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Bike Tours in France: The 15 Best Rides

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Paris by bike is flatter and faster than it looks, the Loire has its own signed route, and the Medoc runs between estates. The 15 below compare distance, bike type and whether an electric motor is included.

Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet - Cycling through the royal gardens
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Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

1.Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,680 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Spend about eight hours traveling from Paris to Versailles by train, shopping at the Notre Dame market, and cycling through the royal grounds. Guides such as Arnaud, Lena, Guillaume, and Michael lead the outdoor visits, while timed palace entry lets you explore the Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments independently.

“Versailles is huge and riding a bicycle from the Palace to the gardens to the Trianon to the Petit Trianon was the way to go! My teenage sons and husband and I got a great lesson in French history from our guide who gave us some fun and spicy insights into the Palace and royals who lived there.”

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Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour - The Marais, Place des Vosges, and the story of Bastille
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Paris: Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour

2.Charming Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,585 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Join a small-group bike ride from City Hall through Saint Louis Island, the Marais, Bastille, Saint Germain, Odéon, Luxembourg, and the Latin Quarter. You get a bike, helmet, and a local guide such as Clément, Paul, Igor, or Lorenzo. Expect flat routes, frequent stops, history, and some city traffic.

“The tour was wonderful - we were taken to lots of different places and our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic - The RER ride from Paris to Versailles
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From Paris: Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

3.Versailles Bike Tour w/ Palace, Gardens, & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,150 reviews · from $114

Meet in central Paris, ride the RER to Versailles, and cycle about 10 miles through the royal gardens. Shop at the Notre Dame market for picnic supplies, see the Trianons and Queen’s Hamlet, picnic beside the Grand Canal, then enter the palace with timed admission and an audio guide. Guides may include Martin, Rory, Aaron, Dave, or Vladimir.

“Rory was a very flexible and funny guide who showed us a range of sights on the property and told us entertaining historical stories.”

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Paris: City Highlights Bike Tour - Starting beneath the Meyerbeer Opera
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Paris: City Highlights Bike Tour

4.Paris: City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,835 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Ride through central Paris with Holland Bikes and a local guide such as Hannah, Jasmine, Kevin, or Aurelie. In three hours, you pass the Opera, Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Seine, and Notre Dame, using bike lanes and quieter routes where possible. Standard Dutch bikes are included, with e-bikes available for riders at least 155 cm tall.

“Kevin was an amazing guide Took great care of us on the bike tour and shared information wonderfully. Highly recommend.”

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Electric Bike Tour of Paris’ Hidden Gems - From the Seine to Montagne Sainte-Geneviève
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Electric Bike Tour of Paris’ Hidden Gems

5.Electric Bike Tour of Paris’ Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,377 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Spend four hours on an electric bike tracing Paris from the Seine to Montagne Sainte-Geneviève. Guides such as Daniel, Fabien, Pierre, and Olivier mix French history with humor, quiet streets, romantic viewpoints, parks, cafés, and places many visitors miss. Small-group and private options are available, with an evening route offered too.

“Pierre was an excellent guide. The history lessons were fantastic and he is an amazing storyteller.”

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Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour - Place de la Bastille and the French Revolution
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Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour

6.Paris Local Districts and Stories Off the Beaten Track Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

This three-hour bike tour leaves from Le Peloton Café and follows quiet streets through Le Marais, the Latin Quarter, the Jardin des Plantes, the Paris Mosque, Île de la Cité, and Île Saint-Louis. You’ll ride a provided bike and helmet in a group of no more than 12, with guides such as Simon, Marley, Ryan, and Jude bringing history and local food tips to life.

“Marley was an amazing guide! She’s a masterful funny historian who made the tour engaging. Highly recommend this activity!”

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Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour - Place de la Concorde puts Parisian history in one wide square
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Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour

7.Best of Paris Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,179 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride through central Paris with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Les Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, Place de la Concorde, and the Eiffel Tower. The experience is advertised as an electric bike tour, though the detailed description and guest feedback refer to Segways. Expect a safety lesson, photo stops, and guides such as Annie, Oleg, Ruben, and Dave.

“Genuinely one of the best things we did in Pairs. Vladimir our guide was fantastic. Really knowledgeable about French history and safely navigated our family, including a 12 year old through the streets of Paris. We would definitely do it again.”

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Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch) - Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Gardens
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Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)

8.Highlights of Paris Bike Tour w/ a Local Guide (English or Dutch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,176 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

See Paris highlights by bike with a local English or Dutch guide, riding from the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides to the Louvre, Seine, and Champs-Élysées. Bikes, helmets, and child seats are provided. Guides such as Annie, Toby, Dave, and Fabian add history, photos, and practical cycling advice to this easy-paced city tour.

“One of the most enjoyable tours we have ever taken. Milan our guide was excellent, extremely knowledgeable and humorous. Felt safe at all times while negotiating the Parisian traffic. A beautiful way to spend a morning in Paris.”

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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour - Shopping for lunch at Place du Marché Notre Dame
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Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

9.Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend eight hours exploring Versailles by train, bike, and on foot. A licensed guide leads you through the town market, royal gardens, Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, and the palace interiors. You shop for your own picnic lunch, then eat beside the Grand Canal. The small group is limited to 12, with easy cycling and palace access included.

“Loved, loved, loved the bike tour. What a great way to see Versailles. Our tour guide, Lola, was exceptional. Knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and charming. Highly recommend the experience.”

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Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame - Starting at Saint-Michel
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Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame

10.Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride through central Paris for about four hours with a local English-speaking guide and a maximum of 12 people. You’ll stop at the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Elysées, Invalides and other landmarks, with time for photos and a food break on Rue Cler. Bikes and helmets are included.

“Great way to get your bearings and you see so much in a short time. Lunch is half way in a small village which was a lovely surprise!”

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Paris: City Treasures Bike Tour - Starting at City Hall and the medieval islands
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Paris: City Treasures Bike Tour

11.Paris: City Treasures Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 838 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $53

Start at Paris City Hall and ride with a local guide through the islands, Latin Quarter, Louvre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and along the Seine. Expect a relaxed pace, photo stops, city history, café tips, and a comfortable French bike. Guides may lead in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Portuguese.

“An excellent way to see the city. Covered all the major sites and the guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The whole family enjoyed the trip”

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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour - Starting near the Eiffel Tower
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Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

12.Paris Evening Snapshot Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 819 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride through Paris with a guide such as Andrew, Toby, Annie, or Soto, stopping at Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont des Arts, the Seine, and the Eiffel Tower. This 2.5-hour evening tour covers more ground than a walk, with bikes and helmets supplied. Expect more riding and less narration than on a daytime sightseeing tour.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide showed us all parts of the city and stopped at many points of interest, filling us in with a bit of history. She was wonderful. She kept us all together and we always felt safe. This tour is good for all ages, our group ranged from 13 yrs to 73. We saw so much and so recommend this tour ! It’s a good way to become acquainted with the city and neighborhoods.”

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Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods - Marche Monge and Rue Mouffetard lunch break
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Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods

13.Paris Bike Tour Hidden Secrets in the Latin Quarter & Le Marais neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 766 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend four hours cycling through the Latin Quarter and Le Marais with a guide such as Arnaud, Cece, Aaron, or Joris. You’ll see Shakespeare and Company, Saint-Sulpice, the Pantheon, the Arenes de Lutece, Rue des Rosiers, Place des Vosges, and medieval city walls. Bikes and helmets are included, with lunch on your own.

“Joris was a wonderful tour guide. Our family enjoyed the tour. He also gave great lunch and ice cream recommendations.”

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Bordeaux: Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour - Starting at Jardin Public, with the Palais Gallien nearby
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Bordeaux: Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour

14.Historic Center & Chartrons District Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 709 reviews · 3 hours · from $42Best value

Ride about 13 km through Bordeaux with a local guide in English, French, or Spanish. You’ll visit the old center, cross the Garonne, explore Chartrons and Darwin, and stop for a canelée from Casonnade. Comfortable Dutch bikes and e-bikes are available, with groups limited to 12.

“Excellent tour with very knowledgeable guides who have created an energetic, enjoyable historical & modern tour of Bordeaux. This is the absolute best way to see the city! Their start/stop location near Chartrons makes it easy to find a delicious, nearby lunch afterwards, where you can also glance at real estate listings, because you, too, will have just fallen in love with the crescent moon city of France.”

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Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch - Leaving Bordeaux at 9:30 in the morning
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Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

15.Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $217

Rustic Vines takes you from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion for an easy-paced e-bike ride through vineyard roads, two château tastings, a picnic of French cheeses and charcuterie, and a village tasting. Guides such as Pauline, Maude, Vincent, and Taylor are praised for their wine and regional insight. The group is limited to 10, with van transport included.

“Easy cycling with electric bikes on quiet roads. Our guide was excellent, the wine tasting was very good and the picnic lunch was perfect.”

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