Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour - Kids & Teens
World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel
The stories are epic. Historic. From a quiet corner of France. Think Vikings. William the Conqueror. Faithful pilgrims. Allies landing. These stories really happened. But there's also the exhilarating present. Biking. Horseback riding. Kart sailing. Clearly "action-packed" is not a thing of the past.
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France
Start St-Malo / End Caen
Highlights
- Cycle into an action-packed adventure in a manor-dotted countryside and by the rugged coastline in northern France
- Contemplate the history and awe-inspiring architecture of Mont-St-Michel, perched on the world's strongest tidal flat
- Reflect on the past at Normandy's famous 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
France
Start St-Malo / End Caen
Itinerary
Day 1 Start your family journey in Brittany's quiet 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 | Take a sunset swim or stroll along la grande plage, St-Malo's spectacular main beach.
Days 2-3 Meander through medieval fortified Dinan and discover what's behind those half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets | Sweet or savory? Kids learn to make crêpes, Brittany's beloved treat | Bike to the beautiful fishing village of St-Suliac | Sample the fresh catch in seaside Cancale, the oyster capital of Brittany | Explore the magical island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel | Head into Normandy's Calvados département, known for its cider and cheeses.
Day 4 Step back in time at historic sites such as Arromanches, famous for 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 stunning manors around every turn.
Days 5-6 Bike past bunkers of the German stronghold, Pointe du Hoc | 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, once a section of Germany's coastal fortifications and now a fascinating site with spectacular views across the channel.
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2020 July
2020 August
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