Cycling might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Paris, but maybe it should be. After all, with a resurgence of interest and a continued push by city officials to improve cycling infrastructure, bike rentals are quickly becoming the simplest and most enjoyable way to tour the city (from April – November, anyway). They also come with the added bonus of letting you explore areas well off the beaten path while avoiding tourist pitfalls like crowded metro lines and, even worse, obnoxious tour buses.
If you’re ready to take to the streets and explore Paris like a local, here are Spinlister’s top 11 mapped bike routes to help get you going.
1.) PARIS BEST OF BIKE TOUR
Whether you’re biking by day or night, this incredible stretch of Paris riding is perfect for hitting up all the City of Light’s must-sees in one fell swoop. Click to go to map or read more.
2.) PARIS HIDDEN GEMS OF THE RIGHT BANK BIKE TOUR
From historic squares in Le Marais to stunning views over the city rarely visited by tourists, this is your chance to explore Paris’ Right Bank beyond the guide book. Click to go to map or read more.
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3.) PARIS HIDDEN GEMS OF THE LEFT BANK BIKE TOUR
Take a spin to some of the lesser known sights of the Left Bank, including a hidden flowery village, a beautiful mosque and tea house, and the biggest China Town in Europe. Click to go to map or read more.
4.) PARIS WOODS: VINCENNES TO BOULOGNE BIKE TOUR
Take a long ride across Paris from east to west, exploring the beautiful public woods, lakes, and castles that exist on either end of the city. Click to go to map or read more.
5.) PARIS SECRET PASSAGES BIKE TOUR
Whether you’re looking to shop, eat, or just spend some time checking out a few secrets of Paris, these little-known passages will be right up your alley. Click to go to map or read more.
6.) PARIS STREET FOOD BIKE TOUR
Who says memorable Parisian dining has to be Michelin Starred? Grab your bike and sample your way through a few of the city’s delicious, on-the-go dining options. Click to go to map or read more.
7.) PARIS LA COULEE VERTE BIKE TOUR
“Go south, young man.” No, seriously – hop on Paris’ la Coulee Verte and take a ride south of the city to check out some beautiful suburban scenes rarely visited by tourists. Click to go to map or read more.
8.) PARIS CEMETERIES BIKE TOUR
Not to sound too macabre but, when it comes to fascinating places to visit in Paris, sometimes the land of the dead is just as entertaining as the land of the living. Click to go to map or read more.
9.) PARIS NIGHT OUT ON THE RIGHT BANK BIKE TOUR
If a classic Parisian night on the town is what you’re after, the Right Bank won’t disappoint. Take a ride to some of the most delicious and entertaining districts the city has to offer. Click to go to map or read more.
10.) PARIS NIGHT OUT ON THE LEFT BANK BIKE TOUR
For a taste of Parisian entertainment away from (most of) the tourists, head south of the Seine and pedal your way to some of the coolest districts the Left Bank has to offer. Click to go to map or read more.
11.) PARIS CAFES BIKE TOUR
Throughout the French capital, roasteries and artisan cafes have been popping up with more and more regularity. Come see what all the delicious, black, drip brew fuss is about. Click to go to map or read more.
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