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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)

Best for ages 7+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

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)

Best for ages 7+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 8+

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: Jun-Aug

From $4,199 - $4,449/person

World War II Landmarks & Majestic Mont-St-Michel

Pedal back in time as you explore the rich history and rugged beauty of northwest France. From Viking raids to King Louis XIV and the famed World War II beaches, every city and landmark tells a story sure to enchant the whole family.

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Highlights

  • Travel on two wheels from Brittany's apple orchards and emerald hillsides to Normandy's castles and Côte Fleurie (Flowery Coast)
  • Experience the architecture and excitement of the fortified city of Saint-Malo, once home to French pirates 
  • Taste the region's finest flavors whether you're breakfasting on buttery crêpes, sampling Cancale oysters or pairing farm-fresh cheeses with apple brandy (and sparkling apple juice for the younger set!)
  • 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  
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France

Start St-Malo

End Caen

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Two women and one man smiling while walking on a beach

Days 1-2

Description

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.

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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Castle-like cathedral building on an island, surrounded by ponds of water

Days 3-6

Description

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 • 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.

Accommodations
Le Lion d'Or

(3 nights)

Nights 3-5

Le Lion d'Or
Bayeux
Casual Hotel

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

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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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