Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour
From $3,999 - $4,349 /person
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Casual Hotels
Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Casual Hotels
2024: Jun-Aug 2025: Jun-Aug
World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel
Think Vikings. William the Conqueror. Allies landing. Cycle the impressive French coastline and stand among weathered World War II bunkers at Omaha Beach. Visit the ancient monastery and sacred pilgrimage site of Mont-St-Michel. Pause and listen to the waves by the fortified city of St-Malo, once home to French corsairs and pirates. In Normandy and Brittany, history enchants the whole family.
Highlights
- Cycle through manor-dotted countryside along northern France's wild and beautiful coastline
- Savor regional specialties including Cancale oysters, farm-fresh cheeses and crêpes paired with apple brandy (or sparkling apple juice!)
- Reflect on the past at Normandy's renowned World War II battle sites and memorials, including the D-Day beaches
- Enjoy some grown-up time while kids have a blast on a land-sailing adventure on flat sand with coastal breezes
Start St-Malo
End Caen
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Start your family journey in Brittany's tranquil countryside • Arrive by bike in stunning St-Malo, with its fortified city walls, and continue along the famed Emerald Coast • Kids set out on an exciting land-sailing adventure • Meander through the captivating harbor town of Dinan and discover what’s behind those half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets • Sweet or savory? Young chefs learn to make crêpes, Brittany's beloved treat • Bike to St-Suliac, an enchanting fishing hamlet classified as one of France's Most Beautiful Villages • Take a sunset swim or stroll along la grande plage, St-Malo’s spectacular main beach.
Nights 1-2
A Second Empire villa set in the heart of Brittany with easy access to the beach and to the region's best sights.
Days 3-6
Ride peaceful paths along northern France's rugged coastline • Sample the fresh catch in seaside Cancale, the oyster capital of Brittany • Explore the magical island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel on a private tour • Witness Europe's most dramatic tide change at the bay of Mont-St-Michel • Head into Normandy’s Calvados département, known for its cider and cheeses • Relax or play in the gardens of our exquisite château-hotel. Step back in time at historic sites such as Arromanches, famous for its Mulberry harbor, and Juno Beach • Kids saddle up for a scenic horseback ride • Grown-ups bike through a postcard-perfect Norman landscape, with apple orchards and grand manors around every turn • Join a local historian for a private tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery • Don’t miss the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman invasion of England • Ride to Longues-sur-Mer, a well-preserved section of what was once Germany’s Atlantic Wall and now a fascinating site with magnificent views across the channel.
Nights 3-5
A gracious 18th-century château nestled amid the trees just outside the historic center of Bayeux.
What's Included
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Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
A Second Empire villa set in the heart of Brittany with easy access to the beach and to the region's best sights.
Nights 3-5
Casual Hotel
A gracious 18th-century château nestled amid the trees just outside the historic center of Bayeux.
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
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- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
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- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $650 rental fee; subject to availability
- Ride like a pro with the top-of-the-line carbon Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red ETAP AXS
- Delivering phenomenal acceleration and handling in a light and powerful package
- Built for hard-core riders
- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
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- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
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