Situated in the middle of the Chantilly forest is a beautiful little château at the end of a series of long ponds. Originally built in...

Whether you’re visiting and want to see Versailles, or you’re just looking for a shorter ride around Paris, the Versailles Express takes...

This 121 km route blends a Chevreuse ride with a west-side loop, offering a scenic tour of Yvelines. This route starts out cutting...

Chevcruise is a beautiful cruise through Chevreuse, featuring some great roads and climbs of the region, all wrapped up in a loop of...

Troyes was not a city on my radar until the 2024 Tour de France. It was the start and finish town of Stage 9 that year. With the Olympics...

Bièvres++ is the latest expansion of a classic route, perfect for those days you want something less than 70 km but still want to get out...

"Not Quite Versailles" is similar to a Marne loop but in the opposite direction. Whether you're looking to change things up or live more...

I’ve shared a few different routes to Fontainebleau over time, but I realized I hadn’t actually covered my classic route yet. While I’ve...

East 82 is a great option if you’re looking for an easy ride around 80km with minimal climbing. The route heads out along the quai toward...

This 83 km route heads southwest and tackles one of the most popular and steep climbs in the region according to climbfinder. The route...

Sénart 70  offers a mid-distance route with minimal climbing and a change of scenery from the typical Chevreuse or Marne loops. The first...

From the Capital to the Coast- Paris to Dieppe is a fantastic route I’ve done numerous times and one I’ll keep doing time and time again....

Chevreuse 101  features some of the key highlights of the area while trying to keeping the mileage manageable. The route takes a quick...

This 60 km loop is a great option for any occasion — especially when you want to give someone a taste of Paris and the surrounding...

Cycling between London and Paris is very well known and on a lot of people's bucket lists. After moving to France it also had been added...

Marne and More  is an expanded option to the east that keeps you close to the city, mostly on bike paths and away from traffic....

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...