VéloTour Paris 2023: The Route Revealed!

For this 7th edition of the VéloTour de Paris, the event moves to the Bois de Vincennes and the 12th arrondissement.

On a route of 17 to 27 km, cyclists from the Île-de-France region will be able to discover places usually closed to cyclists. The VéloTour de Paris will take place on May 28, 2023. Starting and ending at the Esplanade Saint-Louis, from where you will visit iconic sites of the 12th arrondissement and the Bois de Vincennes.

The program includes the Saint Maurice Hospitals, the Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome, the Farm of Paris, the Jacques Anquetil Velodrome, and the Château de Vincennes on the 17 km bike route. A nice little ride for you and those close to you! Refreshments are planned at the halfway point, near the Saint Maurice Hospitals, for a quick snack or a visit to the restroom…

Practical information to know before departure

Please note that the VéloTour requires a fee, and the price varies depending on the departure time. Until May 21 inclusive, you will pay between €7.50 and €10 for children under 12 years old. Adults will pay between €15 and €17.

Additionally, you have the option to extend your route by 1, 3, or 6 km. This will allow you to visit even more places in the neighborhood. The event offers four departure times: 8:30-9:00 am, 9:00-10:00 am, 10:00-11:00 am, and 11:00 am-12:00 pm. For this seventh Paris edition, more than 1,500 people are expected to start. Get your tickets quickly if you want to join!

Vélo in Paris, on the optional route 2, will be in the same neighborhood as the VéloTour. This event highlights sustainable mobility. Device testing and activities are scheduled from May 27 to 29, 2023. You might find your next bike there!

To get you excited about participating in the VéloTour, here is a presentation of the previous edition:

Also read: May by bike, explore France differently during the month of May!