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Former mine at May-sur-Orne – On the Banks of the Orne loop from Bénouville

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Former mine at May-sur-Orne – On the Banks of the Orne loop from Bénouville

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Former mine at May-sur-Orne – On the Banks of the Orne loop from Bénouville

03:26

57.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 5.82 km for 62 m

After 53.0 km for 62 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

593 m

Château de Bénouville — open to visitors

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A huge building with a large park.
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Bénouville Castle, built in the neoclassical style, is set in a beautiful park and was …

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1.18 km

Bénouville Castle

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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …

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1.44 km

Caen-to-the-Sea Canal at Blainville-sur-Orne

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The Caen Sea Canal connects the English Channel to the Saint-Pierre basin in Caen. 14km long with two locks, the basin is bordered by a very pleasant paved cycle path.

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35.9 km

Former mine at May-sur-Orne

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Next to the bikeway "Voie verte" are the remains of the ancient mine of May sur Orne.
The extraction was done on the right bank of the Orne river whereas, …

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42.0 km

On the Banks of the Orne

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6

42.9 km

La Vélo Francette

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Once Caen is behind you, you will find the Vélo Francette cycle route. Here it takes the greenway of Suisse Normande through beautiful natural landscapes along the Orne.

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45.7 km

Banks of the Orne

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beautiful green way

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46.1 km

Caen

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The port city of Caen is strongly marked by its history. In fact, it is organized around its castle, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. There are …

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57.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

14.6 km

2.51 km

2.12 km

611 m

335 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

5.35 km

1.76 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

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12°C

42 %

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