Bicycle rental in Paris
Discover Paris at your own rhythm by bicycle along adapted routes or on organized tours
Thanks to the policy of the Paris City Council, the bicycle is gaining ground: today 700 kilometres of bike paths are available to cyclists. With its ‘Bike Plan’, Paris is developing 200 kilometres of new bike paths in 2017; by the end of 2020, it aims to have a total of 1,400 kilometres of bike paths.
Near to the main train stations and the principal tourist routes, you’ll find companies renting bicycles for a day, a weekend or a week. (cf. list below)
Cycling routes and rules
‘Paris breathes!’ The Parc Rives de Seine, opened in 2017, is a new haven of peace for pedestrians and cyclists, who can now venture along the car-free riverbanks. On Sunday and public holidays, some parts of Paris are also pedestrianized, like the Canal Saint-Martin district, and the La Roquette and Luxembourg districts.
However, if you want to breeze along happily, make sure you keep in mind the highway code (fines are always possible), and don’t forget the necessary equipment: bell, 2 brakes, sidelights and insurance. The wearing of helmets is strongly recommended. And get yourself an anti-theft device.
Vélib’
Set up by the City of Paris, Velib’ is a self-service bicycle sharing scheme. It is very affordable, and bikes are available throughout Paris (and beyond the city limits) 24 hours a day. It is the ideal way to get around Paris.
