Bike ride on the trail of the Olympic Games: urban metamorphoses

Starting from the Parc de la Villette, we’ll follow two strategic axes: the Saint-Denis Canal and the Seine River, both central to the Paris 2024 Games.

Pedal along a bikeway built for the Games, while admiring spectacular Street-Art installations from the Street-Art Avenue project.

From major venues like the Stade de France to newer sites such as the Olympic Aquatic Center, you’ll discover the local challenges and transformations involved in hosting an international sporting event.

Next, we’ll explore the Athletes’ Village, a 52-hectare site across Saint-Denis, Saint-Ouen, and L’Île-Saint-Denis, now transformed into a brand new urban district. Along the route, see the revitalized canal, new bridges, upgraded Seine banks, and renovated sports facilities — all part of the Olympic legacy for residents.

After a 2.5-hour, 13 km ride, you’ll have experienced firsthand how Paris 2024 reshaped the urban landscape, guided by someone who lived the Games from the inside.

This visit is led by Tristan Bayle, combining personal anecdotes with insights into urban planning, environmental ambition, and the social impact of the Olympics.

Precautions: 

• Bring your own bike. Wearing a helmet is recommended. If you wish, the AICV, which organises the bike rides, can lend you a helmet.
• If you don't have your own bike, there are Velib stations nearby.
• For tours in April and May, you can rent a bike from AICV - 38bis quai de la Marne - 75019 PARIS - 01 43 43 40 74. The AICV is only open on Sundays from April.
• This route ends 7km from the starting point, near Saint-Denis station (Lines D and H). 

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Find out more about the program of guided tours of the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 in English:

• Time travel: from the 1998 Stade de France to the 2025 Olympic village
• Urban stroll around the Olympic village
• Urban guided tour about the heritage of Paris Olympic Games