When does the cycling travel lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Monday, March 15, 2027, from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event venue is Babylon Cinema at Stadtpark, Nürnberger Straße 3, 90762 Fürth.

How much does a ticket cost?

Admission costs 5 euros at the box office. Entrance is free for ADFC members.

Which stations will be presented in the lecture?

The journey goes from Paris along the Seine, Giverny, Château Gaillard, and Rouen to the Alabaster Coast, and continues through Dunkirk, Veurne, and Ypres to Lille.

Who is the lecture suitable for?

The lecture is aimed at France fans, cycling enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the landscapes, attractions, and local history of Normandy.

Discover France's Normandy intensively by bike from Paris to Lille

Name: France – From Paris to Normandy
Start: 2027-03-15T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-03-15T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Babylon Kino am Stadtpark

Discovering France: By bike from Paris to the Normandy coast

Paris, the Seine, and the dramatic Alabaster Coast: The cycling travel lecture by Gerhard Illig and Ursula Roth takes the audience at Babylon Cinema at Stadtpark on an impressive journey of discovery through France. On Monday, March 15, 2027, at 7 PM, personal travel experiences will connect with local history, cultural heritage, and fascinating landscapes.

From the Parisian landmarks to the open countryside

The journey begins in Paris, which has developed into a versatile cycling city in recent years. After the major attractions, the route leads from the Arc de Triomphe straight westward through La Défense. Along the Seine, the landscape of France unfolds step by step – between urban architecture, historical sites, and tranquil riverbanks.

Giverny, Château Gaillard, and Rouen

Highlights include Claude Monet's garden in Giverny, whose colors and light moods have shaped the art history of Impressionism. Château Gaillard serves as an impressive medieval fortress recalling Richard the Lionheart. In Rouen, the historical capital of Normandy, Gothic architecture, a vibrant city history, and French everyday culture converge.

390 kilometers to the Atlantic

After approximately 390 kilometers, the cycling journey reaches the Atlantic. The subsequent ride along the rocky Alabaster Coast leads to the historic seaside resorts of Étretat, Yport, and Saint-Valery-en-Caux, as well as Criel-sur-Mer. Chalk cliffs, sea winds, and changing light moods characterize this section of the journey and make the coastal landscape a special discovery experience.

Tides, coastal towns, and European history

Before Le Crotoy, the wide mouth of the Somme is crossed. The extreme tidal currents reach far inland and demonstrate the immense dynamics of the northern French coast. The route then continues to Dunkirk, into the Belgian Veurne, and to the historically significant Ypres. The conclusion is Lille, a lively cultural and university city with a French flair and European history.

An evening for travel enthusiasts and France fans

Gerhard Illig and Ursula Roth present their cycling journey as a vivid travel report with geographical contexts, historical references, and atmospheric impressions. The lecture is suitable for anyone looking to experience France actively, scenically, and culturally – whether as inspiration for their own bike tour or as an atmospheric journey in a cinema seat.

Conclusion: Visitors can expect an exciting cycling travel lecture from Paris along the Seine to the Atlantic coast and then to Lille. Secure your place at Babylon Cinema at Stadtpark and discover France from the perspective of an extraordinary cycling journey.