Get on a bike as soon as you arrive in Villeneuve-d'Ascq and let yourself be surprised by the harmony between nature and urban life. With Villeneuve-d'Ascq bike rentals from €10 per day, you can easily choose a model to suit your pace: classic, electric or mountain bike to explore the wooded trails. With just a few pedal strokes, the fresh air of the surrounding lakes and forests envelops you, and each pedal stroke becomes an invitation to discover.

Lac du Héron, a veritable green lung at the gateway to the city, offers the ideal setting for a peaceful stroll. Along the way, you'll pass wide driveways, small unspoilt islands and picnic areas. Along the way, the Parc de la Citadelle will seduce you with its open lawns and landscaped banks along the Deûle canal. You can even take an impromptu reading break under the tall poplars, or watch the swans and ducks on the move in complete peace and quiet.