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Discover Calvados by bike from your 4-star campsite<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Calvados is full of cycling paths for your sporty rides or family outings. Would you like to discover the Norman coast or the countryside side of the region?
Grab your backpack, pack your picnic, and take one of our many trails to escape wherever the wind may take you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Maritime Bike Path \u2013 Cycle Along the Norman Coast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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At the start of camping Les Prairies de la Mer<\/strong>, join Courseulles, Arromanches, or a bit further in the Manche department, Cherbourg, or even Mont-Saint-Michel thanks to The Maritime Bike Path<\/a>. This 1,500 km route will offer you a unique experience to discover, among other things, the D-Day Beaches<\/strong><\/a> or mythical sites of Normandy. Amateurs of gastronomy<\/strong>, ', of' cultural discovery<\/strong> and sports fans will be delighted.% continuous kilometers, stop whenever you wish to admire the scenery, take your picnic break, or have a snack, then turn back to the campsite on these safe and sometimes shared trails.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From Ouistreham to Caen by Canal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Join the bike path along the sea <\/strong>from the campsite and leave Caen District<\/strong>. You will pass through the port of Ouistreham <\/a>where you can admire the magnificent lighthouse and the covered fish market. Continuing on your way, you will have no other choice but to follow the path along the canal, a real breath of fresh air full of calm and serenity! It will take you Cross B\u00e9nouville<\/strong>, this place steeped in history and its replica of Pegasus Bridge, visible in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few more kilometers and you'll arrive at Caen<\/a> where many paths are possible to roam the city<\/strong> safely without having to worry about 4-wheeled vehicles. Each route will take you to discover the nooks and crannies of the city, and The must-sees<\/strong>\u00a0the castle, the\u2019City Hall<\/strong>, the Prairie, the Stade d'Ornano (home of the Caen Malherbe football club), the city center, the Colline aux Oiseaux (Bird Hill), and many others... A new way to visit the city that we invite you to try!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Bike routes for everyone for your family rides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are major routes in the department, as well as smaller routes that can be done in 1 hour, half a day, or with family and small children. 17 loops<\/strong> have been created between sea and countryside. From Ouistreham to Merville-Franceville<\/strong> 15 kilometers through the channel<\/strong>, along the Orne estuary, or on the other side towards Douvres-la-D\u00e9livrande (14 km). You will wander through small country roads<\/strong> where the landscape is charmed by agricultural fields, far from major roads for increased safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like other ideas for bike loops starting from Caen, Bayeux or even Courseulles<\/strong>, go to the website Calvados Tourism<\/a>.Thematic itineraries are offered with stops, must-sees, and plenty of practical information. Many bike paths<\/strong> and greenways allow you to cycle through Calvados starting from Ouistreham Riva Bella<\/strong>, Discover them without delay!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rent your bikes easily in Ouistreham Riva-Bella<\/strong><\/strong>
Want to explore bike routes from the campsite but don't have a bike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many rental companies are located near your Les Prairies de la Mer campsite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n