When you live in Paris, you dream of the same moment: shutting off the noise of the city, turning the ignition key of a motorcycle and leaving, helmet on, for open ground. It takes only a few minutes with Good Motors, a self-service motorcycle rental service, 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm.
No branch, no waiting and no paperwork: you book your motorcycle rental in Paris, you pick it up at Gare Montparnasse or Gare du Nord, and you head out on the road.
Nature, food or adrenaline: here are seven destination ideas leaving from Paris.
The Chevreuse valley, the undisputed classic
This is the training ride of Paris-region motorcyclists. Less than an hour from Paris, the Chevreuse valley is a little gem of curves, wooded roads and villages with character.
Recommended route
From Gare Montparnasse, take the N118 toward Bièvres, then join Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, Dampierre and Cernay-la-Ville. The D91 and D24 departmental roads are absolute references for motorcyclists.
Rider stop
Stop at La Terrasse de Dampierre, the legendary café where riders gather every weekend.
Recommended motorcycle
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, perfect for smooth curves and a relaxed riding position.
Fontainebleau, forest, château and curves
70 km south of Paris, Fontainebleau offers a perfect mix: royal heritage and a vast forest crossed by pine-lined roads.
Route
Take the A6 heading south, exit at Milly-la-Forêt and continue on the winding roads of the Gâtinais. Possible loop: Milly-la-Forêt, Barbizon, Fontainebleau, Nemours.
Not to be missed
- Lunch stop in Barbizon, the painters' village
- A tour of the Château de Fontainebleau
- A ride through the Forêt des Trois Pignons
Recommended motorcycle
The Honda NX500 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, for their comfort and their agility in the forest. Departures are booked from the motorcycle rental in Paris page.
The Normandy coast, Deauville, Honfleur and Étretat
Feel like breathing sea air? Head for the coast. Two and a half hours of road from Paris takes you to the Normandy coast and its legendary cliffs.
Route
Leave Paris on the A13, then turn off toward Pont-l'Évêque and Deauville. Continue as far as Honfleur, then push on to Étretat on the D940, one of the finest coastal roads in France.
Things to do
- Coffee on the harbor in Honfleur
- The Étretat cliffs at sunset
- A walk through the lanes of Trouville
Recommended motorcycle
The Honda NX500 or the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, ideal for riding two-up in comfort.
You can leave from Paris and return your motorcycle in Nice, Lyon or Bordeaux thanks to the OneWay option, available in the catalog.
The Perche, nature, quiet and authenticity
Just 2 hours from Paris, the Perche nature park is a corner of paradise for anyone who loves back roads and small villages that time forgot.
Route
Follow the N12 toward Dreux, then continue toward Nogent-le-Rotrou and Bellême. The roads there flow nicely, lined with forests and old manor houses.
Recommended stops
- Bellême, listed among the most beautiful villages in France
- Mortagne-au-Perche for its local food
- The Réno-Valdieu forest, sublime at daybreak
Recommended motorcycle
The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, supple and perfect for the long sweeping bends of the Perche.
Champagne, bubbles and bends
The Champagne route is an ideal road trip for combining the pleasure of riding with culinary discoveries. The roads between Reims and Épernay wind through the vineyards and open onto wide panoramas.
Route
Paris, Château-Thierry, Épernay, Reims, Soissons. You can even spend the night in Hautvillers, the birthplace of Dom Pérignon.
Things to do
- A tasting, in moderation, in the Moët & Chandon cellars
- A photo stop on the Montagne de Reims
- Dinner at a rider-friendly inn in the region
Recommended motorcycle
The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, comfortable over long distances.
The Sologne, forests, ponds and secret roads
Between Orléans and Romorantin, the Sologne is a little-known region, yet perfect for a quiet motorcycle weekend. Here the roads wind between forests, ponds and old villages.
Route
Paris, Orléans, Lamotte-Beuvron, Romorantin, Chambord. The D923 and D2020 roads are a treat for anyone who enjoys flowing curves.
Recommended stop
A photo stop in front of the Château de Chambord before heading back to Paris.
Recommended motorcycle
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, perfect for forest roads.
Burgundy, between food and heritage
For the most motivated, Burgundy is well worth an extended weekend. From Chablis to Beaune, you discover listed villages, exceptional wines and rolling roads as far as the eye can see.
Route
Paris, Auxerre, Chablis, Beaune. A return loop is possible via Dijon and the A6.
Things to do
- A tasting in Chablis, in moderation
- A visit to the Hospices de Beaune
- A motorcycle bivouac among the vines
Recommended motorcycle
The Honda NX500 or the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, to ride for a long time with pleasure.
Advice before you leave
Before you pack your bag:
- Book your motorcycle in advance on the motorcycle rental in Paris page
- Check your license (A1, A2 or A)
- Plan your return, or choose the OneWay option if you want to finish somewhere else
Good Motors motorcycles are available in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Biarritz. The full list is on the destinations page.
To plan your route, Good Roads, a site in French, brings together our motorcycle itineraries starting from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Avignon and Biarritz, with a free GPS track and our selection of addresses along the way. If you would rather have a route designed for you, we also put together custom itineraries: tell us what you have in mind when you book.
From the curves of Chevreuse to the cliffs of Étretat, every direction makes for a different weekend.
With Good Motors, everything is ready: you book online, you pick up your motorcycle in self-service and you head off toward your next destination, with no branch and no constraints. Departures from Paris are booked on the motorcycle rental in Paris page.
