Lillebonne / Le Havre La Seine à Vélo

Riding beside the Seine for its final kilometres, see how the mighty river grows much wider. The port of Le Havre and the département (county) of Calvados are now just a short ride away. This last stage of the Seine à Vélo takes you under the impressive Tancarville Bridge. Pause to admire this architectural wonder, suspended 123 metres above you. Completed in 1959, it was the first great bridge built to span the Seine between Rouen and Le Havre. The greenway runs beside the canal parallel to the Seine, with views of fields, industry and cliffs. In the distance rises the Pont de Normandie. Nearing the end of the route, the historic heart of Harfleur, with its medieval houses, is worth exploring before entering Le Havre. This port’s centre, destroyed in World War II, was rebuilt according to the plans of architect Auguste Perret. The place has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recent times. Arriving at Le Havre’s pebble beach, you might take a well-deserved dip in the sea, or enjoy wandering along the seafront.