Paris City guide

Cité de l’amour? Cité de la lumière? Cité des vélos! Paris has quietly transformed into one of Europe’s best biking cities. And while the cityscape has changed in favour of cycling, the vibrancy and culinary appeal have remained (if not improved!).

For our Paris City Guide, we’ve biked to some of our favourites throughout the arrondissements. From classic Parisian staples to brand new highlights. All combining that French elegance with global appeal. The cobblestones might get bumpy, so hold on to your baguettes. Believe us, these places make it all worthwhile, though.

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.

Filled with inspiration, we coasted over to Cortado for vibrant energy and a Spanish-influenced coffee break, and their famous pan con tomate to sharpen the senses. We left our bikes outside The Frankie Shop to browse contemporary fashion, where 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 perfect way to toast to a successful first day on the saddle.

The second day began with the city centre's elegant, historic paths. 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 stopped at 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 sun.

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 the likes of Chanel and YSL.

Hungry for the home stretch, we cycled to Grave in the 3rd arrondissement for yet another perfect 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, and 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.