The following motorcycle tours of Paris allow the rider to enjoy some of the most scenic and famous sites of the city. Making stops at each landmark is recommended for maximum enjoyment, so don’t just drive by!
Eiffel Tower-River Seine-Rodin Museum-Orsay Museum Tour
The is 19 KM tour with a drive time of 35 minutes. This tour for the most part follows the beautiful Seine River from the Parc du Champs de Mars, where the Eiffel Tower is located, to the intersection of the Quai de Stalingrad and Rue Aristide Briand. Two major museums are located along the route and these are the Rodin Museum and the Orsay Museum.
The start of this tour is the the Eiffel Tower. Completed in 1889, it is 1050 ft tall. There are three visitor levels. Not only is it one of the most visited sights in the world, it is also the symbol of France and Paris. The the tower is located in the beautiful Champs de Mars Park.
To continue along the route to the next destination:
1) Go south on Rue Desaix
2) Right on Bd de Grenelle
3) Left on Quai de Grenelle
4) Continue on Quai de Andre Citroen
5) Slight Left on Quai d’Issy-Les-Moulineaux
6) Continue on Quai du President
7) Left on Pl. de la Resistance D0101
8) At the second roundabout exit to Rue de Paris
9) At the next roundabout exit onto Rue De Doctor Arnaudet
10) Continue onto Rue de la Belgique
11) Left onto Ave Paul Bert
12) Continue on Ave Auguste Rodin
13) Rodin Museum on Left
The Rodin Museum was formerly a hotel where the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin worked. He bequeathed all his sculptures as well as his art collection, including works by Vincent Van Gogh and Pierre-Auguste Renoir to the State of France, on the condition that the hotel be turned into a museum to exhibit this artwork. Some of the more famous sculptures include The Kiss, The Gates of Hell and The Thinker.
To continue to the final destination, the Museum of Orsay, which is not far from where you started, you will be heading north and following the Seine on the left bank.
Eiffel Tower-River Seine-Rodin Museum-Orsay Museum Tour
The is 19 KM tour with a drive time of 35 minutes. This tour for the most part follows the beautiful Seine River from the Parc du Champs de Mars, where the Eiffel Tower is located, to the intersection of the Quai de Stalingrad and Rue Aristide Briand. Two major museums are located along the route and these are the Rodin Museum and the Orsay Museum.
The start of this tour is the the Eiffel Tower. Completed in 1889, it is 1050 ft tall. There are three visitor levels. Not only is it one of the most visited sights in the world, it is also the symbol of France and Paris. The the tower is located in the beautiful Champs de Mars Park.
To continue along the route to the next destination:
1) Go south on Rue Desaix
2) Right on Bd de Grenelle
3) Left on Quai de Grenelle
4) Continue on Quai de Andre Citroen
5) Slight Left on Quai d’Issy-Les-Moulineaux
6) Continue on Quai du President
7) Left on Pl. de la Resistance D0101
8) At the second roundabout exit to Rue de Paris
9) At the next roundabout exit onto Rue De Doctor Arnaudet
10) Continue onto Rue de la Belgique
11) Left onto Ave Paul Bert
12) Continue on Ave Auguste Rodin
13) Rodin Museum on Left
The Rodin Museum was formerly a hotel where the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin worked. He bequeathed all his sculptures as well as his art collection, including works by Vincent Van Gogh and Pierre-Auguste Renoir to the State of France, on the condition that the hotel be turned into a museum to exhibit this artwork. Some of the more famous sculptures include The Kiss, The Gates of Hell and The Thinker.
To continue to the final destination, the Museum of Orsay, which is not far from where you started, you will be heading north and following the Seine on the left bank.
1) Turn left onto Rue du Lieutenant Raoul Batany
2) Turn left onto Av. Henri Barbusse/D2, Continue to follow D2
3) Turn right onto Pl. de la Resistance/D101. Continue to follow D1014), Go through 1 roundabout.
5) At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Quai Point du Jour
6) Continue onto Quai Saint-Exupéry
7) Slight right onto Voie Georges Pompidou
Speed camera in 4.2 km
8) Slight left onto Cours la Reine
9) Slight right to stay on Cours la Reine
10) Turn right onto Pont de la Concorde
7) Slight right onto Voie Georges Pompidou
Speed camera in 4.2 km
8) Slight left onto Cours la Reine
9) Slight right to stay on Cours la Reine
10) Turn right onto Pont de la Concorde
11) Turn left onto Quai d'Orsay/Bd Saint-Germain
12) Continue to follow Bd Saint-Germain
13) Slight left onto Rue de Lille
14) Destination will be on the right
The Orsay Museum was once Orsay Station. Built in 1900 in Beaux Art style, it was the terminal station for SW France until 1939, when it became obsolete. At one point is was used as a stage set for an Orson Well’s production of Kafka’s The Trial. It was converted to an art museum and reopened in 1986. The museum includes many distinguished works of art including Whistler’s Mother. Painting, sculptural, architectural, decorative and photographic works are included in the exhibits.
Latin Quarter Meets Gothic and Royal Palace TourThis is 5.3 KM tour with an 18 minute drive time. Beginning at the Notre Dame cathedral in Ile de la Cite, the first stop is the 13th century gothic chapel, St. Chapelle. Next is the Latin Quarter at Place St Michel where you will enjoy some of the most fabulous food, created by multiple ethnicities and usually at prices that are quite affordable. Your final destination will be the Palais Royal which was built in the early 1600’s. This tour provides a short but scenic ride full of historic architecture and amazing entertainment.
Notre Dame was built in the early 13th century and is a well known example of French Gothic architecture. It was one of the first buildings constructed to use flying buttresses as supporting structures.
1. Head south on Quai de Bourbon toward Rue Jean du Bellay
2. Continue onto Quai d'Orléans
3. Turn right onto Pont de la Tournelle
4. Take the 1st right onto Quai de la Tournelle
5. Continue onto Quai de Montebello
6. Continue onto Quai Saint-Michel
7. Turn right onto Pont Saint-Michel
8. Continue onto Bd du Palais
9. Destination will be on the left
Sainte Chapelle is located at 4 Boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris, France. It was built by Louis IX and completed towards the end of the 13th century. It is famous for its beautiful stained glass windows including a unique rose window. Its purpose was to safeguard The Passion of Christ which is believed to include a crown of thorns as well a fragment of The True Cross.
1. Head southwest on Bd du Palais toward Quai des Orfèvres
2. Take the 1st left onto Quai du Marché Neuf
3.. Take the 1st right onto Rue de la Cité
4. Continue onto Pl. du Petit Pont
5. Continue onto Rue Saint-Jacques
6. Turn right onto Rue des Écoles
7. Turn right onto Bd Saint-Michel
8. Destination will be on the right
You have arrived in the Latin Quarter and hopefully have brought an appetite. This place is full of ancient winding streets, great food and friendly people.
9. Head north on Bd Saint-Michel toward Rue de la Huchette
10. Take the 1st left onto Quai des Grands Augustins
11. Continue onto Quai de Conti
12. Continue onto Quai Malaquais
13. Continue onto Quai Voltaire
14. Turn right onto Pont Royal
15. Keep left at the fork
16. Turn right onto Av. du Général Lemonnier
17. Continue onto Pl. des Pyramides
18. Turn right onto Av. de l'Opéra
19. Turn left onto Pl. du Théatre Français
20. Continue onto Rue de Montpensier
21. Turn left to stay on Rue de Montpensier
You have arrived at the Palais Royal. Its construction was completed in 1639. Unfortunately it is now closed to the public but it’s beautiful gardens are still open. People also say that there is some great shopping in this area so take a look.
Paris Ring Road - Circle Paris in 26 Minutes
The Paris Ring Road is called Boulevard Périphérique. It follows the footprint of the ancient Paris wall that was demolished in the 1920s, making room for the Ring Road. There is both an inner ring and an outer ring and the speed limit is 50 MPH. It takes 26 minutes to circumnavigate the city of Paris. On the inner ring, the traffic is clockwise and the outer ring travels counter clockwise. It looks very pretty at night and maybe that is a good time to try this route because it is quite popular and prone to congestion.
12) Continue to follow Bd Saint-Germain
13) Slight left onto Rue de Lille
14) Destination will be on the right
The Orsay Museum was once Orsay Station. Built in 1900 in Beaux Art style, it was the terminal station for SW France until 1939, when it became obsolete. At one point is was used as a stage set for an Orson Well’s production of Kafka’s The Trial. It was converted to an art museum and reopened in 1986. The museum includes many distinguished works of art including Whistler’s Mother. Painting, sculptural, architectural, decorative and photographic works are included in the exhibits.
Latin Quarter Meets Gothic and Royal Palace TourThis is 5.3 KM tour with an 18 minute drive time. Beginning at the Notre Dame cathedral in Ile de la Cite, the first stop is the 13th century gothic chapel, St. Chapelle. Next is the Latin Quarter at Place St Michel where you will enjoy some of the most fabulous food, created by multiple ethnicities and usually at prices that are quite affordable. Your final destination will be the Palais Royal which was built in the early 1600’s. This tour provides a short but scenic ride full of historic architecture and amazing entertainment.
Notre Dame was built in the early 13th century and is a well known example of French Gothic architecture. It was one of the first buildings constructed to use flying buttresses as supporting structures.
1. Head south on Quai de Bourbon toward Rue Jean du Bellay
2. Continue onto Quai d'Orléans
3. Turn right onto Pont de la Tournelle
4. Take the 1st right onto Quai de la Tournelle
5. Continue onto Quai de Montebello
6. Continue onto Quai Saint-Michel
7. Turn right onto Pont Saint-Michel
8. Continue onto Bd du Palais
9. Destination will be on the left
Sainte Chapelle is located at 4 Boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris, France. It was built by Louis IX and completed towards the end of the 13th century. It is famous for its beautiful stained glass windows including a unique rose window. Its purpose was to safeguard The Passion of Christ which is believed to include a crown of thorns as well a fragment of The True Cross.
1. Head southwest on Bd du Palais toward Quai des Orfèvres
2. Take the 1st left onto Quai du Marché Neuf
3.. Take the 1st right onto Rue de la Cité
4. Continue onto Pl. du Petit Pont
5. Continue onto Rue Saint-Jacques
6. Turn right onto Rue des Écoles
7. Turn right onto Bd Saint-Michel
8. Destination will be on the right
You have arrived in the Latin Quarter and hopefully have brought an appetite. This place is full of ancient winding streets, great food and friendly people.
9. Head north on Bd Saint-Michel toward Rue de la Huchette
10. Take the 1st left onto Quai des Grands Augustins
11. Continue onto Quai de Conti
12. Continue onto Quai Malaquais
13. Continue onto Quai Voltaire
14. Turn right onto Pont Royal
15. Keep left at the fork
16. Turn right onto Av. du Général Lemonnier
17. Continue onto Pl. des Pyramides
18. Turn right onto Av. de l'Opéra
19. Turn left onto Pl. du Théatre Français
20. Continue onto Rue de Montpensier
21. Turn left to stay on Rue de Montpensier
You have arrived at the Palais Royal. Its construction was completed in 1639. Unfortunately it is now closed to the public but it’s beautiful gardens are still open. People also say that there is some great shopping in this area so take a look.
Paris Ring Road - Circle Paris in 26 Minutes
The Paris Ring Road is called Boulevard Périphérique. It follows the footprint of the ancient Paris wall that was demolished in the 1920s, making room for the Ring Road. There is both an inner ring and an outer ring and the speed limit is 50 MPH. It takes 26 minutes to circumnavigate the city of Paris. On the inner ring, the traffic is clockwise and the outer ring travels counter clockwise. It looks very pretty at night and maybe that is a good time to try this route because it is quite popular and prone to congestion.
Sam, the author of this article, is an avid traveler and loves to ride his Harley Davidson. He has 10 motorcycle jackets in his closet that he likes to take out for different occasions. Some might even call him a bit of a motorcycle fashionista!
