12.02.08
A River Cruise
The Seine has always been at the center of Parisian life. From Paris’ beginnings on the Ile de la Cité, the Seine was strategic in determining the settlement’s location. Today, the river that creates its Right Bank and Left Bank still defines Paris.
The bridges of the Seine are celebrated for their romantic settings. There are over thirty bridges in Paris. Your cruise will probably lead you past seventeen of them. From the most ornate bridge, Pont Alexandre III, to the oldest bridge, Pont Neuf, you will experience some of the history and personality of Paris.
River cruises are offered by a number of companies. One that we particularly enjoy is the quaint cruise of Vedettes du Pont Neuf, which is accessed from the Pont Neuf bridge. The open top cruise gives an incredible view of the sights during this hour-long tour with commentaries in both French and English. Our favorite summer tour time is at sunset. The cruise begins as the sun sets and before long, you are enjoying the lights of Paris against the evening sky. It is hard to imagine how beautiful Paris is at night!
For more information about departure times, prices, and discount offers visit the Les Vedettes du Pont-Neuf web site: www.vedettesdupontneuf.com