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Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.

Activity Levels None (White)

See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

Casual Hotels*

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2026: Jul-Aug 2027: Jun-Aug

From $4,199 - $4,399/person

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

Pedal back in time as you explore the rugged beauty of northwest France. Think Vikings. King Louis XIV. Allies landing. Here, history, nature and generous hospitality enchant the whole family.  

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Highlights

  • Travel on two wheels from Normandy's castles and Côte Fleurie to Brittany's apple orchards and Emerald Coast  
  • Pause and listen to the waves by the fortified city of St-Malo, once home to French pirates  
  • Savor the local cuisine as you taste Cancale oysters, farm-fresh cheeses and crêpes paired with apple brandy and sparkling apple juice
  • Reflect on the past at Normandy's renowned World War II battle sites and memorials  
  • Marvel at the dreamlike island monastery and sacred pilgrimage destination of Mont-St-Michel  
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France

Start St-Malo

End Caen

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Small town next to a beach and large cliffs

Days 1-2

Description

Bike an unforgettable route with vistas of the magnificently wild Emerald Coast • Unparalleled sea views await in the fortified city of St-Malo • A stop at a crêperie is a must as you enjoy rural rides and traditional Breton towns • Spin through St-Suliac, one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages • Linger in Cancale, the oyster capital of Brittany • Visit the elegant resort town of Dinard, once a favorite vacation destination for French aristocrats • Saunter along an attractive maze of cobblestone lanes, 13th-century half-timbered houses and art galleries in the charming harbor town of Dinan.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Hôtel La Villefromoy
St-Malo
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.
 

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Sheep Grazing in Front of Castle

Day 3

Description

Discover the magical island monastery and cathedral of World Heritage Mont-St-Michel, an important European pilgrimage center and home to Europe's most dramatic tide change • Cycle through the Norman countryside as you move through the gentle landscape outside of Bayeux • While away the afternoon by the pool or at the spa at our welcoming château.

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Night 3

Château de Sully
Sully
*Deluxe Hotel

This charming 18th-century château nestled between the town of Bayeux and Omaha Beach is a delightful countryside getaway. (pool, spa) 

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Post Card of Normandie

Days 4-6

Description

Ride Normandy's scenic waves of country roads • Explore the well-preserved battery at Longues-sur-Mer • Behold the ruins of artificial ports constructed to aid in the D-Day invasion in seaside Arromanches • Pause at Juno beach and check out the remains of the Mulberry harbor • Continue your family journey along the coast in an area of Normandy beloved for its grand manors and delicious cider and cheeses • Bike quiet roads through a chartreuse forest • Ride alongside rolling pastures, apple orchards and peaceful woodland • Join a local historian for a private tour of Omaha Beach and the American Military Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer • Visit the gorgeously ornate 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry • Wander through lovely Bayeux, a great spot for an afternoon café.

 

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Château de Bellefontaine
Bayeux
Casual Hotel

A gracious 18th-century château nestled amid the trees just outside the historic center of Bayeux.
 

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Unplugged

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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We’ve made it even easier to go solo or enjoy your own space on select dates with reduced private room fees.

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