Hello, we are not cyclists but would enjoy and afternoon of biking to escape the crowds. Can anyone recommend a bike ride in either Paris or Normandy where we can stop for a picnic?
Posted by
Somewhere out there
144 posts
There’s a lot of Normandie to consider….coastal, inland and so on. Time of year? Your skill and relative endurance?
Absent any details try googling bike tours in Normandie. There are numerous local and regional firms offering tours that might lead you to a choice. I have friends who did an upscale of the D-Day beaches over several days with a great itinerary. The drawback being near the beaches provides heavy volumes of traffic in the summer.
Posted by
IJzendijke, The Netherlands
2167 posts
For in and around Paris you can google: French Mystique (Bike) Tours. He is an American living just outside Paris and offers all kinds of bike tours.
Posted by
City of Seattle
1986 posts
Day trip with picnic yes? You've specified a couple of huge areas. And you are looking at at least 90 minutes on the train each way to get out toward France's west coast. Now include transfer times from hotel to the station, renting bikes, etc, and it's a bear of a day trip. If you want a beautiful bike ride in the west of France, I'd stay out there for two night and dedicate your full day to a lovely bike ride day, from a lovely small city or town where you'll enjoy the morning and evening as well. It's a worthy use of time for sure.
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City of Seattle
1986 posts
If you are staying Normandie please tell us where and we can be more helpful.