L'Abbaye aux Hommes à Caen - La Vélo Francette © Calvados Tourisme - J. Damase
A family weekend on the greenways around Caen
Cities and picturesque villages
Week-End (2/3 days)
I begin / Family
2 days by bike on the greenways around Caen
La Vélo Francette cycle route begins in the Calvados region of Normandy with 2 greenways: along the Caen Canal, which runs parallel to the Orne River, and then along the Suisse Normande greenway. From the Normandy seaside, along its rivers and through its countryside, this is the perfect route for exploring with children!
Practical information
Number of days: 2 days / 1 night
Start / Finish: Caen
Distance: approximately 70 km
Caen railway station: 2h from Paris
Bike rental: Vélo Station (500m from the station)
Accueil Vélo accomodation: Hôtel du Château de Caen(1,7km from the station, 3 tram stops from the station)
Ouistreham
Caen