Exploring Paris by Bike with Kids: A Family Adventure in the City of Light.
We spent a few amazing days in Paris last April before heading south to the mountains. Now that Merlin is old enough to appreciate the iconic sights of Paris—like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre-Dame—we took the opportunity to explore the city by bike!
Thanks to Paris’ new bike-friendly infrastructure, cycling around the city with a family is easier than ever. In this video, we share the highs (and a few challenges) of biking through Paris as parents, from navigating traffic to stopping at famous landmarks.
A Soundtrack from Revolutionary Paris
If you’re a clarinet player, you might recognise the music I’m playing here, that of Jean-Xavier Lefèvre. Lefèvre lived and worked in Paris through the tumultuous Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. He was a composer, performer, and teacher at the Paris Conservatoire, helping to shape the clarinet’s early repertoire. Despite the political upheaval of his time, Lefèvre’s compositions reflect both elegance and energy—the same spirit you feel when wandering (or cycling) through modern-day Paris. His music continues to echo the soul of this remarkable city, regardless of who is in charge.
✨ Whether you’re planning a family trip to Paris, looking for tips on cycling in Paris with kids, or just love travel and classical music, this video is for you!
[Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh, [Applause] [Music] I think [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hey, hey, hey. [Music] Fing behind. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]
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Great fun recognising so many places.
Another lovely piece! I found the era of 1650 (Antonius Stradivarius c. 1644) through about 1820 (Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, a.k.a. Mary Shelley) quite fascinating (okay – well, nearly all of European and "British" history as far back as 950 – but exiling the Huguenots in the 16th and 17th centuries and how that amplified the impact of the Age of Enlightment is really interesting!) I'm not sure I'd enjoy Paris – lotsa people. But quite pleased to see your trips. Thanks again for sharing!