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Richard the Lionheart (English King and then Duke of Normandy) had this mighty castle built on the white chalk cliffs in 1196 within a year – it seemed impregnable – but just eight years later, it was captured by the French king, and Normandy thus passed to France.
The mighty castle is impressive from
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"La Seine a Velo": a 510 km long cycle path from Le Havre to Paris along the Seine.
We cycle along the mostly well-maintained and beautifully marked cycle path to Giverny through secluded countryside, enjoying the cycle path to ourselves.
That changes abruptly in Giverny: Numerous queues of tourists of
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With 150,000 inhabitants, Rouen is the largest city in Normandy. The medieval Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of the old town is visible from afar and is considered one of the most beautiful churches in France. We, too, were completely impressed by its size (the nave is 137 meters long), its height
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The ruins of the 11th-century Abbay de Jumieges are truly impressive, with their many high archways, windows, and columns. The abbey is set in expansive grounds, making it easily visible from all sides. Comfortable lounge chairs allow you to enjoy the atmosphere in peace.
We then travel along a newly
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Picturesquely situated between two cliffs, the small town offers charming, steep streets, cozy cafés, excellent bakeries and waterfront restaurants, and a few souvenir shops. The traditional fishing port is the third largest in Normandy.
From the top of the cliff, you have wonderful views of the town
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A lovely bike ride through the small villages in the hinterland takes us to Bayeux today. Its historic old town, unlike most Norman towns, has suffered little damage. The almost 1,000-year-old cathedral, with its 80-meter-high tower, is visible from afar and impressive simply by its extraordinary size
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On mostly good bike paths along the coast, you'll discover the ruins of a huge artificial harbor, built here by the British in a very short time in 1944. All the materials—mountains of concrete—came by ship from England, unbelievable! The harbor was never used.
A little further on, we visit the British
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Today, a beautifully landscaped bike path takes us to various stations, all commemorating the gruesome D-Day on June 6, 1944. At each station, many soldiers lost their lives – here at Omaha Beach, it was primarily the Americans. In the American Cemetery alone, there are 9,389 graves. Incredibly vast!
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On June 6, 1944, the Allied invasion took place on several beaches. The fiercest fighting took place on Omaha Beach – within a single day, 3,000 American casualties had already occurred. Walking across this beautiful beach today, it's unimaginable to imagine the horrific carnage that took place here
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Finally, some pure sunshine again despite the icy cold; the short, varied hike through the forest and the village of Bevergern via the "wet triangle" is perfect for stiff, rusty bones. Very nice!
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