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Caen
Hérouville-Saint-Clair

Bénouville Castle – Washhouse of the Caen Canal loop from Hérouville-Saint-Clair

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Normandy
Caen
Hérouville-Saint-Clair

Bénouville Castle – Washhouse of the Caen Canal loop from Hérouville-Saint-Clair

Moderate

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Bénouville Castle – Washhouse of the Caen Canal loop from Hérouville-Saint-Clair

01:23

20.4km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.61 km

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

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The Caen Sea Canal connects the English Channel to the Saint-Pierre basin in Caen. 14km long with two locks, the basin is bordered by a very pleasant paved cycle path.

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9.49 km

Bénouville Castle

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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …

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9.76 km

Break

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10.1 km

A huge building with a large park.
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Bénouville Castle, built in the neoclassical style, is set in a beautiful park and was …

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10.1 km

Chemin du Lavoir historique

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Quiet trail passing the historic washhouse

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10.2 km

Washhouse of the Caen Canal

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.4 km

5.49 km

3.01 km

855 m

680 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

3.29 km

2.89 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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