Paris bikes are one of the best ways to explore Paris. The adventure loving travelers usually rent bicycles to move around the city and experience scenic beauty that Paris has to offer. In Paris, bikes can be rented at Paris Vélo situated at fifth arrondissement or at Allo Vélo located at the 10th Arrondissement. Yellow and silver colored bikes can be rented in Paris. Silver ones are more sturdy and preferred for long rides.
The government system of Paris have permitted thousands of bikes all over Paris in "stations". Here the tourists can rent a bicycle for 30 minutes or less at free of cost, the rates are applicable for the exceeding hours. Tourists can rent bikes either for a day or for a week. Booking is made automatically at the bicycle stations. A day's subscription costs €1 approximately and €5 is for a week-long subscription. Usually these bike stations are located every hundred meters throughout Paris. The exhilarating experience of traveling in Paris by bike should not be missed. The journey is undoubtedly much faster and smoother than in any other vehicle. The only thing that should be kept in mind is the parking areas and traffic lights. Biking in Paris is specially loved by the long term leisure travelers.
They can explore the suburbs and the
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countryside at ease and according to their self planned schedules.
The best time for bicycling in Paris, avoiding the hassles of traffic on Paris streets and pollution is to ride early in the morning. Starting from 7:30 a.m up to 8:00 pm on weekdays and from 9:00 a.m on Sundays are the best hours to enjoy a magical experience on bikes in Paris. There are many Paris bicycle tours conducted both during the day and night. The day tour usually covers the attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Napoleon's Tomb, Champs Elysées, Tuileries Gardens, Musée D'Orsay and many more places. The total duration of the tour is around four hours. The night bicycle tour of Paris is even more interesting featuring the striking lights and enigma of the city. The tour encompasses the city attractions like the Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, St. Louis islands, Academie Francaise, St. Chapelle and many more places. Berthillon ice cream and the boat cruise are the added attractions of this tour. The tour is held at different times of the year for 5 hours approximately.
Paris bikes are a convenient way to explore the beautiful countryside and is a thrilling experience for the bikers.
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