The Seine by Bike: The route linking Paris to Deauville has just been inaugurated

Cross eight departments along the Seine from the capital to the sea, discovering landscapes and listed buildings… This is the promise of the new cycle route of 420 kilometers the Seine by bike. It was officially opened on October 15, 2020.

Sfollow the Seine from Seine-Saint-Denis to Calvados via Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines, Val d'Oise, Eure and Seine-Maritime! A whole program to discover on the route of the Seine by bike. This high quality landscaped and marked route is punctuated with accommodation, restaurants and bicycle rental companies. labeled Accueil Vélo. All along the route, cyclists are spoiled for choice to satisfy their thirst for discovery. From museums to nature bases, from castles to historic towns… The new “The Seine by bike” route will satisfy cycle tourists in search of adventure.

Heritage destination

Public chat the Seine by bike, heritage lovers will be amazed by discovering the royal and imperial city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It was indeed the favorite residence of many kings of France. Then direction the castle of la Roche-Guyon, backed by chalk cliffs and troglodyte dwellings. The route the Seine by bike is also an opportunity to better understand the influence of Richard the Lionheart on the region. The iconic Gaillard castle, the Cistercian Abbey of Bonport or the castle Robert le Diable leads visitors to discover this king. Further on, the Abbey of Jumièges is one of the oldest and most important Benedictine abbeys of Normandy. Victor Hugo himself nicknamed it "the most beautiful ruin in France". Its 50-meter-high white towers still impress visitors as much.

Destination museums

Along the Saint-Denis canal, Street art avenue is destined to become a staple of urban art. Its walls of free expression are regularly the playground of the greatest street artists. But fans of impressionism are also delighted on this course with the impressionists museum. They can even take a break at Claude Monet's house. They will discover the water garden, the pond, the Japanese bridge and the famous water lilies immortalized by the artist. The inland waterway museum trains cyclists to discover the rich history of the Seine of yesteryear.

Nature destination

The itinerary The Seine by bike is an immersion in nature in the heart of Regional Natural Park of the Loops of the Norman Seine and the forest of Brotonne. For those who would also like to experience an exotic journey, Biotropica animal gardens offer a tropical greenhouse of 6 m000 sheltering lush tropical vegetation, in the heart of 2 hectares of gardens. This park offers a unique encounter with pelicans, kangaroos, red pandas, otters and penguins.

And that's not all…

The Seine by bikeo, it is also the possibility of doing a restful stopover à La frette-sur-seine or to the base of Léry-Poses. There, athletes will be able to indulge in their favorite sport. The 1 hectares and its 300 lakes constitute an exceptional green setting. The municipalities of Sahurs, Rouen, Le Havre, Honfleur and Deauville, are the destinations of choice. History, heritage and culture offer visitors a multitude of discoveries and surprises.

The Seine by bike from Paris to the sea ... It is now possible, in the best conditions and on a landscaped route. Discovery is within reach. All you have to do is prepare your trip by going to the site The Seine by bike.