This is a 6.6 km ‘runseeing’ tour includes all of the best places to run in Dieppe: seafront promenade, Château de Dieppe, and two important churches.
Start at the Port de Dieppe near the train station, and run along the marina-side path toward the sea for 1.3 km, to the Seaman Memorial. Then run along the 1.5 km the brick-lined seafront promenade, which has great views of the water and the area’s cliffs. At the end of the promenade, you’ll double back to Canada Square (memorial to the 900 Canadian soldiers who were killed in the 1942 Allied raid on Dieppe), and then to the 14th-century Château de Dieppe. Do a loop around the castle to the viewpoint (Mirador), then along the Boulevard de la Mer, which has great views. Turn LEFT on Av. Isidor Bloch and run briefly to the Lycee, which has a nice running track. The last section is a run through the historic center of Dieppe: Take the tree-lined Chem. de la Chapelle Saint-Nicolas east, to the Rue de la Barre/St.-Jacques to the St.-Jacques Church and the port.
This is a 6.6 km ‘runseeing’ tour includes all of the best places to run in Dieppe: seafront promenade, Château de Dieppe, and two important churches.
Start at the Port de Dieppe near the train station, and run along the marina-side path toward the sea for 1.3 km, to the Seaman Memorial. Then run along the 1.5 km the brick-lined seafront promenade, which has great views of the water and the area’s cliffs. At the end of the promenade, you’ll double back to Canada Square (memorial to the 900 Canadian soldiers who were killed in the 1942 Allied raid on Dieppe), and then to the 14th-century Château de Dieppe. Do a loop around the castle to the viewpoint (Mirador), then along the Boulevard de la Mer, which has great views. Turn LEFT on Av. Isidor Bloch and run briefly to the Lycee, which has a nice running track. The last section is a run through the historic center of Dieppe: Take the tree-lined Chem. de la Chapelle Saint-Nicolas east, to the Rue de la Barre/St.-Jacques to the St.-Jacques Church and the port.
Running on the road approaching Mont Saint-Michel is a memorable experience. Fantastic views of the Abbey of Saint-Michel and surrounding coastal plain. Can add coastal spots around the Mont at low tide. Additional paths along the Couesnon River.
A great run with lots of variety in this historic, fortified town: Old Port & jetty, headland, medieval Upper Town, and beach/waterfront promenade. Hills, views, scenery & history! Running track off Rue de Roc.
Good running options at this historic site. Omaha Beach itself is very runnable, 8+ km. There's also a 3.4 km beachfront path, scenic cycle paths headed west & east of the beach, and quiet, interior 'hedgerow' roads.
The best running options in Bayeux are just outside of town: Vélo routes through the quiet Norman countryside; a cycle path along the D6; and in Port-En-Bessin and a beautiful path headed west toward Colleville-sur-Mer.
Our 10k 'runseeing' tour of Caen includes its famous Caen Castle, two iconic Abbeys, and other key sites. There's also a nice path along the Orne River for 3.5 km and a gravel path along the Canal de Caen a la Mer for up to 14.5 km to the sea.
Lovely countryside in the Orne Valley. Best running option is to choose a section of the Vois Verte de la Suisse Normande, a multi-use path that runs from just south of Caen to Thury-Harcourt, following the Orne. Rolling hills, forests, open spaces.
Run the grounds of the most spectacular château in Normandy, located 14 km from Caen. One can do 3-4 km on paths around the Château's forests and gardens, or a longer tour that includes the Mue Valley's lovely landscape and the Château de Thaon.
Great running in this upscale seaside resort. Two great routes that can be run separately or combined are the 3 km promenade along Deauville Beach and a loop around Port-Deauville, including riverside paths and a promenade along Trouville Beach.
Lovely running in this charming town where the Seine meets the Channel. There's 12 km of riverfront paths, and paths around the picturesque harbor. Honfleur Beach is also great for running. Can also run across the Normandy Bridge to Le Havre!
An enjoyable 'runseeing' tour of France's second-largest port city, including the lighthouse, 2.5 km seafront promenade, paths around the port, and a jaunt through the city center. Can also run across the Normandy Bridge to Honfleur.
Running along the bluff of the white limestone cliffs of Étretat is one of the great running experiences in Normandy. Open windswept landscape, with dramatic views of the sea, the cliffs, and fields. The easier direction is headed east.
Nice running in this popular seaside resort. One can do a ~7 km waterfront run around the marina and along a beach promenade. There's also a nice run on the Promenade de Cap Fenet, which can be done separately or combined with the waterfront route.
Rouen is well-known for its picturesque old town, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, and Museum of Fine Arts. The best place to run is on paths along the Seine River. Up to 8 km between the Gustave-Flaubert Bridge and the Pierre Corneille Bridge.
The folks at Rouen Tourism have mapped two scenic routes incorporating historic manors and castles near Rouen, including some sections along the Seine and in the agricultural countryside.
Use this as an overview of Normandy's four huge regional parks. Those that are closest to our coastal routes are Boucles de la Seine and Marais du Cotentin et du Bessi. Vast opportunities for running on quiet rural roads, hiking trails, and cycle paths.
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