Le Barn Hotel is located 50 km outside of Paris and offers a great retreat in the woods. It’s a perfect mid-ride stop, especially with...

Rambouillet is located just 50 km from the center of Paris and is a great destination full of history and beauty to explore by bike. This...

Rouen is the capital of the Normandy region, about 150 km northwest of Paris. Just follow the Seine toward the ocean, and you can't miss...

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th-century château about 50 km south of Paris, makes for a great long loop. It's worth visiting on its...

Mini Meudon is a great alternative to the classic Marne loop when you’re short on time or just in the mood for a quick ride. This 34 km...

Mountainous Marne is a fun twist on the classic Marne loop—perfect when you're craving a bit more vert without committing to a longer day...

Chantilly—most notable for its cream, château, and horses—is also a fantastic cycling destination. While Chantilly is less than 50 km...

If you haven’t been to Chartres, it’s a fantastic destination for a cycling trip—whether you're riding there, back, or both! The...

If you're short on time and looking for a refreshing route that changes things up, this loop is a great option. Many of my rides leave...

Northern routes out of Paris are less common for me, as I often find getting in and out of the city a bit of a hassle. When I do head in...

Not every ride needs to be an epic adventure—sometimes, you just need an hour or two on the bike. This route is a perfect midweek outing...

Meaux is a city located on the Marne River, about 40 km east-northeast of Paris. While it might not be on your travel list otherwise,...

Fontainebleau is a fantastic destination for a ride from Paris. I’ve shared a few different routes on the blog before, including both...

100k up, down, and around the Chevreuse Valley, this route features climbs on both sides of the valley and, of course, my favorite climb,...

This solid 79km route is a modified version of the Fairytale Route I have featured before but trims it down a bit for when you're looking...

La Roche-Guyon is a charming village located northeast of Paris on the banks of the Seine. Although small and not as well-known as other...

This week's route is a flat one, but it keeps things interesting with a bit of mixed surfaces in the spirit of a spring classic. There's...

Provins is a charming city about 100 km from the center of Paris, known for its well-preserved medieval fortifications and buildings. It...

Now that it's 2025, I'm challenging myself to post one route every single week this year. They will be posted here with a short...

The Paris region is not known for climbing, but that doesn't mean you can't find it. Generally, most "hilly" routes will only have 100m...