BIKES: Edelweiss Normandy & Loire Valley Tour

Admire incredible attractions like the Bayeux Tapestry, the Le Mont St. Michel and the unbelievable line-up of Chateaux along the Loire River on this Edelweiss scooter tour.

Media Release | Posted December 08, 2012 Mieming, Austria

Versailles, Rouen, D-Day Beaches, Le Mont St. Michel, Loire Castles, Tours, Orléans and Chartres highlight the 11 day vacation.

There must be a reason why France receives far more tourists than any other country in the world. Could it be Paris, the city of love, with its unparalleled wealth of art and culture? Or is it Versailles, one of the world‘s most famous castles? What about the spectacular coast of Normandy, where history comes alive around every corner?

Or the Loire Valley, where hundreds of magnificent fairy-tale castles dot the landscape? We can‘t really tell you what sets France apart – you‘ll have to come and see for yourself. Stand inside Rouen Cathedral, look at the tombs of William the Conquerer and Jeanne d‘Arc and ponder a thousand years of history. Marvel at the white cliffs of Etretat, the picturesque harbor of Honfleur, the tapestry of Bayeux and much more.

Stand in silent horror at Omaha Beach and the endless war cemeteries. Relax body and soul on Le Mont St. Michel, the castle-village seemingly rising straight out of the sea. Cruise along the Loire Valley, trying to keep count of the castles and imagine what it must be like to live in such places, with hundreds of rooms and miles of private ground around them. Enjoy fantastic wine and great food. Travel through the heart of the Grand Nation on a scooter – now!

9 Day Riding Route
DAY 1 - Arrival in Paris/Versailles
DAY 2 - Versailles - Rouen
DAY 3 - Rouen - Caen
DAY 4 - Caen - Le Mont St. Michel
DAY 5 - Le Mont St. Michel
DAY 6 - Le Mont St. Michel - Angers
DAY 7 - Angers - Tours
DAY 8 - Tours
DAY 9 - Tours - Orléans
DAY 10 - Orléans - Versailles
DAY 11 - Departure from Paris/Versailles

At One Glance
START/FINISH: Versailles
NEAREST AIRPORT: Paris
DURATION: 11 days vacation, 9 riding days ROUTE: Total distance 600 - 800 miles (1000 - 1300 km). Daily rides 70 - 110 miles (120 - 180 km). The entire route runs on good asphalt roads. ACCOMMODATIONS: Comfortable middle-class hotels with local flair. REST DAYS: Le Mont St. Michel, Tours
HIGHLIGHTS: Versailles, Rouen, D-Day Beaches, Le Mont St. Michel, Loire Castles, Tours, Orléans, Chartres

French Riviera By Scooter
Do you remember the novel “Perfume“ by Patrick Süskind about the fragrances of the world? Grasse is without a doubt the fragrance center of the world and our playground for the first few days of this tour. From Grasse with its huge cathedral we start our day trips to the most interesting points of the French Riviera and Provence.

The Heart Of Europe By Scooter
Did you ever dream of a scooter tour around the heart of Europe? We start close to Frankfurt and soon explore the most scenic areas around the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Following the Rhine Valley to the north, we pass Rüdesheim before we get to see the world famous rock of the Loreley.

Tuscany By Scooter
Savor a full week of excitement in one of the top regions of Europe and discover the hidden jewels of Tuscany on a scooter. Florence will be our host on this Tuscany by Scooter tour, and there will be enough time during this week to discover the amazing town center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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