Refer to below links for more France October trip blogs:
1. Executive Summary: Ongoing
2. Day 1 (Montmartre) : Day 1 (Montmartre)
2. Day 1 (Montmartre) : Day 1 (Montmartre)
3. Day 1 (Montparnasse Tower): Day 1 (Montparnasse Tower)
4. Day 1 (Seine River Cruise): Day 1 (Seine River Cruise)
5. Day 2 (Eiffel Tower/Place du Trocadero/Carousel) : Day 2 (Eiffel Tower/Place du Trocadero/Carousel)
More blogs ongoing
Itinerary Summary:
Day 1: Montmarte & Montparnasse Tower & Seine River Cruise
💜 Sightseeing & Lunch (Montmarte) : Refer LINK
💜 Sightseeing (Montparnasse Tower) : Refer LINK
💜 Sightseeing (Seine River Cruise) : Refer below
It was our 1st day in France and we were in Paris, the famous city of romance and love in the world! 💖We sat Eurostar train from London to Paris on previous day and checked in our hotel at Avalon Hotel Paris Gare du Nord. After rest for the night, we started our journey the next day morning in Paris town. The 1st destination that we ventured around was Montmarte. It was a lovely and artsy town that we enjoyed so much. We bought some cute Paris souvenirs back home too! When evening approached, we went to Montparnasse Tower to have a bird eye view of Paris city. The view here was breathtaking especially the changing for light from dusk to night. The most special moment was the hourly lighting show of Eiffel tower, the blinking light of Eiffel tower left a strong impression in my heart! We ended our night with a river cruise in Seine river. It was raining mildly on the day and we were not able to sit outdoor to enjoy the view to the fullest. Nonetheless, it was a nice relaxing cruise to end the 1st day of Paris journey. 😍
💜 Sightseeing & Lunch (Montmarte) : Refer LINK
💜 Sightseeing (Montparnasse Tower) : Refer LINK
💜 Sightseeing (Seine River Cruise) : Refer below
It was our 1st day in France and we were in Paris, the famous city of romance and love in the world! 💖We sat Eurostar train from London to Paris on previous day and checked in our hotel at Avalon Hotel Paris Gare du Nord. After rest for the night, we started our journey the next day morning in Paris town. The 1st destination that we ventured around was Montmarte. It was a lovely and artsy town that we enjoyed so much. We bought some cute Paris souvenirs back home too! When evening approached, we went to Montparnasse Tower to have a bird eye view of Paris city. The view here was breathtaking especially the changing for light from dusk to night. The most special moment was the hourly lighting show of Eiffel tower, the blinking light of Eiffel tower left a strong impression in my heart! We ended our night with a river cruise in Seine river. It was raining mildly on the day and we were not able to sit outdoor to enjoy the view to the fullest. Nonetheless, it was a nice relaxing cruise to end the 1st day of Paris journey. 😍
Seine River Cruise
Average Time Spent: 1.5 hour
Highlights: Sightseeing cruise with iconic Paris landmarks
Suits: Sightseeing lovers
Personal Star Rating: ★★★ (Worth to Visit)
Highlights: Sightseeing cruise with iconic Paris landmarks
Suits: Sightseeing lovers
Personal Star Rating: ★★★ (Worth to Visit)
- Seine river is famous and centrally situated in Paris city, nearby Eiffel tower and several other iconic landmarks in Paris
- Open excursion boats for visitors to enjoy the view of city along Seine river, on both the Left Bank (River Gauche) and right bank (River Doite)
- Passengers can view historic monuments such as Eiffel tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Alexander III Bridge, Conciergerie, Pont Neuf, Orsay Museum, Louvre Museum, all from a different viewpoint, from the angle of Seine river
👉 There are 2 major boat travel agencies for seine river cruise, namely Bateaux Mouches & Bateaux Parisiens. Both of them have almost the similar cruise routes with those major historic monuments in Paris. Please refer below for the comparisons, you may choose the travel agency that is close to your departure point for ease of access:
Bateaux Mouches:
(Note: We opted for this)
💗Departure point at Pont de l'Alma
💗Cruise Route: The boats depart from Pont de l'Alma pier and travel up the Seine towards Notre Dame de Paris, passing by the Louvre Museum, the Town Hall and the Conciergerie. The boat turns around near to the Arab World Institute. Passing via the Monnaie (Paris Mint), down a small arm of the Seine between the Ile de la Cité and the Left Bank, gives you a close-up view to admire the Cathedral of Notre Dame. The cruise continues alongside the Musée d’Orsay and the National Assembly towards the Eiffel Tower.
💗Official Website: Link (Make reservation before going either through official website or Klook)
💗Price/pax (refer website for latest update): 14 Euro (adult), 6 Euro (children) only for sightseeing cruise. For cruise with show/meal, please refer to website
💗Packages: Link (Lunch cruise, dinner cruise, with and without show cruise, etcetera)
Bateaux Parisiens:
💗 Departure point at Port de la Bourdonnais (nearby Eiffel Tower)
💗Cruise Route: The boats depart from Eiffel tower nearby pier and travel up the Seine towards National Assembly, Musée d’Orsay, Institute of France. The boat turn around and gives you a close-up view to admire the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris. Then passing by the Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Palace de Chaillot, then back towards the Eiffel Tower.
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💗Official Website: Link (Make reservation before going either through official website or Klook)
💗Price/pax (refer website for latest update): 15 Euro (adult), 7 Euro (children) only for sightseeing cruise. For cruise with show/meal, please refer to website
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| Almost can see the whole Eiffel Tower soon, the highlight of the cruise trip! 就要看到女神铁塔的全貌啦，我太兴奋！🤩 |
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| Golden Eiffel Tower sparkling at the night, the view was so mesmerizing! 从塞纳河看着金光闪闪的埃菲尔铁塔，简直太震撼了！ |
👉 How to Reach:
Bateaux Parisiens:
- Metro: Line 6, get off at Bir-Hakeim / Line 9, get off at Trocadero
- RER: RER C, get off at Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel station
- Bus: 42, 92
Bateaux Mouches:
- Metro: Line 9, get off at Alma-Marceau station, then walk for about 4 minutes
- RER: RER C, get off at Pont de l'Alma station
👉 Tips:
- For those who are nearby Eiffel Tower, opt for Bateaux Parisiens
- For those who are nearby Port de l'Alma, opt for Bateaux Mouches
- Recommended time to sit the cruise is during night hours. You can see Paris monuments lit up at night which is very beautiful and romantic especially the iconic Eiffel Tower
- If you are in luck and the timing is correct, you can view the hourly light show of Eiffel Tower from Seine river angle
- If you come during winter, remember to take warm clothes and jackets to keep you warm, especially if you plan to sit at the 2nd floor upper deck. These seats are famous as the view is nice and unobstructed.
- If the weather is not very good, you can still sit the cruise, as there is covered seatings in the 1st floor. However, the view may be obstructed.
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Refer to below links for more France October trip blogs:
1. Executive Summary: Ongoing
2. Day 1 (Montmartre) : Day 1 (Montmartre)
2. Day 1 (Montmartre) : Day 1 (Montmartre)
3. Day 1 (Montparnasse Tower): Day 1 (Montparnasse Tower)
4. Day 1 (Seine River Cruise): Day 1 (Seine River Cruise)
5. Day 2 (Eiffel Tower/Place du Trocadero/Carousel) : Day 2 (Eiffel Tower/Place du Trocadero/Carousel)
More blogs ongoing
Seine River Cruise wanderlust ends here! Interested to venture more of France? Refer to the links for other posts (You may find it at the upper or bottom of the page)! Please share with me if you have any comments or inquiries. Follow me in Facebook and Instagram to get updated on new blog posts and photos too!💗
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💗 Author: Ng Mei Lian/ Adrian Yeoh Aun Hong
👉 Date: 29/10/2019
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