The most pleasant routes from Paris left bank

Paris rive gauche is the perfect starting point for escaping the capital by motorcycle. Between the Seine, the forests of the Ile-de-France and the first hills of the Vexin, you'll have some of the most beautiful rides within 20 minutes' reach.

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Here are the most pleasant routes for a breath of fresh air.

1. Paris → La Vallée de Chevreuse (the undisputed classic)

It's THE favorite outing for bikers in the Paris region.
Just a few kilometers after Montparnasse, you'll hit the first winding roads: D91, D53, or the famous Dampierre pass.

Why is it great?

• smooth turns,
• moderate speed,
• green landscape,
• nice cafés for a break.

Ideal for : A2 (Interceptor 650, NX500)

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2. Paris → Forêt de Fontainebleau (fresh air and big curves)

Just 50 minutes from Paris on the Left Bank, the Fontainebleau forest offers the perfect terrain for a half-day stroll.

Why go there?

• wide, perfectly maintained roads,
• total nature atmosphere,
• numerous stopping points (Franchard, Barbizon).

Ideal for : 125cc or A2

3. Paris → Rambouillet & the little roads of Epernon

A quieter, lesser-known but incredibly pleasant route.
You pass through typical villages, open fields and then small roads surrounded by fir trees.

Why choose it?

• light traffic,
• perfect for a quiet ride,
• ideal if you want to get to grips with a new motorcycle.

Ideal for : A1, A2 or A

4. Paris → The French Vexin (the photographers' playground)

The Vexin is magnificent: cliffs, plateaus, stone villages, golden fields and rolling roads.

Don't miss :

• Théméricourt,
• La Roche-Guyon,
• Vétheuil by the banks of the Seine.

Why is this a must?
Because you feel like you're 300 km away... when you've only been gone 40 minutes.

Perfect for : Trail A2 (Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda NX500)

5. Paris → The banks of the Seine on the Meulan & Triel-sur-Seine sides

A super-simple, very accessible route, ideal for the start of the season.

What you'll love:

• gentle curves,
• view of the Seine,
• quiet villages,
• waterfront cafés.

Perfect for : 125cc or retro A2 (Royal Enfield Interceptor)

6. Paris → Étampes & the plains of southern Ile-de-France

Longer but very fluid, this route takes you through open agricultural landscapes, very pleasant at sunset.

To remember:

• long curves,
• quiet roads,
• perfect for testing out a new bike.

Ideal for : Trail A (BMW F900 GS, Honda Africa Twin)

Which motorcycle to hire for your trip from Paris rive gauche?

It all depends on your style, but here are the perfect categories for Île-de-France:

• 125cc: for quiet rides and small roads
• A2 retro: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 for a cool ride
• A2 trail: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 or Honda NX500 for greater versatility
• Licence A: BMW F900 GS or Honda Africa Twin for longer outings

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Conclusion

From Paris left bank, you can enjoy some of the most beautiful routes in the Paris region in less than an hour.
Whether you prefer curves, nature, villages, the banks of the Seine or small forest roads, a motorcycle gives you that rare sensation of leaving Paris without constraint.

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