Paris
Day trips by bike from Paris: Versailles, Saint-Germain and more
Rides from the Hôtel de Ville out to the châteaux, parks and canals around Paris and back the same day: Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Malmaison, Meudon, Sceaux, the Ourcq canal and the Marne. All are at least 60% on bike paths and quiet streets.
The 8 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles | 50.5 km | 415 m | 60% | 2% | 8.6% | 2 h 15–3 h 05 |
| Saint-Germain-en-Laye | 48.9 km | 316 m | 61% | 5% | 8.2% | 2 h 05–2 h 50 |
| Château de Malmaison | 35.3 km | 262 m | 76% | 1% | 7.9% | 1 h 35–2 h 05 |
| Meudon — Terrasse de l'Observatoire | 28.2 km | 169 m | 79% | 1% | 7.3% | 1 h 10–1 h 35 |
| Parc de Sceaux | 25.6 km | 161 m | 70% | 2% | 3.8% | 1 h 05–1 h 25 |
| Parc de la Poudrerie | 36.9 km | 67 m | 96% | 0% | 1.4% | 1 h 20–1 h 50 |
| Nogent-sur-Marne | 22.1 km | 92 m | 86% | 3% | 5.4% | 55 min–1 h 10 |
| Parc Georges-Valbon | 23.8 km | 56 m | 87% | 4% | 1.4% | 55 min–1 h 10 |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (km). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 Paris to Versailles
- Along the water for 20 km
- 60% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 118 m over 7.2 km, 1.6% average
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 19 toilets, 18 water points, 43 cafés mapped.
2 Paris to Saint-Germain-en-Laye
- Along the water for 14 km
- 61% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 18 toilets, 14 water points, 83 cafés mapped.
3 Paris to Château de Malmaison
- Along the water for 9 km
- 76% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 12 toilets, 20 water points, 52 cafés mapped.
4 Paris to Meudon — Terrasse de l'Observatoire
- Along the water for 20 km
- 79% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 106 m over 7.3 km, 1.4% average
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 15 toilets, 15 water points, 43 cafés mapped.
5 Paris to Parc de Sceaux
- Along the water for 3 km
- 70% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 12 toilets, 9 water points, 60 cafés mapped.
6 Paris to Parc de la Poudrerie
- Along the water most of the way
- 96% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
On the way: 14 toilets, 13 water points, 1 beach, 45 cafés mapped.
7 Paris to Nogent-sur-Marne
- Along the water for 2 km
- 86% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 13 toilets, 14 water points, 99 cafés mapped.
8 Paris to Parc Georges-Valbon
- Along the water for 2 km
- 87% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 56 m of climbing
- On the way: drinking water, café
On the way: 17 toilets, 4 water points, 59 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Paris, these are the ones that meet all of:
- at least 22 km in all
- at least 60% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- at most 6% on busier roads
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- Versailles and Saint-Germain climb out of the Seine valley; their steepest 500 m is in the table.
- You can ride one way and come back by train; check the RATP or SNCF rules for bikes on board before you rely on it.
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Paris to Versailles?
The Versailles ride here is 50.5 km there and back, about 2 h 15–3 h 05 of riding at a sporty pace, plus time at the château.
More rides around Paris
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue paris-a3a00990619e81506830.