The closing scene of the film The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain sees the 2 lovers finally reunited, riding around Paris on a moped. It's an activity that can be enjoyed in the company not of Nino Quincampoix, but of another Paris lover, a historian who offers a different, effortless way to discover the capital.
Would you like to visit Paris, but don't have the courage to walk for hours or the patience to cope with the crowds on public transport?
Paris en mobylette is the solution, using vintage mopeds (converted to electric) to discover the city in a unique way, without noise or pollution.
A mode of transport straight out of the 1970s which, like the other character in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's film rediscovering the toy box of his childhood, invites you to plunge into the popular history of Paris alongside a doctor of history with a degree from the Sorbonne.
Riding these Peugeot 103s on streets limited to 30km/h and with little traffic, this enthusiast retraces the major events that have marked the French capital, while recounting anecdotes about its inhabitants and different districts.
Offered outside peak traffic times, these 2 to 3-hour tours allow you to get off the beaten track and, without getting lost, go from one monument to the next while taking your time (and having a good time).
In the company of Luca, a guide like no other who has combined his passion for vintage motorcycles with his expertise in urban history, you can:
In the mornings (9am to 12pm), you can also get away from traditional sightseeing tours to
Please note that these 2 tours can be booked together and completed on the same day (or in two half-days on different dates). They can also be booked privately if you'd like to share the experience with friends and family, or celebrate a special occasion in a memorable way. In any case, thanks to the explanations of your motorized guide, the great dates and emblematic figures of Parisian history will no longer hold any secrets for you.
There's no age or physical condition limit for driving these easy-to-handle mopeds, which are accessible to anyone aged 21 or over with a road safety certificate (from age 14, as for carts or quads) or, of course, a motorcycle or car driving license.
Unlike these 2 vehicles, the moped cannot take a passenger, but the driver can ask for two side bags to carry personal belongings.
Rental of the Peugeot 103 is included in the tour price, as are:
Ready to take to the handlebars? Meet in front of 8 impasse de la Gaité in the Montparnasse district (75014), which will also be the terminus of these tours, bookable directly on the Paris en mobylette website. Before you do, don't forget to take advantage of this promotional code dedicated exclusively to Comme des Français readers, offering a 20% discount on the tour of your choice: CDF20.
Enjoy your visit!
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Photo credits: © Paris en mobylette / © Mathieu Aubagnac