At Brittany Borders Bicycling we offer bike hire and holidays in Brittany and Normandy. We live in this beautiful area of France in the area bordered by north-east Brittany in the Department of Ille et Vilaine and the south of Normandy in the Department of Manche. We have a passion for cycling, walking and the countryside, and would like to invite you to come to the region so that you too can also appreciate and enjoy the peace, tranquillity, stunning scenery and slower pace of life to be found in this part of the world. We have cycled extensively in the region, and have therefore built-up an intimate knowledge of the most suitable and pleasant routes for the touring cyclist. The services we offer include quality cycle hire, and supported, self-guided tours. Also, for the independent cyclist, we can provide route planning and mapping, baggage transfer, mechanical support and advice on organising a cycle tour in our area to meet your requirements.

We believe that cycling probably provides the most ideal means of transport by which to explore a region. You will see more of the area each day than if you were walking, and you won't be sealed off and detached from the environment as you would be touring by car or coach.

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This region is typified by its gently rolling green countryside rich in wildlife with small irregular shaped fields grazed by cows, secluded valleys, woodland and orchards. Narrow twisting lanes criss-cross the countryside linking small historical market towns, pretty villages and numerous hamlets and farmsteads with their stone buildings, many of which have hardly changed in appearance over the centuries.

In addition to this rural idyll, there is also the contrasting beauty of the coastline with its many lovely beaches, small ports and fishing communities. The stunning splendour of the Mont St Michel attracts thousands of visitors to this stretch of coastline each year. This abbey, dating back to the eighth century, dominates the landscape for miles around and forms probably the most recognisable silhouette in France after the Eiffel Tower.

The region is famous for the production of dairy products, cider and Calvados (distilled cider), together with a thriving fishing industry including the harvesting of a huge variety of shellfish. This is one of the few regions of France that produces little or no wine - but don't despair, being the country of the vine, there is a huge selection of excellent wines available. However, the local cider perfectly complements a simple meal of bread and traditional cheeses and can also provide a wonderful accompaniment to other regional dishes such as galettes (savoury pancakes) and moules and frites (mussels and chips).

In recent history, this area of France was the scene of bloody fighting during the Second World War following the D-Day invasion by allied forces on 6th June 1944. Much evidence of those times remain today, in particular the immaculately maintained war cemeteries which provide a lasting and moving reminder of those people of many nationalities who lost their lives. There is an American cemetery very close to the town of Saint James and a German cemetery near the Mont St Michel.

For visitors from the UK and Ireland, the region is only one hours drive from the nearest ferry port (St Malo) or airport (Dinard or Rennes), thus making it possible to enjoy a short cycle tour of two or three days, or even a weekend break.

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