Paris - Boats, Rivers, Romance And Splendour Rolled In One

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Paris is one of the world s top ranking tourist spot. The beauty of France s capital comes alive when you can discover it on a boat. There are many options available to explore the mesmerizing capital through a river tour.

River Seine flows across the city and has exciting cruises to offer. On this river in Paris, barge and boats can always be seen afloat. The scenery there adds even more charm to the already romantic environment of the place. Seine is one of the most major rivers in France. For tourists aboard a boat or barge, Paris at night appears to be a scene right out of a movie.

The river is especially popular with tourists as it has a great location and offers them a chance to pass through many historic landmarks and iconic monuments as they cruise along its banks. The various places along the banks of Seine include Melun, Mantes, Corbeil, Rouen, Troyes etc. Tourists can opt to prolong their tour and go on a multiple day cruise to see the various landmarks in greater detail and enjoy French cuisine on board. As for those pressed for time, Paris boats also offer short one hour trips. Basically there are many options available for cruising as per the visitors requirements.

If you are taking a multiple day s cruise, you will probably get started from the fishing village called Les Andelys. You might then be propelled to Vernon, a town offering great monuments to watch. World famous painter Monet was a resident of this town and for art lovers, watching his paintings in the town museum is going to be a treat to behold. If interested, you can also visit Monet s once residential place, which is very well kept. From the town of Vernon, you will then go to Mantes, famous for its Notre Dame Cathedral.

There are many places to see in Mantes other than Notre Dame also. Mantes was once the construction centre for woodwind and brass musical instruments. Therefore, one of the tourist attractions is the woodwind manufacturing plant. From Mantes, tourists are usually taken to Poissy and Conflans St. Honorine, where the Navigation museum and the local market are the places that most people want to visit. After having explored the town, you may then head to Ile des Impresionistes and the Maison Fournaise and finally to Melun and St. Mammes. Various attractions at these places include clubs, churches etc.

In Paris, boats, barge and houseboat tours also offer the famous French hospitality. You are treated with sumptuous French cuisine and get to taste the best wine and liquor. Parisians are wine lovers and the city offers the best wines in the world. Your cruise will also offer a concluding gala, most probably at night.

You will find Paris to be a great experience. When you do tour the city, and you must if you already haven t, enjoy Paris boats and the river cruise. You will never forget the splendor of it.

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Christophe Garnier, specializes about Paris boats tours http://www.bateaux-privatises-paris.com

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