

Canal de l'Ourcq
Pedal past barges and street art on this mostly flat route from Paris through forest parks and waterside guinguettes. The canal's 108km of towpaths welcome beginners, families, and gravel cyclists alike.
flat cycling
waterside route
beginner-friendly
street art
Tips
🍺"pop-up guinguettes playing jazz under the bridges"
🚂take Ligne P from Meaux for easy return
💧built in 1822 to supply water to Paris
Canal de l'Ourcq


Pedal past barges and street art on this mostly flat route from Paris through forest parks and waterside guinguettes. The canal's 108km of towpaths welcome beginners, families, and gravel cyclists alike.
flat cycling
waterside route
beginner-friendly
street art
Tips
🍺"pop-up guinguettes playing jazz under the bridges"
🚂take Ligne P from Meaux for easy return
💧built in 1822 to supply water to Paris