![Post Card of Normandie](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_333490451.jpg.webp?itok=2Iiwvxk5)
![Bread Basket](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNIF_BER_17_800.jpg.webp?itok=VSQwhUua)
![Five Backroads Guests Smiling on a Rock](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_BRO_Guest_19_001.jpg.webp?itok=c4mZQeYE)
![Backroads Guest with Oyster by Water](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_AGE_Guest_22_002.jpg.webp?itok=VWmnKyMw)
![Backroads Guests Biking](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_AGE_Guest_22_003_0.jpg.webp?itok=4TC3fhiL)
![Backroads Guests Jumping Into Water](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_IYA_Guest_22_002.jpg.webp?itok=s52x0CR1)
![Two Backroads Guests in Front of Backroads Van](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_SSM_Guest_22_007.jpg.webp?itok=nHCKGXd0)
![Sheep Grazing in Front of Castle](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_47551900_0.jpg.webp?itok=HZKFc31Z)
![Atlantic Beach Under the Walled City of St Malo, Brittany, France](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_108903389_0.jpg.webp?itok=76MCxPEY)
![Bike in the Town of Dinan, Brittany](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_150617546_0.jpg.webp?itok=R5JXXFMx)
![Streets of Mont Saint-Michel, France.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_240336220_0.jpg.webp?itok=4rTRC3vp)
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: Aug 2025: Jun-Aug
![Post Card of Normandie](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_333490451.jpg.webp?itok=2Iiwvxk5)
![Bread Basket](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNIF_BER_17_800.jpg.webp?itok=VSQwhUua)
![Five Backroads Guests Smiling on a Rock](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQ_BRO_Guest_19_001.jpg.webp?itok=c4mZQeYE)
![Backroads Guest with Oyster by Water](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_AGE_Guest_22_002.jpg.webp?itok=VWmnKyMw)
![Backroads Guests Biking](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_AGE_Guest_22_003_0.jpg.webp?itok=4TC3fhiL)
![Backroads Guests Jumping Into Water](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_IYA_Guest_22_002.jpg.webp?itok=s52x0CR1)
![Two Backroads Guests in Front of Backroads Van](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BBNQF_SSM_Guest_22_007.jpg.webp?itok=nHCKGXd0)
![Sheep Grazing in Front of Castle](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_47551900_0.jpg.webp?itok=HZKFc31Z)
![Atlantic Beach Under the Walled City of St Malo, Brittany, France](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_108903389_0.jpg.webp?itok=76MCxPEY)
![Bike in the Town of Dinan, Brittany](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_150617546_0.jpg.webp?itok=R5JXXFMx)
![Streets of Mont Saint-Michel, France.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_240336220_0.jpg.webp?itok=4rTRC3vp)
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.
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 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
- Visit the dreamlike island monastery and sacred pilgrimage destination of Mont-St-Michel
![France Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_FR_BBNQF.jpg.webp?itok=GD1_FjRF)
Start St-Malo
End Caen
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BBNQ_BRO_Guest_19_001.jpg.webp?itok=032kDCHj)
Days 1-2
Start your family journey in Brittany's tranquil countryside • Ride peaceful paths along rugged coastline • Sample the fresh catch in seaside Cancale, the oyster capital of the world • Arrive by bike to the fortified city of St-Malo • Kids set out on an exciting land-sailing adventure • Meander through Dinan and discover what’s behind those half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets • Young chefs learn to make crêpes, Brittany's beloved treat • Cycle 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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNQ_PR_23_Hotel-La-Villefromoy_Common-Room.jpg.webp?itok=2pYXy-Nh)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BN_shutterstock_47551900_0.jpg.webp?itok=a1YuIkMs)
Days 3-6
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 • 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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNQ_PR_23_Chateau-de-Bellefontaine_Exterior.jpg.webp?itok=a1jxOoFt)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNQ_PR_23_Hotel-La-Villefromoy_Common-Room.jpg.webp?itok=2pYXy-Nh)
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.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BNQ_PR_23_Chateau-de-Bellefontaine_Exterior.jpg.webp?itok=a1jxOoFt)
Nights 3-5
Casual Hotel
A gracious 18th-century château nestled amid the trees just outside the historic center of Bayeux.
Gallery
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.
![Backroads Performance Racer 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=aU_EVsVj)
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
![Backroads Touring Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2024/Equipment_Bikes_Touring_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=B5CO-eD2)
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
![Backroads Electric-Assist Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/Electric_Assist_Bike.jpg.webp?itok=W7NEAvmZ)
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
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
![Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_tandem_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=VUFcsPP5)
- $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.
![Child's Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_KidsBike_600x400_0.jpg.webp?itok=7TsM3IgR)
Included in your trip price
- 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.
![Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2020/Equipment_Bikes_trailer_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=4gFKKkgI)
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
Dates & Prices
Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.
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