This little green “Accueil Vélo” logo quickly identifies approved structures located less than 5km from cycle routes.
The Accueil Vélo label guarantees you quality services tailored to your cycling needs.
If you’d like to cycle in Normandy during your vacations, we recommend you take advantage of these facilities, which take great care of cyclotourists through Cycling services in the Cœur de Nacre.
To date, several accommodations, museums and tourist offices have already been awarded the Accueil Vélo label in the Cœur de Nacre!
It’s with the aim of offering you, dear passengers, even more services that all our players are mobilizing.
What about cycling services in our museums ?
Juno Beach Centre
Voie des Français Libres, Courseulles-sur-Mer
Located just a few kilometers from the Vélomaritime, the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches is accessible to cyclists. In the parking lot, you’ll find :
- a bike shed with 16 bicycle parking spaces,
- 6 charging stations for electric bikes,
- 2 spaces for cargo bikes,
- 2 bicycle boxes,
- closed lockers,
- 1 repair terminal.
Committed to a global sustainable development project, the Canadian museum has set itself the target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 5% a year by 2050.
As a result, attracting more and more cyclists has become a priority, and this is reflected in the provision of reception facilities:
- hoops,
- WC access and water point,
- rest areas,
- vending machines for drinks and snacks,
- free brochures,
- and, of course, the ever-warm and humane welcome from our Canadian friends!
The Juno Beach Centre, Keolis Bus Verts and SNCF have signed an unprecedented partnership enabling visitors arriving by train (to a Normandy station), bus or bicycle to benefit from a preferential low-carbon fare, up to -33% off.
Practical information:
Juno Beach Centre
COURSEULLES-SUR-MER
The Juno Beach Centre is the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches. The Centre presents the civil and […]
Radar Station 44
Route de Bény – D83, Douvres-la-Délivrande
Just a stone’s throw from the coast, this authentic radar station on the D-Day landing beaches offers a wide range of services for cycling enthusiasts:
- arches,
- the possibility of leaving your belongings and helmets at reception for the duration of your visit,
- toilets,
- individual bottles of tempered or fresh water,
- a portable compressor to reinflate your tires,
- small tools for minor repairs,
- recharging your VAE or telephone batteries,
- a picnic area with several tables,
- maps of cycle routes.
What’s more, at the museum reception desk, ask for the low-carbon rate available to bicycle tourists.
Practical information:
Radar 44 Museum
DOUVRES-LA-DELIVRANDE
The only radar station kept in its originals state of the D-Day Landing beaches. It is located in an authentic […]
Accommodations committed to Cycling services in the Cœur de Nacre
L’hôtel le Saint-Aubin
Rue de Verdun, place du Canada, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
For cycling guests, the hotel provides:
- space for safe bicycle parking,
- a repair kit,
- a jet of water to wash the equipment,
- laundry facilities.
Practical information:
Hôtel Le Saint-Aubin
SAINT-AUBIN-SUR-MER
The Hôtel le Saint Aubin is located on the seafront in the seaside resort of Saint-Aubin-sur-mer on Normandy’s Côte de […]
Bike rental and repair shops on the Côte de Nacre
Juno Vélo
20 Route de Langrune, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
This bike rental company is open from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm, 7 days a week during the season.
You’ll find a range of muscle bikes and electric-assist bikes.
As well as accessories: helmets, trailers or panniers…
What’s more, it’s also possible to have the bikes delivered to your vacation destination – how convenient!
Juno Vélo applies the low carbon rate.
If you come to our region by train or bus, you’ll receive a 10% discount on bike hire.
Practical information:
Cycling services reception at our tourist offices
Courseulles-sur-Mer Tourist Office, 5 rue du 11 novembre
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer Tourist Office, 1 rue Pasteur
In keeping with our commitment to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), the tourist office team welcomes visitors by bike all year round.
Our role and services :
- Firstly, the promotion of Accueil Vélo-labeled service providers,
- In addition to filling your water bottles,
- As well as recharging your cell phones, VAE batteries, GPS and tablets,
- And last but not least, a repair kit,
And don’t forget the free Calvados-wide bicycle map:
For more information, visit :
Crédit : les Valises de Sarah
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