Paris Discovered by Bike

Paris discover ed by bike

Paris by bike allows deep insides in the city history, as well as the neighborhoods. The city of love shows its charm during the whole journey. The senses will be satisfied as well, when we stop at diverse boutiques, cafés and restaurants.

The highlight of this trip in particular will be the wrapping of the Arc de Triomph by Christo. For 16 days the Arc de Triomph can be viewed in its cover. A special experience by bike.

Day 1 Paris Quartier Saint Germain 12 km

Arrival till 1 p.m. in Paris. The cycling program starts at 3 p.m.

We cycle through the „Latin quarter“ Saint Germain, the students neighborhood. Its origins are in the Middle Age. Many small boutiques are alternate with old bookstores and loads of small restaurants and cafés. On our way we see the Fontaine St Michel, the Sorbonne, Hotel Cluny where we will switch into Romain times. We can see the ruins of Romain baths. Further we discover the former city wall of Paris from the 12th century. We will stop from time to time to taste some of the delicious French specialties, hmm c’est bon! Day 2 Paris Arc de Triomph and Christo 26 km

Triumphant architecture accompanies today`s bike journey. First, we will cycle to Dôme des Invalides with Napoleons tomb, the most famous French person. Continuation of the journey, past the Ecole Militaire, to the Eiffel Tower and to Trocadero to take some pictures. Now it is not far to the Arc de Triomph and its cover by Christo. In 1961, three years after their meeting in Paris, Christo and Jeanne-Claude began creating works of art in public space. One of their projects was to cover up a public building. Christo, who rented a small room near the Arc de Triomphe, was studying several projects at that time. This included a photo montage of the Arc de Triomphe seen from Avenue Foch. In the 1970s and 1980s, Christo created

some additional studies.

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Almost 60 years later, the project is finally put into concrete terms. After a photo stop we will continue on Route Characteristics: II

the Champs Elyssée to the Hotel Matignon, today’s office Mostly on cycling paths, bus lanes or through parks. of the head of government. The Louvre was built in 1190 as fortress of the king of France Philipp-August and is one Date: 25.09. – 27.09.2020 of the biggest museums in the world. Following services are included: To finish this wonderful afternoon, we will guide you 2 nights in a 3* Hotel through the amazing Belle Epoque Galeries. In 1900 they rooms with bath/shower/WC were the first covered shopping malls. Shall we stop at Daily breakfast the Grand Café Colbert? The decor is unique, and it is 2-hour dinner cruise on the Calife time for a coffee or an aperitive… Graduated guide during the whole trip Guidance acc. to program  all mentioned transfers  all entrance fees/tastings

Price Euro per person Double 488,00 Room/shower/WC Single 578,00 Room/shower/WC Bike Rental 21-Gears-Bike 35,00 E-Bike 70,00

Minimum attendance 8 persons Maximum 12 persons

In the evening, pick up and drop off for the 2-hour dinner cruise on the Calife.

Day 3

Free time until departure.