The Seine - A River that Divides Paris: The Seine River divides Paris into two distinct areas, the Rive Gauche (Left Bank) and Rive Droite (Right Bank) - the Left Bank on the south side and the Right Bank on the north side of the Seine. But more than just dividing the capital into two, it also defines the character of the city depending on which side of the river an area sits. Whether seen by a long, leisurely walk or from one of the many excellent Seine River tour boats, the view along the … [Read more...]
A Seine River Cruise to the Normandy Coast
April 14, 2010 by
See the sights of Paris and Northern France on a Seine River Cruise: If enjoying the sights of Paris, cruising on the Seine River and the opportunity to explore the Normandy coast sounds appealing, a Paris and Normandy Seine River Cruise may fit the bill. Several river cruise companies offer a 7-night cruise to the Normandy coast. Although the cruise names sound similar and they all start in Paris and sail up to Normandy, there are major differences in their itineraries so it's important to … [Read more...]
Bridges of Paris
December 12, 2009 by
Bridges that Tell of Emperors, Battles and Legends: Paris has thirty-seven bridges that criss-cross the River Seine and these bridges tell long and interesting stories of emperors, battles, legends, etc. Along the stretch from Pont de Grenelle to Pont de la Concorde alone are towering monuments and grand exhibition halls that are remnants of the Napoleonic era and the Industrial Revolution. One of the nicest ways to see these Paris bridges is from a Seine River Cruise. Not only do you get to … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Romance of Paris on a Seine Dinner Cruise
July 11, 2009 by
Paris, the city of Romance: An essential part of any holiday in Paris is a cruise on the Seine River. The number of river cruise operators and riverboats plying the Seine is evidence of the popularity of this tourist attraction. Cruising down the Seine River on a dinner cruise is a truly romantic and memorable experience. One of our fellow passengers, an eighty year-old lady, says that it's been her life's dream to experience the romance of a Seine river cruise on a Parisian evening. … [Read more...]
