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River Seine

Paris, France
Ranked #11 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1136 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Walking, Biking
Description: This famous river flows from east to west through the heart of the city and divides Paris's Left Bank and Right Bank.
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Toronto, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Seine isn't particularly beautiful (polluted and brown are better adjectives). But it's surrounded by beautiful urban scenery. I'd recommend a river boat tour early in your stay in Paris. It will take you by some of the main attractions of the city, and give you a sense of scale and orientation for future explorations. We took a tour on... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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such a stunning way to see Paris... lots of options but we took boat that operated as a bus - hop on hop off. Moves slowly- limited commentary but one does not need it as things are well signposted on maps. 15Euro per person. More

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Brighton England
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A great way to see the city on a sunny day and orientate yourself before planning your itinerary on foot! Cost 12 euros each w tourist coupon, good value with live commentary in English and French. Very efficient booking system and regular departures. Grab a beer from the deck bar before you take off! More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A good way to see Paris and the Seine especially if you are not good on your feet. You can get on and off as much as you want in a day-last boat 9.00pm you can stay on all day if you want. It stops at all the popular sites Eiffel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame etc. Costs E15 for... More

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Paris, France
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Whether you are alone or with your love or friends, how can you not enjoy your stroll on the quais! Always something to discover. On nice days bring your pique nique and enjoy the view, wave to the tourists on the bateaux mooches If only the city of Paris could keep the waters cleaner! More

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Chandler, Arizona
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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being on the water! part of the L'Open Tour. batobus and reg bus quite nice/convenient. More

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Guadalajara
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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This is a great way to get to see Paris from all sides. Take the ride on the docks right in front of the Eiffel Tower. They run every 20 minutes all day. Just purchase the boat tickets ! More

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Oklahoma CIty, OK
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Take an evening river ride. Very cool after dark. Don't fret to bring from home a padlock. People attach them to the many bridges that cross the Seine. "a lovers in Paris" romantic thing. My wife looked forward to it. She signed the lock with our names and date of our visit More

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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How can you go to Paris and not meander along its banks? I've also taken one of those river boats at sunset which I have mixed feelings about. On the cool side, you get to float down the Seine and see a lot-including the Eiffel Tower being lit up against the dusk skies, Notre Dame and more. On the not-so-cool... More

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Paris, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I don't speak any French so if u want to take a tour along the river just ignore the attendant and enjoy the view lol More

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