Paris cycling
Browse the guides in this section and choose what you want to read. Each article opens as a separate guide.
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Dreaming of ParisBassin de la Villette and Canal de l’Ourcq: A Waterside Paris Day Beyond Canal Saint-Martin
A practical guide to the broader Paris canal landscape north of Canal Saint-Martin, from Bassin de la Villette to Parc de la Villette and the Canal de l’Ourcq.
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Dreaming of ParisParis by Bike in 2026: Vélib’, Safe Routes, Rules and When Cycling Actually Saves Time
Cycle Paris in 2026 with current Vélib’ visitor passes, bike rules, M12 signals, docking strategy, safer routes and advice on when cycling is actually useful.
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Dreaming of ParisBois de Vincennes: How to Plan a Half-Day or Full Day in Paris’s Biggest Green Space
Plan a half-day or full day in Bois de Vincennes, Paris’s 995-hectare eastern green space, with lakes, gardens, family options and realistic route planning.
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Dreaming of ParisCoulée Verte René-Dumont: How to Walk Paris’s Elevated Greenway from Bastille East
Walk the 4.5 km Coulée Verte René-Dumont from Bastille through elevated gardens and eastern Paris, with access, route, timing and combination ideas.