I would be up for that. Being french i have done the ride many times and always tried variations on the route. I would also not favor having to enter and exit paris at midday, not a great experience imo. Otherwise what you might consider is heading to versailles. Better sights, better roads, better elevation and a castle
i meant better. there is "more" elevation as you have to go up onto a plateau, but you basically go around the shitty commercial estates and suburbs that going in a straight line to the arc-de-triomphe force you to do, twice.
I would be up for that. Being french i have done the ride many times and always tried variations on the route. I would also not favor having to enter and exit paris at midday, not a great experience imo. Otherwise what you might consider is heading to versailles. Better sights, better roads, better elevation and a castle