Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Oct2026: May-Oct
D-Day Landmarks, Mont-Saint-Michel & Seaside France
Travel back in time through Brittany and Normandy. Cycle along the Emerald Coast by Norman manors and fairy-tale 15th-century villages. Absorb the historic importance of weathered World War II bunkers at Omaha Beach. Dive deeper into bygone eras. Visit Mont-St-Michel, an ancient monastery and dreamlike World Heritage site. These places abound with stories and emotions, past and present.
Highlights
- Bike gorgeous routes along the coast, passing expansive plateaus, rugged cliffs and bountiful orchards
- Visit significant World War II monuments and tour the American Military Cemetery with a local historian
- Savor regional specialties including Cancale oysters, farm-fresh cheeses and crêpes paired with apple brandy
- Discover stunning inlets and beaches near the fortified city of St-Malo and its chic neighbor Dinard
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* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start your adventure in an elegant seaside enclave popular with chic Parisians • In Normandy, connoisseurs of Calvados will delight in the scenic Cider Route • Ride dedicated bike paths along a coastline that inspired belle epoque artists, including novelist Marcel Proust and couturier Coco Chanel • Admire castles and manors perched atop green rolling hills • Pause in one of the enchanting Norman villages with half-timbered thatched-roof houses that line our route and have a glass of delicious Pommeau, a popular local aperitif • Discover the Norman countryside of picture-perfect Pays d'Auge and the coastal flowers of Côte Fleurie.
Night 1
This beloved hotel, made famous by Marcel Proust, offers magnificent views of the Cabourg promenade and the sea.
Days 2-3
Ride across the Pegasus Bridge • Bike along the Côte de Nacre • Visit fascinating Arromanches, the D-Day beaches and the remains of Mulberry Harbor • Join a local historian for a private tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery • Behold the German stronghold of Longues-sur-Mer • Stroll through the town of Bayeux, a historic city with a charming medieval center.
Nights 2-3
An elegantly appointed and family-owned boutique hotel just steps from Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of the city.
Days 4-6
Explore the island monastery of World Heritage Mont-St-Michel, destination of a centuries-old pilgrimage and home to Europe's most dramatic tide change • Get to know riverfront Dinan, a medieval port town with half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets • Marvel at Breton architecture with its granite churches and centuries-old farmhouses • Follow the idyllic Rance River to Dinard, an exquisite vacation town overlooking the sea • Bike past riverside St-Suliac, another one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France • Taste fresh oysters from a waterfront market in Cancale, oyster capital of Brittany • Hit the ramparts at St-Malo, a fortified oceanside city with vistas of the Emerald Coast • Take a final ride on rural roads with expansive views over La Rance estuary.
Nights 4-5
This stately 19th-century hotel welcomes you with warm décor and mesmerizing views overlooking the coast and Saint-Malo. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Premiere Hotel
This beloved hotel, made famous by Marcel Proust, offers magnificent views of the Cabourg promenade and the sea.
Nights 2-3
Premiere Hotel
An elegantly appointed and family-owned boutique hotel just steps from Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of the city.
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
This stately 19th-century hotel welcomes you with warm décor and mesmerizing views overlooking the coast and Saint-Malo. (pool, spa)
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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.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- 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
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $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.
Review Snapshot
by PowerReviews
Reviewed by 33 customers
Unforgettable week!
Our guides were helpful, knowledgeable, supportive, and incredibly personable. The tour was beautiful and poignant. Highly recommended.
Incredible trip. Our leaders were amazing!!
Normandy and Brittany was everything we expected and more. The bike routes were scenic and the stops along the way were just as amazing as the bike routes. Our bike leaders were phenomenal very knowledgeable and made sure we all were well taken care of
Fabulous trip!
If you like very active vacations where you give your mind a break and do not have to make many decisions, this is for you. Backroads selects the best hotels, finds the best routes, has flawless leaders, and somehow finds little spots that you would never find on your own. Their trips are my most memorable and enjoyable adventures!
Normandy/Brittany trip
Prior to coming on this trip my wife and I had read numerous historical accounts of D Day and the subsequent battles in Normandy but we learned much more in six days on the Backroads trip than in the previous fifty years. Not only were the independent guides at popular spots informative, our trip leaders were also well versed in the history of the region and they provided numerous anecdotes that brought it to life. Combining this with phenomenal food, cycling routes, company and accommodations made the Normandy/Brittany Backroads trip one of our best vacation weeks ever! Thanks to you all.
Simply the best!
It is difficult to describe how wonderful these trips are. First and foremost the leaders are remarkable and they make it fun, educational, safe and enjoyable from the minute they meet you. So much preparation goes into these trips by the company and every detail is covered. If you are thinking of doing it -JUST DO IT!
It's worth the hype!
I've read reviews for this trip for a few years and finally booked the trip.... and, it was worth the hype. There is a reason this trip gets consistent 5 star reviews. It's truly a wonderful trip. Our guides were a big part of what made the trip so great. They were truly wonderful leaders: friendly , smart, motivating, and funny! They set the tone for the week. The accommodations and meals were as fabulous as you'd expect for a Premier experience.
Unforgettable Bike Adventure Through Normandy and Brittany
Our backroads bike trip through Normandy and Brittany was incredible! The carefully planned route took us through stunning landscapes, charming villages, and historic sites. Normandy's cliffs, apple orchards, and D-Day beaches were breathtaking, while Brittany's rugged coastline and coastal paths offered invigorating views. The trip was enhanced by exceptional guides and incredible accommodations that made every detail seamless. Cycling through these regions allowed us to experience local culture and history up close, far beyond the typical tourist spots. If you're seeking a perfect blend of scenic beauty, rich heritage, and local charm, this bike trip is a must-do. It was an unforgettable adventure from start to finish!
Best trip of my life!
This was my first Backroads adventure, but I have enjoyed a number of world excursions, all of which I've appreciated. That said, this trip exceeded my expectations and my travel track record! The combination of the daily biking paired with the exquisite accommodations and food literally made every day better than the last. Our co-travelers were wonderful human beings, many of whom are now friends. Our trip leaders, Henry & Mailys were exceptional in all ways. I wish I could relive this week over and over!
The perfect way to explore Brittany & Normandy
Our group gelled immediately with the help of our 3 amazing leaders. Remy, Phoebe & Boris insured we had the best experience possible. I will never forget it.
Magical experience
More than pleasantly surprised at the overall quality and experience on my first bike trip. The guides may it fun and educational for all levels of expertise on this trip. The more experienced riders were great at teaching and advising the newbies. As an older, less athletic biker the electric bikes leveled the playing field so that we could participate each and every day and experience everything the day has to offer. No shame - go electric if you have doubts about your physical fitness prior t to the trip. The guides were very helpful in teaching you how to ride the bike. What a wonderful vacation. It was sad for all of us to depart and leave our wonderful group.
Dates & Prices
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