EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route in France follows the same itinerary as EuroVelo 4 - Central Europe Route, from the Belgian border to Calais, where you can catch a ferry to the United Kingdom. When cycling along the coast do not miss Dunkirk (Dunkerque), a coastal city famous for its beaches and for the Battle of Dunkirk during World War II.
France Vélo Tourisme platform offers many major cycling routes and destinations in France, including mountain bike routes, practical advices for traveling by bike, a route calculator with a map, as well as contact details for Accueil Vélo service providers throughout the country.
"Accueil Velo" is a national accreditation scheme guaranteeing a high quality of services for cyclists using French cycle routes. You will find accommodations, bike rental and repair companies, restaurants, tourist offices and places to visit.
La Vélomaritime crossing legendary sites such as the Pink Granite Coast, the Mont-Saint-Michel as well as its bay, the D-Day landing beaches, the cliffs of Etretat, the Bay of the Somme and the Opal Coast. With a large section of shared roads, it is the ideal route for riders looking to get away from it all, ready for a challenge, or in search of a cultural experience with delicious food to boot.
