Discover “Véloscenie”, the spectacular cycle route between Paris and Mont Saint Michel
Discover the Véloscenie, a superb cycle route from Versailles to Mont Saint Michel, going through Maintenon in Chartres with its Cathédrale de lumières. You will enjoy cycling in forests and in the norman countryside, with the Thermes de Bagnoles de l’Orne and the majestic Mont Saint Michel at the end of your tour. This itinerary is an excellent combination between culture and nature.
Paris City of Love
Versailles
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Chartres
Mont St Michel
Arrival in Paris. Welcome to the city of love. After check-in you have the possibility to discover Montmartre with its famous Sacre Coeur.
Your cycling trip starts in front of Notre Dame and passes through the Quarter Saint Germain. On a former railway line you arrive to Versailles. The Château and its gardens are considered as one of the most beautiful in Europa. What an amazing way to start a cycling trip.
Through the Chevreuse Valley you arrive to the forest of Rambouillet and the famous castle. Further you can admire the wonderful chateau of Maintenon and its famous gardens.
On today’s trip you can admire one of the highlights of this tour. The city of Chartres with its sublime cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site and a masterpiece of gothic art. The cathedral boasts 9 sculpted gates and 2,600 m² of stained glass windows, dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. You will then ride to Illiers-Combray amongst the
romantic countryside that inspired Marcel Proust for his novel “A la recherche du temps perdu”.
This itinerary then takes you on to the National Park of Perche, through authentic green landscapes. The region is renowned for the Percheron breed of horses, and you will have the possibility of visiting a breeding centre where you can take a carriage ride. This region is also well known for its apples and cider producers will also be happy to give you a tasting along the way.
Your ride today begins gently in the National Park of Normandie Maine. Part of the day is along a cycle path and, you will enjoy a varied landscape all day to the charming town of Alençon. Alençon is famous for its needle lace-making, a technique which is UNESCO registered.
Today is a little more challenging but the scenery is breath-taking and you will enjoy wonderful views throughout the day. Along the route, you can visit the impressive small Château de Carrouges. The gardens of the château could be a good option for a picnic. Your day ends in Bagnoles de l’Ornes. This city is full of charms, especially its Belle Epoque neighbourhood. The city is also well known for its baths so why not end the day with a relaxing swim or a massage.
Today you ride through fascinating landscapes and forests to Domfront with its historical town centre. Most of the way will be along dedicated cycle routes, and this lovely day will end in Saint Hilaire, a small but lively town.
However, many images you’ve seen of the Mont St-Michel rising majestically from its massive bay, coming in person will always be a moving experience. Magical Mont-St-Michel. The sight is stunning, the island is topped by its Gothic Abbey masterpiece. The bay is subject to some of the biggest tidal variations in Europe, so the views change hourly. At high tide, the island is surrounded by water, but as the waters recede, a vast network of channels is revealed. These great shifts add to the magic.
After breakfast, transfer to the train station of Saint Malo.
Possibility to book our return shuttle-service to Chartres, Versailles or Paris.
2 nights in 4-star-hotels with spa and swimming pool
6 nights in 3-star-hotels
1 night in a charming chambre d’hôtes with swimming pool
City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.
Option :
Rental of the helmets, phone holder
Solo traveller supplement: 725 €
Return by train Saint Malo – Paris : on request
Return Pontorson – Paris (min 2 pers) : on request
Arrival: Daily 14.03 -31.10.26
Grade: The main part of the tour takes place on plains, so it is flat. Some easy climbs in the villages on secondary roads.
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