Beyond the exquisite beauty , savor even better cuisine ( everything from fresh cheese at the farmers market to Michelin-starred meals and local wines ). Marvel at artistic masterpieces and explore history through guided tours , visits to historical sites and active adventures in cliffside villages and seaside towns . Timeless elegance and vibrant culture promise to create an unforgettable active journey , especially when it ’ s paired with some of the best hotels , spas and restaurants in Backroads ’ portfolio .
ABOUT BACKROADS Level up your travels with the world ’ s leading active travel company for discerning travelers . Over the last 45 years , they ’ ve consistently set the standard for small-group luxury travel . Select from Biking , Walking & Hiking , Multi-Adventure and Family Vacations around the globe — plus their newly launched Women ’ s Adventures .
With Backroads , you ’ ll not only feel like you ’ re seeing a region , but also experiencing a story about its culture and history , food and land . You ’ ll benefit from their breadth and depth of local knowledge with best-in-class Trip Leaders , flexible daily mileage options and van support en route to handpicked hotels and exceptional local cuisine . These trips are group trips , with the support and flexibility guests need to feel autonomous .
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� 6-Day Brittany & Normandy Walking & Hiking Tour : France ’ s D-Day Beaches to Saint-Malo Multiple Departures May-September 2025 Sandy beaches and pretty seaside villages . A mystical island monastery and towns that spirit you back to the days of William the Conqueror . This is Brittany and Normandy , a region so steeped in history you can feel it . Walk it . Hike it . From Omaha Beach and D-Day memorials to Saint Malo , Mont-Saint-Michel and the windswept Emerald Coast . This landscape will transport you .
� 6-Day Bordeaux & Dordogne Bike Tour : Grand Wine Estates & Michelin Stars Multiple Departures April-October 2025 Travel through time across the French countryside by bike . In Dordogne , swans and boats glide along the meandering river as you ride on shore . Quiet hamlets rest among walnut groves . Next there ’ s Bordeaux , with the World Heritage site of Saint-Émilion . A grapevine-laden land graced with superb routes , noble châteaux and world-famous vineyards .
� 6-Day Provence Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour : Vibrant Village Markets & Classic French Fare Multiple Departures April-June 2025 ; August-October 2025 “ Provence is made for cooking ,” raves writer Luke Barr in Travel + Leisure . On this walking tour , you ’ ll hike in the very forests , fields and orchards that nurture each produit du terroir . Sample wine where the grapes are grown . Visit vibrant markets full of fresh French produce and delicious regional delights . Expand your culinary repertoire alongside charming locals . Provence was built for this . And so were you .
� 6-Day Provence to the French Riviera Bike Tour : Aix-en-Provence to Saint-Tropez & Cannes Multiple Departures April-October 2025 The South of France is a feast for the senses . The earthy allure of Provence and the glamorous seduction of the French Riviera . Exquisite wines . Spectacular rides . Shimmering beaches . Glowing sunsets . You needn ’ t be fluent in French , but learn one word : ralentissez . Slow down . Take your time . Southern France is for savoring .
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Château de Berne , Provence , France
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