paris on two wheels

for traveling around paris you should consider its excellent public bike rental system Velib:

* velib:
http://www.en.velib.paris.fr

* map of velib stations around venue
http://www.en.velib.paris.fr/content/download/2481/20067/version/1/file/...

* great velib guide by civic actions:
http://civicactions.com/blog/2009/jun/24/drupalcon_paris_featuring_velib...

to rent a bike you need a credit card or bank card (cannot find exact details on velib website)

don't forget you are exposed to certain security issues when cycling in a large city:
http://www.en.velib.paris.fr/comment_ca_marche/securite