An article by Thierry, added on 29 March 2021 3 min. reading
Eurovélo3, the Pilgrims' Cycle Route, traces the famous Way of St. James from Norway to Spain passing through Paris.
The French part is called Scandiberic. France bicycle tourism has just been released the new website which declines the stages over more than 1700 kms. It is to date the longest cycle route in France.
This new intra-European cycle route is gradually taking shape as the development works are completed.
She crisscrosses Paris and Île-de-France. Among the 16 cycle routes listed in Europe, the EV3 is the only one that runs in the immediate vicinity of an international airport: the essential Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub.
In the north of the Seine et Marne department and on the territory of the Roissy Pays de France agglomeration, the 30 km route (in the process of being finalized and marked out) makes it possible to discover preserved villages and authentic countryside.
The Scandibérique is not yet a very busy cycle route.
Entering (or leaving) Paris is easy. It's amazing to be so close to the capital, and yet to have the feeling of being so far away. You will pass not far from Charles de Gaulle airport, while being surrounded by nature. We discover the rurality of Grand Roissy, as well as its tourist attractions and regional products (for example).
There is more frequentation along the Ourcq canal, near Bobigny, popular with sportsmen and walkers. But the route offers great calm, ideal for recharging your batteries.
Everything is thought out to make it a step : the variant on the Mesnil-Amelot allows you to enjoy accommodation for all budgets, as well as a wide range of catering options. Further on, the tranquility of the village of Gressy offers accommodation labeled Accueil Vélo, le Manor of Gressy. Finally, a technical stopover in Claye-Souilly is at your disposal for the maintenance of the bikes before crossing Paris, with three stores with large bicycle and accessories departments: Intersport, Décathlon and Vélo 77.
NB: The Grand Roissy Tourist Office offers you new pages of practical information on this route ( From Villeparisis to Thieux et from Thieux to Ver sur Launette ). As well as advice for take a plane with your bike from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport (check the airline's baggage policy, bring your bike to the airport terminal, pack the bike well for baggage handling, etc.)
Photo credit: Cdt Landes - Moussy le Vieux Town Hall
