Hiring an e-bike in Paris changes the scope of a day out in the capital. Paris Bike Tour has been welcoming visitors since 2002 at its Marais branch, just a stone’s throw from the Centre Pompidou, offering electric bike hire in Paris for half a day, a full day or several days. The electric assistance makes hills easier to tackle, allows for longer routes and opens up itineraries that would be too long on a standard city bike. Couples, families, solo travellers and groups of friends will find it a simple way to see plenty of Paris with minimal effort.
Every e-bike is serviced before hire and comes with a battery life sufficient for a full day’s sightseeing, a helmet fitted to the correct size, a front basket and a U-lock. Practical questions (recharging, weight, minimum age, cycling in the city) are covered further down in the FAQs. For hiring a city bike or a trekking bike, there is a dedicated page on bike hire in Paris.
Short-term e-bike hire is particularly well suited to Paris’s packed itineraries. A half-day allows you to complete a specific route: the banks of the Seine to the Trocadéro, a climb up to Montmartre and its viewpoints, a tour of the Marais followed by a break by the Canal Saint-Martin. A full day opens up a much wider area, with the option of visiting Montmartre in the morning, the quays in the afternoon and the Bois de Vincennes at the end of the day.
Travellers with several days to spare will also find plenty to enjoy. The e-bike makes intensive days of exploration easier, covering longer distances than a conventional bike, and opens up the possibility of venturing further afield: Versailles and its palace, Giverny and Monet’s house, or the Chevreuse Valley for those who prefer greener landscapes.
28 inches (1.60m / 1.95m) - 26 inches (1.55m / 1.80m) - Comfort saddle - Reinforced tyres - Integrated 3 or 7 gears - Padlock - Luggage rack.
The battery life of an e-bike from the Paris Bike Tour fleet is more than sufficient for a full day’s sightseeing in Paris and the surrounding suburbs. The batteries are systematically recharged between each hire, and a quick briefing explains the assistance modes when you collect the bike from the branch. The assistance complies with French regulations for e-bikes: it supports pedalling up to the permitted urban speed, then allows the bike to operate like a conventional bicycle. The electric assistance is particularly noticeable on hills and when setting off, when it is most beneficial.
When it comes to comfort, these latest models are designed for everyday use: an ergonomic saddle, a lightweight aluminium frame, integrated mudguards and lights, and a rear luggage rack. They are suitable for adults of all body types, with the frame size adjusted to suit the rider when collected.
Certain routes naturally become more accessible on an e-bike, whereas a conventional bike might put off those who aren’t particularly fit. The hills of Montmartre and Belleville, the climbs up to the Buttes-Chaumont or the Panthéon, and the long round trips to the Bois de Vincennes or the Bois de Boulogne can all be tackled whilst still having enough breath left for a chat and a photo stop.
Beyond the city centre, an e-bike opens up the possibility of day trips outside Paris. Versailles and its palace can be reached via the cycle paths in south-west Paris. Giverny and Monet’s house can be reached by cycling along the banks of the Seine. The Chevreuse Valley offers greener landscapes, whether you follow the Coulée Verte or the Essonne greenways. The team at the branch will provide details of recommended routes based on the duration of your hire, your ability and the season.
Every e-bike hire comes with the same full range of equipment as a standard bike: a helmet in adult or child size as required, a front basket for personal belongings, a sturdy U-lock for lunch breaks or museum visits, and a poncho in case of bad weather. A phone holder can be added on request, which is handy for following a GPS route without having to stop at every junction.
If you’d prefer to start your ride from outside your hotel, the agency offers a delivery service, which is particularly useful on arrival when you have luggage or if you’re travelling in a group. A deposit is required for each bike hired; the amount will be specified at the time of collection.
Whether you need a city bike, a trekking bike or a multi-type hire for several days, there is a dedicated page for bike rental in Paris. The branch, opening hours and collection procedures remain the same.
Opening times : Every day
9.30am-1.30pm / 2.30pm-6.30pm
Address
13 rue Brantome 75003 Paris.
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High season 15.03 to 15.11: daily from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm
Low season 16.11 to 14..03: Wednesday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm
Paris Bike Tour has been hiring out bikes in the Marais since 2002, with a fleet that has gradually incorporated electric bikes as the technology has matured. The team maintains its own bikes, replaces the batteries according to a strict schedule and checks every e-bike before each hire. No fleet on the street, no underground car park: the service is based at a high-street location, with staff who know the city and are familiar with cycling practices.
This continuity, which has been in place since 2002, enables us to provide a level of advice that few other organisations can match in the short term. Route recommendations, advice on cycling in the city, and guidance on choosing between a conventional bike and an e-bike – all this comes from people who cycle around Paris themselves every day. The team is multilingual, which makes it easier to welcome travellers from abroad.
13 rue de Brantôme
75003 Paris
(+33) 1 42 74 22 14
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