France: Normandy & Brittany
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 15-30 miles|
- Biking: 2-4.5 hours|
Starting From
10-day Air Package
$5,995
7-day Bike Tour Only
$4,995
Per person, double occupancy
France: Normandy & Brittany
Can’t decide if you’d rather cycle the historic coast of Normandy or Brittany’s charming seaside villages? On this VBT cycling vacation, you get it all! With six full nights to explore the region, you’ll enjoy a well-paced journey—unpacking for three nights in each authentic, French hotel. Explore scenic Bayeux—renowned for its tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest. Dive into history when a local historian walks you through the D-day invasion during a guided tour of Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. Pedaling along the sea-swept coast of Brittany with your French VBT trip leaders, you’ll discover the ancient walled city of Dinan and the seaside village of Cancale—where you can sample fresh local oysters. A guided tour of the glorious Benedictine abbey at Mont Saint-Michel is a highlight you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Tour Highlights
- Visualize the dramatic events of D-day as you tour the American Cemetery and Omaha Beach with our expert local guide.
- Learn how cider is made during a visit to a family-run apple orchard—and enjoy a taste.
- Stroll a fairytale setting of ramparts, half-timbered houses, and harbor views on a guided tour of the Breton town of Dinan.
- Visit the Arromanches D-day Landing museum and learn about the construction of the Mulberry B artificial harbor, the remains of which can still be seen outside the museum.
- Savor crepes, a paper-thin-style savory pancake and specialty of Brittany and Normandy during dinner at an authentic creperie.
- Visit spectacular Mont Saint-Michel, the medieval island-village crowned by its well-preserved Benedictine abbey.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Wine to Water with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Wine to Water is an international organization providing access to clean drinking water and emergency supplies in water-challenged regions. We believe in giving back to the places that have enriched the lives of our guests. We’re committed to identifying and supporting sustainable initiatives in a variety of areas including education, world health, economic equality, safe drinking water, the environment, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain mixed with moderate hills. Our VBT support vehicle is always available for those who would like assistance. Ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists.
- Daily Mileage: 15-30 miles|
- Biking: 2-4.5 hours|
- Group Size: 20
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Apr57º/43º
May63º/46º
Jun68º/52º
Jul72º/55º
Aug70º/55º
Sep68º/52º
Oct61º/46º
Average
Precipitation:
Apr1.8 in
May2.4 in
Jun1.9 in
Jul1.9 in
Aug2.1 in
Sep2.8 in
Oct2.7 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival |
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Two nights in conveniently located Paris and Versailles hotels with daily breakfast |
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6 nights in 4- and 5-star hotels |
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13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners |
Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Through Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Paris
2 Nights From
$445
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $395
- 2 nights at the Hotel Rochester
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your first day in Paris* off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Rochester
This 4-star hotel is located a few steps from the Champs-Élysées and the Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, in one of Paris’ most elegant and well-known quarters. It is a very easy and safe base for exploring, shopping, and taking evening strolls. Small and family-run, it exudes an ambiance of elegance, charm, and Old World traditions. Relax in the hotel spa and in your room, which is decorated in a Louis XV style. Enjoy its modern amenities, including air conditioning (April to October), cable satellite TV, free wireless Internet service, in-room safe, and minibar.
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Paris
2 Nights From
$395
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
- 2 nights at the Hotel Pullman Paris Centre – Bercy or Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château in Versailles
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your first day in Paris* off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
*Please note: for select departures during the 2024 Summer Olympics in France July 26-August 11, you will be staying at Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château, 25 minutes by train outside of Paris city center. Advance reservations to visit Château de Versailles by foot or by bike are recommended. For more information, visit chateauversailles.fr. Your hotel is 200 meters (656 feet) from Château de Versailles.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Pullman Paris Centre – Bercy
The four-star Hotel Pullman Paris Centre – Bercy lies at the heart of the Bercy Village pedestrian complex of Paris, near the Grande Bibliothèque and Palais Omnisport stadium and the Bastille and Marais districts. Air-conditioned guest rooms feature plush contemporary décor. Indulge in contemporary French cuisine made with regional produce in the hotel’s restaurant L’Esprit du 12ième, as well as an extensive wine cellar at the Vinoteca. Enjoy a drink in Le Point Bar or on the bar’s patio. And relax in the sauna and fitness center.
Air Package Only
2025 Post-Trip Extension - Versailles
1 Nights From
$245
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $195
- 1 night at the Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château in Versailles
- Airport car service for arrival
- Admission to the Chateau de Versailles
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore the estate of Versailles on your own with our included passport ticket, beginning with the Estate of Trianon and the gardens, and finishing with a timed-entry to visit the palace later in the afternoon. Additionally, use our included city information packet to guide your discoveries of the city of Versailles.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport will be provided (an approximately 60- to 90-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight. Please ensure you are ready in the hotel reception area at the designated time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel Le Louis Versailles Chateau
This MGallery Collection boutique hotel—Hotel Le Louis Versailles Chateau—is a few steps from the famous Château de Versailles, perfect for discovering this grand palace. The hotel now holds the label Accueil Vélo and is committed to providing a welcome and services adapted to cyclists! Air-conditioned guest rooms feature interior design by the Sundukovy Sisters. L’Alcôve Bar and Restaurant, with glass roof and terrace, invite you to savor classic French dishes. And relax in the fitness center with hammam, sauna, and sensorial shower.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Not Offered
Nights From $ per person, double occupancy
Post-Trip extension not available in 2024.
Biking in Normandy and Brittany was recommended to us by a fellow VBT biker on our previous trip and we are so happy that we listened to him. The daily parade of classic French villages, farms, gardens, and estates were simply beautiful. Our guides Sophie and Jean were The Best, and we learned more about French culture, history, and language than we could have hoped for. We recommend this trip to everyone!
Beyond Expectations
We had a wonderfully-planned week of cycling along small, beautiful farm roads with itineraries bringing us to the coast of most days. Riding in August in 70 degree weather was great. We all loved seeing the texture of rural, historic France and learning more about Normandy and Brittany. The trip includes a focus on local food culture - the visit to the Cider farm was really special, as were the Cancale oysters and dinners at local restaurants. We also got so much out of learning more about WWII even though I did not choose this trip primarily for that reason. There were helpful guided tours, and the option to visit museums if you wanted more depth. I'm so glad we could take advantage of this aspect of visiting France. The Trip Leaders were extremely knowledgeable, good humored, well-seasoned guides who knew the area well and had set up a number of local experiences. We found the cycling to be engaging - beautiful rolling farmland that left me in a little better shape by the end of the week but wasn't overly challenging. (The shorter option was also always available.)
Incredible trip
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