On the Seine Boat or Bateaux-Mouches are a great way to see Paris during the day or particularly at night when the monuments are illuminated.
You will like the sightseeing tours of the Rive Droite and Rive Gauche within Paris.
There are 37 bridges within the Capital. It takes around one hour for a typical cruise. Many choices will include lunch or dinner.
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Different kinds of boats
Batobus
A great way to visit Paris! A boat bus service who allows you to hop on and off at any of the eight stops along the Seine. Batobus ticket can be bought at the office at each stop. Have a day pass for 14 Euros, 2 days for 18 Euros and 5 days for 21 Euros.
Departs from 8 locations: Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Louvre, St-Germain-des-Pres,Notre-Dame, Hotel de Ville and Jardin des Plantes.
A special offer includes 58 stops in Paris with bus and boat. Paris a la Carte Boutique Paris L'Open Tour 13 rue Auber Paris 09. Phone 01 42 66 56 56
Schedules varies depending of the seasons. More info on www.batobus.com
Bateaux Mouches
Means boat fly. This Seine boat is a big boat with a double-deck (have a really good view of the city). It's comfortable but in winter can be cool just bring warm clothes. During the tour, you will get a commentary in different languages.
The depart is from the Pont de l'Alma on the right bank. Metro Alma-Marceau.
Covers really well the most important sights of Paris Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral,
the Alexander III Bridge, the Pont Neuf, the Orsay Museum, and the Louvre Museum. Passengers can also see Les Invalides, Napoleon's burial site.
They hold different events like lunch and dinner cruise. For the Saint Valentin 2011, a menu who includes champagne, foie gras, lobster, lamb.
Yachts de Paris
Specialize in gorgeous boats, expensive but it's worth it!
The Cachemire who is the most luxurious yacht in Paris.Are you looking for private reception up to 800 guests? The monumental Paquebot is the place with its gigantic dining room, its triple deck and two magnificent outside chimneys can be reserved for 180 to 800 guests.
For individuals, get a dream wedding package on a yacht or a Valentine's week-end!
Departure from Quai de Javel (west of the Eiffel Tower)Dinner cruises leave from Port Henri IV (near Bastille). Metro Bastille.
Yachts de Paris, Port Henri IV Paris 04. Phone: 01 44 54 14 70. www.yachtsdeparis.fr
Le Calife
This Seine boat is going across from the Louvre with jazz, piano music and evenings devoted to French songs makes really an excellent charming choice.
Depart from the Quai Malaquais opposite of the Louvre and just west of the Pont des Arts footbridge. Metro Louvre-Rivoli
Diner special St Valentin, cruise with a gastronomy menu on the Seine. Reservation at 01 43 54 50 04. or online www.calife.com