AF3V – French Association for the Development of Greenways and Cycle Routes

The Association française pour le développement des véloroutes et des voies vertes (AF3V) is a French nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and promoting a nationwide network of safe cycling routes and greenways. Its mission is to make active travel—especially cycling—more accessible, enjoyable, and practical for people of all ages and abilities, whether for daily transportation, tourism, or recreation.

AF3V works as an advocate for cyclists and other non-motorized users by engaging with public authorities, participating in infrastructure planning, and campaigning for improvements to cycling networks. The organization supports the creation of continuous, high-quality routes, identifies gaps and safety concerns, and promotes policies that encourage sustainable mobility and active transportation throughout France.

The organization’s website serves as a major information resource, featuring an extensive database and interactive map of cycling routes and greenways across the country. It provides route descriptions, network updates, planning resources, and news about cycling infrastructure projects. Through these tools and its advocacy work, AF3V helps both the public and decision-makers better understand, use, and improve France’s cycling infrastructure.

AF3V’s mission is to help create a comprehensive network of high-quality, safe cycling routes and greenways (“véloroutes” and “voies vertes”) across France, making active transportation accessible to everyone.