Biking in Paris

We spent our first day in Paris cycling around on cycle paths, separated bike lanes and at times along roadways, both paved and cobbled. From Vincennes we headed to the Seine River and biked along former roads on the edge of the river, now restricted to active transportation. We popped back up from the riverside to see the clear glass pyramids of the Louvre Museum, and walk our bikes through the Tuleries Gardens. After a playground break, we headed up the cobbled Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triumph, the centrepoint of the large and confusing roundabout in Place Charles de Gaulle. We rode along a few more avenues to reach the Trocadero for a view of the Eiffel Tower. The ride home along the left bank of the Seine River took us past the Eiffel Tower, the Hotel des Invalides, Saint Germain des Près and the Cathedral of Notre Dame. In the evening we met up with Jérome, Jean-Paul and Claude's son, and were thrilled to meet his partner Caroline and their children Benjamin (18 months old) and the newest addition Chloé (1 month old). It wasn't the easiest dinner for them with two tired little ones, but we were so happy that we were able to connect and Claire loved getting to hang out with tiny baby Chloé.Read more