Travel Itinerary

Hop on the RER with bikes, start from the stone gate at Pont de Saint-Cloud and climb smooth forest lanes past beech and pine, spotting deer in the quiet morning mist.

Roll to this hidden woodland lake for a thermos stop; flat gravel paths circle the water—ideal for stretching legs before descending toward Versailles.

Exit the forest onto the royal cycling loop—wide, paved alleys skirt grand canals and fountains; winter means no crowds, crisp air and golden tree lines.

Lock bikes outside this covered 17th-c. market; warm up over hot chocolate, sample winter cheeses and fresh crêpes before riding back to Paris.

Take the RER to Massy, wheel onto the signposted Véloscénie—smooth asphalt through open fields toward the Chevreuse valley, a classic countryside escape.

Quiet roll into the valley to this 13th-c. Cistercian ruin; admire stone barns and winter meadows, then sip cider at the on-site café.

Pedal the final flat kilometres into this story-book stone town; park by the 11th-c. château bridge and enjoy a hearty winter stew in a bistro by the Yvette River.

Loop back north on forest lanes carpeted with leaves; gentle climbs reward with sweeping views over the valley before rejoining the greenway to Massy.

Start the final day beside the canal; flat, car-free towpaths head northeast past locks, houseboats and graffiti art—ideal for an easy spin before lunch.

Pause at this cosy canal-side café for a final croissant and hot chocolate while watching barges glide by.

Finish with a short climb into this dramatic park—cycle up to the suspension bridge for sweeping winter views over Montmartre, then freewheel back to the rental drop-off.