Paris City guide

This Paris city guide invites you to experience the city at street level, on two wheels. Known for its historic architecture and layered neighbourhoods, Paris reveals a quieter rhythm when explored by bike: where culture, food and design unfold naturally from one arrondissement to the next.

Curated by Veloretti, this guide follows a relaxed three-day cycling route through Paris, connecting coffee spots, casual dining, fashion destinations and local favourites. All best discovered at an unhurried pace.

We started our Parisian journey in the heart of Le Marais, navigating the narrow streets as the city began to buzz. Our first stop was Paperboy Paris, an American-style lunch staple; park your bike for killer sandwiches and exclusive streetwear collabs.

Feeling inspired, we coasted over to Cortado for a vibrant energy and a Spanish-influenced coffee break- there’s nothing like their pan con tomate to sharpen the senses. We leaned our bikes outside The Frankie Shop to browse contemporary fashion, though it's nearly impossible to leave empty-handed. As the afternoon light began to dip, we rolled up to RORI for New York-style pizza and a glass of natural wine. We finished the evening at Chambre Noir and Vivant 2, where moody atmospheres and "rebellious fine dining" provided the only way to toast to a successful first day on the saddle.

The second day began with the elegant, historic paths of the city centre. We made a beeline for Cafe Kitsuné; it’s the perfect blend of Japanese and French aesthetics, and honestly, the pastries are worth every extra mile. For lunch, we found a spot to enjoy a signature mozzarella sandwich from Mmmozza, a true favourite of ours whenever we’re in town.

As the pace of the day slowed, we tucked our bikes into a corner near The Broken Arm, part-gallery and part-boutique. We headed to Pluto for dinner, where globally-influenced small plates meet impeccable French technique. 
We ended the night at Folderol in the Oberkampf area; grabbing a handmade ice cream and a natural wine nightcap was the perfect, sweet ending to a day in the sunshine.

Our final day was all about the hidden gems and the fresh breeze along the Seine. We started at Fauna, enjoying a matcha and a cinnamon roll in one of the city’s cosiest coffee spots. From there, it was a brisk ride to The Parisian Vintage to gawk at carefully curated designer items by Chanel and YSL.

Hungry for the home stretch, we cycled to Grave in the 3rd arrondissement for even better coffee and a late-afternoon escape off the beaten path. We made a quick stop at Sabre to pick up some colourful, high-quality tableware that fits perfectly in a bike basket. We ended our journey at Recoin; simple seafood and great cocktails provided the perfect, salt-aired ending to our Parisian story.

Paris rewards a slower pace. By bike, the city feels more intuitive: shaped by movement, balance and attention to detail. This guide reflects an approach to exploring that values design, quality and rhythm.