Brittany & Normandy Family Bike Tour
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
2025: May-Aug
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
- Reflect on the past at Normandy's renowned World War II battle sites and memorials
- Explore the dreamlike island monastery and sacred pilgrimage destination of Mont-St-Michel
- Savor the local cuisine as you taste Cancale oysters, farm-fresh cheeses and crêpes paired with apple brandy and sparkling apple juice
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* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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.
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.
Day 3
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.
Night 3
This charming 18th-century château nestled between the town of Bayeux and Omaha Beach is a delightful countryside getaway. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
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 • Cycle 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.
Nights 4-5
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.
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.
Night 3
Casual Hotel
This charming 18th-century château nestled between the town of Bayeux and Omaha Beach is a delightful countryside getaway. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
A gracious 18th-century château nestled amid the trees just outside the historic center of Bayeux.
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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.
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
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
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
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
- $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.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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