedia tour that recreates the lives and times of Norman dukes and kings. The castle is open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The entrance price is 8 euros for adults and 4 euros for children.

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The Porte des Cordeliers is a medieval gate and one of the remains of the fortified enclosure which surrounded the town of Falaise, birthplace of William the Conqueror. The gate was built in the 13th century and was guarded by Franciscan monks, also known as Cordeliers. You can admire the architecture of the gate and its neighboring tower, as well as the view of the countryside and the Château de Falaise.

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The Château de Janville is a residence built around 1610 by Jean Louvel, royal advisor-secretary at the chancellery of the Parliament of Rouen, the castle remained in the possession of his family until the end of the 19th century. The architecture is a mixture of sandstone, flint and brick, with decorative glazed bricks. The central building, flanked by narrow projecting pavilions, is in the Renaissance style. A dovecote dating from 1781 completes the ensemble. If the castle is a private property which cannot be visited, its facades, its roofs and the large living room are the subject of partial registration as historical monuments.

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A little greasy path: plan a good wash of the bike on your way back.

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The house was built around 1750. At that time, a beautiful English park with gardens was created. It no longer exists today, but the green space that one crosses to access the house is still a peaceful part of nature to enjoy.

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City walls and city gates from the 13th century can be seen here

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Next to the bikeway "Voie verte" are the remains of the ancient mine of May sur Orne. The extraction was done on the right bank of the Orne river whereas, the shipment by rail took place on the left bank. The emaciated silhouettes of the crusher-accumulators that overlooked the railway tracks are still standing. So is the mining bridge and a storage silo. This site reminds that in the history Normandy, was once one of the main steel regions in France. More info: http://baguenaudes.net/mine-de-may-sur-orne/

Small chapel on the edge of the greenway which allows a short break at the water's edge

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beautiful green way

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The greenway contains nice spots along the Orne river where you can sit (benches provided) and rest for a while.

Built in the 17th century and completely transformed in the 18th century, this castle has been the property of the city since 1986.

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