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Long considered a global center of art, science, philosophy and sophistication, France boasts incredible diversity in its offerings to travelers.
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Brittany & Normandy Bike Tour - For Families with Teens & Kids
D-Day Landmarks, Mont-Saint-Michel & Seaside France
Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+ | Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Family — Teens & Kids
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-4
Premiere Hotels
From: $4,999 - $5,399 pp dbl occ
($800 for sgl occ)
This region of France will surely spark your whole family's imagination. Cycle the impressive coastline and stand among weathered World War II bunkers at Omaha Beach. Visit Mont-St-Michel, an ancient monastery and sacred pilgrimage site. Pause and listen to the waves by the fortified city of St-Malo, once home to French corsairs and pirates. Travel back in time through Normandy and Brittany.
France Brittany & Normandy Family Biking Tour
France
Start Caen / End Rennes
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Bike amid rolling green plateaus, rugged cliffs and fairytale villages
- Taste farm-fresh cheeses and sweet or savory crêpes, surely a hit with the younger set
- Visit significant World War II monuments and tour the American Military Cemetery with a local historian
- Discover stunning inlets and white-sand beaches along the coastline near Dinard
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Itinerary
Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Premiere Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-3
Description
Start your active family vacation in Normandy, riding amid green rolling hills topped with castles and manors | By bike, discover the Norman countryside of Bessin and the coastal flowers of Côte Fleurie | Visit the D-Day beaches, fascinating Arromanches and the remains of historic Mulberry Harbor | Ride along the Côte de Nacre | Kids explore this magnificent region on horseback and go kart sailing by the sea | Join a local historian for a private family tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery | Behold the stronghold of Longues-sur-Mer, well-preserved example of Germany's Atlantic Wall | Take a post-ride stroll through the town of Bayeux, home to the epic 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry.
Accommodations
Villa Lara
Bayeux
| Premiere Hotel An elegantly appointed and family-owned boutique hotel just steps from Bayeux Cathedral in the heart of the city.
Days 4-6
Description
Explore the island monastery of Mont-St-Michel, a World Heritage site and destination of a centuries-old pilgrimage | A bucolic countryside sets the stage for bike rides on quiet back roads | Follow a route along the idyllic Rance River from medieval Dinan to elegant Dinard, overlooking the sea | Hop on a boat and hit the ramparts at St-Malo, a fortified oceanside city with vistas of the Emerald Coast | Arrive by bike in St-Suliac, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France | Taste fresh oysters from a waterfront market in Cancale, oyster capital of Brittany | Kids make their own tasty crêpes, a regional specialty, in a hands-on cooking class | Complete your family adventure with a coastal ride past hidden coves, taking in views of the English Channel.
Accommodations
Grand Hôtel Barrière
Dinard
| Premiere Hotel This hotel, built in 1859, welcomes you with warm décor and mesmerizing views overlooking the coast and St-Malo. (pool, spa)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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July 2023
Jul 11 - Jul 16
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Activity Level: 1-4
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Daily Route Options
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike
Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Cannondale Synapse Pro Carbon Bike
Carbon Bike
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.
$650 rental fee; subject to availability
Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
This hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed cro-moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train, and a custom, upgraded wheelset. For experienced tandem riders.
$400 rental fee
Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes
Included in your trip price
Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Trailer Bike
Included in your trip price
The Burley Kazoo trailer bike, 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! It's ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
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