Marais de Cabourg – Batterie de Merville loop from Le Hôme-Varaville

Marais de Cabourg – Batterie de Merville loop from Le Hôme-Varaville

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Marais de Cabourg – Batterie de Merville loop from Le Hôme-Varaville

03:39

63.5km

240m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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384 m

Saint Joseph Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

In 1870, Armand Leclerc, a merchant in Rouen, aimed to build not a holiday home but a large hotel, facing the sea. Inaugurated in 1879, four years later he added a private roadside chapel. Its architecture, combining brick and limestone, brings it closer to the Saint-Aubin church in Houlgate, inaugurated in 1878.
The chapel was restored in 1945 and found new stained glass windows in 1948. They are made by Georges-Pierre SAGOT. Master Glass Painter in Bayeux, born in Roubaix on June 12, 1898 and died in Bayeux on May 11, 1975. The “flamboyant” stained glass windows of the nave and choir are remarkable. Their red, orange and purple hues are particularly original. They take up the theme of the “Beatitudes”.

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1.51 km

Marais de Cabourg

Highlight • Natural

43.5 km

Bois de l'Orangeraie

Forest

54.4 km

Saint Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint-Pierre Church of Bréville-les-Monts is a former Catholic church which was unfortunately destroyed during the Battle of Normandy on June 12, 1944, and whose ruins remain in the commune's cemetery. The Germans used the building as an ammunition depot. A new church was built in 1960 next to the old ruins. The original structure had a modern nave and tower, with the chancel dating from the 15th century or earlier.

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59.9 km

Merville Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

The Merville Battery was built as part of the "Atlantic Wall" defenses by the German army during World War II. It's a fascinating place to visit, with plenty of vehicles, artillery, planes and bunkers to explore.

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63.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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