Where to park your motorcycle in Paris ?

Since 2022, parking a motorbike in Paris has been subject to a charge, with 42,000 dedicated spaces and 118,000 on-street car spaces available between 9am and 8pm. Saemes car parks offer a secure alternative with CCTV, rates ranging from €0.30 for 15 minutes to €17.10 for 24 hours, and monthly passes from €52. The Méditerranée Gare de Lyon car park (12th arrondissement) has 370 spaces and welcomes over 12,000 motorcyclists every year. Parking on the pavement is prohibited and subject to fines.

In the street

42 000 spaces are currently reserved for two-wheelers in Paris and it is recommended to park there. Parking is charged from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm (excluding Sundays and holidays).

On the sidewalk ?

Parking on the sidewalk is a very bad idea. Annoying for pedestrians but also for people with reduced mobility or strollers, it is of course forbidden by the highway code and punished by a fine. You run the risk of finding your vehicle at the pound... Also be careful not to park on a crosswalk, a bicycle path, a bus lane or a delivery zone.

On car places

Yes ! You can park in the 118,000 car spaces in the capital by paying for your parking on parking meters or mobile applications. However, be careful not to disturb motorists who are often very unhappy to see a motorcycle taking their place.

In the Car Parks 

Car Parks offer many advantages. It is a good way to protect your two wheeler vehicle from bad weather and damages. At Saemes, the motorcycle zones are video-monitored. You can park there for a few hours or take out monthly, quarterly or annual subscriptions. The subscription price is very attractive as it is offered at 35% of the price of the car subscription. The Saemes Méditerranée Gare de Lyon car park, under the Gare de Lyon station (Paris 12e), with its 370 spaces reserved for motorcycles, is the largest motorcycle park in Paris. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it has a specific entrance for motorcycles leading to a dedicated area equipped with parking spaces with hoops, a non-slip surface, and reinforced lighting and video monitoring. More than 12,000 motorcyclists park there every year! The Madeleine-Tronchet parking lot (Paris 8e) offers also 190 spaces.

A small but very appreciable plus, free helmet lockers allow you to leave your helmet safely for the duration of your parking in the Bac Montalembert (Paris 7th), Bergson St Augustin (Paris 8th), Haussmann Berri (Paris 8th), Madeleine-Tronchet (Paris 8th), Méditerranée Gare de Lyon (12th), Carnot (17th) car parks.

Parking rates for your motorcycle

*Deducted monthly - Rates applicable to 01/01/2026

Is there a charge for parking motorbikes in Paris?

Yes, since September 2022, with 42,000 spaces and charges applying from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 8pm.

Can you park your motorbike or scooter on a pavement in Paris?

Parking on pavements is prohibited under the Highway Code, particularly to ensure accessibility for pedestrians, pushchairs and people with reduced mobility, with the risk of a fine and impoundment in the event of an offence.

Is it permitted to park a two-wheeler in a car parking space in Paris?

Motorcycles and scooters may use the 118,000 car parking spaces in Paris by paying for parking via a parking meter or mobile app, provided they do not obstruct motorists.

Why choose to park your motorbike or scooter in a Saemes car park?

Saemes car parks offer video-monitored motorbike areas accessible 24 hours a day, with monthly, quarterly or annual subscriptions costing around 35% of the price of a car subscription, as well as facilities such as bike racks, enhanced lighting and charging points.

Which is the largest Saemes motorbike car park in Paris, and what is its capacity?

The Saemes Méditerranée Gare de Lyon car park (Paris 12th arrondissement) is the largest motorbike car park in the capital, with 370 dedicated spaces, welcoming over 12,000 motorcyclists each year, open 24 hours a day, and featuring a dedicated entrance leading to a secure, fully equipped area.

What are the rates for parking a motorbike in Saemes car parks in Paris?

Rates vary depending on the car park; for example, €1.60 for 1 hour, €4.80 for 3 hours and €14.40 for 24 hours at the Hôtel de Ville car park (Paris 4th arrondissement), with monthly subscriptions ranging from €52 to €139 depending on the site, rates valid as of 1 January 2026.

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