The best spots for a weekend on the motorbike from Paris
Clara Delaunay — Travel & Mobility Writer

The best spots for a weekend on the motorbike from Paris

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When we live in Paris, we all dream of the same moment: to turn off the city's engine, turn the ignition key on a motorcycle, and leave, helmet screwed on, to freedom.
Good news: it's now possible in a few minutes thanks to Good Motors, the service 24/7 self-service motorcycle rental.

No need for an agency, no waiting, no paperwork: you book your bike online, you pick it up at the Montparnasse train station or Gare du Nord, and you're off on the road.
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Whether you are looking for a nature, gastronomy or adrenaline weekend, here is 7 ideas for must-see motorcycle destinations from Paris, tested and approved by Good Motors riders.


1. The Chevreuse Valley, the unbeatable classic

It's the “school” ride for Ile-de-France motorcyclists. Less than an hour from Paris, the Chevreuse Valley is a small gem of curves, wooded roads and villages of character.

🗺️ Recommended itinerary

Since the Montparnasse train station, leave by the N118 in the direction of Bièvres, then join Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, Dampierre and Cernay-la-Ville.
The D91 and D24 departmental roads are absolute references for motorcyclists.

☕ Biker break

Stop at The Dampierre Terrace, a legendary café where bikers meet every weekend.

🏍️ Recommended motorcycle

La Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, perfect for smooth cornering and a relaxed driving position.


2. Fontainebleau, between forest, castle and bends

70 km south of Paris, Fontainebleau offers a perfect blend: royal heritage and an immense forest crossed by roads lined with pine trees.

🗺️ Itinerary

Take the A6 heading south, exit at Milly-la-Forêt and continue on the winding roads of Gâtinais.
Possible loop: Milly-la-Forêt → Barbizon → Fontainebleau → Nemours.

💡 Don't miss

  • Lunch break at Barbizon, painters' village
  • Tour of Fontainebleau Castle
  • Walk in the Three Gables Forest


🏍️ Recommended motorcycle

Honda NX500 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, for their comfort and agility in the forest.

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3. The Normandy Coast, Deauville, Honfleur and Étretat

Do you want to smell the sea air? Direction the sea.
In a 2.5-hour drive from Paris, reach the Normandy coast and its mythical cliffs.

🗺️ Itinerary

Leave Paris on the A13, then branch off to Pont-l'Évêque and Deauville.
Continue until Honfleur, then push up to Étretat by the D940 — one of the most beautiful coastal roads in France.

📸 To do

  • Café on the port of Honfleur
  • The cliffs of Étretat at sunset
  • Stroll through the streets of Trouville


🏍️ Recommended motorcycle

Honda NX500 or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, ideal for riding in comfort for two.

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4. Le Perche, nature, calm and authenticity

Only 2 hours from Paris, the Perche Natural Park is a piece of paradise for lovers of secondary roads and small villages forgotten by time.

🗺️ Itinerary

Follow the N12 in the direction of Dreux, then continue to Nogent-le-Rotrou and Bellême.
The roads are rolling, lined with forests and ancient mansions.

💡 Recommended stops

  • Bellême, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France
  • Mortagne-au-Perche for its local gastronomy
  • The forest of Réno-Valdieu, sublime at sunrise


🏍️ Recommended motorcycle

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, flexible and perfect for the long curves of the Perch.


5. Champagne, bubbles and turns

La Champagne route, it is an ideal road trip to combine driving pleasure and gastronomic discoveries.
The roads between Reims and Épernay wind through the vineyards and offer breathtaking panoramas.

🗺️ Itinerary

Paris → Chateau-Thierry → Epernay → Epernay → Reims → Soissons.
You can even spend the night in Hautvillers, the cradle of Dom Pérignon.

💡 To do

  • Tasting (without excess!) In Moët & Chandon's cellars
  • Photo stop on the Montagne de Reims
  • Dinner in a motorcycle lodge in the region


🏍️ Recommended motorcycle

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, long distance comfort guaranteed.


6. Sologne, forests, ponds and secret roads

Between Orléans and Romorantin, the Sologne is a little-known region, yet perfect for a quiet motorcycle weekend.
Here, the roads wind between forests, ponds and ancient villages.

🗺️ Itinerary

Paris → Orleans → Lamotte-Beuvron → Romorantin → Chambord.
The D923 and D2020 roads are a delight for fans of smooth turns.

💡 Unmissable break

A photo stop in front of the Chambord Castle before returning to Paris.

🏍️ Recommended motorcycle

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, perfect for forest roads.


7. Burgundy, between gastronomy and heritage

For the most motivated, the burgundy Well worth a long weekend.
Of Chablis unto Beaune, you discover classified villages, exceptional wines and hilly roads as far as the eye can see.

🗺️ Itinerary

Paris → Auxerre → Chablis → Beaune.
Return loop possible via Dijon and the A6.

💡 To do

  • Tasting in Chablis (moderation always 😉)
  • Visit the Hospices de Beaune
  • Motorbike bivouac around the vineyards


🏍️ Recommended motorcycle

Honda NX500 or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, to drive for a long time with pleasure.


Pre-departure advice

Before you pack your bag:
✅ Book your bike in advance on 🔗 https://goodmotors.agency/
✅ Check your license (A1, A2 or A)
✅ Plan your return, or choose the option One Way If you want to stop elsewhere

Good Motors motorcycles are available in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Marseille, Marseille, Marseille, Marseille, Marseille, Marseille, Nice, Nice, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier, Avignon, Aix and Biarritz.


Conclusion

Driving from Paris for a weekend means rediscovering France from a different perspective.
From the bends of Chevreuse to the cliffs of Étretat, each direction offers you a new adventure.

With Good Motors, everything is ready: you book online, you pick up your motorbike in self-service and you go to your next destination, without stress, without agency, without constraint.

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