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V I I e E I LONDON I PARIS V R I I I T I E I E I R I PARIS The Avenue Verte London <> Paris is a cycle route T I I E stretching 406 km. The French section, linking Paris to the > www.AvenueVerteLondonParis.com Channel port of Dieppe, measures 246 km. It follows Paris - Londres à vélo special traffic-free greenways (voies vertes), plus some London - Paris cycle route tracks shared with motorists.

While awaiting the definitive mapping out of the complete itinerary (which will consist mainly of traffic-free greenways), tackle the delightful provisional signposted tracks taking you all the way from Paris to London in time for the opening of the Olympic Games in summer 2012. Or you can try them in the opposite direction of course!

This route is managed by the association Avenue Verte Along the Avenue Verte London <> Paris between the London <> Paris, with the support of partners in the relevant two capitals, discover a whole wonderful mosaic of varied départements and counties, including local authorities, Parcs landscapes. In France, you’ll pass by châteaux, cathedrals, naturels régionaux (regional nature parks), Sustrans and and lovely little towns and villages that you can visit. The French user associations. itinerary provides an ideal way of appreciating many remarkable places at a deliciously gentle pace. Stop to This document is distributed free of charge by : take in how they’ve developed down the centuries. The trip also offers a treat for the senses. Sounds of the country contrast with the hum of the city. Your eyes will light up in front of landscapes that inspired the Impressionists, from the Seine to the Channel, passing via the Oise valley. Treat your taste-buds to some French

gastronomy along the way too.

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