The Seine can be called the cradle of this city, as it was on its islands that the first ancestors of today's Parisians settled. It is here, on the Île de la Cité, that Notre-Dame Cathedral is built. Experienced travelers have long understood that a boat trip is much more interesting than a land tour. Traveling along the banks of the Seine, you will be able to see all the sights and beautiful cityscapes. The length of the river within Paris is approximately 13 km, and its width ranges from 30 m at the Quai de Montebello to 200 m at the Pont de Grenelle.
You can order an excellent river vessel from a tour company, which is a comfortable floating means with wonderful conditions for tourists to relax. The vessels are served by an experienced crew. As a rule, during daytime cruises on the Seine, the excursion boats periodically make stops, allowing passengers to walk along the shore and explore particularly interesting places. Thus, you will have the opportunity not only to enjoy the boat trip but also to get acquainted with the city's attractions.
The average temperature of the Seine is 14 degrees, and the current flows at a speed of 2 km/h. The system of reservoirs built upstream protects Paris from floods. Your boat trip on the Seine will be accompanied by live jazz music, creating a special atmosphere. Stops will also be made to view historical monuments encountered along the way. Tourists will be able to visit the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame, and the Eiffel Tower.
After a walk around the city, it is always pleasant to find yourself at a table in a cozy Parisian restaurant. However, you can have dinner on the water. You only need to take a night or evening trip on the Seine. Then you will be able to see the splendor of Paris, illuminated by myriad lights that double when reflected in the river water. Even at night, Paris is as bright as during the day. Everything literally sparkles from the light of numerous illuminations and spotlights. On board, you will be served an excellent dinner with red and white wine, prepared by French chefs.
One cannot fail to mention another advantage of a river cruise. Here, neither the city bustle, nor traffic jams, nor large crowds of people will distract you from getting to know the city. And after a raspberry-almond dessert, it is so pleasant to dance on the ship's deck to the accompaniment of an orchestra or simply calmly observe the beauty of the city.
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