Vélo à paris - activities

Paris 2024: giant bike parks set up near Olympic venues

If subway travel is going to be a complex affair during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Parisians and tourists alike can fall back on bicycles, which will be made easier to use thanks to the installation of giant parking lots near Olympic venues.

The Vélo in Paris Festival returns in April 2024!

Discover the fascinating world of cycling at the Festival Vélo in Paris, an unmissable event for cycling enthusiasts and lovers scheduled for April 27, 28 and 29, 2024 at the Parc Floral de Paris!

The Tour Paris-Saclay 2024, the must-see bike race on the Saclay plateau (91)

Paris-Brest and Paris-Roubaix are no strangers to the Plateau de Saclay: for the past few years, the Plateau de Saclay has been organizing the Tour Paris-Saclay, a cycling race that has become a must in the region and is open to all.

Salon Vélo in Paris 2024 at the Parc Floral, numerous events on the programme

Let's all hop on a bike and head to the Vélo in Paris trade show, at the Parc Floral, from April 27 to 29, 2024. Come and discover the latest trends in the world of cycling, and take part in a host of events!

Cycling: where can cyclists and touring cyclists find the right places in Paris?

Paris, the cycling capital? Although the French capital is not nearly as well-equipped as Paris in terms of cycle paths and other facilities for two-wheeled activities, it does have a number of "Accueil vélo" label sites. Here's a short list to keep in mind if you're planning to visit Paris on a cycling trip!

Getting around Paris by bike: what you need to know before taking the plunge

With strikes looming at the RATP and rising fuel prices, you're probably thinking of switching your mode of transport to a bicycle, which is more environmentally friendly and consumes less energy. But when it comes to getting around Paris by bike, there are a number of subtleties you need to be aware of to avoid an accident.

Storm Cycling Club: the training center, coffeeshop and boutique for cycling enthusiasts

In the Saint-Victor district of Paris, the Storm Cycling Club brings together cycling enthusiasts in a multifunctional space, perfect for preparing or equipping them.

Cycling in Paris: which arrondissements make it easier?

A study by the Paris en Selle association ranks the arrondissements in Paris with the most advanced cycling policies. Find out which one is at the top.

Paris: Velib' faulty or nowhere to be found in the capital, find out why

Since the start of the school year, Velib' users have been struggling to find a working bike in the capital. And for good reason: with the end of self-service scooters in Paris, the service is a victim of its own success!

Avenue Verte London-Paris, the 470-kilometre cycle path from Paris to London

To get to London, you've probably already taken the Eurostar, the plane, the bus or, perhaps, the car. But have you thought about cycling? In any case, that's what the Avenue Verte offers, linking Paris to London (or vice versa) over a distance of almost 500 kilometers!

La Scandibérique, the great bicycle tour accessible to all, crossing the Île-de-France region

The Scandibérique is the French section of EuroVelo 3, the huge cycling route linking Trondheim (Norway) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain). So get on board for an adventure close to home, and cycle this legendary route!

Where to rent a bike in Paris Our addresses for two-wheeled cycling in the capital

"In Paris à vélo on dépasse les autos" sang Joe Dassin cheerfully. Not only is getting around by bike generally quicker than by car or metro, it's also really enjoyable. Here's where to rent your bike in Paris for an hour, a day or more!

Cycling in the Parc de la Poudrerie: a sporty, bucolic ride along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Did you know that a long cycle path runs along a large part of the Canal de lourcq? From the Bassin de la Villette to Meaux (check), via Pantin, Bobigny, Sevran... Discover the bucolic side of Seine Saint Denis! Whether you're a family, a group of friends, a sportsman or a solo rider, the Canal de l'Ourcq has the immense advantage of being very well served by a cycle path, passing through both industrial and wooded areas.

Véloscénie, the cycling route from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel, accessible to all

Have you heard of the Véloscénie? This 450 km cycling itinerary takes us from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, passing through some of the world's most beautiful monuments, five of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the charming Vallée de Chevreuse through the Perche to the Normandy bocage, it's a real treat for the whole family.

Paris by bike: how can the Region help you buy your own bike?

Much criticized, never equaled: it's the green mode of transport par excellence, the one that allows us to overtake motorists and scooters, but above all, to get around the capital in the open air. And yes, we are talking about bicycles, and if you're looking to buy one, you've come to the right place to find out all about the financial aid you can apply for!

Bicycle, scooter, skateboard: is a helmet mandatory for riding?

Legal obligation or simple health precaution? Do you have to wear a helmet when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard in the streets? We answer you.

Paris Respire: great musical bike parade in the city

Put your helmets on! Yes We Camp, the Académie du Climat and three groups host a great musical bike parade in the city! To enjoy this Sunday September 18, 2022, for Paris Respire, this rolling parade will beautifully end with a DJ set by Gogo Green at the Parc de Belleville.

Rue de Rivoli bikeway is now permanent, cars banned

The Rue de Rivoli is entirely closed to cars since lockdown has been lifted in Paris. And this Wednesday September 16, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo confirmed cars will not return on the main road.

Coronavirus: boulevards soon to be turned into bikeways in Paris?

The day after French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the day to start phasing out measures, naming May 11, Paris deputy mayor Emmanuel Grégoire told BFMTV some boulevards in town could be temporarily turned into bikeways in order to prevent pollution from returning “too massively to public transit”.

La Balade des Lumières to celebrate spring on your bike

Let’s ride your bike to take part in the Balade des Lumières on March 26, 2019. A small and free ride in the streets of Paris aiming at being as luminous as possible, in order to cheerfully celebrate spring.