10 Destinations That Are Best Explored On Bicycle

4. Paris, France
The picturesque city of Paris is situated on the banks of River Seine, in northern France. This city has largely remained unchanged since 1860. It is one of the leading cultural centers in the world and one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. It has more than 3,800 historical monuments and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Think cycles in Paris and you remember Tour De France. There is no place better than Paris to explore on a bicycle. The city is almost like it was built to be seen on a cycle.
Paris has been credited for popularizing the bike-sharing movement which originally originated in Lyon.
This programme is called Velib'. Over the past few years the number of cycles has grown to over 20,000. Initially the programme was for the local resident but this system soon become popular with the tourists as well.

Not to miss: To explore Paris completely one may need to live there for a year. But there are few places you should cycle to and enjoy the art and culture. The Muse d'Orsay is a must stop destination from there you should cycle to Notre Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg Gardens. Cycling at night to the Eiffel Tower is a beautiful spectacle. Cycling along the River Seine is the best way to spend a lazy day in Paris.