Paris
See the sights of Paris by bike, on your own
Self-guided rides past the famous places of Paris, free, at your own pace. The two sightseeing loops stop at each sight with a few checked sentences, a walk note and the nearest bike parking; the others follow the Seine and the Champs-Élysées side of the city.
The 5 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See the sights along the Seine | 13.1 km | 75 m | 80% | 6% | 2.8% | 35–45 min |
| See the sights of the Marais and the Left Bank | 7.6 km | 53 m | 58% | 1% | 4.2% | 20–25 min |
| The Seine, both banks | 20.3 km | 70 m | 91% | 1% | 2.0% | 50 min–1 h 05 |
| Champ de Mars | 10.9 km | 65 m | 82% | 1% | 2.5% | 30–35 min |
| Bois de Boulogne | 16.1 km | 104 m | 84% | 1% | 4.2% | 40–55 min |
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 · see the sights along the Seine
- Along the water most of the way
- 80% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
- 6% on busier roads
On the way: 15 toilets, 15 water points, 47 cafés mapped.
2 Paris · see the sights of the Marais and the Left Bank
- Along the water for 3 km
- 58% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Almost flat: 53 m of climbing
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 9 toilets, 9 water points, 105 cafés mapped.
3 Paris · the Seine, both banks
- Along the water most of the way
- 91% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 21 toilets, 21 water points, 36 cafés mapped.
4 Paris to Champ de Mars
- Along the water for 8 km
- 82% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water
On the way: 11 toilets, 8 water points, 43 cafés mapped.
5 Paris to Bois de Boulogne
- Along the water for 6 km
- 84% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
On the way: 10 toilets, 12 water points, 47 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around Paris, these are the ones that meet all of:
- up to 21 km in all
- 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
- The sightseeing loops cross some busy squares; the share on busier roads is in the table.
- Museums and monuments keep their own hours; the ride pages do not check them.
Questions
Can you see Paris by bike without a tour?
Yes. These are free routes with a GPX file; the sightseeing loops have a few words at each stop, so you do not need a guide.
More rides around Paris
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium. Catalogue paris-a3a00990619e81506830.