Nature electric bike ride from Paris to Versailles
Description
Treat yourself to an unforgettable green escape between Paris and Versailles with a guided electric bike ride, designed for lovers of nature, history and discoveries off the beaten track. For about 3 hours, you travel along a secret route that even GPS does not offer, revealed by your Guide throughout the route. You will walk along the peaceful banks of the Seine, through little-known parks, majestic forests and the charming village of Marnes-la-Coquette. Thanks to the electric assistance, the ride is smooth, pleasant and accessible to all physical conditions. The rhythm is relaxed, conducive to contemplation and exchange. The experience ends at the foot of the Palace of Versailles. Then you are free to visit the estate, have lunch in town or just stroll. A unique and resourceful way to discover the Paris region, between heritage, nature and freedom.
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Itinerary
Discover this atypical park located on an island of the Seine, mixing nature and contemporary art. You pass through peaceful gardens, wilderness areas and surprising works like Dubuffet’s Tower of Figures. A green break in the heart of the city.
Admire the contemporary architecture of this emblematic concert hall along the banks of the Seine. Located on Seguin Island, La Seine Musicale stands out for its solar sail and futuristic design, visible from the bike path.
Walk through this vast historic park, formerly the royal estate, offering beautiful French gardens, wooded walkways and stunning panoramic views of Paris. You will discover the famous waterfall fountain and the calm of a green setting full of history.
Pedal through this peaceful and green residential village, nestled at the gates of Paris. Marnes-la-Coquette seduces with its discreet atmosphere, its beautiful homes and its preserved charm, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is here that famous singers such as Maurice Chevalier and Johnny Hallyday lived.
Pedal in the shade of oak and beech trees in this peaceful forest, a true haven of freshness at the gates of Versailles. A former hunting ground for kings, it offers a rejuvenating natural setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Arriving in Versailles, you pass through its historic districts with elegant avenues, lined with trees and classic buildings. A peaceful and refined atmosphere, which extends the spirit of the castle and invites you to stroll, lunch or visit freely after the walk.
The walk ends on the large esplanade facing the Palace of Versailles. Your guide will share with you some key elements about this iconic place to allow you to fully appreciate its history and architecture, before freely pursuing your discovery.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
OVERVIEW: This is a must-do activity when visiting Paris! Since you're on e-bikes, you can cover SO much ground and see different slices of Versailles, including the surrounding city, the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette and the main Palace of Versailles. We met our guide, Renault at our meeting point and we instantly felt welcomed. He lead us to where the bikes are stored and fitted everyone, adjusting heights and helmets accordingly. We set off on our bike tour, meandering through Paris suburbs and even there saw some interesting bridges, houseboats, and vegetation. Then we set off into a large park, which had forests, fountains and other monuments to admire along the way to the City of Versailles. Once there, we parked our bikes and walked to the market and picked up stuff for a picnic. (TIP: don't get wine - it sounds fun but you risk getting sleepy the rest of the tour). We biked over to the grounds of Versailles and found a quiet spot by the lake. So picturesque! It was nice to cool down and refill for the rest of the day. From there, we explored the Hamlet of Marie Antionette (very charming) and then headed over the main area of Versailles. This is where we split from our guide and the group and explored Versailles on our own. HIGHLIGHT: Renault was fantastic – he seemed truly passionate about sharing stories about Paris, Versailles, and life with us. DRAWBACK: You'll be on your bike a lot and most the day - make sure you have comfortable clothing, proper footwear, and layers in case the weather changes. TIPS: - Your meeting point is a cafe, so get there early and get coffee and a bite, you'll need the energy. - Bring a reusable water bottle (already filled). For us it was a very hot day and there are several fountains on the grounds of Versailles to refill. - If in summer, wear and bring extra sunscreen!
Hi, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your day with us. We just wanted to mention that your review was posted on our Nature Electric Bike Ride from Paris to Versailles, which is our half-day tour. You actually joined our Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour: Market, Picnic & Palace. Since your review mentions highlights such as the market, picnic, and Palace visit, we wanted to clarify this for future travelers so they don't expect these experiences on the half-day tour. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience! Kind regards,
It is an unforgettable and very pleasant experience. The temperature was ideal for this type of excursion. Our guide Adrian was very affable. To be done again
Lovely 20k ride from Paris to Versailles. The route has a few small inclines but the e bike made it quite an easy excursion. It was truly delightful from start to finish! Adrian, our tour guide, was pleasant, and kept us well informed along the way with historical details as well as what to expect regarding the terrain. I would HIGHLY recommend this as a ‘must do’ in Paris! Thank you, Adrain, for a wonderful experience and a job well done!
One of the best organised rides I’ve been on, the e-bikes make it make it easy for all and the scenery is beautiful on the way from Paris to the palace
A MUST DO WHILE VISITING PARIS! this Nature electric bike ride is FABULOUS and SPECIAL It's my second bike ride with Renault, and it won't be my last! It is a unique and memorable way to get to Versailles that I know from experience, will become the highlight of ypur trip. Thank you for another great (and easy with your good quality bike) experience:) I will book again on my next visit to Paris.
This was one of our favorite tours we have done and we go to Europe every year. Thé electric bikes made it easier without feeling like you weren’t cycling and it is a great way to see parts of Paris we had never seen. The parks were stunning and we loved riding through the forest!! I highly recommend if you like seeing places by bike like we do. My 11 year old also is an avid biker and felt the same.
Our guide was amazing and took us on a route that was easy to manage and was very beautiful
Very nice bike trip in nature! The guide was great! Great nature and we had interesting stops during the trip. The bike was excellent
We called to see about booking a tour at the last minute, and Renaud sacrificed his day off to take us to Versailles along a great route, seeing lovely sites and views along the way. The bikes were good and well maintained. Highly recommend this bike tour!
Really nice trip which I can highly recommend. In safe hands we went through peaceful paths- never in some stressful traffic. Good we to see another side of Paris and neighborhood not crowded with other tourists! ( until we arrived ein Versailles).
