Set sail from the enchanting Opéra neighborhood, charting a course directly to the captivating Île de la Cité for breathtaking vistas of the grand Notre Dame Cathedral. The southern angle reveals the cathedral's famed flying buttresses, adding a touch of Gothic charm to the skyline. As the journey continues, the restoration story of the Notre Dame unfolds, set against the backdrop of the charming Île Saint-Louis.
Next, indulge in a picturesque promenade along the Seine River, leading to the Pont Neuf – the river's oldest bridge. The journey then meanders through Jardin des Tuileries, nestled near the majestic Louvre Museum, pausing at the iconic pyramid. The expedition carries on down Rue de Rivoli, culminating at Place de la Concorde, where tales of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI's executions come alive.
The extravagant exteriors of the Petit Palais and Grand Palais are next on the itinerary, followed by a jaunt across the ornate Pont Alexandre III. The golden domes of Les Invalides military museum beckon before the route unfolds to the Champ de Mars, offering stunning panoramas of the towering Eiffel Tower. On the homeward leg, a drive-by of the Musée d'Orsay and Monnaie de Paris provides easy access to the famous Shakespeare & Company bookshop.
Start at the Opéra neighborhood and head to Île de la Cité to see Notre Dame Cathedral. From the south, notice the church’s Gothic flying buttresses. Learn about the ongoing restoration as you pedal through Île Saint-Louis.
Next, ride along the Seine River to Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge on the river. Then, ride through Jardin des Tuileries near the Louvre Museum and pause by the pyramid. Continue to Place de la Concorde on Rue de Rivoli and hear about the executions of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI.
Then, view the exteriors of Petit Palais and Grand Palais, cross Pont Alexandre III, and move toward the gold-domed Les Invalides military museum. Go to Champ de Mars for views of the Eiffel Tower. On your return, pass by Musée d’Orsay and Monnaie de Paris, with easy access to Shakespeare & Company bookshop.
