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Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour – Teens & Kids

World War II Landmarks & Emerald Coast

From $3,499 pp dbl. occ. | 6 days / 5 nights

(+$650 for sgl. occ.)

Special Kids Prices

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.

Highlights

Experience an action-packed adventure in the beautiful countryside and by the dazzling sea in northern France
Contemplate the long history and awe-inspiring architecture of Mont-St-Michel, dramatically perched on a 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

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Start St-Malo / End Caen

Itinerary

Day 1 Start your family journey in Brittany's quiet countryside | Arrive by bike in stunning St-Malo, where the sense of history is as strong as the fortified city walls | Enjoy a typical Breton lunch before riding along the famed Emerald Coast | Kids set out on an exciting land-sailing adventure while adults sample tasty local apple cider | Take a sunset swim or stroll along le grand plage, St-Malo's spectacular main beach.

Day 2 Vistas of La Rance Estuary highlight your ride from the coast to the inland town of Dinan | Sweet or savory? A stop in a crêperie is a delight | Meander through medieval fortified Dinan and discover what's behind those half-timbered houses and narrow cobblestone streets.

Day 3 Stop for a café in seaside Cancale, the oyster capital of Brittany | Explore the magical island monastery and cathedral of Mont-St-Michel, an iconic European pilgrimage center and World Heritage site | 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 | Complete the trip with a ride to Longues-sur-Mer battery, once a section of Germany's coastal fortifications and now a fascinating site with spectacular views across the channel.

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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.

Cancellation fees may vary based upon departure date. Please review the grid below:

Number of Days Prior to Trip Start	Cancellation Fees (per person)	Departure Dates
96+ days	$200	2019 6/10, 6/17, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
61-95 days	30%
31-60 days	60%
0-30 days	100%

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2019 June

6/10–6/15

6/17–6/22

2019 July

7/1–7/6

7/8–7/13

7/15–7/20

7/29–8/3

2019 August

8/5–8/10

8/12–8/17

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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group; some dates are only available for 16 or more guests while other dates are available for 8 or more guests. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.

2019 Private Trip Pricing

10 or more guests: from $3,499 pp dbl occ
8 - 9 guests: from $4,099 pp dbl occ
6 - 7 guests: from $4,799 pp dbl occ
4 - 5 guests: from $6,499 pp dbl occ
2 - 3 guests: from $8,099 pp dbl occ

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Prices

From $3,499 pp dbl. occ.
6 days / 5 nights

(+$650 for sgl. occ.)

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Casual Hotels*

Hôtel La Villefromoy

St-Malo (2 nights)

Château de Sully

Sully (1 night)

* Premiere Hotel

Le Lion d'Or

Bayeux (2 nights)

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Activity Level

This trip is rated Levels 1-4

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What's Included

Services and equipment are included.

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Why Backroads

Why Travel with Backroads in Brittany and Normandy

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Casual Hotels*

Accommodations may vary based on departure date. Any difference from what is listed below can be found by clicking on your desired date on the View Scheduled Dates or Private Dates tabs.

Hôtel La Villefromoy

St-Malo (2 nights)

A Second Empire villa set in the heart of Brittany with easy access to the beach and to the region's best sights.

Château de Sully

Sully (1 night)

* Premiere Hotel

Not far from the landing beaches, a charming 18th-century castle turned hotel surrounded by sprawling formal gardens and featuring a Michelin-starred restaurant. (pool, spa)

Le Lion d'Or

Bayeux (2 nights)

Dating from 1770, this centrally located former coaching inn is just steps from the famous Bayeux Tapestry.

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This Trip Is Rated Levels 1-4

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

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Day	EASYGOING				ACTIVE				AVID
Daily Route Options
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 4		Level 5
	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain	miles	feet gain
1	11*	400	23	800
1	Kids: Land Sailing Adventure (2 Hours)
2	21*	1000	26*	1400	36*	2100	48	2500
2	Kids: Glassblowing (1.5 Hours)
3	8*	300	24	800
3	20	600
4	19*	500	26*	900	34*	1300	48	1900
4	Kids: Horseback Riding (2 Hours)
5	22*	800	30*	1000	34*	1300	50	1900
5	Tour of Omaha Beach (2 Hours)
6	17	700
6	Bayeux Tapestry Visit (1 Hour)

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* Includes shuttle.

Learn more about how we determine our activity level and fully support a range of abilities and interests.

Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies and other external factors.

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Meals

All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

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! Read on for your available bike options for this trip.

Backroads Titanium Bikes (Included in your trip price)

Our custom-built titanium bikes are specially designed for you—and we offer different models for varied terrain so your bike is ideally suited to the region. Our custom-made bikes are included in your trip price.

Touring Bike (Included)

Performance Road Bike (Included)

Backroads Custom Electric-Assist Bike (Included in your trip price)

Wishing for a little extra assistance up those hills? Our custom Backroads Electric-Assist Bike lets you experience the thrill of exploring on two wheels while providing a boost when you want it. We've modified a selection of our great Titanium Bikes with the intuitive BionX "pedal-assist" system.

Backroads Custom Electric-Assist Bike (Included)

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem ($400 rental fee)

Do you prefer to spin in tandem with your partner? You'll love the Co-Motion Periscope Torpedo tandem on your Backroads trip. You can upgrade to a Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem on your trip.

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem (Upgrade)

Custom 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 all Backroads Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bicycles for the younger set. They say good things come in small packages; when it comes to bikes for kids of all ages, Backroads is the expert.

Custom Kids Bikes (Included)

Burley Kazoo 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 may be comfortable pedaling around the neighborhood but aren't yet ready for bike touring.

Burley Cub trailer (Included)

Burley Cub trailer (Included in your trip price)

The Burley Cub trailer, for one or two children 60 pounds and under, is sturdy carrier that attaches to our bikes. It provides a comfortable and safe ride in the spacious interior with inner pockets for snacks and drinks, a reclining seat with a secure five point padded harness system and an adjustable sunscreen.

Burley Cub trailer

Also Included

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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We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

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Why Travel with Backroads in Brittany and Normandy

The Best Leaders in Brittany and Normandy

Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Brittany and Normandy, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.

Great Bikes Included

Our custom-designed titanium bikes are best in class. From avid cyclists to easygoing riders, we believe that everyone deserves a seriously great bike to match their riding style. Learn more about our bike fleet.

Navigate Your Way in Brittany and Normandy

Your ride comes equipped with a GPS device, preloaded with all the routes and route options for your trip. If you prefer to bring your own device, we also have downloadable GPS files and of course, our good old paper directions are always available. Read more on why our navigation options are the best.

A Second Van When You Need It

Backroads is the only active travel company providing two support vans in Brittany and Normandy—because we know it's essential to ensure a truly great travel experience. It doubles our ability to be there when you need us to offer hydration, lighten your load or give you a lift if it's time to take a break. Read more on why two vans make all the difference.

Experts with Secrets to Share

In choosing the ideal experts to enrich your travel experience, we look for people with a wealth of local knowledge, but also the ability to convey their insights in English. Too often travelers find themselves smiling politely, not quite understanding what they're being told. Our experts share intriguing facts, anecdotes and inside stories that stay with you forever.

Signature Backroads Picnics

Guests rave about our picnic spreads. Enjoy a welcome break in a scenic spot, or a quick refuel stop if you don't want to lose momentum. And because we have two vans, one can host lunch while the other is out providing support along the route.

Leaders Focused on Families

When everyone's together, there's lots going on; and when kids' and adults' priorities diverge, it can seem like two different trips. That's why our Family Adventures in Brittany and Normandy have three Trip Leaders—including a dedicated Kids Activity Expert who regularly takes younger travelers off to do their own thing. Other companies try to get by with two leaders; we step up and do it right. For more on our family focus, check this out.

We Live in the Neighborhood

Our Trip Leaders in Brittany and Normandy live in the area and are deeply engaged in their communities, giving them unique inside knowledge they're happy to share in making your experience that much richer. They'll introduce you to people, customs and parts of town you'd likely never encounter on your own—and teach you a few local phrases to help break the ice.

Everyone at Their Own Pace

We design and support our Brittany and Normandy trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.

The Value of Casual Hotels

In addition to the ideal balance of comfort and hospitality in our choice of lodgings, this trip featuring Casual Hotels includes nearly all of your meals, plus everything from cocktail receptions to the best snacks along the road. So there's rarely a need to reach for your wallet – we've got you covered.

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Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour – Teens & Kids