Accommodation for cycling in Paris

Avenue Verte - Au Relais de Chaussy (London-Paris bike route)

A warm welcome on the Avenue Verte north-west of Paris

Au Relais de Chaussy is a highly regarded stop perfectly located for cyclists tackling the Avenue Verte London to Paris bike route (the location is excellent as it's near the spot where the route heads in two directions en route to Paris). A warm welcome, tasty home cooking, lovely well-appointed rooms and secure bike store await – all at a great price. This is a really attractive option for anyone who finds themsleves in the area. The B&B is registered as an accueil vélo member via the Parc Naturel Régional du Vexin tourist board. Free wifi. French and English spoken.
** We stayed here – you can read our review here. **

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Bouligny - Les Ecureuils

Friendly family-run B&B south of the Fontainebleau Forest on the EV3

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Bourron-Marlotte - Chateau-Hotel de Bourron

Spoil yourself near the Fontainebleau forest or the EV3 south of Paris

Located in the village of Bourron-Marlotte, the 17th-century Chateau-Hotel de Bourron is an accueil velo-rated hotel set in the grounds of an ancient fortress and surrounded by 42 hectares of park. It is 7km from Fontainebleau and perfect for exploring the forest. It's also a great stop on the EuroVelo 3 bike route as it heads south out of Paris. The elegant guest rooms at Chateau de Bourron offer views of the surrounding park and feature antique furniture. There are all the extra touches you'd expect – including en suite bathrooms with hairdryers and complimentary toiletries. A continental breakfast is served each morning in the chateau's dining room. For other meals, you can sample French cuisine at Les Prémices, a restaurant located in the chateau’s old stables. Explore the reading room or wander the chateau and its park when you're not on the bike. Free wifi. Bike hire available locally (use our bespoke service). 

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Fontainebleau - Hotel Victoria Fontainebleau

Accueil velo hotel positioned nicely for the Fontainebleau forest and EV3

Hotel Victoria is an accueil velo-rated hotel with its own fleet of hire bikes for day rides (for longer term rentals or one-way hire on the EuroVelo 3 or around Paris, use our bespoke service). Hotel Victoria is set in a manor house with a tree-lined park, located just 1km from the forest and and 650m from te fabulous Chateau de Fontainebleau (Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte – modelled on Versailles – is 25km away for a longer day ride. You can relax on the shaded terrace or browse the free wifi to plan your routes. The guest rooms are all decorated in a modern style with antique furniture. Meals can be delivered to your room upon prior reservation if you're arriving late. 

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L'Isle Adam - ibis budget

Cheap but functional play to stay with your bike north of Paris

You know what you're getting with ibis Budget: cheap but clean rooms with air-conditioning and the chance to grab a buffet breakfast before your next ride. This one is near the river Oise, north of Paris.

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Melun - La Closerie des Trois Marottes B&B

B&B near the Seine River and Fontainebleau forest south-west of Paris

With a rich history this stone building has been restored to provide a welcoming chambres d'hotes in the centre of Melun. There are lovely church-style gardens for relaxing in, while the river Seine and its bike path are just 1km away. It's also a good location from which to explore the opulent Chateau de Fontainebleau, whose formal gardens and surrounding decidious forest can be accessed just south of Melun. Free wifi. The owners have confirmed they can safely store bikes indoors.

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Montmartre Paris - Le Studio

Parisian studio that sleeps 4 people near the Moulin Rouge

Live like a local in this studio apartment in the famous Paris suburb of Montmarte. The Studio is a 25 square metre ground floor space with a private entrance that guarantees tranquility and privacy (and bike access). The studio has a fantastic layout with one main room, kitchen and a full bathroom. It has high ceilings and two comfortable sofas bed. It's also got a fully equipped kitchen, making it easier to save money in what is an expensive city. There's a TV, free wifi, a library of magazines, books and CDs as well. It comfortably sleeps 4 people, making this an affordable alternative to a hotel. The bathroom even comes with a hair dryer and towels, robes and complimentary quality bath products. You can book online or contact Francois by email or phone (he speaks English).

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Paris - 25Hours Hotel

Funky decor awaits in this Parisian hotel near the Eurostar terminal

25Hours Hotel is in a good location by the train station right across from Gare du Nord, where Eurostar come into Paris. Bob and Jim stayed here on their Loire cycle tour - read their report here. "It’s a pretty quirky hotel with lots of unusual decorations," they report. "The staff were tremendous and the breakfast was first class – perhaps it was the best of all breakfasts on the tour." Free wifi. 24-hour reception. Restaurant and bar.

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Paris - Hôtel Adèle & Jules

Grand building and funky decor with a bike friendly attitude

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Paris - Hotel Campanile Paris La Villette

3-star Paris hotel with secure underground parking

Located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris within cycling distance of all the main attractions, the Campanile Paris La Villette has been recommended to us by a cyclist who praised the hotel's "massive" underground car park, which provided safe and secure bike parking. Official prices start at €79, but we're told there are cheaper deals to be found if you book ahead. Free wifi in all rooms, plus tea and coffee in each room. There is also a restaurant on site.

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Paris - Hotel Gavarni

Friendly eco-hotel just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower

I stayed here the last time I was in Paris with my bike. Hotel Gavarni is a friendly, character-filled hotel (the lift stops on half-floors, so I was on floor three-and-a-half(!) It's located a handy ride from Gare Saint-Lazare, where many trains come into from the north of France (I was coming from Normandy). Better still, it’s just across the river from the Eiffel Tower, a short walk from the Trocadéro gardens and an easy walk to the Champs-Élysées; a few blocks away is the vast expanse of the Bois de Boulogne. I was astounded to find this affordable, quality three-star hotel so close to key attractions. Family rooms available; the posher rooms have views of the top of the Eiffel Tower, though my budget room was perfectly functionable and quiet (no city noise coming through the window). Free wifi. The hotel also has a green policy: everything is recycled, it uses renewable energy and eco-friendly detergents. My bike was safely tucked away to the side of the reception area. We've stayed here – read our review.

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Paris - Hotel Mistral (Montparnasse)

A welcoming gem a short walk from the train station in Montparnasse

Hotel Mistral, a boutique hotel, was recommended to us by a cyclist who stayed there. In Montparnasse and just a 5-minute walk to the station, she said it was more expensive than some other hotels but "worth every cent for a treat". She described it as "superb" and said the staff happily stored their bikes and treated them like family. Room are contemporary and have air-conditioning. A buffet breakfast is available.

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Paris - Hotel Regence

3-star central hotel in Paris near Metro Clichy

3-star central Paris hotel perfectly placed for exploring the French capital. Buffet breakfast. Wifi available for a surcharge. Management tells us bikes can be taken to bedrooms and locked securely on the undercover balcony attached to each room.

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Paris - Hotel Regina

Stylish Parisian hotel right on the Tour de France route

The Hotel Regina in Paris is perhaps not the cheapest option for staying in the capital, but it is a highly sought-after location for the final stage of the Tour de France for viewing along Rue de Rivoli or around Jardin des Tuileries. As a result, the hotel is frequently used by cycling tour groups, so staff here are used to welcoming riders. Away from Tour time, it's a great base for exploring the city, its 1st Arrondisement location is within easy reach of all the big-name gardens, shops and museums in Paris. Both continental and buffet breakfasts are available, while the inhouse restaurant serves seasonal cuisine. Free wifi.

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Paris - Mercure Arc de Triomphe Wagram

Reliable four-star comfort in the centre of Paris

Right bang in the middle of Paris, the Paris Arc de Triomphe Wagram is a 4-star hotel close to the Avenue des Champs Elysées. Free wifi. Bars and restaurants onsite. Just 43 rooms, so small by chain hotel standards. Tea and coffee making facilities in each room. Management advises that there is secure bike storage available inside the hotel.

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Paris - Radisson Blu Hotel Champs Elysées

Luxury Paris option metres from the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées

Lavish Paris hotel just metres from the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées and perfectly placed for watching the Tour de France finale. Onsite restaurant serving gourmet French cuisine. Outdoor terrace. 24-hour room service. Free wifi. Portuguese, Polish, French, English and Arabic spoken. Staff can arrange for bikes to be securely locked inside the hotel. Book early for the Tour de France. The official website listed here offers a best-price guarantee for online bookings.

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Paris - Solar Hotel

An eco-focused hotel on the left bank of the Seine

When most hotels claim eco credentials it's easy to have suspicions, however you don't need to worry about that here. The Solar Hotel runs many environmental initialives, including offering fully bio breakfasts, free bikes for guests use, solar panels to generate electricity, and recycling of water for the garden. The garden offers a tranquil spot to enjoy your breakfast or catch your breath after exploring the city. The rooms are modern and the welcome warm. Free wifi. French and English spoken.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle - Hilton

Paris airport hotel close to main terminals and train stations

Comfortable 4-star hotel located between the three main terminals at Charles de Gaulle. Near the entrance of the RER train station and just 5 minutes from TGV station Roissy Charles de Gaulle. Buffet breakfast available. Wifi (free in public areas; paid-for in rooms). Indoor heated swimming pool. Secure parking for up to two bikes in the hotel's luggage store.

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Paris Charles de Gaulle - Novotel

Hotel at Charles de Gaulle with luggage room for secure bike parking

An airport hotel for cyclists flying in or out of Paris with bikes. Management have confirmed they have a small luggage room available for secure bike storage. It can house 4 bikes during busy periods, or 8 bikes during quieter times. The hotel is just a few minutes from the terminals. Free wifi. Cafe, restaurant and bar. Children's play area. Rooms have sofa beds, so good for groups/families.

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Paris Montmartre - Le Duplex

A two-bedroom apartment sleeping 6 people in Montmartre

Francois at Loft Paris (English-speaking) has a selection of self-catering apartments in the centre of Paris and he's keen for cyclists to use them. Le Duplex is a perfect Paris pad – and an affordable one for groups and families. It is in a plumb location: a quiet cul-de-sac in Montmartre and a short walk from the Moulin Rouge. The apartment is 100 square metres and on te ground floor (so ideal for bicycle parking). It has its own private entrance. Two bedrooms comfortably sleep 6 people. Each bedroom features a private bath and comes equipped with hair dryer and towels, robes and quality complimentary bath products. There is a full kitchen and two bathrooms. Large French doors open onto a lush interior courtyard. The apartment is fully equipmed like a home away from ome with comfortable sofas, TV, free internet, and a a library of books, magazines and CDs. 

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