Here are the best bike rides in Paris

Want to go for a bike ride? Thanks to a map published by the Paris Urban Planning Workshop (Apur), we now know precisely where cyclists love to pedal the most in Greater Paris.

Based on data from the Strava application for the year 2022, this richly detailed topographic document provided by Apur allows us to visualize the most popular cycling areas.

With its shades of green illustrating traffic density, the map highlights the habits of cyclists, whether they are athletes or casual riders. And certain locations stand out significantly. Within Paris, two must-visit spots attract a crowd of wheels: the Longchamp circuit in the Bois de Boulogne, and the “Polygon” in the Bois de Vincennes. These closed circuits, ideal for peloton training, are very popular. Further south, the Rungis circuit, around the famous international market, is also a hub for competitive cycling.

But it’s not all about intense effort. The map also shows a real appreciation for leisurely rides by the water. The Seine, of course, with its stunning views of Parisian heritage, but also the Ourcq canal, perfect for a green getaway to the northeast. In the city, major cycling routes show impressive traffic: an average of 14,722 cyclists each day on Boulevard de Sébastopol, 11,215 on Magenta, and nearly 11,000 on Rue de Rivoli.

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And for those dreaming of wide horizons, head to the Chevreuse Valley. Accessible via the Véloscénie, a 450-kilometer route to Mont-Saint-Michel, it attracts cyclists in search of elevation and nature.

This map, from the Paris Atlas (Apur), offers much more than just a simple data collection: it tells another way of experiencing the city, at handlebar height.

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