La Seine à Vélo is a new 420km-long bike route from Paris to Le Havre and Deauville in Normandy reports the Lonely Planet. Running along the Seine, riders get to experience the cultural, historical and industrial heritage of different regions along the route.

Developed in partnership with France Vélo Tourisme the new path is a welcome addition to the network of French cycle routes. A dedicated website provides info on accommodation, food and service providers, including a breakdown of the stages, complete with maps and GPX and descriptions of their levels of difficulty and accessibility.

Highlights include Notre-Dame de Paris, Le Havre beach and Les Planches de Deauville, as well as an architectural voyage through the great cathedrals of Paris and Rouen and more.

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