Want to breathe between water and greenery without leaving Greater Paris? In Créteil, cycling is the perfect partner. Flat terrain, wide riverbanks, shady parks: you can pedal in peace and quiet alongside the water, far from the noise of the main roads. As soon as you turn the wheel, you'll feel the lake breeze and the landscape will open up.

Start by cycling around Lac de Créteil, on safe paths. The reeds rustle, a heron watches over the shore, and the wooden footbridges invite you to take your time. Then head for the banks of the Marne: the path runs along the water's edge, with "guinguettes" and barges in the background, all the way to Joinville or Saint-Maur. Looking for an XXL nature detour? Head for the Bois de Vincennes via Maisons-Alfort for a forest interlude. Closer by, Parc Dupeyroux offers lawns and huge cedars for a picnic break.